So, I'm on the hunt for a new mattress. I've been researching brands for several days now, but I've found a lot of conflicting and/or potentially biased information. I've also looked at SLTD, but they don't have any information of OkiOki or DreamCloud. I'm dwelling between the following mattresses:

• Purple Original - $1299 Queen

• Nectar - $799 Queen

• OkiEasy - $525 Queen

• DreamCloud Hybrid - $999 Queen

Some additional information:
- Cost is a important factor for me - but not the only one. I don't care about brand name, so I'll most likely choose the cheaper brands if they can deliver quality that's close to more expensive brands.
- Side sleeper. Male, 6'3, 220lbs. Based on my research a Medium-Firm mattress is likely to be ideal.
- My preference is for hybrids because I like the comfort, but I also like a little bounce when, well... you know... Purple and Nectar are all foam (not hybrid), so I'm a bit unsure if it's going to impact this matter.

I am thinking of buying a new mattress but after reading most of the entries here, I kinda started to think that these two companies (which are actually a branch of the same one; nectar and dreamcloud) make their mattresses from cheap materials. Some say they had no support, some said it was so much plastic that 10000 gallons of water was used during a fire. some report sagging after a year. And most importantly some say avoid it at all costs since they do not have a nice customer service and do not follow the warranty rules as well as 365 day free returns. Also some do say it is perfect. I am confused

My question is this, my budget is incredibly tight (less than 1k). So support and a memory foam are a must. Since there is this November discount, I was considering these two brands. I thought it could be better than cheaper alternatives ones, since they sell the mattress, the bedding etc with 850 usd tax included for my state.

Do you think it would worth 800ish usd? I believe if I had a budget of 1.5k and there were no black friday discounts, I would definitely buy a tempur pedic but I cannot afford it now and 400 usd is really crucial bc cheapest tempur pedic is 1300usd w/o tax. what would you do if you were me? Do you think any of these terrible brands are okayish for 800usd? or still I should keep looking?

Thank you so so much! All the help and comments are much appreciated.

I started researching mattresses and obviously started seeing ads everywhere about mattresses . I stumbled upon nectar (via ad) and dream cloud ( via amex offer). I had never heard of either....

but the weird thing is the have the exact same offer (buy mattress and get free protector, sheet set and cooling pillow) and even have a counter for the sale, and they are in sync, except offset by 2 hours.

I did a google search of nectar vs dream cloud and it was all automated websites doing a "comparison" but it's very clear it's all automated and none of that is real people...

is the whole mattress industry like that? are they just wrapping in different packages and reselling the same product with many companies? (I've seen it in other industries)

My girlfriend and I are purchasing a queen mattress for the very first time, and we've finally narrowed down what we're looking for. Looking for something that can last us at least 8-10 years.

It seems like to get the gel memory foam cooling that we want, along with the right comfort, $1k is the minimum.

Help us decide which of these 3 mattresses makes the most sense?

1. DreamCloud Premier Hybrid: seems to fit everything we want, about $1.4k for the mattress, bed frame and headboard, and taxes. Right amount of firmness and cooling.

2. Nectar Premier Copper Hybrid: extremely similar to the DreamCloud, but about $2k total for the mattress, bed frame and headboard, and taxes. Above the budget I'm looking for so might be out on this one.

3. Ashley Furniture Sleep Align Firm Gel Memory Foam Hybrid: this is the ONLY one that my girlfriend and I tried in-person, and we loved it. Extremely cool surface, perfect amount of firmness, but total cost for the mattress, frame, and taxes is about $1.8k, at the top of our budget. So about $400-$500 less than the DreamCloud mattress. Wondering if there's room to negotiate this down a bit?

Tried some other mattresses in-person like Sealy (much lower cost but the quality was also lower; cooling top was non-existent) and Purple (high cost, weird texture, kinda sucked), and we're leaning toward the Ashley option just because our experience was so nice with it.

