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Nectar Luxe Mattress Review: Findings From the Test Lab
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The Nectar Luxe is a high-end memory foam mattress that conforms closely to alleviate pressure and sore spots. Our tests also show the Luxe is an excellent choice for couples due to its superior motion isolation.
- Extra-thick comfort system offers excellent pressure relief
- Memory foam isolates motion, reducing sleep disruptions for couples
- 365-night sleep trial and lifetime limited warranty
- Feels too plush for most sleepers over 230 pounds
- Contouring foam can make it hard to move on the mattress surface
The Nectar Luxe is one of the more advanced offerings from Nectar Sleep, an online mattress company known for affordable mattresses and adjustable bed bundles. In the Nectar Luxe, the company has designed a mattress with a thicker-than-average comfort system. With 3 inches of memory foam and 3 inches of adaptive polyfoam, the Nectar Luxe can cushion sharp pressure points and pave the way to greater comfort at bedtime.
In total, the all-foam Nectar Luxe is 14 inches tall and feels medium firm (6/10). Like all Nectar models, it comes with a 365-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty.
In this review, we get into the essential details about the Nectar Luxe, including its pricing and construction. We also share the results of our in-house testing of the Nectar Luxe, including how it rated in the most important mattress performance categories.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Nectar Luxe Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Nectar Luxe lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Nectar Luxe Scored
Motion Isolation8.5/10
Our team lauded the motion isolation of the Nectar Luxe. Its 3-inch layer of memory foam thoroughly absorbed vibrations, so you could barely detect movement on the other side of the mattress.
This characteristic of the Nectar Luxe makes it an appealing mattress for couples, especially if one bed partner is prone to waking up during the night.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: If you want to remain oblivious to movement by a partner or pet on the other half of the mattress, the Nectar Luxe is for you. Unless someone is doing jumping jacks on the other side of the bed, you’ll only notice the slightest of vibrations when they move.
Pressure Relief9.0/10
The Nectar Luxe delivers an impressive level of pressure relief, especially for people who benefit from the deep hug of its comfort layers.
Memory foam compresses in direct response to the amount of pressure applied to it, which allows it to closely cradle the joints and heavier parts of the body. For many sleepers, this cushioning is essential to reducing pain and maintaining spinal alignment.
That said, not everyone loves this kind of contouring. We found that the Nectar Luxe was best for people under 230 pounds and especially enjoyed by side sleepers.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: Memory foam’s ability to mold to the body enhances the pressure relief offered by the Nectar Luxe. Personally, it felt best to me when sleeping on my side.
Temperature Control7.0/10
Our testing team found that the Nectar Luxe has more or less average temperature control, which is better than what you find in most memory foam mattresses. In general, memory foam is known for overheating. But Nectar has designed this mattress so that there’s enough breathability and heat dissipation that you don’t notice a buildup of body heat.
People who sleep really hot may not love this mattress, but most others should be able to sleep through the night comfortably.
Logan Foley, Executive Product Director: I didn’t notice significant or bothersome heat retention. The Nectar Luxe is far from ice cold, but its ability to resist overheating is really impressive given the amount of memory foam it has.
Edge Support7.0/10
The Nectar Luxe’s edge support can be lacking, especially for people with a higher body weight who frequently sit on the edge of their bed.
When lying down, our testing team didn’t feel that the foam compression around the perimeter was excessive. The edges did compress some but didn’t feel unstable. When sitting, though, the compression was more pronounced.
Based on our evaluation, we think that this mattress has enough edge support for most sleepers under 230 pounds. That said, the Nectar Luxe may not be the best fit for people who want a robust feel from edge to edge.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: One drawback of having a thick memory foam layer is that edge support suffers. I could feel considerable compression around the perimeter, primarily when I was sitting on the edge of the bed.
Ease of Movement6.0/10
During our testing, it was clear that the comfort layers of the Nectar Luxe could impede movement. When the mattress hugs you, it takes some effort to break out of the hug to change positions.
All of our testing team members noticed resistance to movement, but it was most bothersome to combination sleepers and to people over 230 pounds.
For some sleepers, the comfort and pressure relief of memory foam is worth the reduced ease of movement.
Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: With deep contouring comes more difficulty moving on the mattress. At least that was my experience as a combination sleeper on the Luxe.
Durability7.0/10
We expect the Nectar Luxe to have a slightly longer-than-average lifespan compared with other all-foam beds. This mattress has a thick comfort system, with three inches of memory foam, bolstered by a thick layer of polyfoam to help fight against permanent body impressions. Although not as durable as a hybrid or latex model, you can expect it to last at least six or seven years with proper care.
