Endy vs Nectar: Which Mattress Is Worth Your Money?
Best Sleep Society· Editor of Best Sleep Society
The Endy and the Nectar are both all-foam, bed-in-a-box mattresses with a 365-night sleep trial, but they're built very differently. The Endy is made in Canada from open-cell foam and comes in three firmness levels; the Nectar Classic is an American memory foam mattress with a single medium-firm feel. We tested both side by side for cooling, pressure relief, motion transfer, edge support and more to see which one is worth your money.
The Endy won all seven of our tests, with perfect scores for pressure relief and response. The Nectar's biggest advantages are its lifetime warranty and a lower price for a Twin.
Winner
The Endy Mattress
The Endy outperformed the Nectar Classic in our testing.
BLACK FRIDAY 20% Off Mattresses OR $195 Enhanced BundleThings we loved:
- Perfect 10/10 scores for pressure relief and response
- Gel-infused open-cell foam that sleeps cooler (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Three firmness options: Plush, Medium-Firm and Firm
Overview
The Endy Mattress
Nectar Classic- Gel-infused open-cell comfort foam
- Temperature-neutral foam that feels the same year-round
- Machine-washable cover
- Gel-infused memory foam
- Shift-resistant lower cover
- Lifetime warranty
Sizes & Pricing
| Size | The Endy Mattress | Nectar Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | $675 | $492 |
| Twin XL | $745 | $774 |
| Full/Double | $820 | $845 |
| Queen | $895 | $986 |
| King | $995 | $1268 |
| Cal King | $1045 | $1268 |
*Pricing is accurate as of November 2026. Nectar sells in USD, so its prices are converted to CAD.
Construction
The Endy MattressNectar ClassicLayer 1
The Endy Mattress
Micro Quilted Cover
A stretchy, breathable polyester-spandex cover that wicks moisture away from your body. It zips off and goes straight into the washing machine, so keeping your mattress fresh is easy.
Nectar Classic
Breathable Cover
A breathable, cool-to-the-touch cover with antimicrobial properties. It feels cool when you first lie down, and a mattress protector on top helps it last longer.
Layer 2
The Endy Mattress
Endy Comfort Foam
2" of open-cell foam infused with cooling gel. Air moves freely through the open cells, so this layer contours to your body without trapping heat the way traditional memory foam does.
Nectar Classic
2" Gel-Infused Memory Foam
A contouring memory foam layer that hugs the body and relieves pressure. The gel helps with heat, but memory foam still holds more warmth than the Endy's open-cell foam, and some testers felt "stuck" in it.
Layer 3
The Endy Mattress
Transition Foam
A responsive layer that bridges the soft top and the firm base. It relieves pressure at the hips and shoulders and absorbs movement before it reaches your partner.
Nectar Classic
3" Dynamic Support Layer
The mattress core, designed to keep your spine neutral and add some responsiveness. In our testing it felt less adaptive than the Endy's transition foam, and the Nectar scored 5.8/10 for response.
Layer 4
The Endy Mattress
Support Foam
A high-density foam base that keeps your spine aligned and gives the mattress its structure. It is also behind the Endy's strong edge support and long-term durability.
Nectar Classic
7" Base Layer
A thick foam foundation that gives the mattress its structure and durability. It works for light to medium-weight sleepers but feels less stable than the Endy's high-density base, especially near the edges.
Layer 5
The Endy Mattress
Temperature-Neutral Foam
Some foams firm up in the cold and soften in the heat. The Endy keeps the same feel through every Canadian season.
Nectar Classic
Shift-Resistant Lower Cover
A grippy bottom cover that keeps the mattress from sliding on its base and holds the foam layers in place over time.
Firmness Options
The Endy comes in three firmness levels: Plush, Medium-Firm and Firm. The Nectar Classic comes in a single medium-firm feel, though many of our testers found its memory foam softer and more body-hugging than the Endy Medium-Firm.
Having options matters because firmness is personal. Side sleepers usually need a softer surface that lets the shoulders and hips sink in, back sleepers do best with balanced support, and stomach sleepers and heavier bodies need a firmer surface that keeps the hips from sagging. The right feel keeps your spine aligned and relieves pressure; the wrong one can leave you sore. With the Endy, you can choose the feel that suits how you sleep; with the Nectar Classic, if its one feel doesn't suit you, you'll need a different model.
Testing
The Endy MattressNectar ClassicCompany Comparison
The Endy MattressNectar Classic- endy.com
- Endy stores (Sherway Gardens, Edmonton, Halifax)
- nectarsleep.com
- The Brick and Leon's
- Amazon and Wayfair
- The Endy Mattress (compared in this article)
- Endy Elevate Hybrid
- Nectar Classic (compared in this article)
- Nectar Premier
- Nectar Luxe
- Nectar Ultra
- Hybrid versions of each
Which Mattress Should You Choose?
The Endy Mattress is the clear winner. It won all seven of our tests, with perfect 10/10 scores for pressure relief and response, and it beat the Nectar by two points or more on cooling, motion transfer, bounce and off-gassing. It's made in Canada, comes in three firmness levels, and costs less than the Nectar in every size from Twin XL up.
The Nectar Classic does have a lifetime warranty and costs less for a Twin, and some side sleepers will like its close, body-hugging feel. But several of our testers felt stuck in its memory foam, and it slept warmer than the Endy. For most Canadian sleepers, the Endy is the better mattress.
The Endy is best for you if you want:
- A choice of 3 firmness levels
- A cooler sleep with gel-infused open-cell foam
- Top pressure relief for side sleepers
- Strong motion isolation for couples
- A mattress made in Canada
The Nectar Classic is best for you if you want:
- A lifetime warranty
- A close, body-hugging memory foam feel
- A lower price for a Twin
FAQs
Is the Endy better than the Nectar?
In our testing, yes. The Endy won all seven of our tests, including cooling, pressure relief and motion transfer, and scored 9.59/10 overall compared with 6.96/10 for the Nectar Classic.
Is the Nectar mattress made in Canada?
No. Nectar is an American company based in California, and its mattresses are made outside Canada. The Endy is made in Canada.
Which mattress is better for hot sleepers?
The Endy. Its gel-infused open-cell foam lets air move through the comfort layer, and it scored 9/10 for cooling. The Nectar's gel-infused memory foam scored 7/10, and our testers felt warmer on it.
How do the sleep trials and warranties compare?
Both come with a 365-night sleep trial. The Endy has a 15-year warranty, while the Nectar comes with a lifetime warranty.
Is the Nectar cheaper than the Endy?
Only for a Twin. Nectar sells in USD, so its Canadian prices shift with the exchange rate. At November 2026 rates, a Twin is about $492 compared with $675 for the Endy, but from Twin XL up the Endy costs less: a Queen is $895 compared with about $986 for the Nectar.