Any red flags here? Does it make sense to go with the cheapest one, DreamCloud, and just be done with it, or shoot for the Ashley Furniture one, for the local store benefit and since we've actually tried it?

We recently made a huge mistake and bought a sealy tighttop 1000 coil mattress and it stiff as board. Awful. The worst part is going to return it we nicked the bottom and ripped it 😭.

Anyway enough of that, now i cant sleep on it for much longer so i need a mattress topper or a new bed . Im pregnant and my back is dying already from the plywood bed lol.

Is nector good? Are u a real person or a nectar employee 🤣🤣🤣 the reviews almost seem too good to be true whilst so much hate is out there?

ALSO, how long have u had your bed? Anyone here have it for 8+ years?

AALSOOOOO, does it have fiberglass? It seems like there is misleading info out there

Thank u

So I have been going down the mattress rabbit hole for like two weeks and I swear every site says something different. I am mainly stuck between DreamCloud and Nectar since they both keep popping up in every search I make. If anyone here has tried both, how do they actually compare in real life?

From what I can tell, DreamCloud looks a bit more lifted and kinda springy while Nectar seems more slow sinking and hug style. But I keep seeing mixed stuff about firmness, edge support, cooling and all that. I am a combo sleeper and I move around a lot, so I am trying not to pick something that I will hate in three nights.

If you own either one or slept on both at some point, can you drop your honest take? Stuff like how it feels after a few months, if it sleeps warm, if it sags, or if one is clearly better for back pain.

Thanks in advance. My brain is tired and my wallet is scared.

Done a bit of research and am ordering a mattress this weekend. I've settled on these two brands as I like their return policy and it's a more reasonable price compared to other brands I've laid on and felt weren't all that special for the price. However I'm struggling between the two brands and the two styles.

I'm average height and weigh about 140 pounds. I sleep mainly in a combo of stomach and side, at times doing a weird mix of the two at the same time. Of these four mattresses, can anyone recommend which makes the most sense for my situation?

Hey everyone,

Currently moving and deciding between the dreamcloud classic hybrid vs the nectar classic hybrid, was wondering if anyone had thoughts on which one to go with. 5'10 and weight 170 combo sleeper between back and sides, just want an affordable mattress that'll last me 5 years + and is medium firm with a memory foam but supportive feel, thanks!

As the title says, can’t imagine there’s much of a difference between all these online brands, but I keep seeing them recommended. I’m looking for a new mattress and not trying to spend $3k, more in the $800-$1000 range and these brands seem to be the best bet. I prefer hybrid over memory foam and usually sleep on my side so something a little softer is preferred.

Any other recommendations welcome.

Edit: I also sleep pretty hot, so also looking for whichever has better cooling.

Both offer a trial period. DreamCloud is a few hundred more. Do you have experience with the mattress or company? Thanks for any help.

In the market for a new mattress, our budget is around $900. Currently looking at Costco’s Casper cooking select memory foam and the hybrid option, nectar memory foam from Sam’s Club and dreamcloud hybrid from Sam’s Club.

I am a back sleeper, my partner is a side sleeper / back sleeper. Weight isn’t a problem as we are both pretty fit and healthy. Looking for honest and real reviews of anyone has any of these or has had any. Would be willing to hear other opinions on other options as well.

So, need to pull the trigger on one of these tonight. Zinus is cheapest at 620$ after coupons, nectar is slightly more and Dreamcloud is the most expensive. My wife has requested a hybrid, medium firm, with cooling if possible. Trying to stay at or below 1,000$ for this. The problem is, I can't seem to find a good consensus between the three. All three apparently can use fiberglass so there's that. Is there a clear winner?

