Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Nectar
Purple
Comfort
8.8/10
8.8/10
Support
8.5/10
8.5/10
Value
9.2/10
7.5/10
Cooling
7.5/10
9/10
Motion Isolation
9/10
8/10
Edge Support
7.2/10
7.5/10
Durability
8.2/10
8.5/10
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Nectar
Purple
Price (Queen)
$649
$1,499
Type
Memory Foam
GelFlex Grid Hybrid
Firmness
6.5/10
5-7/10
Trial
365 nights
100 nights
Warranty
Forever
10 years
Key Advantages
Why Choose Nectar
- $850 cheaper at Queen — best value in category
- 365-night risk-free trial
- Deep memory foam hug for pressure relief
Why Choose Purple
- GelFlex Grid is the coolest non-active mattress on market
- Responsive feel — no "stuck in foam" sensation
- Try in Purple showrooms nationwide
Lab Verdict
Purple held heat-neutral better than the Nectar (2.5°F surface rise vs. 3.3°F). Couples should note that the Nectar dampened motion more aggressively (0.06g peak vs. 0.09g). 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. Purple returned more energy on rebound (58% vs. 40%), favoring combo sleepers.
| Metric | Nectar | Purple | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling (60-min Δ°F) | 3.3°F | 2.5°F | Purple |
| Motion isolation (g) | 0.06g | 0.09g | Tie |
| Edge sinkage | 2.1" | 2" | Purple |
| Shoulder pressure (mmHg) | 29 mmHg | 29 mmHg | Tie |
| Response time (s) | 1.2s | 0.6s | Purple |
| Off-gassing | 1 days | 2 days | Nectar |
Median of 3 trials, 68°F climate-controlled lab. DH/KW / NL/KW · scoring vv2.1.