Dunlopillo vs. Nectar
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Dunlopillo
Dunlopillo makes a variety of pocket sprung and latex mattresses for customers in the UK and Europe. With a focus on eco-friendly, sustainable latex and latex foam mattresses, they offer moderately priced divans and mattresses. In terms of customer experiences and feedback, most found their mattresses comfortable initially, but there were some reports mentioning issues about firmness and longevity.
Nectar
Nectar offers one of the best values for mattresses available in the UK. Their mattresses focus on a universally comfortable medium-firmness and designs that offer 100% carbon neutrality, certified by ClimatePartner. With 5 mattresses offering both all-foam and pocket-spring technology, they offer benefits like added cooling with open-cell technology and spine-cradling zoned support. With a generous 365 day home trial, forever warranty, and low entry price, this brand is a must to consider.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Nectar in this match up!
Mattress Score
Overall Score:
Dunlopillo: 7.8/10
Nectar: 9.6/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Dunlopillo: 7.8/10
Nectar: 9.7/10
Price Value:
Dunlopillo: 7.8/10
Nectar: 9.8/10
No Back Pain:
Dunlopillo: 7.8/10
Nectar: 9.4/10
Price:
Dunlopillo: £1389-£4218
Nectar: £475-£1075
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Dunlopillo's Owner Satisfaction
Some folks were very pleased with their mattresses, but others had issues. Even though there are those that like these mattresses, overall they have lower customer satisfaction than average. If you are considering one of these mattresses, make sure to read on for more information.
Dunlopillo's Supportiveness
In terms of support, customers give these mattresses mixed reviews. Some customers feel cozy with these mattresses, but others didn't feel comfortable while they slept. If you are larger than average, you may want to do some added digging into reviews to make sure you find the right pick for you.
Edge Support
Edge support is an important item for anyone that likes to lounge on the side of their mattress or has mobility concerns. Some folks may find these mattresses to not provide adequate edge support for them.
Dunlopillo's Durability
Sadly, these mattresses don't always get love from customers on durability. While some customers felt comfortable with their mattress, others found that quicker break down than others. Make sure to do some extra reading of the reviews and warranty policies before buying.
Nectar's Owner Satisfaction
Understanding if a mattress will work for your individual body based on only customer reviews is a difficult task. From review screening to reputation management, there is a lot of effort put in by some to make it this way. However, with our investigation into the customer data from across the net, these mattresses are rated as some of the best.
Nectar's Supportiveness
These mattresses are good supporters vs many other competitors. They offer a more resilient sleeping surface to align the spine and customers feel comfortable while cradled by these mattresses. These mattresses offer even support throughout the surface layers and don't report many issues with sagging over a short horizon.
Edge Support
Edge support is an important attribute for those that lay close to the side of the bed and are used to having a comfortable ledge. Reviewers report that these mattresses offer solid edge support for sleepers.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
Resting a bowling ball on the mattress is a good way to measure support and firmness. These mattresses have good even support and good versatility throughout the mattress.
Nectar's Durability
In terms of durability, these mattresses are quite competitive versus the competition. Having a long-living mattress can mean being comfy in bed for years. while one that breaks quickly can mean fast back pain. For most sleepers, these mattresses will last up to a decade, which is decent for today's mattresses. Those that are heavier than average or use their mattresses more than once a day may experience a slight decrease in durability.
Browse Dunlopillo Customer Reviews
Supremely comfortable
After a ton of research I was torn between buying one of these new online memory foam 'mattress in a box' mattresses or a latex mattress. As the memory foam was cheaper and companies offer a 100 day return policy, we gave one a try. Have since returned due to being too hot and replaced with a Dunlopillo Royal Sovereign mattress (king).
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16p a night!
Our last version of this lasted 25 years worth of us sleeping in it, our sons bouncing on it as children and all those years of the kind of activity that made them.
Very unhappy with this mattress
We thought we would treat ourselves to one of these mattresses, but were very disappointed. We found after a short while in bed it was like sleeping on a concrete block, and on top of that, although it is supposed to be the latest technology and therefor cool , we woke up drenched in sweat, even with a 4 tog duvet and cotton mattress cover. Not what we expected, would not recommend to anyone.