For what it's worth, we both tend to start sleep on our sides, we both toss and turn like we're in a fight while sleeping, and both of us are heavy- 250+ pds each. Amazon links for the second two since as far as I can tell it's the same item, and cheaper for the Nectar than the companies' site.

https://www.zinus.com/products/cooling-hybrid-gel-foam-mattress?_pos=1&_fid=7deba5a97&_ss=c&variant=39360793804863

https://www.amazon.com/Nectar-Hybrid-King-Mattress-Inch/dp/B0BQZ6FY2C/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1SGXLZEX6LZBY&keywords=nectar%2Bmattress%2Bhybrid%2Bking&qid=1704240078&sprefix=nectar%2Bmattress%2Bhybrid%2Bking%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-5&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Cloud-King-Mattress-CertiPUR-US/dp/B08XG94XCF?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Has anyone here tried both DreamCloud and Nectar? I’ve been comparing them for way too long and my brain’s fried. They’re both from the same company, right? But it seems like DreamCloud is supposed to be a bit more “luxury” while Nectar leans softer and cheaper. I’m mainly a side sleeper but sometimes end up on my back, so I’m trying to figure out which one actually feels better long-term.

I like the idea of a slightly firmer bed with some bounce, but I’ve also read people say DreamCloud can feel too firm or even stiff. Nectar sounds comfy but maybe too plush for my taste. If anyone’s owned either for over a year, how’s the comfort holding up? Any sagging or weird heat issues? Just trying to avoid dropping a ton of money and regretting it later.

I guess I don't have a lot new to add here from some of the other stories about crappy shipping and customer service issues with this company, just want to say it's still a problem.

Bought the Dreamcloud after a little research, get the massive run around with automated shipping delay notifications, then calls to customer service with promises about mattress location, status, ship date which all blew by, promises to get a call back from an ops or escalation team which never happened, etc. I ended up just cancelling it the day before it shipped (it still shipped, they had to re-route), ordering from somewhere else, and taking delivery before Resident even got their mattress back.

So yeah, sorry for the whinge, just hope anyone else out there doing some research thinks a couple of times before pulling the trigger on this one.

Looking for Hybrid mattress. I'm a back & side sleeper (120lbs & sleep alone). These 3 have great reviews. Appreciate your input!

I’ve already purchased the DreamCloud Premier and am anxious for it to arrive. In the mean time I’m curious to hear what current/previous owners think/thought of this brand and what you mattress experts think I’ll feel about it based on my use, if you have a minute to spare of course. :)

I’m on the heavier side, but not overly (200 - 220 lb depending on the year). I’ve always felt more comfortable long term on a firmer mattress. Initial comfort feel was less with my old innersprings, but my body felt more supportive and relaxed over all. I’ll say I’m 60% back 40% side sleeper (although if I had to pick a position it would be 100% back). I definitely want some more pillow soft comfort this time around, but still need support. I’ve read that hybrid is definitely the way to go for me, but regular expanded vs in-a-box is preferred. I’ve also read that the big brands tend to focus on that initial feel for testing in the store despite the mattress lacking in long term support. So I’m not going to make a real opinion until after a full 30 days of use. I plan to let the mattress breath and expand for 72 hours and rotate it 180° every 3 months like they recommend. This way I’ll know if I’m not into it, I at least did everything I could on my end to enjoy it.

Hey everyone!

My partner and I are thinking about getting a queen-sized nectar mattress (the regular memory foam one) after looking at a ton of options. We’ve both been researching a lot and even checked out a few nectar mattress Reddit threads, but it’s hard to know what’s legit.

We’re both around 5’6” and average weight, and we’re both side sleepers dealing with neck and back pain. I’ve even got some hip pain that makes sleeping uncomfortable, so finding the right mattress is a big deal for us. We want to keep our budget under $1,000, and the Nectar looks like it could be a great value. But after reading so many reviews and nectar mattress reddit discussions, everything is starting to blur together.

If you’ve tried a nectar or have any insights from other reddit posts, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Is it really worth it for side sleepers? Does it help with pain, and how does it hold up over time? Appreciate any honest experiences you can share.

Thanks so much!