Our Nectar vs. WinkBed Mattress Comparison for 2024

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Nectar vs Winkbeds? In this guide, our sleep experts dive into which is best, which might suit you better and their features.

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If you are just starting out your mattress search and are lost in a sea of great choices, you have come to the right place. Nectar has built their brand on offering exceptional value, while WinkBed’s focus has been top-notch durability.

In Nectar vs. WinkBed comparison, we will break down the differences and advantages of an all-foam brand and a foam and innerspring hybrid and hopefully help you decide which one is going to give you the best possible rest.

For more specifics on each, read our in-depth reviews here:

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Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Nectar Construction

Nectar delivers their memory mattress compressed into a box for easy shipping.

Its construction stands 12 inches tall and is covered with a long-staple cotton mixed with Tencel fabric that offers breathability and moisture wicking. On its underside, there is a quilted-in layer of gel memory materials that provide additional plush comfort.

• The top layer includes 2 inches of memory materials that relieve pressure and hold your body in a warm hug. An infusion of gel helps to regulate the surface temperature.
• The second layer is the supportive, transitional layer that has a quicker response time that helps you feel less stuck. The 4-inch soft conventional foam assists with pressure relief while adding some extra support to the mattress’ structure.
• The base layer is the 6-inch foundation layer of standard conventional foam. This helps provide the bed with durability.

WinkBed Construction

WinkBed is shipped in a box after being compressed for easy delivery.

The 13.5-inch structure is covered with a breathable textile called Tencel, chosen for its eco-friendly breathability and moisture wicking. For added plushness, there is a 2-inch layer of gel foam tufted into the cover to create the bed’s luxurious EuroTop. Note that specifications for the Soft, Firm, and Plus comfort levels vary slightly.

• The top layer has an exceptionally soft and quick-responding 2-inch gel foam that molds to your shape and helps you move around.
• The next layer is a 2.5-inch SupportCell foam for additional pressure relief.
• The innerspring layer is 8 inches of spine-aligning pocketed coils made from tempered steel. It increases airflow, bounce, and durability.
• The base layer is 1 inch of polyfoam that forms a stable base for the coils.

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Comparing Firmness (Support & Feel)

Despite having dramatically different constructions, Nectar and WinkBed’s Luxury Firm had similar scores on our scale that rates firmness from 1 to 10 where 10 is the firmest, with each scoring a 6.5. Both brands perform well for combination sleepers who alternate between resting on their backs, stomachs, or sides.

In Nectar, the first two comfort layers respond slowly to your weight and contour evenly to your every curve while the materials atop Winkbed are a bit quicker to react and wrap more gently against your shape. Both designs, however, were made to support your weight evenly and comfortably while relieving pressure on your joints.

Nectar’s supportive base provides good uniform support to your spine, and WinkBed really pulls out all the stops an advanced double coil unit support system, an advantage for those who need extra support or need a mattress for heavy sleepers.

Medium-firm mattresses are extremely versatile and will provide comfortable sleep for the widest range of individuals, and we think most sleepers would be comfortably accommodated by either product. If your comfort levels are more specific, WinkBed does have a Soft and Firm model for additional pressure relief or additional support.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Similar comfort levels do not correlate to similar feels. Nectar’s experience is definitely more of a deep hug within the mattress, while with WinkBed, you will feel more as if you are floating on top of it as it conforms to your curves for a gentle cradle.

Nectar’s comfort materials absorb pressure and wrap around your weight without pushback, but you should not feel constrained. However, WinkBed’s coil unit offers a deep and pronounced bounce that helps to make repositioning effortless.

Comparing Motion Transfer

Nectar’s all-foam construction with memory comfort layers is hard to beat in this category because of foam’s ability to absorb vibrations and completely obstruct their potential to disturb a sleeping partner.

However, all of WinkBed’s coils flex independently of one another, which helps keep bounce contained, and comfort layers help isolate some of their reverberations. Motion transfer in this brand should not be disruptive, though if it is a concern, the softer WinkBed has more comfort materials.

Comparing Edge Support

Nectar performs better than expected for a bed-in-a-box all-foam brand. You might see some compression if you sit down on the edge but should sleep without noticing any significant loss in support or security near the side.

That said, WinkBed performs exceptionally in this category because of its edge-to-edge support system that includes sturdy coil units to reinforce the edges for sitting or sleeping with no noticeable compression or loss of balance.

Edge support may be important to you if you share your sleep space with your partner and require extra room to stretch out.

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Nectar vs. WinkBed Compared Prices

Size	Nectar Price (w/o discount)	WinkBed Price (w/o discount)
Twin	$798	$1,149
Twin XL	$968	$1,249
Full	$1,198	$1,499
Queen	$1,298	$1,799
King	$1,598	$1,999
Cali King	$1,598	$2,049

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Nectar vs. WinkBed Compared Side-by-Side

Features	Nectar	WinkBed
Height	12”	13.5”
Cover	Poly-blend quilted with memory foam	Tencel tufted to foam
Materials	Gel memory foam and conventional foams	Gel foam, SupportCell foam, pocketed coils, polyfoam
Cooling	Cover promotes airflow, gel in foam wicks heat	Breathable Tencel fabric, gel foam, airflow through coils
Firmness	6.5/10	6.5/10
Support	Great	Exceptional
Motion Transfer	Minimal	Medium
Edge Support	Good	Exceptional
Sinkage	Deep Hug	Gentle cradle
Bounce	Minimal	High
Warranty	Forever	Lifetime
Trial Period	365 nights	120 Nights
Certifications	CertiPUR-US®	CertiPUR-US® OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class 1
Adjustable Base Compatible	Yes	Yes
Shipping	Ships to U.S., White Glove Delivery is optional	Ships within the continental United States
Made in the USA	No	Yes