Deciding between a GhostBed and Nectar mattress? We’re here to help!
Keep reading to discover how GhostBed and Nectar compare in price, quality, comfort and more.
Best Mattress Overall
No time to read the full review? Here’s a quick rundown of how GhostBed and Nectar stack up:
While both GhostBed and Nectar offer CertiPUR-US® certified foam mattresses, the details reveal important differences.
GhostBed mattresses are made in the USA and Canada (with domestic and imported materials), while Nectar mattresses are manufactured in China. Our founder brings over two decades of mattress industry expertise, compared to Nectar's founding by entrepreneurs from the financial services sector.
GhostBed also offers multiple firmness options across our collection, while Nectar provides only one firmness level (medium-firm) for all their mattresses.
The winner: Consumers looking for a high-quality, foam-based mattress with fast shipping will love GhostBed mattresses.
GhostBed vs. Nectar: Manufacturing & Expertise
When you're investing in better sleep, it pays to know who's actually making your mattress. The difference between GhostBed and Nectar starts with their founders' backgrounds.
Marc Werner, GhostBed's founder, comes from a family with a 100+ year legacy of manufacturing high-quality products. His grandfather started the Werner Ladder Company, best known for inventing aluminum and fiberglass ladders. You don't compromise on materials or construction when building products people depend on—a lesson Marc learned early and brought to mattress-making in 2001.
Meanwhile, Nectar was founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs from the financial services sector, 15 years after Marc got his start in the mattress industry.
Nowadays, Marc still takes a hands-on role in developing and refining our mattresses, taking customer feedback directly to heart. That manufacturing expertise shows in innovations like our exclusive ProCore™ technology, which provides 33% more support in the center third of every mattress. This targeted support design reflects decades of understanding how people actually sleep, something you can only develop through hands-on experience in the industry.
Our local factories also mean you get your order fast. Most GhostBed mattresses ship within 24 hours, while Nectar takes 3-5 business days to ship. That means you could be sleeping better on a GhostBed while still waiting for your Nectar to even leave the warehouse!
The winner: With Marc's more than 20 years of mattress-making expertise and manufacturing in North America, you can be confident you're getting a mattress built to high standards that will last.
GhostBed vs. Nectar: Value & Transparency
As a family-owned business, we've never needed to impress venture capital investors with flashy marketing claims. Nectar, founded by entrepreneurs with VC backing, takes a different approach. They market a "Forever Warranty" that sounds incredible—until you read the fine print.
Here's what Nectar's "Forever Warranty" actually covers: manufacturing defects resulting in sagging greater than 1.5", splits or cracks in foam, and cover defects. That's it. Normal wear and tear? Not covered. The mattress lasting your actual lifetime? That's not what "forever" means in their terms.
Meanwhile, GhostBed offers straightforward warranty coverage: 20 years for our Comfort mattress and 25 years for our Signature and Luxe collections. We're upfront about what's covered and what isn't, with clear terms you can understand.
Moreover, our warranty isn't just about the coverage. It's our promise that you're getting a long-lasting, high-quality product.
The winner: With transparent terms, exceptional value and honest pricing, GhostBed's family-owned approach gives you confidence in your investment without the marketing gimmicks.
GhostBed vs. Nectar: Trial Period & Customer Service
Nectar offers a 365-night trial period compared to our 101 nights, and we'll be the first to acknowledge that's generous. But here's the thing: when you have over 20 years of mattress expertise and proven materials, you can be confident customers will love their mattress well before 101 nights are up.
The real test isn't how long the trial period is—it's how the company treats you when you need help. And this is where the difference between family-owned and venture-backed really shows.
Reddit users frequently share frustrating experiences with Nectar's customer service, particularly around warranty claims. Customers report denied claims, difficult processes, and feeling like the company deliberately makes things complicated hoping people will give up.
At GhostBed, you're not dealing with corporate bureaucracy. Our Sleep Experts work alongside Marc and other industry veterans at our showroom in Plantation, Florida. When you call us, you're talking to real people who genuinely understand sleep and want to help you get it right the first time.
As one recent visitor to our Florida showroom shared: "Came in today and Greg was amazing with his customer service. He really took into consideration what we needed and wanted in our bed. He took his time explaining different options and really treated us like family!"
The winner: While longer trial periods sound appealing, responsive customer service and expert guidance matter more when you need support with your investment.
Explore GhostBed Mattresses
With Marc's 20+ years of mattress industry experience, manufacturing in North America, and transparent business practices, GhostBed delivers superior quality and genuine value. Explore the full line of GhostBed mattresses to find the perfect fit for you.
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