Is Purple better than Nectar?

These mattresses are so different that it’s almost impossible to say whether one is better than the other. Quite simply, Nectar is a traditional all-foam bed. Purple combines foam with some new sleep technology for a completely new feel.

Is a Nectar Mattress worth it?

Yes. The Nectar Mattress is one of the most affordable all-foam mattresses on the market. For the price you pay for this mattress, you are getting a good quality product.

Will the Purple Mattress sag?

While some consumers online reported that their Purple mattresses had sagged, this is definitely not the norm for most people. As with memory foam, your size and mattress care will play a role in how your mattress ages.

Is the Purple Mattress good for heavy people?

If you weigh in the heavy category, we always recommend hybrid or coil construction for support, comfort, and added durability.

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Nectar vs Purple Mattress Comparison

The Nectar Mattress comes in two models: the Nectar Original and the Nectar Lush. Both are memory foam mattresses with a classic memory foam feel. The Original is about a medium-firm, while the Nectar Lush is the softer option (read ‘better for side sleepers’) at a medium. The Purple Mattress is made with a combination of Purple’s signature hyper-elastic polymer called Purple Grid and foam layers. This mattress has a medium feel and this unique feeling material is responsive, offers support, and performs really well when it comes to pressure relief.

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Quick snapshot of the Purple vs Nectar

As mentioned above, Nectar makes two mattress models – the Original and the Lush. We are going to look at both for this comparison because it may be considered a case of ‘like-for-like’ across the foam varieties.

Purple makes the Original mattress, which is a combination of foam and hyper-elastic polymer, but it also makes a couple of hybrid varieties that incorporate coils into the design. Check out our full Purple review to find out more about these options.


Perfect for
All sleeping positions for people under 230lbs (Nectar Original and Nectar Lush)	All sleeping positions for people under around 230lbs
Material Type
Memory Foam	Combination of memory foam and Purple’s hyper-elastic polymer
Firmness Scale
Medium Firm (Nectar Original) Medium (Nectar Lush)	Medium