Nectar vs. Silentnight
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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.
Silentnight
Silentnight is one of Britain's most popular budget mattress brands. It has 'Superbrand' status as a nationally recognised name. In terms of mattresses, they focus on pocket sprung and all-foam mattress varieties in a selection of firmnesses, and offer eco-friendly options too. Their most popular mattresses are often slimmer pocket sprung choices, with their newest Just Sleep brand delivering high-value to customers within 48 hours.
Based on our aggregated reviews and our scoring method, we recommend Nectar in this match up!
Mattress Score
Overall Score:
Nectar: 9.6/10
Silentnight: 8.7/10
Customer Satisfaction:
Nectar: 9.7/10
Silentnight: 8.6/10
Price Value:
Nectar: 9.8/10
Silentnight: 8.9/10
No Back Pain:
Nectar: 9.4/10
Silentnight: 8.7/10
Price:
Nectar: £475-£1075
Silentnight: £179-£1469
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Nectar's Owner Satisfaction
Understanding if a product will work for you is difficult enough -- throw in customer reviews and it sometimes gets more difficult. When you add in brands that moderate and incentivize reviews, it can really be a tedious task. However, based on our analyzis of customer data across the net, these mattresses are rated as having some of the highest marks.
Nectar's Supportiveness
Offering support is extremely important to the general feel of the mattress and whether it enhances the natural curvature of the spine. Overall, these mattresses do a fine job supporting the body for their firmness. This means you can rest easy that it will help with keeping your back straight while you sleep.
Edge Support
Most customers report that they are satisfied with the edge support of these mattresses. This means that you'll feel the same amount of support on the sides of the bed as the center and the mattress will give you additional surface area to sleep on.
Bowling Ball & Density Tests
Dropping a bowling ball on your mattress is a helpful way of testing support. Customers report that these mattresses offer a good consistent surface, which is great for customers that are concerned about support.
Nectar's Durability
Mattress shoppers are on the hunt for highly durable mattresses. However as companies focus more on profits and less on building quality products, it can be a hard thing to find a mattress that will last. However, even still, these mattresses are rated well for durability. Most sleepers will see them last up to a decade. Those that use their mattress more than nightly or are heavier than average may find their mattress is slightly less durable.
Silentnight's Owner Satisfaction
With data from customers, you can more accurately choose the right mattress. That said, it is sometimes difficult to stay focused with all of the reviews from countless brands. For these mattresses specifically, customers have mixed emotions. Some report feeling comfy in their new bed, but others report not feeling as good.
Silentnight's Supportiveness
Most reviewers feel supported well by these mattresses, but others had issues with feel over the long term. For those that are plus size, review the mattress specifications and firmnesses before making a final decision as you'll want to ensure that your body and spine are supported well.
Edge Support
For those that like to lay down by the side of the mattress, most folks will be comfortable with the support from these mattresses. However, some had complaints so review more if you need edge support for mobility purposes.
Silentnight's Durability
These mattresses have mixed reviews on their durability. We all want a mattress that stays just as cozy in 10 years as it feels now, but unfortunately, not all of them will last as long as you hope. If you are thinking about buying a mattress that has mixed feelings on durability, double-check the trial and warranty policies to make sure you are comfortable.
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.
Browse Silentnight Customer Reviews
Great mattress, superb price
I'm delighted with single mattress for my recently purchased bedframe. The mattress is good quality at a superb price. Delivery was free and I was kept up to date on delivery time, and the delivery guys were very professional and helpful.
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Very uncomfortable
I tried this mattress in store and it felt right. But after one full night's sleep on it, I completely regret purchasing this. It's too hard, you can feel all the springs and it feels quite lumpy as well. Would not recommend.
Excellent single mattress
I bought this a few weeks ago and was surprised by its value and quality. It arrived promptly, firm and really good for my back.
Terrible Noisy Lumpy Mattress
Bought this for my 14 year old small daughter and have another Miracoil Mattress for my 16 year old son which I bought just over a year ago. At first they seemed ok but my son has been complaining about it for several months. As first I took no notice (whinging teenager) but after several months I went to see what he was fussing about and couldn't believe it. His mattress makes a LOUD CRUNCHING NOISE every time you move. The springs feel like big lumps. So I went to check my daughters mattress which is only a few months old and low and behold, it's is going exactly the same way!
good value
I bought 2 of the single mattresses for a twin B&B room & am very satisfied with them. Decent mattresses for a reasonable price. Delivery was very efficient too.
Super comfortable mattress
Bought for 13 year old and 11 year old boys. Really comfortable with very soft fabric covering the mattress. Firm but with a bit of bounce! Perfect.
good nights sleep
bought for our son, no complaints, he has slept very well on it .
Comfortable
Bought for 4 1/2 year old. Very comfortable for him. Also comfortable for an adult.
