Endy vs Nectar
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With a 4.9/5 customer rating versus Nectar's 4.7/5, strong Canadian manufacturing credentials, and a 365-night risk-free trial, the Endy mattress is the best mattress for most Canadian buyers. The Nectar mattress offers a lower price point and a lifetime warranty — both genuine advantages — but falls short on foam construction quality, adaptability across sleep styles, and long-term cooling. For a Canadian made mattress that delivers night after night, Endy is the clear choice.
The Endy Mattress
Our Rating
Material
Durability
Cooling
Pressure Relief
Motion Isolation
Firmness Options
Free Money-Back Returns
Standout Features • Minimal motion transfer—sleep soundly without feeling your partner’s movements
• Durable construction prevents sagging
• Engineered for optimal spinal alignment and full-body comfort
• Removable, machine-washable cover for easy care and long-lasting freshness
Nectar Memory Foam
• Good pressure-relieving properties
• Low price point
• Lifetime warranty
Which Mattress Should You Buy?
The Endy mattress provides a balanced, stable feel with gentle deep contouring that supports a wide range of sleeping positions. Its Endy comfort foam layer cradles the body without excessive sink, helping promote spinal alignment while minimizing pressure points. This makes it especially appealing to those who prefer a more grounded, supportive surface — particularly back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and combination sleepers who need consistent support throughout the night.
The Nectar mattress takes a different approach, using gel infused memory foam to create a closer body-hugging feel. While this deep contouring suits some side sleepers, several testers found the softer foam construction caused a "stuck-in-the-mattress" sensation that made it harder to shift positions. For sleepers who prefer easier movement during the night, the Endy mattress is the more adaptable choice.
Both mattresses use a cooling layer in their top layer design — a crucial consideration for hot sleepers. The Endy mattress features open-cell foam infused with cooling gel, promoting airflow and helping maintain a cooler sleep surface throughout the night. The Nectar mattress uses gel infused memory foam designed to dissipate body heat, though traditional memory foam may trap heat over extended periods, leading to a warmer sleep experience. Both designs achieve a 9.0/10 in independent cooling tests, but the Endy's open-cell foam structure gives it a consistent edge in long-term temperature regulation across all Canadian seasons.
Overview
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Mattresses offered |
• The Endy Mattress (Comparing in this article) • The Endy Hybrid Mattress |
• Nectar Memory Foam (Comparing in this article) • Nectar Premier • Nectar Premier Copper |
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Where to buy |
• Endy.com • Endy Sherway Gardens store • Endy Edmonton store • Endy Halifax store |
• nectarca • Authorized Nectar retail partner (The Brick, Leon’s) • Amazon and Wayfair |
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Price (Queen) |
• Firm and medium-firm: $895 • Plush: $1095 |
$599 |
Construction
The Endy
The Endy mattress is built from three layers of premium foam, each engineered to contribute to a specific aspect of your sleep experience. This Canadian made foam mattress uses materials poured and assembled in Canada — a reflection of the Canadian manufacturing standards that set Endy apart from overseas competitors.
1. Micro Quilted Cover
The top of the Endy mattress features a stretchy, breathable, machine washable cover that keeps your sleep environment fresh. This machine washable cover zips off easily for hassle-free cleaning — a practical detail that extends the life of your mattress.
2. Endy Comfort Foam (Top Layer)
The top layer is the Endy comfort foam — a responsive gel memory foam layer that gently cradles the body and distributes body weight evenly for deep, restful sleep. Unlike traditional memory foam, Endy’s open-cell design is infused with cooling gel to prevent overheating, making it an excellent choice for hot sleepers. This breathable comfort foam is what gives the Endy mattress its signature feel: supportive without excessive sink, and cool to the touch.
3. Transition Foam (Second Layer)
The second layer is a transition foam designed to enhance comfort while providing superior pressure relief. This transition layer also plays a key role in motion transfer elimination — absorbing movement so that a sleeping partner’s shifts don’t affect sleep quality. It acts as a critical bridge between the soft comfort layer above and the firm support base below.
