NECTAR MATTRESS vs DREAMCLOUD
Let's meet our two contestants: the Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud - two accessibly-priced mattresses, but fairly different in terms of sleeping experience and materials used.
In this Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud article, we are comparing the original mattresses of two very popular mattress brands, which have each sold several million mattresses since their launch a few years ago. Interestingly, today, both brands are owned by Resident, which also owns Awara and Siena.
While both mattresses are priced similarly and well under $1,000, making them attractive to many sleepers, the Nectar Mattress and DreamCloud are very different mattress.
Let’s take a look at what makes up each mattress, who we think they are good for, what makes them similar and different, and which one might be the best mattress for you in this head-to-head comparison.
To jump to each mattress’ individual review, click here for the Nectar Mattress, and here for the DreamCloud Mattress.
Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud - Head To Head
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Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud - Similarities & Differences
Similarities
Let’s take a look at what makes the Nectar Mattress and the DreamCloud similar:
- Both mattresses can be hybrid mattresses (note that the Nectar can also be ordered as all-foam)
- Both mattresses do an excellent job at aligning spine and bones during the night
- Both mattresses (comparing the DreamCloud vs Nectar Hybrid) have a layer of coils with reinforced edges, giving them the impression of a wider sleeping area
- Both the Nectar Mattress and DreamCloud Mattress are built with hot sleepers in mind. You will find a layer of cooling gel-infused memory foam that pulls your heat away from your body, and a breathable mattress cover to ensure your body’s moisture is wicked away
- Both mattresses are a good option for most back and side sleepers, as well as lighter-weight stomach sleepers
- Both isolate motion very well, making them a great option for couples
- Both the Nectar Mattress and DreamCloud use only CertiPUR-US certified foams
- We love the handles on both mattresses, making moving your mattress so much easier and convenient
- Both mattresses offer a lifetime limited warranty and 365 days of trial
- The Nectar Mattress and the DreamCloud are both manufactured overseas
Differences
The Nectar Mattress and the DreamCloud are fairly different when it comes to their construction and feel.
- The biggest different between the Nectar Mattress and the DreamCloud, is the fact that the Nectar can be ordered as an all-foam or hybrid mattress, while the DreamCloud is exclusively available as hybrid
- When comparing the Nectar Hybrid Mattress with the DreamCloud, the DreamCloud has an extra 1/2 inch of coils
- The Nectar Mattress includes a thicker layer of responsive foam, making it easy to move around and good for sex, even if slightly softer
- The DreamCloud provides a luxurious pillowtop sleeping experience, similar to that of luxury hotels
- The DreamCloud has an extra 2 inches of mattress, with an extra 1/2 inch of pure pressure relief
- While both mattresses provide very healthy support, your body will hit the supportive layers faster on the DreamCloud, making it a slightly more supportive and firmer mattress
- The DreamCloud is built with no fiberglass, making it a safe option for your home and body (we recommend not unzipping the Nectar’s mattress cover to avoid potentially loose fiberglass becoming airborne)
- The Nectar Mattress’ cover has an antimicrobial treatment, making it a good option for those with allergies and skin or hair conditions
- If you are a stomach-sleeper, the DreamCloud is a slightly better option for your spine (we recommend it to stomach-sleepers under 200 lbs only)
- If you are a heavy sleeper, the DreamCloud mattress will provide better support for healthy sleep
- Priced at different price points, the DreamCloud is an $80 premium on the Nectar Hybrid, and a $170 premium on the Nectar Memory Foam
DreamCloud vs DreamCloud Premier Prices & Discounts
Prices and discounts change on a regular basis, and around typical U.S. Holidays. The prices below can change at anytime, and we see year-round promotions vary from price discounts to FREE accessories, or a combination of both.
The Nectar mattress is priced to be attainable to most people on a budget, who are looking for good value. Both the Nectar Memory Foam mattress, and the Nectar Hybrid mattress, are priced under $800, making them one of the cheapest mattresses-in-a-box on the market.
In our opinion, the DreamCloud mattress is one of the best values on the market today. You can get a fiberglass-free Queen-size pillowtop mattress for well under $1,000. Current discount leave the Queen at only $799, which is actually cheaper than it was about a year ago! The value is incredible!
When comparing prices, the two mattresses are priced less than $100 away from each other, when comparing the hybrid mattresses. The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress is slightly cheaper, being priced $170 lower than the DreamCloud – note that, industry wide, foam mattresses are cheaper than hybrid mattresses.
Make sure to click the two boxes above for the deepest current discounts for each mattress and note that our readers benefit from an exclusive coupon code for the deepest discount currently available on DreamCloud and Nectar mattresses, found under SHOW CODE above!
