The Nectar memory foam mattress has long been the flagship model of award-winning sleep specialist Nectar. But now, Nectar has updated its entire mattress range, renaming the original Nectar mattress the Nectar Classic. It may have a new name, but is there really anything different about this mattress? Let’s take a closer look under the covers.
Nectar Memory Foam is one of our top recommended options in this year's guide best mattresses for all sleepers and budgets, offering a fantastic blend of comfort and support for an affordable price ($649 for a queen).
The updated Nectar Classic still sells for roughly similar prices and there is always a deal or discount available. And with the Labor Day Mattress Sales Going forward, we should continue to see reductions of around 40%.
Nectar Classic vs Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: Main Differences
In general terms, the new mattress is very similar to the original, but there have been a few small changes:
1. The Nectar Classic features a breathable polyester blend cover with antimicrobial treatment, while the original mattress had a polyethylene cover.
2. The first layer of the Nectar Classic mattress is made of enhanced therapeutic memory foam to relieve pressure and provide responsive contouring. The first layer of the original mattress was made of gel-infused memory foam.
3. The Nectar Classic has an 8-inch layer of support foam compared to the original's 7 inches for better motion isolation.
4. The new Nectar Classic has a slightly different pricing structure. Most sizes are cheaper or the same as the original mattress, but a twin mattress is more expensive.
Nectar Classic Mattress vs Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: Price and Review
The current offer on the new Nectar Classic is 40% off, which is exactly what we've seen through 2024 in the Nectar mattress sale with the original mattress. Here are the selling prices of the new mattress compared to the original model:
Nectar Classic Mattress:
- Double: $499
- XL twin beds: $549
- Complete: $599
- Queen: $649
- King: $849
- Cal king: $849
- Divided King: $1,098
Nectar Memory Foam Mattress:
- Double: $359
- XL twin beds: $549
- Complete: $569
- Queen: $659
- King: $849
- Cal king: $849
- Divided King: $1,098
As you’ll see, some sizes are slightly more expensive, but many have stayed the same, and the queen size (the most popular) is down $10 to $649 on sale. We’ve seen the Nectar drop to $629 in the past, but the MSRP has changed. You’ll still get the same perks: a 365-night trial, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping.
Nectar Classic vs Nectar Memory Foam Mattress: Design
The biggest change between the new Classic mattress and the old original is a change in the mattress design. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two.
Both mattresses feature a breathable cover. The new Nectar Classic uses a polyester blend cover with antimicrobial treatment. The fabric is moisture-wicking and breathable. Next, the new Nectar Classic features a 1″ layer of therapeutic memory foam for pressure relief and responsive contouring, followed by a 3″ dynamic response layer of support foam.
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This provides responsive back support and helps promote proper spinal alignment. The mattress's primary support structure is provided by 8 inches of conventional foam, with this layer also providing motion isolation. The mattress is completed with a slip-resistant bottom cover to keep the mattress in place.
The original mattress, on the other hand, was designed slightly differently. It also featured a cooling polyethylene cover, followed by a 2-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam to contour to the body. This was then followed by the same dynamic response layer as the new Classic mattress and a slightly thinner 7-inch durable base layer with a slip-resistant bottom cover.
Nectar Classic Mattress: Should You Buy It?
We haven't tested the new Nectar Classic yet – we have a review model coming up for a full test – but the slightly different design suggests the mattress may offer better temperature regulation and pressure relief, as well as the same levels of comfort and support we've come to expect from the best-selling Nectar memory foam mattress.