Bouncy Like A Rock
We tried sleeping on this for 2-3 nights. Lovely for the first 15 minutes then it was 'most unpleasant'. It was like a rock, no give; yet somehow it was still bouncy. It was the most peculiar thing. I can't understand why I've read good reviews of it. We returned it ASAP. If you are considering buying this, I'd suggest you spend a long time on it in the shop.
A good nights sleep
The first good nights sleep in a long time. This mattress is very comfortable and regulates personal body heat. It did take a week or two to get used to, but now I would highly recommend it to anyone. The only product design fault is that there is no handles on the mattress to help manoeuvre it when you need to rotate the mattress as recommended by the manufacturer on a seasonal basis.
Slightly disappointed
I had a royal sovereign dunlopillo mattress for many years and needed a new one I ordered the same mattress because I wanted the same firmness but I'm sorry to say it doesn't seem to be the same firmness at all it seems a lot softer and the topping that is used has all dimples over it and as I don't like mattress toppers it felt very odd under my fitted sheet. I know Dunlopillo need to hopefully make improvements but I was slightly disappointed as I was expecting it at least to be the same firmness & for me the outer topper should be smooth. In hindsight if Dunlopillo are making their mattresses slightly softer I would have gone for the more firmer one. I was given a delivery day and a three hour time slot the delivery guys were great they unpacked it and put it onto the bed frame took all the packaging away which was brilliant because it did come very well packed in a cardboard box and plastic wrapping.
Warning don't buy a large size in Dunlopillo
Beware of buying the Super King size, it's just two singles stuck together with glue. NASTY and the worst buy I have ever had the misfortune of making. The manufacturer just shrugged off my complaints with "that's how they are made"
Bought a millennium and have had no end of trouble...
Bought a millennium and have had no end of trouble. Paid nearly £3000+ for a super king. It is MUCH firmer than shown. After 3 months it did not spring back, causing even firmer compression points that means the only way to get a comfortable position is to mould back in to the indents!! Called dreams and had an independent assessment done. The result was that the 'indents' were not sufficient to claim a faulty mattress. We were told to rotate the matress every few weeks. BE WARNED...this is a VERY HEAVY mattress and virtually impossible to rotate. We have now given up rotating as frequently as it is VERY DANGEROUS to health and we risk damaging our backs even further...in fact I am now considering calling in the Health and Safety Executive to perform a RISK ASSESSMENT. All in all a TERRIBLE mattress, with warranty promises that are NOT upheld . We had a Dunopilo mattress 16 years ago, and it was amazing, hence we bought another; but be warned, the new so called 'contoured' support is rubbish, AND if you do manage to rotate this mattress the zones change and it is even more uncomfortable. We are seemingly stuck with ours, but I would not want anyone to spend this much money and be saddled with a white elephant like we are.
Contacted them
Contacted them for a replacement pillow cover as the zip was broken and were of no help whatsoever. Really bad customer service!
Dunlopillo use a percentage
Dunlopillo use a percentage (Undisclosed) of synthetic Latex in their products. The products are NOT 100% Natural Latex. Synthetic Latex is a petroleum based product and could not be more different from Natural Latex. Dunlopillo obscure this by stating they use 100% "Pure" Latex.
I had a Dunlopillo as a baby
I had a Dunlopillo as a baby, I used it until I left home, my mum used it to sit on after hip and knee replacement surgery ! I have a new one
Pain in shoulder and hip
I had a Dunlopillo Debonair for 15 years and loved it as it was so comfortable. I bought a Dunlopillo Mellenium bed 4 weeks ago and I have pain in whichever shoulder and hip I’m lying on. I have trouble getting to sleep and when I do I’m woken up by pain. I’m at a loss at what to do next. It was over £2000. The bottom sheet wrinkles badly too.
Very disappointing
WE bought 2 single Royal Sovereign Mattresses 2 years ago and we really regret it. After 6 months the mattress started to change shape and did sink were most op the pressure is. At that time we complained where we purchased the mattress and they informed us that this can be normal. Reading the small print afterwards, it indeed mentioned that the shape of the mattress can change. This is not acceptable for a so called top quality mattress!!! I am a physiotherapist and will never recommend this product.