Price List updated: May 2023 – currently discounted prices (top price is for Queen), including exclusive discount code for Non-Biased Reviews readers
Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud - Detailed Comparison
Let’s take a look at both mattresses on a more detailed level!
Firmness / Feel
Nectar Mattress
The Nectar Mattress is available in all memory foam or hybrid. Both versions achieve a very similar firmness feel.
The Nectar Memory Foam Mattress uses a combination of certiPUR-US certified memory foam layers, while the Nectar Hybrid Mattress trades in the high-density foam layer, for one of strengthened coils to achieve an industry-average firmness of 6.5/10. Note that firmness levels are subjective and based on our personal testing of each mattress.
The Nectar has an interesting feeling to it. Its upper foams feel quite soft at first, providing a deep sink as you sit on the mattress. The feel changes for a much firmer one as soon as you lay down.
Once laying down, your body benefits from 2″ of sink and deep pressure relief, ensuring that the heavier parts in your body (shoulders and hips) receive the pressure relief they need so you wake up free of pain and aches.
Your body then hits the lower layer of foam (3″ of responsive foam in the all-foam, and 1″ in the hybrid), and further finds the high-density foam or coils, which are firmer and more responsive, popping your body back up and evenly distributing your weight for a feeling of weightlessness!
That transition foam, found in both versions of the Nectar Mattress does a really good job at keeping your spine aligned, no matter your sleep position. Responsiveness, also known as bounce, is an excellent attribute in a mattress, as it described the foam’s ability to regain its original shape as your body shifts positions.
Lastly, the 8″ of high-density foam and 8.5″ of coils allow your body to lay in a spine-neutral position, providing healthy sleep after the pressure relief of the upper layers, and providing the support your entire body needs to rest well.
DreamCloud
The DreamCloud uses a combination of CertiPUR-US certified memory foam layers and strengthened coils to achieve a slightly above-average firmness of 7/10. Note that industry mattress firmness average is 6.5/10.
The DreamCloud provides a cozy and slightly contouring pillowtop mattress cover, called Euro Top. It is made of 1.5″ of soft, yet responsive, memory foam, which provides a thick and pressure-relieving layer to sink in as you first hit the mattress.
Underneath that quilted cashmere-blend cover, comes an inch of foam, which sole purpose is to provide pressure relief. Those 2.5″, put together, provide the pressure relief and cozy softness your body needs to not apply pressure to those high-pressure area in the hips and shoulders. It also provides that luxury-hotel sleeping experience, right from the comfort of your own home.
Underneath those two layers, come 2″ of a denser and firmer transition foam. This is when your body starts hitting firmer materials, as this foam is engineered to properly align spine and bones, provide support to your high-pressure areas (i.e., hips and shoulders), and prevent you from feeling the steel coils underneath.
Lastly, the 8.5″ of coils allow your body to lay in a spine-neutral position, providing healthy sleep after the pressure relief of the upper layers.
Materials
Nectar Mattress
The Nectar Mattress is a 12″-thick foam or hybrid mattress, using a combination of CertiPUR-US certified memory foams and coils to create a sleeping experience that is pressure relieving and supportive down your entire body.
Let’s look at each version of the mattress independently, as they are slightly different, though very similar in feel:
Nectar Memory Foam
The first layer in the Nectar mattress is its cooling antimicrobial cover. made of polyethylene, a fiber known to feel cool to the touch. It is breathable and helps wick away your excess body heat to leave you sleeping cool throughout the night. The mattress cover can be unzipped and machine-washed, though we recommend doing this seldomly and with extreme care, to avoid potentially loose glass fibers from becoming airborne.
The upper layer of memory foam is 3″ of gel memory foam. It provides a deep sink and comfortable contouring down the entire body. It does an excellent job at relieving the deep pressure areas around the hips and shoulders, especially for side-sleepers, while pulling away your body heat to ensure temperature-neutral sleep.
Underneath are 2″ of transition foam, which provide resistance against the body and good support of the high pressure areas. It is the most responsive of the layers, allowing you to never feel stuck in the mattress. It helps make turning around effortless and prevents your body from feeling the firmer foam below.
Then come 7″ of high-density foam, which provide support and stability to the mattress. It helps giving The Nectar Mattress a strong structure and ensures proper spinal alignment.
Nectar Hybrid Mattress
The Nectar Hybrid Mattress uses the same foam materials, starting with 2″ of the gel-infused memory foam, which provide pressure relief and cool sleep.
Instead of 2″, the hybrid version has only 1″ of transition foam, which is responsive so you don’t feel stuck in the mattress, and supportive to softly transition your body onto the firm coils below, and to provide support to those high-pressure areas.
