# Nest Bedding Starling vs TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

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

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nest Bedding Starling | TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12.5" | 12" |
| Queen price | $2,263 | $2,299 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,312–$2,538 | $2,299–$3,899 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.0 / 4.0 / 2.0 / 1.5 / 3.5 | 4.7 / 4.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Gel contour grid surface, High-density support foams, All-foam grid hybrid feel, Pressure relief without coils | Proprietary TEMPUR material, Best-in-class motion isolation, Deep adaptive contouring, SmartClimate cooling cover |
| 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

**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.

**TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium):** The TEMPUR-ProAdapt (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 Nest Bedding Starling or the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (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 Nest Bedding Starling or the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium)?

The Nest Bedding Starling is cheaper in a queen: $2,263 versus $2,299, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nest Bedding Starling and the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (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

- [Nest Bedding Starling — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nest-bedding-starling)
- [TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/tempur-proadapt-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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