# Nectar Premier vs Novosbed (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/nectar-premier-vs-novosbed-medium · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

These two are close substitutes on paper — the spec table below shows where they differ.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nectar Premier | Novosbed (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12.5" | 11" |
| Queen price | $999 | $999 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $549–$1,099 | $999 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.5 / 1.9 / 1.6 | 1.9 / 1.9 / 2.5 / 1.8 |
| 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 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Thicker gel memory foam comfort, Cooling cover, Strong motion isolation, 365-night trial | Dense HD memory foam build, Three firmness options sold, Free firmness adjustment kit, 15-year warranty |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- On the published specs these two are close substitutes — similar firmness, price, and construction. Decide on current price, trial length, and returns policy.

## Who each mattress is for

**Nectar Premier:** The Nectar Premier 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.

**Novosbed (Medium):** The Novosbed (Medium) 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 Premier or the Novosbed (Medium)?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 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 Nectar Premier or the Novosbed (Medium)?

They cost the same in a queen: $999 as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nectar Premier and the Novosbed (Medium)?

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 Premier — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nectar-premier)
- [Novosbed (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/novosbed-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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