Nectar Classic vs Purple Mattress (2027)
Two of the best-known beds in a box, tested on the same rig for 14 nights each. Nectar is classic memory foam; Purple is a gel grid that feels like nothing else. They split our testers on feel and are opposites on heat.
Lowest motion transfer we measured, deep pressure relief, 365-night trial and forever warranty; warmest surface in the test and the weakest edge.
Coolest surface in the test and excellent side-sleeper pressure numbers; the grid feel is polarising and edge support is poor.
Pick by your situation
Side by side, from the same test
Our verdict
Choose by your problem. If a partner's movement wakes you, Nectar isolates it best and usually sells for around $649. If you wake up hot, Purple measured cooler than every other mattress here. Neither is the answer for someone who sits on the edge of the bed to dress.