Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Puffy
Nectar
Comfort
8.5/10
8.8/10
Support
8/10
8.5/10
Value
8/10
9.2/10
Cooling
7.8/10
7.5/10
Motion Isolation
9/10
9/10
Edge Support
7/10
7.2/10
Durability
7.8/10
8.2/10
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Puffy
Nectar
Price (Queen)
$1,149
$649
Type
All-Foam
Memory Foam
Firmness
5/10
6.5/10
Trial
101 nights
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime
Forever
Key Advantages
Why Choose Puffy
- Softer feel for plush cloud-like comfort
- Stain-resistant cover is easy to clean
- Made in the USA
Why Choose Nectar
- $500 cheaper at Queen size
- 365-night trial — more than 3x longer
- Firmer support better for back sleepers
Lab Verdict
Cooling was a wash — both mattresses landed within half a degree of each other after 60 minutes of body heat. Nectar isolated motion better for couples (0.06g vs. 0.08g on the Puffy). Pressure mapping put both beds well under the 32 mmHg capillary-closure threshold for side sleepers. Perimeter compression was nearly identical — neither bed is the obvious pick on edge support alone. Responsiveness was comparable; repositioning effort should feel similar on either.
| Metric | Puffy | Nectar | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling (60-min Δ°F) | 3.2°F | 3.3°F | Puffy |
| Motion isolation (g) | 0.08g | 0.06g | Tie |
| Edge sinkage | 2.2" | 2.1" | Nectar |
| Shoulder pressure (mmHg) | 30 mmHg | 29 mmHg | Nectar |
| Response time (s) | 1.3s | 1.2s | Nectar |
| Off-gassing | 2 days | 1 days | Nectar |
Median of 3 trials, 68°F climate-controlled lab. KW/BT / DH/KW · scoring vv2.1.