DreamCloud vs Nectar: which mattress should you buy?
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The short answer
DreamCloud vs Nectar comes down to firmness, because both are sold by Resident with the same 365-night trial and lifetime Forever Warranty. Choose DreamCloud if you sleep on your back or stomach, want a firm, bouncy hybrid with a Euro top, and want to spend around $699. Choose the Nectar Premier Hybrid if you sleep on your side, share the bed with a restless partner, or want more cushioning, and are willing to pay around $500 more. For most couples, the Nectar is the safer pick.
Key differences at a glance
- DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is firmer (7.5 vs 6.5/10). Nectar Premier Hybrid will feel more cushioned at the shoulders and hips; DreamCloud Classic Hybrid keeps hips more level for back and stomach sleeping.
- DreamCloud Classic Hybrid costs about $500 less for a queen at typical prices ($699 vs $1,199).
- Nectar Premier Hybrid is clearly better for motion isolation (5/5 vs 3/5).
Firmness compared
DreamCloud Classic Hybrid
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Specs side by side
| Spec | DreamCloud Classic Hybrid | Nectar Premier Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 7.5/10 (Firm) | 6.5/10 (Medium-firm) |
| Queen price (approx.) | $699 | $1,199 |
| Height | 12″ | 13″ |
| Sleep trial | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Pressure relief | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Cooling | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Motion isolation | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Edge support | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Price check | See today’s price | See today’s price |
Prices are approximate queen prices when we last checked and change often. Ratings are 1–5 from published specs and independent test results — see how we score.
How they feel: firm Euro top vs medium memory foam
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is the current 12-inch version of the old DreamCloud Hybrid, and DreamCloud now labels it Firm. Under a quilted Euro top with cooling fibers, there's just 1 inch of memory foam before you reach adaptive support foam and pocketed coils. That adds up to a buoyant, on-top feel with good bounce. We haven't found an independent firmness score for this new build, so our 7.5 out of 10 is an estimate from the label.
The Nectar Premier Hybrid is softer and deeper: 2 inches of memory foam and 2 inches of support foam over 8-inch coils, 13 inches tall, rated about 6.5 out of 10. You sink in more, and it scores 5 out of 5 for motion isolation and 4 out of 5 for pressure relief in our review-based ratings.
Who should pick each: Nectar vs DreamCloud by sleeper type
Pick DreamCloud if you sleep on your back or stomach, like a firm surface you can move on easily, or want a coil bed on a tight budget. Skip it if you sleep on your side or a partner's tossing and turning wakes you; by our estimates its pressure relief and motion isolation are only average.
Pick the Nectar Premier Hybrid if you sleep on your side or a mix of positions, or if you share the bed. Skip it if you want lots of bounce or very strong edges, which rate only average.
If you love Nectar's name but want a firm feel, the all-foam Nectar Classic Memory Foam costs about the same as DreamCloud, around $699, with stronger edges but no coils. Between those two firm options, choose DreamCloud for bounce and Nectar Classic for edge support.
Value and policies: identical terms, different prices
Policies are a tie: both offer 365 nights and the lifetime Forever Warranty. Price is not. DreamCloud's site shows about $699 for a queen, while the Nectar Premier Hybrid is often around $1,199, with a list price of about $1,799.
Note that DreamCloud's ratings carry over from an older version and are low confidence, so lean on the long trial. See our DreamCloud and Nectar guides, Saatva vs DreamCloud, or the mattress quiz.
Frequently asked questions
Are DreamCloud and Nectar the same company?
Yes. Both brands are sold by Resident, which is why their 365-night trials and lifetime Forever Warranties match. The mattresses themselves are different: DreamCloud focuses on firm hybrids with a Euro top, while Nectar is known for memory foam, including the softer Premier Hybrid.
Which is firmer, DreamCloud or Nectar?
The DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is firmer than the Nectar Premier Hybrid. DreamCloud labels it Firm, while the Premier Hybrid is a medium, rated about 6.5 out of 10. However, Nectar's all-foam Classic is also labeled Firm and rated about 7.5, so if you want a firm Nectar, that's the model to compare.
Is DreamCloud or Nectar better for back pain?
Both can work. For back sleepers who want a firm, supportive surface, the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is a good fit. For side sleepers with back pain, the Nectar Premier Hybrid's extra cushioning helps keep the spine aligned, and back pain is among its best-fit tags in our data. See a doctor or physical therapist if pain persists.