Nectar Luxe Mattress Review

Written by Marten Carlson, Mattress and Sleep Product Reviewer

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In This Review

I’ll be discussing the Nectar Luxe mattress, an all-foam bed that’s infused with copper for its cooling and antimicrobial properties.

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If you’re looking for a fan of all-foam mattresses, but you’re worried about sleeping hot, the Nectar Luxe might be the bed you’re looking for. Out of the hundreds of mattresses we have reviewed here at Mattress Clarity, it is one of our favorite cooling foam mattresses.

But, is it really that cooling and comfortable? To make your decision an easy one, I personally tested the bed’s cooling properties and ran it through a number of other tests. By the end of this Nectar Luxe mattress review, you should know if it’s the chill mattress for you.

I Recommend The Nectar Luxe For…

• Hot sleepers who want a cooling mattress. While many memory foam mattresses are known for trapping heat, I did not have this experience with the Nectar Luxe. It features some advanced cooling materials that really keep it from trapping heat.
• Side sleepers will get the pressure relief they need. The Nectar Luxe is a softer mattress that cushions the shoulders and the hips. At the same time, it is supportive enough to keep you in good spinal alignment.
• Fans of a balanced foam feel will feel right at home on the Nectar Luxe. You get some of that memory foam feel right on top, but it’s not so slow-moving that it will make you feel stuck. You should have no trouble moving around and changing positions.

I Don’t Recommend The Nectar Luxe For…

• Those who don’t need a super cooling mattress. The Nectar Luxe is the coolest Nectar foam mattress, but these extra cooling features will cost you more. If you don’t sleep extremely hot at night, the Nectar Classic or Nectar Premier could give you all the cooling you need.
• Stomach sleepers will need a more supportive mattress. The Nectar Luxe is on the softer side, so you might feel your hips sinking down into the mattress when you are on your stomach. If you need more support and this is your preferred sleeping position, check out our best mattresses for stomach sleepers.
• Fans of super slow-moving memory foam mattresses might want to look elsewhere. While you get a bit of a memory foam feel with this mattress, it doesn’t have that quicksand feel you get with a Tempur-Pedic mattress.

How Firm Is The Nectar Luxe?

In the mattress world, we rate mattresses on a scale of 1-10. A 1 is going to feel like you are sleeping on a cloud, and a 10 is going to feel like sleeping on a rock. The Nectar Luxe scored a 6/10, which is softer than the industry standard for medium-firm. You get some very plush layers on top that let you sink in, but the support and transition layers keep you from sinking in too far.

Nectar Luxe Mattress Test Performance: My Overall Rating

Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches test each mattress for seven categories while also considering the design and company policies. The Nectar Luxe performed well with cooling and motion isolation, but it left a bit to be desired with edge support. Hover over the icons to learn more about these different topics, or scroll down for a more detailed analysis on each one.

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Nectar Luxe Performance in Our Tests

Support – [4/5]

While the Nectar Luxe does not feature coils in its construction, it still offers a good deal of support. Lying down on this mattress, I did sink in a fair amount, but the transition and support layers stopped me from sinking all of the way down to the bed below. I weigh 270 lbs, and this is a common issue for me.

At the same time, if you weigh more than me, the Nectar Luxe might not feel quite so supportive. You might want to look at the Nectar Luxe Hybrid or one of our best mattresses for heavy people.

Edge Support – [3/5]

If you sleep with a partner or like to stretch out as much as possible like me, you wan to think about edge support. Will you feel secure sitting and lying down near the edge or more like you are going to fall off of the bed?

Sitting down, the Nectar Luxe did not perform very well. It sagged 6 inches, which is pretty significant. Keep in mind that I am a larger person, but I have sat on plenty of mattresses that don’t sink like the Nectar Luxe. However, lying down near the edge, I didn’t feel like I was going to roll off. If you are worried about edge support, you can take a look at the hybrid version of this mattress.

Cooling – [5/5]

All of the Nectar foam mattresses feature some sort of cooling features, but the Nectar Luxe is the most advanced foam option. Its cover contains more cooling fibers than the Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier. In my experience, the top of this mattress is truly cool-to-the-touch.

I also used a heat gun to see just how cooling the Nectar Luxe really is. I first took a reading of the mattress before I lay down. Then, I lay down for five minutes and tested how much the mattress heated up. Before I lay down, the mattress was 69.5 and, after lying down for five minutes, it warmed up to 75.9 degrees. So, it is heated up over 6 degrees. This is really good for an all-foam bed and, paired with the experience I had sleeping on the mattress, it appears to be a great cooling mattress.