4. Support Foam (Base Layer)
The third layer — and base layer — is a high-density support foam that delivers long-lasting durability and structural integrity, ensuring the Endy mattress maintains its firmness and shape over time. This base layer is also what enables the Endy mattress to perform consistently across all Canadian seasons, maintaining a medium firm feel regardless of room temperature — something most mattresses made with traditional memory foam cannot claim.
Nectar Memory Foam
The Nectar mattress is constructed from three functional foam layers — though Nectar counts its top and bottom fabric covers separately, presenting it as a five-layer system.
1. Breathable Cover
The Nectar mattress features a quick-dry polyethylene cooling cover designed to wick away moisture. This cooling cover does contribute to an initial cool-to-touch sensation, though it offers less long-term breathability than the Endy mattress’s open-cell foam system.
2. Gel-Infused Memory Foam (Top Layer)
A 2″ gel infused memory foam comfort layer offers a breathable feel and contributes to the pressure-relieving properties of the Nectar mattress. This gel layer provides close body contouring that side sleepers often appreciate, though it may trap heat over time during extended overnight use.
3. Dynamic Response Layer (Second Layer)
This 3″ second layer is designed to maintain a neutral spine and provide a responsive feel. While this layer does assist with proper alignment, several testers — particularly stomach sleepers and heavier sleepers — found it insufficient for maintaining consistent spinal support throughout the night.
4. Base Layer
The 7″ base layer of the Nectar mattress is intended to provide support and ensure durability. While thick, the lower-density foam layers above it may not hold up as well over time, particularly for heavier sleepers with a higher body weight.
Both the Endy mattress and the Nectar mattress are CertiPUR-US certified, ensuring their foam construction is free from harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. Both also achieve scores above 9.0/10 for motion isolation in independent testing.
Nectar claims its mattress has five layers, counting the top and bottom fabric covers as separate layers. In truth, both the Endy and the Nectar have three layers of foam that target cooling, pressure relief, motion control, and spinal alignment.
We gave the Endy Mattress full marks for comfort, durability, and motion isolation. Testers appreciated Endy’s balance of comfort and support, offering cushioning and alleviating pressure points. On the other hand, the Nectar Mattress delivers a somewhat plush experience, with many testers noting its memory foam contours closely to the body. Some reported it lacked the support needed for proper spinal alignment, particularly for back and stomach sleepers. Finally, Endy’s high-density support layer stood out for creating a firmer, more stable base, while Nectar’s shift-resistant bottom was barely noticeable.
Endy vs Nectar: Comfort & Performance
The Endy Mattress
Nectar Memory Foam
Endy vs Nectar: Motion Transfer
The Endy Mattress
Nectar Memory Foam
Endy vs Nectar: Breathability
The Endy Mattress
Nectar Memory Foam
Conclusion
The Endy Mattress is the clear winner in this comparison. After testing both mattresses thoroughly and considering their construction and performance, we’re confident that the Endy Mattress offers superior comfort, support, and breathability, making it the standout choice for Canadian sleepers. Whether you’re a side sleeper seeking pressure relief or a couple needing undisturbed sleep, Endy’s customizable firmness and thoughtful construction cater to a wide variety of sleep styles.
In terms of customer reviews, Endy shines with an impressive 4.9/5 customer rating, showcasing its popularity among Canadian buyers, compared to Nectar’s slightly lower 4.7/5. In our own testing, we also found Endy to outperform Nectar across the board.
Finally, as a team of mattress experts and testers based in Canada, we see firsthand the difference that manufacturing in Canada makes in terms of quality, consistency, and durability. Priced at $895 CAD for a medium-firm Queen, the Canadian-made Endy delivers exceptional performance and quality. By comparison, the Nectar Memory Foam Mattress, priced at $599 CAD for a Queen, although cheaper, is made overseas and lacks the same level of quality and adaptability.
With a 100-night risk-free trial, a 10-year warranty, and fast & free delivery options, Endy is the mattress of choice for over one million Canadians.
Please note: All prices referenced in this article reflect MSRPs and are accurate to the best of our knowledge as of April 1, 2026.
