DreamCloud vs Nectar Mattress Comparison

DreamCloud and Nectar are two leading bed-in-a-box mattress brands. With year-long trial periods and lifetime warranties, both companies stand behind the quality of their mattresses. 

In this guide, we’re going to compare the flagship Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses. We’ll explore how each bed performed at our mattress lab, compare their materials, and more so you can decide if the memory foam or hybrid bed is a better fit for you. 

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At a Glance

 

Key Similarities

• Sleep trial and warranty: Both companies have incredibly generous sleep trials and forever warranties. You have a full year to try out either mattress and the warranty lasts for as long as you own the mattress. 
• Couples: Both mattresses boast excellent edge support and good motion isolation properties. Solid edges allow couples to spread out, while the ability to limit motion transfer means more uninterrupted slumber. 
• Sleeping positions: Both mattresses support every sleeping position thanks to a combination of cushion, support, and responsiveness. 

Key Differences

• Construction: The DreamCloud bed is a hybrid mattress made from memory foam, polyfoam, and an innerspring coils system with a cashmere Euro top. The Nectar is a memory foam mattress made from 3 layers of foam and a soft polyethylene and knit cover. 
• Feel: The Nectar’s memory foam layers deliver a deep contouring that feels like sleeping “in” the mattress surface. The DreamCloud has a more supportive sleeping surface, so you’ll feel like you’re sleeping “on” the bed. 
• Spine alignment: The DreamCloud better supports optimal spine alignment, earning a 9/10 during our in-house testing. While the Nectar scored well, the DreamCloud’s superior spinal support makes it perfect for people with neck or back pain. 
• Body types supported: While both beds support light-to-average weight sleepers, the DreamCloud is a better fit for plus-size people. This is thanks to a thicker profile and ultra-durable support coils.

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Compare Sizes

The DreamCloud mattress is a full 3” thicker than the Nectar. This added loft makes the DreamCloud better for sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds.

	DreamCloud	Nectar
Thickness	14”	12”
Twin	38” x 75”	38” x 75”
Twin XL	38” x 80”	38” x 80”
Full	54” x 75”	54” x 75”
Queen	60” x 80”	60” x 80”
King	76” x 80”	76” x 80”
California King	72” x 84”	72” x 84”

Learn more about mattress sizes.

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Compare Prices

While each mattress boasts an affordable price, the Nectar is less expensive than the DreamCloud mattress. The full-price queen-size Nectar is $300 less than the DreamCloud.

	DreamCloud	Nectar
Twin	$1,198	$499
Twin XL	$1,298	$569
Full	$1,498	$699
Queen	$1,598	$799
King	$1,798	$1,099
California King	$1,798	$1,099

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Compare Construction

When comparing mattresses, it’s helpful to learn how their materials influence the mattress’s feel and performance. 

The DreamCloud mattress is a hybrid bed that utilizes a variety of foams and innerspring coils for a durable, responsive mattress. The Nectar is an all-foam mattress with a distinct memory foam feel. 

The DreamCloud’s top layer is a plush pillow top, but thanks to high-density foams and coils below, it doesn’t have the same deep cradling feel as the Nectar Mattress. Instead, it feels almost like you’re floating on top of the DreamCloud when you lie on it. 

The difference between these beds’ support layers is another factor that sets them apart. The DreamCloud mattress utilizes pocketed coils that make the mattress slightly easier to move around on, more supportive, and cooler than the Nectar’s support foam. However, the Nectar’s all-foam construction does a slightly better job at minimizing motion transfer, great for couples who sleep together. 

Because the DreamCloud is thicker and more supportive, it’s better than the Nectar for plus-size people. Both beds do a good job supporting every sleeping position, including stomach, side, and as a top mattress for back sleepers. However, because they’re both medium-firm, lightweight side sleepers may find these beds too firm. If you’re in that category, check out our other side sleeper mattress recommendations.

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Compare Testing Scores

The table below shows a side-by-side comparison of how these mattresses performed during our in-house testing. Pay attention to the categories that are most important for you, such as pressure relief for side sleepers and the cooling evaluation for hot sleepers.

	DreamCloud	Nectar
Shipping	10	9
Trial Period	10	10
Return Policy	10	10
Warranty	10	10
Set-Up Test	9	8
Motion Transfer Test	8.25	8.5
Edge Support Test	9.75	9
Pressure Relief Test	8.75	8.5
Spinal Alignment Test	9	7.5
Responsiveness Test	9	8.5
Cooling Evaluation	8.75	7.75
Durability Evaluation	9	8.5
Customer Service Score	8	8.5
Social Impact Score	5	5
TOTAL SCORE	9.1/10	8.7/10

Spine Alignment

People with back pain should consider opting for the DreamCloud over the Nectar mattress. Not only did the DreamCloud earn an exceptional 9/10 in our spine alignment evaluation, but the Nectar scored only a 7.5/10.

The DreamCloud impressively supports healthy spine alignment in every sleeping position. The individually-encased coils support the spine’s natural curvature without allowing excess sagging. The result is great posture while sleeping and fewer aches and pains during the day.

Cooling

Sleeping hot is a pretty common problem. Our bodies change temperature during the night, and when a bed absorbs too much of our body heat, it doesn’t allow the natural temperature fluctuations to occur.

The DreamCloud does an excellent job at keeping the sleeping surface cool. Breathable innerspring coils are paired with gel foam for optimal temperature regulation. While the Nectar sleeps cool for an all-foam bed, it’s simply not as cool as the DreamCloud mattress.

Motion Transfer

When you sleep with a partner, you’re at a higher risk of interrupted sleep. One of the primary causes of poor sleep is when someone moves around or gets in or out of bed and the other person feels the motion and wakes up.

We test every mattress to see how well it absorbs motion, helping couples sleep peacefully. The Nectar mattress slightly outperformed the DreamCloud in our motion transfer tests. If you’re a light sleeper who shares the bed, the Nectar may be a better choice.

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Summary

Is DreamCloud or Nectar the Right Choice for You?

The DreamCloud mattress is one of our highest-scoring hybrid beds. It’s great for couples, hot sleepers, and every sleeping position and body size. What makes the Saatva stand out is its multiple firmness options, making it better for people who like soft or firm mattresses.

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