Nectar vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison

The Nectar mattress by Resident is the most affordable of the two beds. Its traditional memory foam feel offers exceptional pressure relief and works for every sleep position. With only one firmness level—medium-firm—it’s best for the average sleeper. Thanks to Nectar’s year-long sleep trial and lifetime warranty, you can rest easily knowing Nectar is committed to your happiness. 

The Saatva mattress is a luxury hybrid mattress. While it’s more expensive than the Nectar, it’s an incredible value given its high-quality construction and exquisite feel. With 3 firmness levels and 2 thickness options, the Saatva works well for every body size and sleep position. It’s also a bit cooler than the Nectar thanks to its 2 layers of airy innerspring coils. 

Key Similarities

• Both work for every sleeping position
• Both have solid edges that make it easy to get in and out of bed
• Both are incredible values

Key Differences

• The Nectar offers superior pressure point relief
• The Saatva sleeps cooler than the Nectar
• The Nectar is better for couples thanks to better motion isolation and responsiveness
• Saatva’s 14.5” profile is better for heavy sleepers

Compare Inside Construction

The Nectar mattress has 2 layers of memory foam that deliver a deep hugging sensation, the feel that you’d expect from a traditional all-foam mattress. If you’re someone who likes to feel enveloped by your mattress, the Nectar is a better choice than the Saatva. Its medium-firm feel works well for every sleeping position, although those who like an extra-soft or extra-firm mattress would be better suited by Saatva.

Overall, the Nectar is the better mattress for couples. Thanks to motion-dampening foam layers, it boasts superior motion isolation properties. It’s also easier to move around on and the edges are more supportive. These properties allow couples to switch positions without waking one another and provides more usable sleeping space along the edges. 

The Saatva mattress is crafted with varying layers of foam and 2 layers of innerspring coils. The individually encased coils and foam work together to offer better spine alignment than the Nectar. If you’re someone who has back aches or pains, Saatva is the best choice.

What sets the Saatva apart is that it has multiple firmness and thickness settings, so it truly works for every body shape and sleep position. Compared to the Nectar, Saatva is superior for lightweight side sleepers who need a plush surface and heavyweight sleepers who need extra support. It also sleeps much cooler, so hot sleepers tend to prefer the Saatva.

Compare Nectar vs Saatva Scores

We’ve tested both the Saatva and Nectar beds at our in-house mattress lab. Here’s a side-by-side comparison of how they performed. 

TL;DR: Which Is the Best Mattress?

The Nectar is the best mattress for some sleepers, while the Saatva is better for others. We love the Nectar’s exceptional pressure relief for side sleepers and back sleepers. The Saatva is a luxury hybrid mattress. The Saatva is a great mattress for every body shape and sleeping position.

With an affordable price point and 365-night trial, there’s zero risk to seeing if the Nectar is your dream bed. With various firmness levels and thickness options, Saatva sleeps exceptionally cool, and its spine alignment abilities help relieve back pain and stiffness. 

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