{"id":25047,"date":"2022-10-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/saatva-vs-nectar\/"},"modified":"2023-08-29T16:23:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T16:23:59","slug":"saatva-vs-nectar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-nectar\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva vs. Nectar: 8 Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At Saatva, we know that most of our customers research a lot of mattress brands before making a decision. If you\u2019re shopping for a bed, you may be comparing Saatva and Nectar, a popular mattress in a box option.&nbsp;The Saatva mattress that most closely compares to Nectar\u2019s Premier model is the Saatva<span class=\"tooltip\" data-id=\"27714\">Memory Foam Hybrid<\/span>, the newest addition to Saatva\u2019s luxury mattress lineup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While both mattresses feature a layer of cooling gel-infused memory foam for pressure relief and comfort, the similarities pretty much end there.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we look at the top eight points of differentiation, starting with the biggest difference: how the mattresses are built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saatva-vs-nectar-key-points-of-comparison\">Saatva vs. Nectar: key points of comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-construction\">1. Construction&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest difference between the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid and Nectar Premier is that Nectar is a compressed foam mattress in a box, whereas Saatva is a premium handmade mattress that gets hand-delivered and set up in the room of your choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Folding and rolling a mattress so it fits in a 47x16x16-inch box makes it cheap and easy for the manufacturer to ship, but it doesn\u2019t do anything good for the mattress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t just take our word for it.&nbsp;Watch this video to see what happens when a mattress is crushed under 1,000 pounds per square inch of pressure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Crushing a Mattress Looks Like | Saatva\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ehfwY1K6SUI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then watch this video to see&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/how-are-saatva-mattresses-made\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how a Saatva mattress is handcrafted<\/a>&nbsp;to understand the difference:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Saatva Handcrafts Its Luxury Mattresses - A Look Inside Our West Coast Factory\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lewPN8oaMkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about what can happen to foam and springs when a mattress is compressed, read&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/mattress-in-a-box-problems\/\">this comparison<\/a>&nbsp;between Saatva and mattress in a box brands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Foam quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Foam has to be light to be compressed for shipping. The lighter, or less dense, the foam, the less durable and supportive the mattress will be over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nectar doesn\u2019t disclose the foam density of the Premier mattress. (A representative said this information is \u201cpropriety\u201d and they are \u201cunable to share\u201d details of the product.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The memory foam in the Saatva Memory Foam hybrid is 4 pounds per cubic foot. &nbsp;(According to mattress review site&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesleepjudge.com\/review\/dreamcloud-luxury-hybrid-mattress-review\/\">The Sleep Judge<\/a>, premium memory foam should be 3 to 4 pounds per cubic foot.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foam is like a sponge, and it has tiny cells that can break when you compress them. Not all of the cells will be broken during compression, but enough of the cells will be compromised that the lifespan of the mattress, and its ability to deliver proper support, will be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Off-gassing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Nectar mattresses are shrink-wrapped in a box, they may emit odors when first unwrapped.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/what-is-mattress-off-gassing\/\">off-gassing<\/a>&nbsp;is caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) escaping from foams as they expand. According to the Nectar website, you may have to&nbsp;wait up to 72 hours&nbsp;until the mattress is fully expanded and ready to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can nap on your Saatva the moment it arrives (though we recommend you put&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/bedding?types=sheets+type\">sheets<\/a>&nbsp;on it first!). Because Saatva mattresses are made to order and not boxed, shrink-wrapped, or kept in inventory, any off-gassing of materials takes place in the factory, not in the customer\u2019s home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Mattress cover and flame retardant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to a cool and comfortable night\u2019s sleep is breathable materials close to the skin. The cover of the Nectar Premier is described as a \u201cquilted poly-blend cover with polyethylene.