Cool Cover
We bought the Millenium mattress with a cool cover free upgrade - wish we hadn't! The sheets/mattress protector slip continually leaving wrinkles/bumps and most uncomfortable. Have tried 3 different mattress protectors and a new 100% cotton sheet to no avail. The shop where we bought is trying to arrange a replacement standard cover. Hopefully this will solve the problem - have yet to receive it.
Concrete block - Worst mattress for side sleepers and fibromyalgia suffers
It's like sleeping on a concrete block. If you are fan of firm mattresses then this is for you, but be prepared to take pain meds for the rest of your life. Not worth the cost.
Simply the Best
Now we know what our mattress should feel like . It was really time we had a new one.We have replaced it with the same one we have had for 10 years .So it had really done us proud .No doubt (we hope) this good make will last just the same .
Expensive Mistake
Having had and enjoyed two previous Dunlopillo mattresses we confidently ordered another. The royal Sovereign however ,despite being an upgrade for us, is far too firm and uncomfortable. We are yet to enjoy a pleasant nights sleep on it. I feel this may have been an expensive mistake.
Great Sleep
A different style of mattress to what we have previously been used to but so glad we made the change. It's very comfortable and supportive without being restrictive.
Poor After Sales Customer Service
Whilst Dunlopillo beds have a reputation as trusted quality brand I had a been appalled with there after purchase customer service. I had problems with a few broken plastic supports for the base slates and had to have multipal emails with pictures and gained little help in buying the replacement parts. They do not stand by their products for after care service. VERY disappointing.
Dunlopillo Millennium
Dunlopillo mattresses have been my favorite for 35 years. They’ve changed a bit over that time in terms of materials used, but I still prefer them to other types
Love
Love my new mattress, tried several Dunlopillo mattresses in shops and like the gentle support of this one. For me it offers the support with out being too hard. Tries a few orthopaedic mattresses and just found them uncomfortable.It's a bit more than I planned to spend but have no regrets. Decided to buy online as it was in stock so received next day and they took my old one away which was a God send.
The mattress...
The mattress is covered in synthetic material and causes excess sweating .very disappointed.
Very sweaty
Very sweaty and got compared to a traditional mattress
Heat retention
Brand new bed would not recommend stuck with for now
Disastrous purchase
I am envious of others that give 5 star ratings for these beds because for us this bed has been a disaster. 6 years down the line and I cannot spend more than a few hours in this bed before I am in agony. For such an expensive bed, we've been bitterly disappointed by how uncomfortable it is. The top layer of foam no longer provides any softness. It is nothing like what the marketing promises, I can't imagine anyone would enjoy sleeping in what we have got!!
Browse Nectar Customer Reviews
Without any exaggeration, it’s the best.
Without any exaggeration, this is the best value of anything I have ever owned. It has a quality build, doesn’t have any off gassing, and it easy to set up. We upsized to a California King, and at 6’2’’ this bed fits me perfectly. My wife and I can now enjoy having the occasional kid or pet in bed. Belly, back, or side, I’m always comfortable and look forward to curling up. My wife suffers from back and neck problems and is on her feet all day. She swears that this bed makes all the difference! There are not enough stars to give this bed. We won’t ever buy another brand of mattress. Can’t wait to upgrade all our beds.
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back don't hurt sleep like a baby
back don't hurt sleep like a baby
Love love the mattress
Love love the mattress! Husband and I both feel much better after sleeping on this and throwing out our expensive old mattress. We are going to get another for our son who also has back pain. I know the pain will go away like ours did.
Great sleep
I has hesitant to order online with no chance to try out a Nector mattress. I am very happy I went ahead with the purchase. Have had my mattress for about 6 months and the mattress slept great from day one!
Best memory foam bed ever
So glad to have found Nectar in my goal of memory foaming everything.Bed is amazing, not as foam-y as the other brands as that was a big problem for me (which also leads to sinkage over time). The smell was a little strong at first, but I had no problems sleeping even with it in my room. Took about a week to not be so strong and about a month to fully go away. I couldn't open any windows (bought it in the winter). I've had it for almost a year now and when I take my sheets off the bed, it still looks brand new. I absolutely recommend this bed to anyone and everyone.
