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Head to head

Nectar Classic vs Tuft & Needle Original

Side by side comparison of two of the best mattresses on the market. Same category, different priorities.

Nectar Classic
Nectar

Nectar Classic

4.5 (42,100)
$699

The most sold bed in a box for a reason.

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Tuft & Needle Original
Tuft & Needle

Tuft & Needle Original

4.4 (12,400)
$645

The bed in a box that changed the industry, still one of the best values.

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How do the Nectar Classic and Tuft & Needle Original compare, spec for spec?

Spec
Nectar
Nectar Classic
Tuft & Needle
Tuft & Needle Original
Price$699$645
Rating
4.5 (42,100)
4.4 (12,400)
TypeMemory foamFoam
FirmnessMedium firmMedium firm
Height12"10"
Sleep trial365 nights100 nights
WarrantyLifetime10 years
Pros
  • 365 night trial
  • Forever warranty
  • Ships compressed in a box
  • Affordable
  • Great value
  • Sleeps cooler than memory foam
  • Simple return policy
  • US made
Cons
  • Sleeps warm (memory foam)
  • Off gassing for first days
  • Firmness is one size fits most
  • Firmness not adjustable
  • Not ideal for very heavy sleepers
  • 10 year warranty vs. lifetime elsewhere

Should you buy the Nectar Classic or the Tuft & Needle Original?

Both are strong picks in the mattresses category. Here's how to decide:

Get the Nectar Classic if...

Solid memory foam construction, 365 night trial and one of the longest warranties on the market.

Get the Tuft & Needle Original if...

Simple two foam construction that sleeps cooler than most memory foams. Doesn't try to be everything.