# Amerisleep AS3 vs Nectar Luxe: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/amerisleep-as3-vs-nectar-luxe · Data refreshed 2026-10-20 · Source: SquishMat

The Amerisleep AS3 is $150 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Amerisleep AS3 | Nectar Luxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Height | 12" | 13.25" |
| Queen price | $1,249 | $1,399 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $999–$1,749 | $1,149–$1,649 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 | 2.3 / 2.0 / 1.7 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 5/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Bio-Pur plant-based memory foam, Balanced medium feel, HIVE zoned transition layer, Strong pressure relief | Premium gel memory foam, Phase-change cooling cover, Plush adaptive contouring, Excellent motion isolation |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Amerisleep AS3 is $150 cheaper in a queen ($1,249 vs $1,399 as of 2026-10-20) than the Nectar Luxe.

## Who each mattress is for

**Amerisleep AS3:** The Amerisleep AS3 has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Isolates motion well, so partners barely feel each other move.

**Nectar Luxe:** The Nectar Luxe has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Amerisleep AS3 or the Nectar Luxe?

They rate the same: both are a 5/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Amerisleep AS3 or the Nectar Luxe?

The Amerisleep AS3 is cheaper in a queen: $1,249 versus $1,399, as of 2026-10-20.

### What is the main construction difference between the Amerisleep AS3 and the Nectar Luxe?

Both are memory foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Amerisleep AS3 — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/amerisleep-as3)
- [Nectar Luxe — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nectar-luxe)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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