Really comfortable
Really comfortable mattress, not too soft and with much more springs than alternatives priced around the same. We bought this for daughters first big girl bed and she has slept really well on this, so thumbs up all round!
Mattress
Excellent product. My son had a thin mattress before and wasn’t very good. but this will be perfect till he grows up and wants a bigger bed
Good basic mattress
Pretty good value for the price. No carrying handles.
Best value mattress
Ordered for our spare bed, very comfy, good support. This was the cheapest and best value online after checking a few retailers websites. Great buy.
Good product
Really pleased. This mattress is good value for money and most comfortable.
Really comfortable!
Great mattress, nice and comfortable. Perfect for a child’s bed.
Nice mattress
I bought this for my 3 year old daughter and she has slept very well on it
Excellent value and comfort
We purchased this item having already bought a double and king size in the same style.The mattress is extremely comfortable and well made you can see from the way the stitching and cover has been finished. It is firm but comfortably so and our 12 year old grandson sleeps on this on a weekly basis without complaint. Recommended
Good product
I bought two of these for my sons rooms. The quality is good and the service was perfect.
great value
easy to order, delivered on time great product, great service
Silentnight Sleep Soundly Miracoil Comfort Mattress, Firm, Single
An excellent product, gives a good support to the back. Excellent delivery as scheduled. Love the old mattress removal service.
Excellent mattress, very comfortable & good value
Really delighted with mum purchase. We bought 2 & not disappointed. They are fairly firm and very comfortable.
Would order again!
Even though it’s firm it is actually very comfortable and I usually wake up with a back ache with my expensive medium mattress but had no back ache when slept on this one!
Very comfortable
It's a mattress. It's comfortable. Who could ask for more really?
Great sleep
Very pleased with new mattress which was delivered on time and carried up to the bedroom. As always great service from Jonh. Lewis
A good night's sleep
A very comfortable mattress. It is firm enough to give support without being too hard
Excellent product
Bought two of these for the grandchildren's beds and were very pleased with the comfort and support the provide.
mattress
all very excellent according to my 14 year old son who sleeps on it
Bad mattress
There a water bed effect once you lie down, you keep moving for seconds....did not realise that this would happen. Very unhappy
Great mattress
Replacement for my teenage daughters bed. Nice and firm and no complaints so far. Sleeping,well like a teenager does, well into the afternoon.So enjoying the product.
Good quality mattress
Very happy with the mattress. Very comfy so hopefully worth paying more for it
Pricy but worth it
Bought for my son who preferred sleeping on the floor to sleeping in bed! Since buying it he has happily slept in bed and is now not waking up at night and being grumpy all day!
First big bed for our toddler
Our little one transitioned from his cot to a standard bed. He has always slept incredibly well on this mattress. I would recommend letting it air well before first use and regularly rotating!
Very good quality
I brought this for my granddaughters bed. she loves it and has the best sleeps ever.
Comfortable mattress
I got this for my daughters first big girls bed. She finds it very comfortable and I do too. It has good support and I'm pleased we didn't go for a cheaper one on the market. I know she's getting the support she needs while she is growing and sleeping.
Comfortable mattress
Bougth this mattress for my son's first big bed. Mattress very comfortable. It could do with handles on the side to help with changing etc but apart from that...great!
Brilliant and comfortable
A brilliant, comfortable and thick mattrest for my 9 year old. A fraction of the price that other bed specialists were charging not to mention their foam ones were ridden with a chemical smell, which I had to return.
Great mattress
Really great mattress for child's bed very comfortable and great support for a growing child
Quality product
Very high quality, firm mattress, which my 2.5yr old daughter finds very comfortable. The mattress is quite high, but will be a long-lasting buy throughout her growing childhood years.
So so comfy
This is the best mattress I have slept on. Maybe our previous matresss was awful, but this is absolute heaven. As soon as you get into the bed you settle down straight away. I have woken up in same position in the mornings, that’s how comfy this bed is! As a result of the foam there can be a tendency for bed to get too warm, this is great on cold winter nights, but you just need to adapt fir the summer months I reckon. To be honest we have only had it since Xmas so really experienced winter months and the odd warm evening recently. Would definitely recommend and I have!!!
Too firm
I tried this mattress in store and thought it was fine, it didn't feel like a firm mattress at all even though it is labelled as such, however the mattress I actually received was significantly firmer and as a result I find it very uncomfortable and am not sleeping. I think the mattresses they have in store are old and have had a lot of use, perhaps they should replace them so that people are not being misled.
Soft and firm in the right places
This replaced and old futon mattress, so we wanted no "sag" but a softer surface and that is what we got. We are both just short of average height and fairly chubby, but had no special requirements. The mattress is very comfortable and the only drawback for us is that it is much deeper than what we had before so it is quite a bit higher above the floor. Oh yes, we also had to get deeper fitted lower sheets.