Underneath come the 8″ of pocketed support coils. With a reinforced perimeter, they allow sleepers to sleep from side-to-side, giving the impression of a wider sleeping surface. The coils are independently-wrapped, which further isolates motion, while allowing for cool air to circulate through the mattress.
Lastly, a very common 1″ of high-density foam is found below the coils, providing stability and durability to the Nectar Mattress and giving an outlet for the coils to decompress into.
DreamCloud
The DreamCloud is a 14″-thick hybrid mattress, using a combination of CertiPUR-US certified memory foams and coils to create a sleeping experience that is supportive, yet cozy and cushioning.
The first layer in the DreamCloud is its Euro top mattress cover. The cover itself, is made of a cashmere blend, which is not only very soft to the touch, but also highly breathable. It allows your skin moisture to be absorbed and dispersed, instead of heating up around you.
The luxurious-looking cloud-patterned stitch holds a 1.5″ layer of plush foam. That foam is designed to provide pressure relief and a light sink that is cozy and contouring. DreamCloud engineered that layer to be responsive as well, so you do not feel stuck in your mattress and you can easily toss and turn.
Then comes 1″ of pressure-relieving memory foam. That foam provides another inch of sink, proving pressure relief to your hip and shoulder areas, but with the added benefit of responsiveness, so the mattress helps you to move around. Responsiveness is the measurement of how quickly the foams spring back into their original position after you move. Thanks to that responsiveness, the DreamCloud has a slightly firmer feel than the DreamCloud Premier. That layer of foam is cooling gel infused, which helps pull your body’s extra heat and disperse it, so you don’t sleep in a pool of heat.
Underneath is 2″ of transition foam, which protects your body from sinking in too deep and feeling the coil layer. That foam is firmer and starts aligning your body in a healthy position.
Then comes a thick 8.5″ layer of reinforced coils. With a stronger perimeter, it allows sleepers to sleep from side to side, and gives the impression of a 20% wider sleeping surface. This is a great asset for couples sharing a bed! The purpose of the coils is to provide increased support to align your spine and joints, while providing plenty of space for air to flow through the mattress and reach up to the upper layers of foam.
Lastly, a very common 1″ of high-density foam is found below the coils, providing stability and durability to the DreamCloud mattress and giving an outlet for the coils to decompress into.
Sleeping Styles
Nectar Mattress
Thanks to an average firmness and great mix of pressure relief and support, the Nectar Mattress provides healthy sleep to most sleeping positions.
Side sleepers: Most side sleepers will enjoy sleeping on the Nectar Mattress. With 3 to 5″ of pressure relief, it provides the soft sink side-sleepers need to sleep with an aligned spine and relieve the pressure in their hips and shoulders. We recommend the Nectar all-foam for most side sleepers, and the Nectar Hybrid for heavy-weight side sleepers, or those suffering from back pain.
Back sleepers: Most back sleepers should find the Nectar Mattress very comfortable, unless you have a personal preference for firmer mattresses. Back sleepers will enjoy a gentle sink and cozy contouring, as well as excellent spinal alignment from the bottom layers (foam or coils).
Stomach sleepers: Most stomach sleepers will find the Nectar Mattress to be too soft for their needs. Those under 180 lbs may find enough support if they enjoy a softer mattress and a little bit of contouring sink. If you like very firm mattresses, or if you are a heavier-weight stomach sleeper, you will find the Nectar Mattress too soft and are likely to wake up with aches.
DreamCloud
The DreamCloud is designed to sleep comfortably for all kinds of sleepers since it provides a good balance between pressure relief and support.
Side sleepers: Side sleepers under 180 lbs will enjoy sleeping on the DreamCloud. The Euro top provides the pressure relief side sleepers need, and the responsive foams and coils provide the support needed to align the spine. Heavier side sleepers may hit the transition layer and coils a little too hard, potentially creating pressure in their hips and shoulders. The DreamCloud Premier may be a better option for them.
Back sleepers: Back sleepers of all weights should find the DreamCloud very comfortable, unless you have a personal preference of very firm or very soft mattresses. Back sleepers will enjoy a gentle sink and cozy contouring, as well as excellent spinal alignment from the bottom layers.
Stomach sleepers: Stomach sleepers under 200 lbs should find adequate support to keep their hips aligned with the rest of their body. If you like very firm mattresses, or if you are a heavier-weight stomach sleeper, you may find the DreamCloud a little too soft for your needs. Its Euro top and first layers of AirFoam do provide a bit of plushness, and if you like very firm mattresses, it may not quite fit the bill.
