Nectar vs. Tuft & Needle: Which Mattress Brand Should You Try?

Let's dive deeper into what sets these two brands apart from each other.

A few minor differences to note:

Founded in 2016, Nectar is a sub-brand of Resident, alongside other big mattress names like DreamCloud, Awara, and Siena. It's one of the most popular and affordably priced bed-in-a-box options. Many sleepers love the feeling of memory foam.

While Nectar does use U.S.-based factories for distribution, the brand sources its materials from Vietnam, Malaysia, China, the United States, and Mexico.

Nectar offers three mattress models, all of which are available as either all-foam or a hybrid design with coils. All models come in a standard size range, starting with Twin up to California King. Great for partners with different sleep preferences, the brand offers split king models as well. Before discounts (which are very common), the price of a Queen ranges from $1,049 (for the all-foam original design) to $2,249 (for the most high-end hybrid design). We'll go further into the details of each Nectar mattress below.

Beyond mattresses, Nectar also makes a range of furniture, including bed frames and foundations. Whether you're looking for a simple slatted foundation, a luxurious frame with a headboard, or a high-tech adjustable frame, there are a handful to choose from. All bases and foundations are fairly affordable, too.

If this sounds like too much work, you can opt for the brand's Premium In-Home Setup for an additional $199. With this method, the bed is sent directly to a local service provider in your area who will then schedule a delivery date and time. The team will bring your new bed in and take the old one out. The $199 price covers delivery and setup of up to two items. If you've ordered more than two products, you'll need to pay an additional $49 per item for setup service.

One area where Nectar really shines is in its trial and warranty policies. All mattresses come with a yearlong sleep trial and a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. You will, however, need to give your mattress a chance for 30 days before returning or exchanging it.

Tuft & Needle is owned by Serta Simmons, one of the largest and oldest bedding companies in the game. While Tuft & Needle is primarily an online provider, it does have a few brick and mortar locations. In addition to mattresses, the brand makes a variety of furniture, lifestyle products, and dog beds.

Unfortunately, like Nectar, Tuft & Needle doesn't go above and beyond in the sustainability department. The brand holds certifications from CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold, but it doesn't use recycled materials or have eco-friendly initiatives to note. The company website doesn't share specific information about where its materials are sourced, but the mattresses are designed in Phoenix, Arizona, and built in the United States.

Tuft & Needle makes three mattresses: two all-foam models and one hybrid. All three beds contain the brand's Adaptive Foam, which offers a memory-foam-like feel and great motion isolation. You'll find all three beds in a full slew of sizes, starting at Twin and going as large as California King. Before discounts, the price of a queen mattress ranges from $995 (for the most basic model) to $1,995 (for the hybrid). We'll go into detail about each T&N mattress below.

There are a few bases and bed frames to choose from on the Tuft & Needle website. The brand has simple metal bases, classic wooden frames, and even a minimalist adjustable frame.

Like Nectar, T&N's mattresses come compressed in a box and you'll have to handle the unboxing yourself. Unlike Nectar, there's no option for in-home setup.

Tuft & Needle's policies are slightly less generous than those of Nectar. Still, you'll get free shipping, a 100-night sleep trial, and a 10-year warranty. It's worth noting that, while a lifetime warranty sounds great, you'll likely be ready to change out your mattress by the 10-year mark anyway—especially if you're sleeping on the bed every night.

Trial period: This is one of the key differences between Tuft & Needle and Nectar. If you're picky about your mattress (as you should be!), you'll want to consider the fact that Tuft & Needle offers a 100-night sleep trial, while Nectar gives you an entire year to test out your mattress.

Both Tuft & Needle and Nectar are popular mattress brands with a variety of foam-forward beds. If you're a hot sleeper and love the feel of memory foam, you're bound to find a mattress on our list that will keep you cool and comfortable. The only notable downside of these two brands is that neither makes much effort toward sustainability. If that's important to you, we have plenty of organic mattress recommendations for you to explore.