WinkBeds vs Nectar Mattress Comparison

If at first glance you noticed these two mattresses couldn’t be more different in their makeup, then you’d be right. The Nectar is a gel memory foam mattress while the WinkBed is a hybrid with a construction of coils and foam. However, there are a number of similarities we will touch on in this article. Each possesses its own advantages and disadvantages and is made for particular sleeping situations and preferences. 

Read on to find out more about WinkBeds (specifically their Luxury Firm model) and Nectar, including prices, construction, dimensions, and Mattress Advisor test scoring.

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WinkBed vs Nectar at a Glance

Key Similarities

• Both the WinkBed and the Nectar regularly appear on our Best Mattresses for the Money roundup.
• Customers love each of these picks, rating the WinkBed at a 4.5/5 and the Nectar at a 4.8/5.
• The WinkBed and the Nectar offer free shipping and returns, a lengthy sleep trial, and a lifetime warranty.
• Each of these brands delivers great customer service, each scoring above 8/10 on our test.

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Key Differences

• The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress, giving an “on-top of” feel, while the Nectar uses gel memory foam that provides more contouring and sinkage.
• The WinkBed scored higher in spinal alignment, with its score of 8.75/10 surpassing Nectar’s 7.5/10.

Compare WinkBed and Nectar Mattress Specs/Sizes

The WinkBed and Nectar mattresses come in similar sizes and dimensions. The only difference is that Nectar offers a split king size and is 1.5″ shorter than the WinkBed.

	WinkBed	Nectar
Thickness	13.5″	12″
Twin Size	38″ x 75″	38″ x 75″
Twin XL	38″ x 80″	38″ x 80″
Full Size	54″ x 75″	54″ x 75″
Queen	60″ x 80″	60″ x 80″
King Size	76″ x 80″	76″ x 80″
Cal King	72″ x 84″	72″ x 84″
Split King	N/A	76″ x 80″

Learn more about mattress sizes.

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Compare WinkBed and Nectar Prices

WinkBed and Nectar both offer affordable prices, with the Nectar on our list for best mattresses under $1,000. Of the two, the Nectar is more affordable, costing around $550 less than the WinkBed. Keep in mind these are WinkBed’s and Nectar’s standard prices without any holiday sales or exclusive Mattress Advisor discounts.

	WinkBed	Nectar
Twin	$1,349	$499
Twin XL	$1,449	$669
Full	$1,699	$799
Queen	$1,999	$899
King	$2,199	$1,199
Cal King	$2,199	$1,199
Split King	N/A	$1,238

 

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Compare Mattress Structure

The WinkBed is a hybrid using a combination of coils and foam whereas the Nectar is all memory foam. These distinct constructions create two entirely different feels.

 

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Compare Mattress Advisor Scores

Check out how the WinkBed and Nectar mattresses held up in our personal lab testing and evaluations. Pay attention to the factors that mean the most to you, like if you’re a stomach sleeper in need of spine alignment. Examining each mattress’s scores on these factors can help you decide which is best for you based on your individual sleep needs.

	WinkBed	Nectar
Shipping	8	9
Trial Period	10	10
Return Policy	10	8.5
Warranty	9	10
Set-Up Test	7.5	8
Motion Transfer Test	6.4	8.5
Edge Support Test	9.75	9
Pressure Relief Test	7.75	8.5
Spinal Alignment Test	8.75	7.5
Responsiveness Test	9	8.5
Cooling Evaluation	8	7.5
Durability Evaluation	10	8.5
Customer Service Score	9	8
Social Impact Score	4	9
TOTAL SCORE	8.6/10	8.7/10

Is the WinkBed or Nectar Mattress Best For You?

Looking at the overall scores of each mattress (which are nearly identical), we don’t believe you can go wrong with either choice. It’s still important to keep in mind that although both mattresses are high-quality, they’re ultimately built for different types of sleepers. It comes down to your sleep position, body type, budget, and overall preferences.

Sleeping Position

The four most common sleeping positions are back sleeping, side sleeping, combination sleeping, and stomach sleeping. It’s important to know yourself and how you like to sleep, because different mattresses vary in which sleeping positions they best support. For instance, side sleepers are going to want a mattress with better contouring and pressure relief, whereas stomach sleepers require a firmer and more supportive bed. 

The Nectar is an excellent choice for side sleepers especially, thanks to its pressure-relieving properties. However, it should be firm enough so back sleepers are able to enjoy a nice balance of comfort and support.

The WinkBed comes in four different firmnesses: Softer, Luxury Firm, Firmer, and Plus. With this in mind, you should be able to find a firmness that best suits your needs.

Cooling/Temperature

Memory foam has a bad reputation for cooling ability, but recent innovations have improved performance. With a cooling score of 7.5/10 and gel-infused foam, Nectar happens to be one of them. The WinkBed’s hybrid construction does make cooling a bit easier, however. Its score of 8/10 is due to features such as the pocketed coils and the Euro-top, both of which allow for breathability and airflow. 

While the WinkBed takes the trophy when it comes to cooling, the Nectar is likely going to be the better pick for couples. Despite the WinkBed’s impressive scores in cooling and durability, Nectar’s motion transfer score is two points higher (8.5/10). This is important for light sleepers who don’t want to be disturbed by their partner’s movements during the night.

Durability

Memory foam mattresses typically have a lifespan of seven to ten years, which is longer than the typically lifespan of an innerspring mattress (five to seven years). For that reason, we believe the Nectar is more durable than the WinkBed. Luckily, both mattresses come with a lifetime warranty.

Budget

When it comes to a full-size mattress, the value of the Nectar and WinkBed differ by a few dollars. For other dimensions, however, the WinkBed is the more expensive pick, costing about $100-$200 more than the Nectar, depending on the dimensions. Since hybrid mattresses are generally pricier than all-foam beds, this is to be expected. 

Customer Service

Many people hold the quality of a brand’s customer service in the same regard as the mattress quality. With bed-in-box brands like WinkBeds and Nectar, a positive customer experience is paramount. Luckily, both of these brands not only have free shipping and returns, but also offer generous sleep trials and warranties. Nectar has a 365-day trial while WinkBeds has a 120-day trial, but each offers plenty of time to test out the mattresses. You can also expect lifetime warranties from both brands.