Company Policies
Nectar
Sleep Trial: Nectar offers a 365-day home trial (whether you buy cash or finance your mattress), giving you a chance to test your mattress in all weathers, across all seasons. The company recommends that you sleep on your Nectar for at least 30 days before initiating a return, to give your body time to get used to the new sleeping surface. If you are in the lower 48, Nectar offers free returns and a Sleep Concierge will work with you to get the mattress donated, or disposed of safely, through local organizations.
Warranty: Nectar’s forever limited warranty is the longest on the mattress market. It covers the original owner of the mattress for defects in materials and craftsmanship. Your mattress needs to be located in one of the 50 U.S. states to be eligible for warranty and returns. Find Nectar warranty information here.
Financing: available through Affirm and Katapult.
Accident protection: available through Extend. 10-year protection currently available for $79.
DreamCloud
Sleep Trial: DreamCloud offers a 365-day home trial (whether you buy cash or finance your mattress), giving you a chance to test your mattress in all weathers, across all seasons. The company recommends that you sleep on your DreamCloud for at least 30 days before initiating a return, to give your body time to get used to the new sleeping surface. If you are in the lower 48, DreamCloud offers free returns and a Sleep Concierge will work with you to get the mattress donated, or disposed of safely, through local organizations.
Warranty: DreamCloud’s lifetime limited warranty is the longest on the mattress market. It covers the original owner of the mattress for defects in materials and craftsmanship. Your mattress needs to be located in one of the 50 U.S. states to be eligible for warranty and returns. Find DreamCloud warranty information here.
Financing: available through Affirm and SplitIt.
Accident protection: available through Extend. 10-year protection currently available for $89.
Our Comparison Methodology
We personally sleep test every mattress and bedding on the website. We start with unboxing and laying the mattresses on slats, paying particular attention to the packaging, unrolling process, and any off-gassing let out by the mattress. We then sleep test the mattresses in every position, using a 130-lb tester and a 220-lb tester, to best understand how different body types feel while sleeping. Lastly, we use our industry knowledge and expertise, to interpret mattress feels and best fits, based on the combination of materials found inside the mattress.
We hope that you find those comparisons helpful in choosing the best mattress for you. We aim at writing reviews covering the aspects we would personally research in oder to make the best decision. If there is any outstanding question you have, please always feel free to reach out!
Nectar Mattress vs DreamCloud FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Both Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses come with a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty, which shows the confidence the manufacturers have in their products. If you’re not satisfied with either mattress, you can return it for a full refund within the sleep trial period.
Both mattresses have positive customer reviews, with customers praising their comfort, support, and quality. The Nectar mattress has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, while the DreamCloud mattress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Both brands have sold several million mattresses since their launch.
Both mattresses offer excellent motion isolation, but the Nectar mattress, with its all-foam construction, is better at absorbing motion and preventing it from transferring across the bed. The DreamCloud and Nectar hybrids use pocketed coils to ensure motion is not transferred. All three are great options for couples.
The main differences between the Nectar Mattress and DreamCloud lay in their construction, firmness, and price. The Nectar mattress is an all-foam mattress with a medium feel and is more affordable. The DreamCloud mattress is a hybrid mattress with a luxury feel and slightly higher price point.
Both mattresses offer free shipping. They both ship in 1 to 3 business days, and are delivered within 5 to 7 business days.
How long does it take for Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses to be delivered?
Both mattresses offer free shipping. They both ship in 1 to 3 business days, and are delivered within 5 to 7 business days.
What are the differences between Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses?
The main differences between the Nectar Mattress and DreamCloud lay in their construction, firmness, and price. The Nectar mattress is an all-foam mattress with a medium feel and is more affordable. The DreamCloud mattress is a hybrid mattress with a luxury feel and slightly higher price point.
Which mattress offers better motion isolation, Nectar or DreamCloud?
Both mattresses offer excellent motion isolation, but the Nectar mattress, with its all-foam construction, is better at absorbing motion and preventing it from transferring across the bed. The DreamCloud and Nectar hybrids use pocketed coils to ensure motion is not transferred. All three are great options for couples.
What are the customer reviews saying about Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses?
Both mattresses have positive customer reviews, with customers praising their comfort, support, and quality. The Nectar mattress has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, while the DreamCloud mattress has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. Both brands have sold several million mattresses since their launch.
What is the warranty and return policy for Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses?
Both Nectar and DreamCloud mattresses come with a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty, which shows the confidence the manufacturers have in their products. If you're not satisfied with either mattress, you can return it for a full refund within the sleep trial period.
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Laura Georgieff
Laura is a mother of three who did not sleep through the night for the first 5.5 years of her kids' lives. She is passionate about sleep quality and loves sharing her experience and knowledge of all thing bedding! It is her mission to help you make the best decisions when it comes to sleep and help you get the best deal on the market!