\u201d We\u2019re not exactly sure what that is, but we know it\u2019s not natural cotton, the most comfortable and breathable material for mattress covers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More important, though, is that Nectar Premier mattresses were subject to a recall in April 2022 for&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sleepopolis.com\/recalls\/\">failure to meet federal flammability standards<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, like all Saatva mattresses, is covered in naturally breathable&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/difference-between-organic-cotton-vs-cotton\/\">organic cotton<\/a>. The cover is additionally treated with Guardin\u00ae, a proprietary botanical antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saatva uses a natural plant-based thistle pulp and wool flame barrier, never&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/fiberglass-in-mattresses\/\">fiberglass<\/a>&nbsp;or toxic chemical flame retardants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Made in U.S.A.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the recent Nectar Premier recall, Nectar\u2019s parent company, Resident Home, also recently entered into a&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/press-releases\/2021\/10\/ftc-orders-made-usa-repeat-offender-pay-funds\">settlement with the FTC<\/a>&nbsp;over false claims that its Dreamcloud mattresses were made with U.S.- sourced materials. According to the Nectar website, its products are \u201csourced and manufactured in places such as Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Mexico, and the U.S.A.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is handcrafted in one of our 19 U.S. factories, using premium quality materials that comply with the highest standards of health and environmental safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think a luxury mattress, made to order in the U.S.A. with premium materials and delivered for free (with free old mattress removal upon request) would cost thousands of dollars more than a mattress manufactured overseas and shipped in a box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of this writing, a queen-size Nectar Premier costs $1,199 before any sales or special promotions. A queen Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid costs $1,595 before any sales or special promotions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Delivery, setup, and returns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Nectar and Saatva offer free delivery; the difference, as we\u2019ve noted, is that you have to unbox and set up the Nectar Premier yourself, whereas the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid comes with in-home white glove delivery and old mattress removal included in the price. (It\u2019s worth pointing out here that a queen-size Nectar Premier mattress weighs 97 pounds.) If you want in-home delivery of your Nectar it will cost an extra $149.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the Nectar Premier and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid come with a 365-night home trial and lifetime warranty. Both offer free returns within the trial period, with a slight difference: If for any reason you want to return your Saatva mattress, a white glove delivery team will pick it up and take it away for a full refund, less a $99 processing fee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nectar doesn\u2019t pick up returns. Instead, the company says it will \u201chelp you find a local donation center&#8221;&nbsp;and issue a refund after it receives proof that the mattress has been donated. Additionally, Nectar doesn&#8217;t accept returns before 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Customer satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any mattress brand (including ours) will tout its positive customer reviews and high star ratings. But if you really want a view into customer satisfaction, look to independent third-party sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One such source is the Better Business Bureau (BBB). According to the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/ca\/mountain-view\/profile\/bed-sales\/nectar-sleep-1116-877354\">BBB\u2019s website<\/a>, Nectar, which is unaccredited, has a 1.19-star customer rating and has received more than 1,500 consumer complaints in the past three years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BBB hasn&#8217;t issued its own rating to Nectar \u201cfor reasons that include insufficient information about a business or ongoing review\/update of the business&#8217;s file.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saatva is BBB accredited, with a customer rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The BBB gives the business an A+ rating, which is a measure of how the company interacts with customers when it comes to complaints.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s no surprise when you consider that Saatva\u2019s customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, by phone, online chat, and email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a closer look at the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, check out our&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/mattresses\/memory-foam-hybrid\">mattress page<\/a>, where you can find full specs, a diagram of the layers, and more information about the newest addition to Saatva\u2019s luxury mattress lineup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to see how Saatva mattresses stack up against other brands you might be considering? We\u2019ve put together these comparisons to highlight the differences:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-simmons-beautyrest\/\">Saatva vs. Simmons<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-sealy\/\">Saatva vs. Sealy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-stearns-and-foster\/\">Saatva vs. Stearns &amp; Foster<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-classic-vs-casper-hybrid\/\">Saatva vs. Casper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-helix\/\">Saatva vs. Helix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-dreamcloud\/\">Saatva vs. Dreamcloud<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/saatva-vs-awara\/\">Saatva vs. Awara<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a new mattress? 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