Our Nectar Premier vs. Nectar Premier Copper Comparison

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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If you’ve had your eye on Nectar mattresses, you might be considering one of their upgrades: the Nectar Premier and the Nectar Premier Copper. Both of these mattresses offer enhanced cooling features and added height. However, there are some significant differences between them that you’ll need to consider in order to make the right purchase.

In this comparison of the Nectar Premier and the Nectar Premier Copper, we dive into the details of each bed, including how they’re similar and what makes them stand out from one another. Which one will come out on top? Keep reading to find out.

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Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

We rate mattress firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the plushest and 10 the firmest. The firmness ratings for these beds are the same, with both the Premier and Premier Copper earning a 6 out of 10.
A 6 firmness rating means that both mattresses have a medium-firm feel to them, which is a versatile level that should accommodate most sleepers well.

Support

Support is important for maintaining a healthy, neutral spine while you sleep. Both of these Nectar beds should provide good support to most sleepers thanks to the durable high-density foam base and the added lifting from the center foam layer.

The only exception to this may be exceptionally heavier individuals weighing above 230 pounds, who could find themselves sinking in too much to maintain good alignment. In this case, they might consider one of the brand’s hybrid options.

Feel

While lying on the Nectar Premier, you should find plenty of contouring in your hips and shoulders, and if you lie on your stomach, the hips should remain level. The Premier’s cooling cover, gel memory foam, and ActiveCool HD work together to help you keep cool.

The Premier Copper should provide even more comfort as it has a thicker profile, which also gives it added stability. Additionally, this bed’s copper cover allows it to feel even cooler than the Premier.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Both the Nectar Premier and the Nectar Premier Copper are memory foam mattresses with identical firmness ratings. As far as sinkage, you can expect that slow-moving feel and cradled sensation that memory foam is known for, which is fantastic for mitigating pain in achy joints and muscles.

When it comes to bounce, though, you won’t get much, if anything, from these Nectar mattresses. With memory and conventional foam layers, both beds will have little to no buoyancy in them. Bounce is often important to those with limited mobility or some sexually-active couples, so keep this in mind.

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Comparing Motion Transfer

The upside to having minimal bounce is that these beds should also have minimal motion transfer. This means that movement on one side of the bed is less likely to be felt on the other side, which is often most beneficial for couples or those who share a bed with kids or pets.

These Nectar mattresses have an all-foam construction that includes memory foam. Memory foam beds tend to perform best for curbing motion transfer. Between these two models, the thicker Nectar Premier Copper will likely be the best choice because of its added height that provides extra stability.

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Comparing Cooling

While both mattresses have superior cooling capabilities in comparison to the standard Nectar mattress, there is a difference in their construction that gives the Premier Copper an edge in this category.
The Nectar Premier and Nectar Premier Copper each have gel memory foam and ActiveCool HD in them. The gel helps keep the memory foam cool while ActiveCool HD is a phase-changing material that adapts to the sleeper’s body temperature.

The Premier’s cover is designed to sleep cool, but the Premier Copper has the added benefit of copper fibers in its cover. As a result, this bed will have more surface cooling and is the better choice for extra-hot sleepers.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Nectar Premier Construction

The Nectar Premier mattress is a total of 13 inches high, making it slightly thicker than the standard Nectar option. The cool-to-the-touch cover is made of premium fibers designed to draw heat away and foster more comfortable sleep.

• The comfort layer sits below the cooling cover and contains 3 inches of gel memory foam with ActiveCool HD. This unit offers a slow response and excellent pressure relief, which is ideal for side sleepers. Additionally, the gel foam provides cooling relief.
• The supporting layer is made of 3 inches of conventional foam. This material responds more quickly to pressure while delivering added support to keep the sleeper from sinking too deep.
• The base layer is created from 7 inches of high-density poly foam, giving the bed durable stability. This dense material offers plenty of support to keep your spine aligned and your hips elevated.

Nectar Premier Copper Construction

The Nectar Premier Copper stands 14 inches tall, covered with a Dual-Action Cooling Copper Cover that utilizes heat-conductive copper fibers. The bed’s cover is cool to the touch and stretchy.

• Below the cover is a 4-inch comfort layer made from gel memory foam that gives the bed plushness, motion isolation, and pressure relief. While the gel helps keep the foam cool, this unit also has ActiveCool HD, a phase change material, that reacts to your body’s temperature to foster a more comfortable environment.
• The transition layer is made from soft poly foam to ease you onto the base layer. This unit is known as the Dynamic Response Layer, and it’s an inch tall. However, it should give enough cushioning and pressure relief for those who sleep on their side or back.
• The base layer stands 9 inches tall and is a conventional foam that provides support and structure to the other layers of the mattress.

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Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – People who order a Nectar mattress will receive a forever warranty that’s only effective for the original person who purchased the item.
• Shipping – Nectar beds are delivered free of charge within the contiguous United States. The company will ship them to Hawaii and Alaska for an additional fee.
• Trial Period – You can keep this bed for up to 365 nights risk-free. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, you can return it for a full refund.
• Returns – Returns are free for those in the contiguous U.S. Customers in Hawaii and Alaska can return the mattress, but there’s a delivery fee to do this.
• Price – The Nectar Premier is less expensive than the Premier Copper.