Nectar vs. Ghostbed

There are a huge number of choices when it comes to mattresses. They vary in materials, quality, firmness, texture, and price, and some are more popular than the others. If you are looking for a budget-friendly foam mattress, the endless options will leave you confused and undecided, especially if this is your first time buying such a mattress. Not to mention, the pushy salespeople and the misleading descriptions on online stores can confuse buyers further into making the wrong decision.

Two very popular online mattresses right now are Nectar and Ghostbed. Each has a unique feel that will appeal to sleepers with different types of preferences.

Construction of the Nectar Mattress

Nectar construction: This 11-inch mattress is made of three layers of foam.

The top layer is made of gel memory foam, designed to provide cooling and comfort. The gel in the foam helps minimize heat retention, which is one of the most common issues with memory foam.

The second layer is made of 3-inch memory foam that provides pressure relief, body contouring, and deep compression.

The third layer is more a transitional support layer, which provides comfort and contouring in conjunction with the layer above.

The bottom layer is made of high-density support foam and acts as a strong foundation to the top layers.

Construction of the Ghostbed

GhostBed construction: This is also an 11-inch mattress made up of three layers.

The top layer is made of aerated latex foam that provides cooling, comfort, and bounce. This layer also has a quicker response time.

The middle layer is made of gel memory foam gel that provides deep compression, body contouring, and great cooling.

The bottom layer, made of high-density foam, acts as a foundation to the top layers.

Cover: The cover of Nectar is a blend of Tencel, cotton, and gel memory foam, and that makes it cool, comfortable, and soft. The GhostBed cover is a blend of polyester and polypropylene, and that makes it stretchy and resilient.

Weight

The Queen size of a Nectar mattress weighs around 74 pounds, while that of a GhostBed matters weighs 89 pounds.

Price of a Nectar vs Ghostbed

Nectar mattress pricing is as follows:

Twin $500
Twin XL $550
Full $700
Queen $795
King $900
Cal King $900

Right now you can get $125 off and two free pillows with your Nectar. See Here

GhostBed is priced below:

Twin $495
Twin XL $650
Full $775
Queen $795
King $975
Cal King $995

GhostBed also usually offers really competitive discounts. Right now they are offering $50-$100 off their mattresses plus a free mattress protector. Check out their latest deals.

Firmness and Support of Nectar and GhostBed

Nectar: The Nectar mattress has a true medium feel, scoring a 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. This firmness range is ideal for a variety of sleepers, so the Nectar mattress should appeal to people with various preferences. Even though the response time is a little slow, the firmness more than makes up for it.

The support provided by the Nectar mattress is also good for all kinds of sleepers. No matter what position you sleep in, the quilted gel memory foam layer and the comfort memory foam layer combine to provide the ideal support.

GhostBed: When it comes to firmness, GhostBed scores 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which is the ideal range of firmness for most mattress companies. It’s somewhere between too soft and too firm, which is the balance most buyers look for when shopping for a mattress. The Ghostbed responds much more quickly than the Nectar. If you don’t like the slow response time that denser foam mattresses have, then the GhostBed would be the better choice.

The memory foam and latex foam combine to offer a balanced bounce, decent response time, and good support. The shape and materials used in the mattress support all kinds of sleepers and does not lose firmness over time.

Cooling and motion transfer on Nectar vs. Ghostbed

Nectar: Memory foam mattresses usually tend to trap heat, so the Nectar mattress may not be an ideal choice for sleepers too sensitive to mattress temperature. The Tencel cover and the gel memory foam layer do provide decent cooling, but the mattress is still better suited to those who do not sleep hot.

On the other hand, the Nectar mattress does a great job in isolating motion and disturbances. There is virtually no bounce, thanks to the memory foam, and those sharing the bed with someone will hardly notice any motion while rolling from side to side or getting in and out. The Nectar mattress is a good pick for sleepers who are easily disturbed by the slightest motion.

GhostBed: This mattress does a better job of cooling than Nectar, because of the memory foam-latex foam blend. The latex foam is responsible for a great degree of cooling because it is aerated and does not retain heat. The thin cover adds breathability and helps regulate temperature. The mattress is good for those who tend to sleep hot.

The mattress has minimal motion transfer, as is expected from a firm memory foam mattress. There is also minimal sinkage. Those who sleep with a partner will have fewer disturbances when tossing and turning or getting in and out of bed. The mattress also provides good edge support, so you don’t feel you are rolling off the bed when sleeping on the side.

Warranty and Trial Period of Nectar and Ghostbed

Nectar: Nectar mattress has the industry best trial period of 365 days, with a forever warranty. In case you are not satisfied with the mattress, you can have it returned within the trial period, and get a full refund. After the trial period is over, you get a full replacement for the first five years if there is any defect.

GhostBed: GhostBed offers a 101 night trial period, during which you get a full refund if you decide to return the mattress. There is a warranty of 20 years on the mattress.

Shipping

Both Nectar and GhostBed mattresses ship after within the country, and usually arrive in ten days or less.

Pricing

Nectar: A Queen size Nectar mattress is priced at $795, and a King size at $900.

GhostBed: A Queen Size mattress costs $795, and a King size costs $975.

Summary

Overall these are great mattresses for the money. People that want to the most contouring and pressure relief should consider the Nectar. If you want a mattress that responds faster and is easier to move around on, the GhostBed is your best bet. Hot sleepers may find the GhostBed to also be a more breathable mattress.