Nectar vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison for 2023

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Nectar vs Saatva? In this guide, our sleep experts dive into which is best, which might suit you better and their features.

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Incredible value or affordable luxury? This is the question in our comparison between the Nectar and the Saatva mattress.

The Nectar is an all-foam design that offers sleepers an affordable, but supremely comfortable, memory foam mattress in the online bed-in-a-box market. The Saatva is a hybrid mattress with a unique coil-on-coil support system coupled with foam comfort layers and zoned support that should leave sleepers refreshed.

Continue reading so you can figure out which of these mattresses fits your needs. Will it be the comfort and support of coils or the contouring memory foam?

Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

We rate firmness on a scale from 1 to 10, with one being soft as a cloud. Nectar and Saatva are comparable in this area. Nectar scores a 6.5, while the Luxury Firm Saatva rates at a 6.5.

The Saatva is also available in two additional firmness options. The Plush Soft version scores at a 4, which is great for people who like a softer bed. While other sleepers, especially stomach sleepers, might love the Firm model, which is rated at an 8.

Support

The Nectar provides support through its bottom two foam layers, which are firmer than the top comfort foam. While these firmer foams should be able to support most people, those weighing 230 pounds and higher may prefer something with more robust support.

The two coil units in the Saatva mattress work together to support your body in different sleep positions. Plus, the Firm version could offer even better support to those who need it more, such as stomach sleepers or people carrying more weight.

Feel

As it’s a memory foam mattress, the Nectar may feel firm at first, but after you use it for a few nights, the foams should cradle your shape more. On the Saatva, you should notice the memory foam layer contouring your lower back, while the Euro top have alleviate pressure on the shoulders.

Other key areas in which these beds will feel differently are bounce and cooling. The coils in the Saatva will provide both buoyancy and extra airflow.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Nectar offers sleepers a deep hug, while the Luxury Firm Saatva fosters a gentle cradle. The Plush Soft Saatva model should deliver sinkage closer to that of the Nectar, but for those people looking for an exceptionally firm sensation, the Firm model of Saatva should be good.

As far as bounce, Saatva has the upper hand on Nectar. With its coil-on-coil design, this mattress has sufficient bounce. This should facilitate repositioning as well as getting out of bed.

In comparison, Nectar has almost no buoyancy. As a plus, it does have a firmer inner layer that should simplify adjusting because you have a strong backing to push off of.

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Comparing Motion Transfer

Bounce is great, but it can also exacerbate motion transfer. Nectar has almost no bounce, so it isolates motion well. What this means is when someone gets in or out of bed, their movements do not transfer across the surface. This gives Nectar the edge with light sleepers.

Saatva’s springiness means that some motion does make it across the bed. However, when you consider the spring on spring action in this product, it actually curbs motion transfer fairly well. The pocket coils and foam layers should help isolate some motion, so unless your partner likes to plop aggressively into bed each night, you should sleep fine.

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Comparing Cooling

The Nectar utilizes a poly-blend material in its cover to help foster cooling at the surface. While the bed does include memory foam, which is known to trap heat, Nectar infuses its memory foam with cooling gel to help with temperature regulation.

The Saatva features a cotton cover. Cotton’s natural breathability should help the top of the bed remain cool. The downside to Saatva is that it doesn’t include gel in its memory foam layer, but it makes up for this with two coil units for extra airflow.

Between these two, Saatva will likely sleep cooler and therefore, be the better choice for hot sleepers.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Nectar Construction

Nectar’s complete foam design makes it ideal for being rolled, compressed, and sent to your home in a box.

The mattress features a poly-blend cover. This fabric’s design supports surface cooling by allowing air to flow freely through. Quilted to the underside of the fabric is a cooling gel memory material. This soft substance gives the surface a uniform appearance and plush texture.

The cover protects and secures the 12 inches of the mattress beneath.

• The top is made up of a 2-inch memory foam layer. This is a proprietary gel-infused material that was designed to help reduce heat. This soft comfort layer conforms to the curves of the body and helps diminish tension and strain.
• The center is 3 inches of soft, premium foam to make up the support layer. This firmer layer facilitates repositioning for sleepers, as well as eases the weight of your body into the foundation of the mattress.
• The bottom stands at 7 inches and is composed of standard conventional foam that provides the bed with durability.

Saatva Construction

Saatva is an innerspring bed shipped in its complete size and comes with a two-person crew to install the mattress in your bedroom free of charge.

The cotton-covered Euro top is filled with 3 inches of comfort foam. There is a 14.5-inch version and an 11.5-inch version of this mattress. Our construction breakdown focuses on the 11.5-inch model.

• Below the Euro top is a layer of memory foam in the center of the mattress. This design feature helps keep the back’s lumbar region supported and alleviates pressure.
• The second layer contains individually-wrapped coils. These help to isolate motion, contour your curves, and foster airflow.
• The base features steel support coils. Their primary function is to provide durability to your mattress and prevent sagging.
• The sides are reinforced with a dual perimeter edge support system. This high-density foam also helps to prevent sagging by equipping the sides of your mattress with strong support.

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Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – Nectar offers their Forever warranty, and Saatva has a similar deal with a lifetime warranty.
• Shipping – Nectar ships for free within the contiguous U.S., and there’s an additional cost for shipments to Alaska or Hawaii. Nectar also offers optional white glove delivery for an added fee. A Saatva mattress purchase comes with free white glove delivery. Deliveries to Alaska or Hawaii can be arranged with the company.
• Trial Period – Both beds come with a 365-night trial period.
• Returns – Nectar returns are free for the contiguous U.S. states, but there’s a transportation fee for returns from Alaska or Hawaii. Saatva also offers free returns, but you’ll have to pay a 99-dollar transportation fee.
• Price – Saatva mattresses will cost more than Nectar, though this is typical for hybrids since they’re usually more expensive than all-foam beds.

Size	Nectar Price (w/o discount)	Saatva Price (w/o discount)
Twin	$599	$995
Twin XL	$769	$1,355
Full	$899	$1,895
Queen	$999	$1,995
King	$1,299	$2,445
Cali King	$1,299	$2,445
Split King	$1,538	$2,710
Split Cali King	N/A	$2,710