Motion Transfer – [4.5/5]

If you sleep with a partner, you always want to think about motion transfer. If you’ve ever felt your partner’s movements during the night, you have experienced how annoying motion transfer can be.

Usually, memory foam mattresses are known for cutting down on motion transfer, and the Nectar Luxe is no exception. I saw almost no motion transfer during my tests. I first placed a glass of water on one side of the mattress and pressed into the other side of the mattress. I saw barely any disturbance in the water. Also, when I lay on one side of the mattress, and my coworker rolled around on the other side, I was not disturbed. See our best mattresses for couples for more options like this.

Response – [3.5/5]

The Nectar Luxe is an all-foam mattress with a bit of that memory foam feel right on top of the mattress. When I pushed into the mattress, it took a few moments for the mattress to return to its former shape. This made it a bit difficult to roll around and change positions.

That being said, the Nectar Luxe is not as slow-moving as some memory foam mattresses. I tested the bounce of this mattress with a ball, and the ball bounced up a bit. However, on a thick memory foam mattress like the Tempur-Pedic mattresses, the ball completely stops moving when I drop it. This isn’t a exactly bouncy mattress, but it is more responsive than some foam beds I have reviewed.

Durability – [4.5/5]

The Nectar Luxe is a high-end memory foam mattress that features multiple layers of high-density foam. Based on this construction, it looks to be a very durable mattress.

It is impossible to tell the future, but if you clean this mattress and rotate it regularly, it should last for at least 7 to 10 years.

Nectar Luxe Policy Scores

Trial Period – [5/5]

The Nectar Luxe comes with a 365-night sleep trial. This is much longer than the standard 100-night trial you get with many of the best online mattresses, that means you get an entire year to decide if it is right for you or not.

However, you cannot return your mattress before you’ve had it for 30 days. Also, the mattress must be in good shape can can’t have any tears or stains.

Warranty – [5/5]

You get a lifetime warranty with every Nectar mattress. Some brands offer a 10-year or 15-year warranty, so this is a very competitive offer.

This will cover premature sinkage in the foam layers and any manufacturing defects. It does not cover any misuse of the mattress or if your comfort preferences have changed.

Nectar Luxe – Other Factors To Consider

I’ve gone over the major things you want to think about when deciding on a mattress. However, there are a few more things to consider before you buy.

Off-gassing

When you unbox a bed-in-a-box mattress, it is normal to notice a chemical smell. This is called “off-gassing,” and it usually only lasts for a few days.

After we unboxed the Nectar Luxe, we left it in a well-ventilated room for a few days. After that, I didn’t notice any odor.

Noise

I didn’t notice any noise when I moved around and changed positions on the Nectar Luxe. It is an all-foam mattress, so this isn’t too surprising. If you opt for a hybrid mattress, you might hear more squeaks and creaks after a few years.

Sex

If you’re looking for a good mattress for sex, the Nectar Luxe might not be the best bet. Bouncy mattresses are better for sex as they make it very easy to move around. As I mentioned above, the Nectar Luxe isn’t very bouncy, so you and your partner might feel stuck when you change positions.

Mattress Height

The Nectar Luxe is 14” tall, which is quite thick for an all-foam bed. This is mostly due to the thick layers of foam right on top. If, for some reason, you don’t want your mattress to be so high off the mattress, check out the Nectar Classic or Nectar Premier.

Sleeping Position and Weight

The Nectar Luxe is just a bit softer-than-average, so this makes it a decent fit for back sleeping. The top layers are very soft, but you should feel enough support from the base foam below. However, side sleeping is where this mattress really stands out. The thick memory foam on top will cushion your shoulders and hips, making for a super comfy night of sleep. But, being a softer mattress, the Nectar Luxe will be too soft for most stomach sleepers.

You also want to think about your body weight when you’re shopping for a mattress. Light and average weight sleepers who weigh below 230 lbs should feel great back and side sleeping on this mattress. If you weigh over 230 lbs, the Nectar Luxe won’t be ideal for back sleeping or stomach sleeping. Side sleepers in this weight range should still get the pressure relief they need. But, if you weigh over 300 lbs, take a look at one of our best mattresses for heavy people.

Sleeper Weight	Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers
Lightweight (Under 130 lbs)	Good	Excellent	Fair
Average (130 – 230 lbs)	Good	Excellent	Bad
Heavyweight (Over 230 lbs)	Bad	Good	Bad

Heavyweight Tester – [6’7”, 270 lbs]

As a bigger guy, the Nectar Luxe didn’t give me quite enough support when I was back or stomach sleeping. Side sleeping was a dream, though. I felt almost no pressure on my shoulders and hips.

