Nectar Ultra Hybrid Mattress: Is It Right for You?

The Nectar Ultra Hybrid's firmness choice is soft, 1-3 (Soft) on Nectar's scale, but weigh the outside reading too. That reading points in a firmer direction, so the brand label alone may not match how you expect the mattress to feel. Nectar and GoodBed use different scales, so do not treat the labels as equal measures. If you prefer a soft label, Nectar's option fits that preference; the outside result is a reason to be cautious about assuming the bed will feel soft to you.

For sleepers under 150 lbs., NapLab rates side fit Yes, back fit Maybe, and stomach fit No, so side sleeping is the clearest match. NapLab says some back sleepers may find the sinkage too deep, making back sleeping a less certain choice.

Nectar says Twin and Twin XL support 500 lbs, while Full, Queen, King, Split King, and Cal King support 1,000 lbs distributed evenly. Check the limit for your size before sharing the bed, since the capacity changes by size.

NapLab found mediocre sitting edge support and good lying edge support. Expect less support when sitting at the edge than when lying there, so factor that trade-off in if you sit on the edge often.

The Nectar Ultra Hybrid is not a clear back-pain pick from these signals alone. Nectar says its zoned ergonomic support layer targets pressure relief to the shoulders, back, and hips. A Tom's Guide testing-team member said she thought the mattress would give her back pain. That is her expectation, not a report that it caused pain. Treat Nectar's statement as a brand claim, not a reason to expect pain relief.

NapLab’s test suggests heat build-up, so this may not feel neutral if you sleep hot. Nectar says the top cover has cooling fibers and phase change material, while its individually wrapped coils are meant to improve airflow. NapLab recorded a baseline of 75.8° F, a max of 88.9° F, and an ending reading of 80.6° F, still above baseline. Tom’s Guide rated temperature control 4.5 out of 5, a more reassuring result. If you sleep warm, treat the results as mixed rather than a cooling guarantee.

NapLab’s readings do not promise that a light sleeper will sleep through a restless partner. NapLab gave motion transfer a score of 8.6 and recorded acceleration of 8.22 m/s². It also listed bounce height at 6.18″ and bounce feel as Low. Treat Low as a description of bounce, not a guarantee that partner movement will go unnoticed. If movement could wake you, compare these readings with another mattress before choosing.

The Queen list price is $2,249; it makes sense only if the size you need fits your budget. Use the dimensions below to match the mattress to your room and frame.

Prices change, so check the live price before buying. Choose the size that meets your space needs at a price your budget can handle.

List prices checked Oct 25, 2026 · recheck before buying

Nectar Ultra Hybrid list prices by size

Height: 15 inches

The Nectar Ultra Hybrid uses a foam-and-coil build in six layers, from its top cover to its bottom cover.

• Cooling Top Cover: soft fabric with cooling fibers and antimicrobial treatment.
• Pressure Relieving Memory Foam: 4 inches of memory foam topped with a sheet of phase change material.
• Responsive Support Foam: 3 inches of support foam with three ergonomic zones.
• Individually-Wrapped Coils: 8 inches of individually wrapped innerspring coils.
• Foundation Layer: 1 inch of foundational foam.
• Durable Bottom Cover: heavy-duty, shift-resistant fabric.

Nectar lists a height of 15 inches and the layer sizes above, but those thicknesses do not add up to the listed height. Treat the layer sizes as approximate.

The cover is soft fabric, while CertiPUR-US covers only the flexible polyurethane foam. The cover has cooling fibers and an antimicrobial treatment. Nectar says the mattress is fiberglass-free and its foam meets standards for content, emissions, and durability. The certifier says it does not certify furniture, product lines, or companies.

Nectar says the Nectar Ultra Hybrid is 100% fiberglass-free. Nectar also says it is certified by CertiPUR-US® to meet its standards for content, emissions, and durability. Check your own mattress law tag for its listed materials.

NapLab lists 10-12 years for the Nectar Ultra Hybrid, a rough replacement window rather than a set end date. Nectar says most sleepers adjust within about 30 days, so allow that time before judging whether the feel suits you.

Nectar says not to flip or rotate it. Leave it in place rather than turning it over or around as part of care.

The brand says the Nectar Ultra Hybrid arrives boxed at your door by FedEx or UPS Ground. Shipping takes 1 to 2 days, then about 2 to 5 business days. Standard setup is not included; White Glove setup costs $199 for up to two items and includes old mattress removal. State recycling fees apply in CA, RI and CT, so budget for them there.

Nectar says its trial lasts 365 nights, and the return fee is $0. That gives you a long time to decide without a return-fee charge. Your refund excludes shipping, White Glove and state recycling fees; offer-code discounts are not refunded.

Nectar's terms give original buyers coverage with no end year for sag deeper than 1.5 in. Selling the mattress ends coverage. Normal softening and sag from an improper base are not defects. Firm, solid support is required; an inappropriate foundation or box spring, or removing the cover, voids coverage.

To claim, use the return request process. Nectar may repair and re-cover or replace the mattress. A new replacement is at no charge in years 1 to 10 and keeps the warranty dates, but $50 transport each way from year 10 on can apply unless Nectar confirms a defect. No proration applies.

Tom's Guide says owners praise the cloud-like feel and pain easing, while reviews with lower ratings link back pain to the mattress's soft feel. That is the trade-off: this feel may suit you if you want a cloud-like bed, but may not suit you if a soft bed worries you. Take the praise as a sign of what some reviewers like, not a promise that the bed will ease your pain. If back pain is a concern, pause before you choose it.

Choose among Nectar’s sibling models for their stated sleeper fits, or consider Saatva Classic for bounce and SweetNight CoolNest if a Queen price under $500 matters.

• For stomach sleepers or value shoppers, choose Classic Memory Foam, Nectar says.
• For back or combination sleepers, choose Premier Memory Foam, Nectar says.
• For combination or side sleepers, choose Luxe Memory Foam, Nectar says.
• For side, back, or combination sleepers who want memory foam feel, choose Ultra Memory Foam, Nectar says.
• For combination sleepers or couples with different sleep needs, choose Classic Hybrid, Nectar says.
• For combination or side sleepers who prefer a medium feel, choose Premier Hybrid, Nectar says.
• For side sleepers who prefer a medium-soft feel, choose Luxe Hybrid, Nectar says.

Choose Saatva Classic if bounce is your priority: NapLab measured 12.53 inches of total bounce. Its Queen price is $2,229.

If a Queen price under $500 matters, SweetNight CoolNest is $479.99 for a Queen. NapLab gives it 8.47 overall and notes near-average performance.

The Nectar Ultra Hybrid launched in 2024, and no notable changes to the mattress have followed. For a purchase today, use the launch version as your reference when deciding if this model fits. Compare the current listing with your needs before you buy.

We read the maker's own pages, outside testers and owner reviews, and we date every fact. We do not test beds ourselves. Every source we used is listed below with the day we checked it.