Mattress 101

The Sleep Expert Comparison Guide: Nectar vs. Purple

Updated November 20, 20203 min read
Written by The Mattress Firm Sleep Experts
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Our Sleep Expert Takeaways

  • Nectar and Purple offer very different sleep experiences. Nectar relies on contouring memory foam for pressure relief, while Purple uses its unique GelFlex® Grid design to balance support, responsiveness, and airflow.
  • The right mattress depends on how you like to sleep. Consider factors such as firmness preference, pressure relief, cooling performance, and overall feel rather than focusing solely on brand names or popularity.

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Overview How Do Nectar and Purple Mattresses Compare? Which Mattress Delivers the Right Comfort and Firmness? How Do Nectar and Purple Compare for Materials and Support? What Features and Benefits Does Each Mattress Offer? What Do Real Customers Say About Nectar and Purple?

Overview

When it comes to buying a mattress, choice is good. But with so many bed-in-a-box options to choose from, what do you do when indecision strikes? Don’t worry. We get it, and we’re here to break it down for you. We compare the ever-popular Nectar bed in a box with science-y internet sensation Purple.

How Do Nectar and Purple Mattresses Compare?

Would that which we call a mattress by any other name would be as…comfortable? (Translation: Just because it arrives in a box doesn’t mean it’s any less comfy.) Plus, there’s no shortage of options when it comes to Nectar mattresses vs. Purple.

  • Nectar: Original memory foam mattress (11”); Lush (12”)
  • Purple: .2 Hybrid (11”); .3 Hybrid (12”); .4 Hybrid (13”)

Which Mattress Delivers the Right Comfort and Firmness?

When you find a mattress you love, it doesn’t matter what “type” of sleeper it’s made for. What matters is that you wake up rested and ache-free. And in the great Nectar vs. Purple faceoff, there’s something for everyone.

  • Nectar: Medium firmness makes Nectar mattresses a great choice for all sleeping positions.
  • Purple: Plush, medium or firm options offer no-pressure support for everybody (a huge hit with side and back sleepers).

How Do Nectar and Purple Compare for Materials and Support?

When it comes to Nectar mattresses vs. Purple, keep in mind that composition and construction are just as important as aesthetics. Better materials = better quality, more comfort and longer-lasting durability.

  • Nectar: Premium layers of responsive memory foam hug your body while superior cooling technology keeps you at the perfect temperature all night long.
  • Purple: Hybrid technology features exclusive Purple Grid™ and individually wrapped, responsive-support coils for comfort and responsiveness that adapts to your body.
  • Both: All materials are rigorously tested and certified by CertiPUR-US® to meet strict emissions, content, performance and durability standards.

What Features and Benefits Does Each Mattress Offer?

If you’re still undecided in the Nectar mattress vs. Purple mattress debate, here are a few key benefits to help you choose. The best part? No matter which bed you decide on, our 120 Night Sleep Trial means you have 120 nights to make sure it’s perfect.

  • Nectar: Get two pillows with any Nectar mattress purchase; it’s available to shop online and arrives to your door in a box
  • Purple: Ranked #1 in J.D. Power bed-in-a-box customer satisfaction report; it’s available to shop in store or online and arrives to your door in a bag
  • Both: FREE delivery to your door

What Do Real Customers Say About Nectar and Purple?

Sure, we know a thing or two about sleep. And sure, this is our expert take on the Nectar vs. Purple debate, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Read what others’ Nectar mattress reviews and Purple mattress reviews have to say:

  • Nectar: More than 30,000 reviews; Lush mattress has a 4.7-star overall rating
  • Purple: 42,000 verified reviews and counting; Simon N. credits Purple for “the best sleep I’ve had in years!”