Nectar Luxe Construction

The Nectar Luxe is the highest-end all-foam option in Nectar’s line of mattresses. It features more pressure-relieving foam and cooling materials than the Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier. I was excited to take a closer look at exactly what is inside this mattress.

Cover

The Nectar Luxe features a breathable cover with cooling fibers that are designed to draw heat away from your body while you sleep. All of the Nectar mattresses feature these cooling fibers, but the Nectar Luxe feature the most, making it the coolest Nectar mattress.

Comfort Layers

You’ll find a thick layer of memory foam right on top of the Nectar Luxe. With the Nectar Luxe, you get more of this material when compared to the Nectar Classic and Nectar Premier. This makes the mattress softer and offers more of that slow-moving feel right on top.

This rests on a Dynamic Response Layer. This gives you a bit of support while still relieving pressure. It also prevents you from sinking too far into the mattress.

Support Layers

On the bottom of the mattress, there’s a thick layer of base foam. This supportive material is designed to hold up the body and minimize motion transfer in the mattress.

How To Try and Buy The Nectar Luxe Mattress

The Nectar mattresses are available at some retail stores. You can find a nearby store on the Nectar website. If there is not a store near you or you simply want to buy from home, you can also do this on the Nectar website. The coupon links in this review will take you directly there.

On the Nectar website, just pick the size mattress you want, and they will ship directly to your door. When you get your mattress, unbox it and give it a few days to off-gas and expand. If, after 30 nights, the mattress isn’t working for you, you can return for a full refund.

Sizes and Prices of The Nectar Luxe Mattress

Size	Dimensions	Price
Twin	38″ x 75″	$1499.00
Twin XL	38″ x 80″	$1649.00
Full	54″ x 75″	$1799.00
Queen	60″ x 80″	$1949.00
King	76″ x 80″	$2249.00
California King	72″ x 84″	$2249.00

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Nectar Luxe Mattress

The Nectar Luxe is an all-foam bed with some very advanced cooling materials. It offers excellent pressure relief as well.

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Mattress Clarity Score

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How The Nectar Luxe Compares

It’s always a good idea to do some comparison shopping when you’re looking for a new mattress. Let’s talk about how the Nectar Luxe compares to similar models.

• Nectar Classic Hybrid – Great for budget shoppers
• DreamCloud Original Mattress – Best for stomach sleepers
• TEMPUR-ProBreeze Mattress – Advanced cooling features

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	Nectar Luxe Mattress	Nectar Classic Hybrid	DreamCloud Original Mattress	TEMPUR-ProBreeze Mattress
Rating	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.0/5	4.4/5
Firmness	Soft: 6/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Firm: 7.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Material	Foam	Hybrid	Hybrid	Foam
Cooling
Best For	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain	Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Seniors	Hot Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers
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Nectar Luxe vs. Nectar Classic

The Nectar Luxe is an advanced version of the Nectar Classic mattress. While the Nectar Classic features soft memory foam on top, you get much more of this material with the Nectar Luxe. This makes the Nectar Luxe feel softer than the Nectar Classic. Also, both mattresses feature cooling fibers in their covers, but the Nectar Luxe features more.

You get a softer, cooler mattress with the Nectar Luxe, but it does cost more than the Nectar Classic. This makes the Nectar Classic better for back sleepers and budget shoppers. The Nectar Luxe will be better for side sleepers and those who sleep super hot.

Nectar Luxe vs. DreamCloud

These mattresses differ significantly when it comes to construction. The Nectar Luxe is a memory foam mattress that layers memory foam over firmer support foam, while the DreamCloud has a hybrid construction that layers foam over coils.

Another big difference? Firmness. We ranked the Nectar Luxe around 6/10, and we ranked the DreamCloud around 7.5/10. This makes the Nectar Luxe better for side sleepers and fans of a foam feel and the DreamCloud better for stomach sleepers and fans of bouncy mattresses.

Nectar Luxe vs. TEMPUR-ProBreeze

The TEMPUR-ProBreeze is another cooling all-foam mattress. It features even more advanced cooling materials than the Nectar Luxe and has more of a slow-moving feel. However, the TEMPUR-ProBreeze is just a bit firmer than the TEMPUR-ProBreeze.

With its more advanced design, the ProBreeze costs more than the Nectar Luxe. If you sleep extremely hot and like a very slow-moving mattress, the ProBreeze will work for you. If you don’t sleep as hot and are on more of a budget, the Nectar Luxe will be the better choice.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Nectar Luxe Mattress

Still have questions about the Nectar Luxe mattress? We’ve got answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this bed!

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