Video
Nectar Luxe Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Nectar Luxe (then known as the Premier Copper) performed when put to the test in our lab. The mattress’ design has changed slightly since this video was shot, but not to an extent that would change our team’s ratings or your experience as a sleeper.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Nectar Luxe Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
Back sleeper · 215 lbs.
The Nectar Luxe is appealing to anyone who likes the performance of memory foam. The close contouring felt great around my hips and shoulders. The Luxe maintained a cooler temperature for me than most memory foam mattresses.
Mary Fenton
Head of Product Content · Side sleeper · 150 lbs.
Side sleeper · 150 lbs.
I agree with Brad that the Luxe excels at cushioning the shoulders and hips. But the deep hug isn’t quite as appealing when sleeping on your back or stomach. The foam also restricts movement, which was an issue for me as a combination sleeper.
Rachel Grice
Product Content Manager · Combination sleeper · 140 lbs.
Combination sleeper · 140 lbs.
I felt comfortable and supported on this mattress, but what stood out to me was the fact that the thick layer of memory foam absorbed motion so well that I barely noticed movement on the other side of the bed.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
Our testing found that the Nectar Luxe is an excellent mattress for side sleepers, especially those who weigh under 230 pounds. The comfort layers conform to the hips and shoulders, giving side sleepers the pressure relief they need to maintain good sleep posture.
Some side sleepers over 230 pounds felt that the foam layers allowed too much sinkage, and they were inclined to feel stuck in the mattress. They still gave the Nectar Luxe about average ratings, but the mattress was more positively reviewed by side sleepers under 230 pounds.
Back Sleepers
Among our back-sleeping testers, the Nectar Luxe was best suited to those who weigh less than 130 pounds. Back sleepers under this weight can benefit from the foam’s ability to cushion their lower back without worrying about sinking too deeply into the mattress.
Some back sleepers who weigh between 130 and 230 pounds got sufficient support from the Nectar Luxe, but for them, the deep contouring and lack of firmness reduced its appeal. Those over 230 pounds said that the mattress was too plush to feel adequately supportive.
Stomach Sleepers
The majority of stomach sleepers find that the Nectar Luxe is too soft and allows too much sinkage to provide effective support. In this sleeping position, a person needs enough firmness under the midsection to keep the spine on an even plane. But in our testing, stomach sleepers felt their abdomen pushing deeply into the foam layers, preventing them from sleeping in a neutral spine position.
Construction
Inside the Nectar Luxe
Cover
Breathable, antimicrobial fabric
3″ Comfort Layer
Pressure-relieving memory foam
3″ Transitional Layer
Responsive support foam
8″ Support Core
Motion isolating foundation foam
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Nectar Premier
8.8/108.8/10 · $549 – $1,638
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Nectar Classic Hybrid
8.6/108.6/10 · $499 – $1,498
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Nectar Premier Hybrid
8.7/108.7/10 · $799 – $1,998
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Nectar Luxe Hybrid
9.0/109.0/10 · $1,099 – $2,598
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Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Shipping and Returns
$199+
White Glove Delivery
Where to Buy Nectar Luxe Mattress
The Nectar Luxe is available to customers in all 50 U.S. states. It is sold directly from the Nectar website and can be found in partner mattress showrooms listed on Nectar’s store locator page.
Shipping
For customers in the contiguous United States, free shipping is included in the purchase price. Customers in Hawaii and Alaska have to pay an additional fee for shipping.
The Nectar Luxe comes rolled, compressed, and sealed tightly in plastic, allowing it to be shipped in a cardboard box that can be left at your door.
Once delivered, bring the box inside, carefully remove all the packaging, and put the mattress on your bed frame or other bed base. You will notice that the mattress starts decompressing immediately and retaking its original size and shape.
If you are purchasing a larger mattress size, you may need another person to help you lift and move the mattress.
Additional Services
In most locations, you can pay extra for White Glove delivery, which includes setup of the Nectar Luxe and haul-away of an old mattress. It costs $199, plus an additional $49 for every extra item.
Sleep Trial
The Nectar Luxe has a one-year sleep trial. You have to try the mattress for 30 nights, and then you have the option of returning the mattress for a full refund at any point during the remainder of the trial. If you request a return, the company will arrange to have the mattress picked up from your home.
Warranty
Nectar offers a “forever” warranty for the Nectar Luxe. This lifetime limited warranty provides a remedy if there is a defect in the materials or manufacturing of the mattress.
Warranty service is completely free for the first 10 years. After 10 years, you may be required to pay for shipping costs if your mattress is repaired or replaced under the warranty.
Rachel combines a background in health journalism with hands-on experience testing sleep products. In her time at Sleep Foundation, she's researched and evaluated mattresses, pillows, bedding, and sleep tech to help readers find the products best suited to their sleep needs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her kids.