Nectar vs. Layla Mattress Comparison

Your new mattress will occupy a central part of your bedroom, so it’s wise to give some thought to its dimensions. If you plan to use the mattress with their current bed frame or foundation, make sure to verify whether the manufacturer offers the same size. Some mattress measurements can vary by a few inches, so it’s a good idea to double-check the exact dimensions too.

While it may seem like a small detail, the height of the mattress plays an important role in how easy it is to get in and out of bed. Don’t forget to take your foundation into account when measuring the total height of your setup, and keep in mind that taller mattresses usually require deep-pocket fitted sheets.

The last practical consideration is the weight of the mattress. Apart from making your job more difficult when first setting up the mattress, a heavy, bulky mattress is difficult to flip, rotate, and transport from one room to the other. This may be especially important for people who move often.

Interested in learning more about specific Nectar and Layla mattresses? Check out our individual mattress reviews:

Nectar

• Nectar Mattress Review
• Nectar Lush Mattress Review

Layla

• Layla Mattress Review
• Layla Hybrid Mattress Review

Both the Nectar and the Layla offer their mattresses in the standard mattress sizes, and their flagship mattresses are of average height and weight. Each company started with an all-foam model and went on to develop a second option in an attempt to please a larger proportion of sleepers.

In Nectar’s case, this second option is the Nectar Lush. The Nectar Lush is also an all-foam mattress, but it offers more of a luxury feel. It’s on the larger side for an all-foam mattress, with a higher profile that may appeal to those who like a taller bed.

Layla’s newest mattress is a hybrid mattress, which is flippable just like its flagship model. Due to its flippable design and pocketed coil support core, the Layla Hybrid also has a taller-than-average profile.

The Layla mattresses offer two firmness options in one, making them a less risky option for shoppers with evolving firmness preferences or those who aren’t sure what their preferred firmness level is. The all-foam mattress doesn’t weigh too much, so most people should find it easy enough to flip, although this is certainly a consideration for those who have trouble lifting heavy objects. The hybrid has handles for easier flipping.

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Construction and Materials Comparison

Most modern-day mattresses can be broken down into two clear sections, the comfort layers and the support core. Within these layers, there are endless possibilities depending on the quality of the materials, the number of layers, and the types of materials used.

The comfort layers are the ones that make direct contact with the sleeper, so their job is to provide a comfortable, cushioning sleep surface that helps relieve pressure points. Common materials found in the comfort layers include latex, memory foam, polyfoam, micro-coils, and fillers such as wool or cotton.

The principal role of the support core is to promote healthy spinal alignment. Most support cores are made of heavy-duty materials such as innerspring coils, high-density polyfoam, or firm latex. These provide a stable base for the mattress and prevent the sleeper from sinking in too far.

Mattress types offered by Nectar and Layla include all-foam mattresses with high-density polyfoam bases, as well as hybrid models with innerspring support cores.

Nectar

Both Nectar mattresses are all-foam models that sport breathable Tencel covers and gel-infused foams to help prevent heat retention.

Nectar Mattress

The Nectar Mattress is a memory foam mattress with a quilted cover:

• 1 inch of gel-infused memory foam, quilted into the cover
• 3 inches of gel-infused memory foam (gel-infused)
• 1.75 inches of Adaptive Hi Core memory foam
• 5.25-inch high-density polyfoam support core

Despite the multiple layers of memory foam, the Nectar Mattress has a medium firm feel that is suitable for most sleepers, including those who weigh more than 230 pounds. The layer of Adaptive Hi Core foam keeps sleepers partially “on” the mattress instead of allowing them to sink in. This helps facilitate movement, while still alleviating pressure points and preventing motion transfer.

Nectar Lush

The Nectar Lush is also a memory foam mattress, with a slightly different build:

• 3 inches of gel-infused memory foam
• 2 inches of polyfoam
• 7-inch high-density polyfoam support core

The medium feel of the Nectar Lush is perfect for those who prefer a plusher mattress. The top layer of memory foam has cooling gel in the center third, helping it sleep cooler than the original Nectar mattress. Like the original Nectar, the Lush has a firmer transitional layer that adds bounce and prevents the feeling of being stuck in the bed.

Layla

Layla offers two mattresses, the flagship Layla Memory Foam mattress and the Layla Hybrid. Both mattresses are flippable, with one soft side and one firm side.

Layla Memory Foam Mattress

The Layla has a different firmness level on each side, with a shared polyfoam support core. With the soft side up, the composition of the mattress is as follows:

• 3 inches of copper-infused memory foam
• 2 inches of transitional polyfoam (with SMT technology – 3 zones)
• 4-inch high-density polyfoam support core
• 1 inch of copper-infused memory foam

The medium soft side has 3 inches of memory foam and a 2-inch layer of transitional polyfoam. The polyfoam features surface modification technology (SMT) in the form of cut-out channels for improved airflow and zoned pressure relief. The firm side has just 1 inch of memory foam followed by the high-density polyfoam support core. On both sides, the memory foam is infused with copper, which is said to help transfer heat away from the sleeper. The cover is made of a polyester-viscose-poly/lycra blend that incorporates a ThermoGEL cooling agent.

Layla Hybrid Mattress

Like the Layla Memory Foam mattress, the Layla Hybrid also has a different firmness level on each side. This time, the shared support core is made of pocketed coils. Soft side up, the mattress consists of:

• 2.5 inches of copper-infused memory foam
• 2 inches of transitional polyfoam (with SMT technology – 3 zones)
• 6-inch pocketed coil support core
• 1.5 inches of transitional polyfoam (with SMT technology – 3 zones)
• 1 inch of copper-infused memory foam

Both the soft and firm sides feature a layer of copper-infused memory foam over a transitional polyfoam layer with surface modification technology. The pocketed coil support core lends extra bounce and airflow, and a double row of reinforced coils around the perimeter improves edge support. As the mattress is quite heavy, Layla has included built-in handles to make the mattress easier to flip.

The Nectar and Layla mattresses have similar price-points that fall within the average range compared with competing models. The all-foam Layla offers great value, especially considering it’s flippable. While it has a similar build to the Layla, the Nectar mattress is priced slightly higher, which may be a deciding factor for some shoppers.

The Nectar Lush is built with higher-quality materials that indicate it may have a longer lifespan if it is properly cared for. In terms of performance, the Lush rates better on some metrics and worse on others. It’s up to each individual shopper to decide if the steeper price is worth the comfort according to their own personal criteria.

The most expensive of the mattresses is the Layla Hybrid. Hybrid mattresses tend to cost more than all-foam mattresses due to their more sophisticated design, and the price of the flippable Layla Hybrid is still more than reasonable for a mattress of this caliber. Those who appreciate the benefits of a hybrid mattress, such as temperature neutrality and bounce, may find that the Layla Hybrid is a worthy contender.