Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Bear vs Nectar
Bear
Nectar
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | BearReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | NectarReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284 | $699Lower |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120 | 365Higher |
| Height (cm) | 35.6 | 30.48 |
| Certifications | Certipur us, GreenguardCovers more | Certipur us |
Same on both: Warranty (Lifetime), Free delivery (Yes), Old mattress removal (Yes), Trial return fee ($0), Markets (US).
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Key differences
- Nectar scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Queen-size price is lower at Nectar: $699 vs $2,284.
- Sleep trial (nights) is higher at Nectar: 365 vs 120.
- Certifications: only Bear offers Greenguard.
- Mattress types: only Bear offers Latex, Organic.
- Firmness options: only Bear offers Soft, Medium.
- Firmness options: only Nectar offers Medium firm.
Our verdict on each
Bear
Bear suits buyers who want months on a new mattress before committing, and who do not mind paying more at checkout. Its 120 night trial is the strongest reason to look here, with US delivery and old mattress removal on top, while the queen price is the trade-off.
Nectar
Nectar suits US shoppers who want a long trial and a long warranty without a high upfront price. Its queen mattress runs at $699 with a 365 night trial and a lifetime warranty, and the trial ranks 1 of 83 brands.
Score breakdown
| Area | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Queen price of $2,284 ranks 43 of 50 brands, the weaker side of the offer. | 9.5HigherQueen price $699 ranks 10 of 50, and the return fee is $0. |
| Offer | 9.4Ranks 9 of 83 brands on trial nights, with delivery in 1 to 2 weeks and old mattress removal. | 9.5HigherTrial of 365 nights, lifetime warranty, free delivery and old mattress removal. |
| Trust | 9.2HigherLifetime warranty is backed by Brooklyn Bedding, LLC and certipur us and greenguard. | 8.4Operated by Ashley Digital LLC with support on email, chat and phone and certipur us certification listed. |
Pick Bear if, pick Nectar if
Pick Bear if trust and certifications matter most.
Pick Nectar if cost, queen-size price, and sleep trial (nights) matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid mattresses | 34 of 87 | 23 of 87 |
| Memory foam mattresses | 35 of 86 | 25 of 86 |
| Bedding and sheets | 108 of 211 | 92 of 211 |
| Pillows and mattress toppers | 83 of 186 | 65 of 186 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Mattress types | Memory foam, Hybrid, Latex, OrganicCovers more | Memory foam, Hybrid |
| Firmness options | Soft, Medium, Firm | Medium firm, Firm |
| Legal entity | Brooklyn Bedding, LLC | Ashley Digital LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture
| Fact | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Sheets, Duvets, Duvet covers, Pillows, ToppersCovers more | Sheets, Pillows, Toppers |
| Price from | $52.50Lower | $129 |
| Delivery time (weeks) | 1 to 2 | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 30 to 120 daysHigher | 30 days |
| In-home trial | 120 days | Not confirmed |
| Assembly included | No | Not confirmed |
| Materials | Microfiber, Cotton, Down, Memory foamCovers more | Microfiber, Memory foam |
Bedding
| Fact | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Free delivery threshold | $0 | $0 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Bear | Nectar | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen-size price | $2,284highest quarter | $699lowest quarter | $1,287 |
| Sleep trial (nights) | 120highest quarter | 365highest quarter | 100 |
| Warranty | Lifetimehighest quarter | Lifetimehighest quarter | 10 years |
| Height (cm) | 35.6highest quarter | 30.48above the median | 27 |
| Trial return fee | $0at the median | $0at the median | $0 |
Median across 131 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Bear
Pros
- Returns run 30 to 120 days with a return fee of $0, so a poor fit can go back without a charge.
- Firmness choices cover soft, medium and firm, so you can order the feel rather than accept the default build.
- Bedding sits alongside the mattresses, with sheets, duvets and duvet covers available from $52.50.
Cons
- A queen costs $2,284, which places Bear in the dearer part of the field compared on price.
- Assembly included comes as no, so the mattress goes over the frame and into the base on your own.
- Ordering is limited to US, so anyone outside that market has no delivery window or warranty service to lean on.
Nectar
Pros
- The 365 night trial ranks 1 of 83 brands, so there is a full year to decide.
- The lifetime warranty also ranks 1 of 73 brands, and that beats the 5 year median across the site.
- Returns carry a return fee of $0, so a trial exit does not add a shipping charge.
Cons
- The queen price ranks 10 of 50 brands, so it is not a budget entry point.
- Firmness comes in medium firm and firm options, and a soft option is not among them.
- Only certipur us is listed as a certification, and 40.5% of brands carry it.
Who each suits
Bear
Who it suits
- Couples and side sleepers who want a real test, since 120 nights and a 35.6 cm profile give a new mattress time to show its shape.
- Buyers who want latex and organic options under one roof, which Eve Sleep does not cover with its hybrid and memory foam range.
- Shoppers who want help after delivery rather than a form, since email, chat and phone includes phone and chat.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget, since a queen at $2,284 puts Bear in the dearer part of the field.
- Buyers who would rather decide sooner, since Coop Sleep Goods runs 100 trial nights.
- Anyone shopping outside US, where the delivery promise does not reach them.
Nectar
Who it suits
- US shoppers who want a long trial window and a long warranty, with free delivery and return fees of $0.
- Side sleepers weighing memory foam against hybrid, since both sit in memory foam and hybrid.
- People replacing a mattress in one visit, as old mattress removal is offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on a soft feel, since medium firm and firm runs medium firm to firm.
- Shoppers who want an innerspring build or three construction types, where Silentnight covers more ground.
Current offers
Nectar
Current offer
Discount code
Save Up To 50% On Mattresses + 66% On Bundles: Up to 50% off mattresses and up to 66% off bundles
Site-wide Fall Into Savings promotion with countdown timer; see Terms; excludes items per offer terms
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Free trial
365-Night Home Trial on all Nectar mattresses: 365 nights
Return request for an opened mattress between 30 and 365 days after delivery; mattress must be in sanitary, donatable condition; contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii only
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Bear | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Bear
How long do I get to try a Bear mattress?+
Every Bear mattress carries 120 nights in your own home, well past the 60 night median across brands compared here. The in home trial itself runs 120 days. That length matters if you share a bed, since a new foam build often needs several weeks before it makes up its mind.
What does a Bear queen mattress cost?+
The Elite Hybrid queen is priced at $2,284. That is a single figure at checkout rather than a subscription, so there is no renewal charge later. Bedding can be added in the same order from $52.50 if you want sheets, pillows or a topper without sourcing them elsewhere.
Nectar
How long is the Nectar mattress trial?+
The trial runs 365 nights, which is the figure behind a 1 rank out of 83 brands on that measure. For context, the median trial across the site is 60 nights. A year is long enough to judge a mattress through a full season of use.
What does a Nectar queen mattress cost?+
The queen price is $699, and that is the figure that ranks 10 of 50 brands on price. Old mattress removal is offered and delivery is free, so the listed price is the whole outlay for an order. Bedding starts from $129.
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