# Nectar Ultra vs Nest Bedding Starling: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/nectar-ultra-vs-nest-bedding-starling · Data refreshed 2026-09-19 · Source: SquishMat

The Nectar Ultra is $264 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nectar Ultra | Nest Bedding Starling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 15" | 12.5" |
| Queen price | $1,999 | $2,263 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,499–$2,299 | $1,312–$2,538 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.3 / 1.9 / 1.7 | 3.0 / 4.0 / 2.0 / 1.5 / 3.5 |
| 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 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 2/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Nectar's thickest all-foam build, 4" deep memory foam comfort layer, Very deep sinkage and contour, Medium plush feel | Gel contour grid surface, High-density support foams, All-foam grid hybrid feel, Pressure relief without coils |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Nest Bedding Starling is a step firmer (6/10 vs 5/10), so it suits sleepers who want a bit more pushback.
- The Nectar Ultra is $264 cheaper in a queen ($1,999 vs $2,263 as of 2026-09-19) than the Nest Bedding Starling.

## Who each mattress is for

**Nectar Ultra:** The Nectar Ultra 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.

**Nest Bedding Starling:** The Nest Bedding Starling 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 Nectar Ultra or the Nest Bedding Starling?

The Nest Bedding Starling is firmer at 6/10 versus 5/10 for the Nectar Ultra.

### Which is cheaper, the Nectar Ultra or the Nest Bedding Starling?

The Nectar Ultra is cheaper in a queen: $1,999 versus $2,263, as of 2026-09-19.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nectar Ultra and the Nest Bedding Starling?

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 Ultra — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nectar-ultra)
- [Nest Bedding Starling — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nest-bedding-starling)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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