# Nectar Luxe vs TEMPUR-Cloud: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/nectar-luxe-vs-tempur-cloud · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

They're priced closely — the real difference is feel: the TEMPUR-Cloud is the firmer of the two.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nectar Luxe | TEMPUR-Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 13.25" | 10" |
| Queen price | $1,399 | $1,399 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,149–$1,649 | $909–$1,679 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.3 / 2.0 / 1.7 | 4.0 / 3.8 / 1.9 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Premium gel memory foam, Phase-change cooling cover, Plush adaptive contouring, Excellent motion isolation | Entry-level TEMPUR material bed, 4 PCF adaptive memory foam, Compressed bed-in-a-box shipping, Medium-firm balanced feel |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The TEMPUR-Cloud is a step firmer (6/10 vs 5/10), so it suits sleepers who want a bit more pushback.

## Who each mattress is for

**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.

**TEMPUR-Cloud:** The TEMPUR-Cloud 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.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Nectar Luxe or the TEMPUR-Cloud?

The TEMPUR-Cloud is firmer at 6/10 versus 5/10 for the Nectar Luxe.

### Which is cheaper, the Nectar Luxe or the TEMPUR-Cloud?

They cost the same in a queen: $1,399 as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nectar Luxe and the TEMPUR-Cloud?

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

- [Nectar Luxe — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nectar-luxe)
- [TEMPUR-Cloud — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/tempur-cloud)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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