Douglas vs Nectar Mattress Comparison (2024)

Grace Struth

Sleep Content Lead

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Which Is Better: Nectar or Douglas?

Douglas is the clear winner. Douglas is rated “A+” on Better Business Bureau and “Excellent” on Trustpilot. Douglas is made in Canada and has better edge support, superior motion isolation, greater cooling features, and a lower price at just $799 for a queen size. It also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, 20-year warranty, and free bedding bundle with purchase.

Nectar, on the other hand, is #1 on Reddit’s r/mattress list of mattress brands to avoid and has many poor customer reviews on Better Business Bureau and Trustpilot. This mattress is owned and distributed by Resident Home. The FTC has fined Resident for repeatedly making false claims about manufacturing its mattresses entirely in the US. In fact, it’s currently made in Mexico.

Top Pick 2024

Winner:

Douglas

Douglas Original outscored Nectar Original in head-to-head mattress testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us).

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What We Love

• 365-night sleep trial to make sure you love your mattress.
• High customer satisfaction with “A+” BBB rating and “Excellent” Trustpilot rating
• Unmatched value at just $799 for a queen size.

Overall Ratings

Edge support and motion isolation are factored into our overall mattress ratings. These scores are shown in green (scores of 5.0+), yellow (3.0–4.9), or red (2.9 and below). Firmness and bounce are a matter of personal preference and aren’t part of our rating system, so these scores are shown in grey.

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Determined by how much the mattress edge sinks under applied weight. A mattress with average to good edge support will score 5/10 or higher.

7.8 /10

Edge Support

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Determined by measuring a medicine ball’s impact on the mattress. Average to good motion isolation would be 5/10 or higher.

8.3 /10

Motion Isolation

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Determined by dropping a medicine ball onto the mattress. The higher the first bounce, the higher the score out of 10.

3.2 /10

Bounce

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Mattress Breakdown

When comparing Douglas vs Nectar, Douglas offers more features for less money, including better cooling features, motion isolation, and edge support. It also comes with a 365-night sleep trial, 20-year warranty, and a free bedding bundle with purchase.

We’ve gathered all the information you need to accurately compare these two foam mattresses and choose the one that’s right for you.

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Nectar Original 5.9

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Price (Queen)
$799	$899
Sleep Trial Nights
365	365
Warranty Years
20	Lifetime
Feel
Medium-firm	Medium-firm
Standout Features
365-night risk-free sleep trial 20-year warranty Free bedding bundle with sheets, mattress protector, pillow(s), and pillow protector(s) Above-average edge support and motion isolation Cooling gel comfort layer Machine-washable top cover Convenient online purchasing and boxed delivery Available in RV sizes Free shipping, returns & pickups in major metro areas 12,000+ verified five-star reviews “A+” BBB rating and “Excellent” Trustpilot rating	365-night sleep trial Lifetime warranty (with poor online reviews about customer warranty claims) Average motion isolation Medium-soft feel with lots of “hug” Free shipping across Canada
Made In
Canada	Mexico

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Mattress Sizes & Prices

^{* Based on standard sizing. Individual mattress dimensions may vary.}

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Mattress Performance Results

Edge Support

Douglas Original’s strong sidewalls can easily support your full body weight. Douglas scored an above-average 7.8/10 for edge support—considerably higher than similar foam mattresses. You should be able to sit safely and comfortably on the side of the bed without falling off.

Nectar earned a much lower edge support score of 1.9/10. This low score could be a dealbreaker if you regularly sit on the edge of the bed.

Motion Isolation

Foam mattresses are known for good motion isolation. Douglas delivers in this area with an excellent motion isolation rating of 8.3/10. A score this high translates to a restful sleep, even when you share the bed with a restless partner. It also makes Douglas one of our highest-scoring mattresses for motion isolation, with Douglas Alpine and Douglas Summit scoring even higher.

Nectar scored a 5.0/10, which is average for a foam mattress. This means you may feel some of your partner’s movements throughout the night.

Bounce

A lower level of bounce is common for foam mattresses. Both Douglas and Nectar have a low level of bounce, with Douglas scoring 3.2/10 and Nectar scoring 3.6/10. If you’d prefer as little bounce as possible, Douglas is the better option.

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Mattress Construction

Douglas Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: The 2″ top layer of the Douglas mattress is made of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. It’s just as durable, comfortable, and body-contouring as memory foam, minus the late-night heat. It’s also more eco-conscious.
• Layer 2: The 2″ middle layer is made of Elastex® foam for extra spring and support. This foam is latex-free, making it a good option if you’re sensitive to latex.
• Layer 3: The 6″ bottom layer is made of motion isolation support foam. This means you’ll hardly feel a thing from the other side of the bed, even if your partner is tossing and turning all night long.

Nectar Mattress Layers

• Layer 1: The 2″ comfort layer is made of plush gel memory foam that’s designed to provide pressure-relieving, body-contouring support. Foam density is unknown.
• Layer 2: The transition layer is 3″ of conventional foam that Nectar claims provides support, spinal alignment, and bounce. However, our independent testing showed that Nectar received a below-average bounce score of3.6/10. The lower the bounce rating, the more difficult it may be to change sleeping positions. Foam density is reportedly 3.5 lbs/ft³.
• Layer 3: The 7″ base layer is made of conventional foam, and Nectar says it has a density of 2.2 lbs/ft³.

Only Douglas has a machine-washable top cover. Douglas’s cover also comes with advanced cooling features like plant-based, moisture-wicking Infinitex™ fibres.

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Delivery, Sleep Trial & Returns

The Brick deliver Nectar mattresses anywhere in Canada. Nectar Original is made in Mexico and should arrive within 3–7 business days. Douglas ships mattresses from Ontario or Alberta using FedEx, so you should receive your order within 3–10 business days.

Douglas and Nectar arrive in a cardboard box. After you remove them from their plastic wrapping, both mattresses expand to their full height in minutes. You can sleep on the mattress the same night. It’s important to note that when our Nectar mattress arrived, it had already been boxed up for nine months before delivery.

Douglas and Nectar both offer a 365-night sleep trial. This is one of the longest trials available in Canada. Both companies will pick up returns for free and issue a full refund within the sleep trial period.

Nectar offers a “Lifetime” warranty. However, customers have left reviews on Better Business Bureau and Trustpilot where they report difficulties going through Nectar’s warranty process. This warranty excludes mattresses that haven’t been opened within 90 days of delivery. Nectar Original also doesn’t have features that could help you keep your mattress in good condition for longer, like a machine-washable cover.

In contrast, Douglas offers a 20-year warranty and comes with a machine-washable cover. Douglas also provides a free mattress protector in their bedding bundle to help you protect your mattress from accidental spills. This bedding bundle is free with every mattress purchase.

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Should You Buy Douglas or Nectar?

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