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 Classic 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 offer lifetime warranties and year-long sleep trials

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

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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 Classic. 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 with the Saatva Classic.

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 provide 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 backaches 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.

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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. 

	Nectar	Saatva
Shipping	9	7.5
Trial Period	10	10
Return Policy	8.5	7
Warranty	10	10
Set-Up Test	8	10
Motion Transfer Test	8.5	7.5
Edge Support Test	9	10
Pressure Relief Test	8.5	9
Spinal Alignment Test	7.5	10
Responsiveness Test	8.5	8.5
Cooling Evaluation	7.5	9
Durability Evaluation	8.5	10
Customer Service Score	8	9
Social Impact Score	9	8
TOTAL SCORE	8.7/10	9.0/10

Nectar vs Saatva: Which Is the Best Mattress?

The Nectar is the best mattress for some sleepers, while the Saatva is better for others. If you’re still deciding between the Nectar and Saatva mattress, consider which one is best for your sleeping position, budget, sleep environment, and preferred buying experience.

Sleeping Position

We love The Nectar’s exceptional pressure relief for side, stomach, and back sleepers. It also scored pretty high for responsiveness, making it a great mattress for combination sleepers that change positions throughout the night.

The Saatva is a luxury hybrid mattress and is great for every body shape and sleeping position since it comes in many firmness and height options. The firm option is great for back and stomach sleepers, while the softer option is excellent for side sleepers. Plus, it also has great responsiveness like the Nectar mattress, making it work well for combination sleepers.

Budget

As a luxury mattress, the Saatva comes at a higher price point than the Nectar. Keep in mind that it comes in multiple firmness options and heights, making it totally customizable. The Nectar is the better option if you are shopping on a budget. Both Saatva and Nectar offer regular sales and discounts which can help bring their costs closer to your budget. They also offer financing options so you don’t have to pay the full price upfront.

Sleep Environment

Another consideration when picking between these two mattresses is how they keep you cool and undisturbed by your sleeping partner’s movements.

Scoring a 9/10 in our cooling test, the Saatva Classic is a great bed for those that sleep hot. Its dual-coil system helped promote airflow, something that the all-foam Nectar mattress lacked.

The Saatva scored pretty average in our motion evaluation, making the Nectar the better option for those that sleep with a partner. Memory foam does a good job of absorbing movement so that you won’t hear those around you shift positions or get out of bed.

Buying Experience

Finally, consider what the buying experience is like when purchasing a Nectar and Saatva mattress. Both companies provide 365-night sleep trials so that you can experience their mattresses in all four seasons. They also offer free shipping and lifetime warranties.

One area where Saatva goes above and beyond for its customers is by offering free white-glove delivery. This includes setting up your new mattress and removing your old one. Nectar also offers this service but for a $149 base fee and a $45 extra fee for each additional item to set up.

At the end of the day, both mattresses are great options, with virtually no risk in trying them out.

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