I have slept so great since I got it
I have slept so great since I got it. It is firm and soft at the same time. I love it
The best sleep I've had in 50 yrs
The best sleep I've had in 50 yrs. Make more!!!!
I love my mattress and it was so easy…
I love my mattress and it was so easy to buy off the website. I went with the monthly payments but it was worth it, it was a good price and easy to pay. I would buy from this company again for sure. Loved it. :)
I have had my mattress since Mid…
I have had my mattress since Mid January now. I really like it, sleep good and even during the heat of the summer nights I kept cool ( I don't have air conditioning). The only thing I struggle with is my neck hurts from the pillows and I wonder if there is a way make the pillows not as full? Other than that the mattress has no sagging, still like new and I would highly recommend it to anyone...Matter a fact, I have told many to get this one when others ask me if I like it. There are a lot of others out there, and I have not tried them ( had a tempur pedic once) but I don't need to, I have a good one now so why change whats already working for me!
A great mattress
A great mattress! We have had our king size Nectar for over a year and continue to love it. It has retained its firmness and shape. Originally, the shipping time took 2-3 weeks longer than anticipated, but once the mattress arrived, we were set! It’s super easy to set up also. For the price, I wouldn’t recommend another memory foam mattress. You just can’t beat the deal and the comfort.
Really Good Bed!
Really Good Bed!! We bought our Nectar bed after reviewing many different beds. We are very pleased with it. It doesn't sleep "hot" as some foam mattresses do from what we've read, it is really comfortable and has a good firm/soft balance. My wife is a night owl, and goes to bed later than I do. We like how the mattress doesn't bounce or move, I don't feel it when she gets into the bed. The only negative I can think of is how much longer it took for us to receive it than when we were initially told, but that wasn't a big deal, we just waited until the Nectar bed came before we got rid of the old one, we had gone so long without getting a new bed anyway, a couple more weeks to wait for it to arrive didn't kill us.
A most comfortable mattress
A most comfortable mattress. I had a memory foam mattress from another well-known manufacturer. And was happy with the comfort. When I needed another mattress, I was looking around because although the mattress I was replacing had been very comfortable and had performed well, the price was the factor that drove me to look around. I felt that the price was mostly for the name. Nectar had great reviews and I decided to give it a try. The guarantee that offered is about the best in the industry, if not the best. I am happy with the comfort of the Nectar mattress and the performance. This has been a very good purchase.
I have the king size Nectar and I love it!
I have the king size Nectar and I love it! I had a sleep number bed for years and was so unhappy....Thank you Nectar for finally giving me a good nights sleep. This bed is so comfortable at a reasonable price! I purchased a queen sized bed, changed my mind after 2 weeks and Nectar stood by their warranty, and refunded my money and delivered the king. I am 100% satisfied with their customer service and the product.
Great Bed for the most part
Great Bed for the most part, it works for both me and my wife.
I love my Nectar mattress
I love my Nectar mattress. I look forward to going to bed now. I am 62 and have had back surgery. My old mattress hurt my back even after surgery. But with Nectar I sleep like a baby. Back problems solved. Thank you Nectar.
The bed is a little firmer than I…
The bed is a little firmer than I prefer and seems to be intenting where we lay. We are around 200lbs. Other than that it is a decent bed.
Absolutely LOVE my mattress
Absolutely LOVE my mattress! I have severe arthritis & have had a shoulder rebuilt, and a hip & both knees replaced! I am having the most comfortable nights’ sleep since I bought this mattress! I hate to travel as I miss the comfort of my bed. So worth the money I spent.
Way better than Purple!
My wife and I tried the Purple mattress and hated it, then we tried Nectar and loved it. Never felt better!
I never thought I would buy a mattress…
I never thought I would buy a mattress without laying on one first! I went out on a limb and after checking many mattresses and ratings, I decided to give Nectar a try! Unique is one word another is just WOW! I’m particular and I have to say I really love this mattress. Back problems, leg problems. All are much better since getting my Nectar!! Thank you!
Great Mattress for a great price
Great Mattress for a great price! I bought this about a year ago and have love it. My old spring mattress was loud and uncomfortable. Our Nectar mattress is fantastic!
We've had our mattress for almost a…
We've had our mattress for almost a year and our review is the same. It's the best mattress we've ever slept on. Highly recommend. With every penny. Definitely get the base. Mattress is more comfortable with it.
We have had this bed for a year now…
We have had this bed for a year now with no problems. The first night we slept on it, it seemed rather firm. Already by the second night we thought it was great. It does not sleep as hot as our previous memory foam mattress.
Initially the mattress was very…
Initially the mattress was very supportive and we were thrilled. After 10 months it feels like it is much less supportive, has areas that seem to have become "softer" - awakening with back pain like I experienced with our old mattress. I am going to contact the company to return the mattress.
Definitely one of the best night's…
Definitely one of the best night's sleep I've ever had. Nectar is a great mattress! Other similar mattresses may be just as comfortable but I'm pretty sure the buying experience and price can't be matched by others. My hat's of to the customer service folks at Nectar.
I LOVE my nectarsleep bed
I LOVE my nectarsleep bed. I am so happy I bought it. The best bed I have ever had, and I have paid $3000 for a bed in the past. Never again. Can't say enough about it!! If you are thinking about getting one, do it.
I have never slept so comfortably until…
I have never slept so comfortably until I recieved Nectar. I have always had trouble sleeping and would stay up until 3am half of the week. Now that I have Nectar, I have started taking naps throughout the week and when i lay on my mattress, i am usually asleep within 30 minutes. This was money well spent. I would like to say THANKS to everyone who had a part in making Nectar a reality.
Resting Comfortably
It’s been a year since my purchase and I would highly recommend this mattress. The process to purchase was effortless and convenient. Deliver and set up a breeze. I’m sleeping comfortably now and feel rested each and every morning. Thank You Nectar!!
Great product and service
Great product and service. I've never been so comfortable in bed. Highly recommend Nectar to everyone.
I love my Nectar mattress!!
I love my Nectar mattress!!! It is such a comfortable mattress that I hate sleeping on any other mattress! It was the best decision we’ve made in a long time when we got our Nectar!!!
Love it!!
Our king size came rolled up, pretty heavy, had to drag it into the house. Unpacked it and was ready that night. Lovely and firm but not hard, just perfect. Will buy it for my son.
I am 73 years old and this is the best…
I am 73 years old and this is the best sleep I've had on a consistent basis. I figured it would take a week or so to adjust to a new mattress but I surely was surprised, it was immediate. No, they did not pay me to write this! One thing I do have to say is, making the bed afresh (change of linens) can be a chore as the mattress is heavy and getting on a fitted sheet can be exasperating.
Have slept very well since we got or…
Have slept very well since we got or Nectar mattress. Can't even feel my husband get out of bed in the morning. Which lets me sleep a little longer.:)
My queen mattress sleeps great
My queen mattress sleeps great. No remorse in my purchase!
Best Sleep
Now that we are spoiled with a Nectar mattress, it makes it so hard to sleep on anything else! This will be the only brand we buy now!
Good quality, but a little too firm.
My husband and I like our mattress pretty well, however we both agree after sleeping on it now for about 8 months it’s too firm. We tried to give it a chance to “break in” for a good while before we decided how we felt and wrote a review, but we are now looking for a mattress topper to soften it up a bit. I don’t want to have to return it as I think overall it’s a good quality mattress for the price.
The mattress is very comfortable
The mattress is very comfortable. The only problem we have had is that the mattress cover shifts or twists from one side to the other
An easy and comfortable experience from…
An easy and comfortable experience from start(ordering,receiving, and setting up)to finish.
I am sleeping much better since the…
I am sleeping much better since the purchase of the Nectar (we have had it for 9 months now). It is firm, but I generally sleep on my side and it has eliminated the shoulder and hip pain that I was feeling at night. It is also excellent at not transferring motion so that if one person is rolling around the other person won't feel it. The whole purchasing experience and communication from the company was also excellent. My only complaint was that it took a while for them to actually ship the mattress, but it was around Christmas so I suppose it is understandable. The price was reasonable. I would definitely buy another Nectar mattress.
One the most comfortable beds you'll ever sleep in!
One the most comfortable beds I ever slept on and for a great price! It compares to my former Nautilus Sleep Systems bed that cost me over $3,000 plus!
We love our Nectar mattress
We love our Nectar mattress, so comfy and the forever warranty helps us sleep better every night.