Firmness Both mattresses have a comparable firmness score, coming in with a medium-firm rating. However, many customers note that the Purple feels slightly firmer. The GelFlex Grid of the Purple mattress may contribute to this, as it offers initial support and then gradually softens under pressure.

At Mattress Nerd we rate mattresses on a firmness scale of 1 to 10, with one being the softest and 10 the firmest. The Purple’s grid structure and more supportive base make it feel more responsive than the Nectar, at a 7/10 firmness level. The Nectar’s traditional sinking feel and cradling found in memory foam make it closer to a 6/10.

When it comes to comparing Purple vs Nectar, the two mattresses offer a similar comfort level with their medium-firm ratings of 6.5. Both offer plenty of support to a wide variety of sleepers, however Purple’s unusual grid structure does give it a slight edge, and more users find this mattress to be supportive.

Mattress Clarity’s firmness scale ranges from 1-10, with 6.5/10 representing the industry standard of medium-firm. The Nectar feels like a classic medium-firm, while the Purple is slightly softer at 6/10. However, it’s important to remember that firmness is subjective and can change depending on a person’s body type.

The Purple had a firmness of 6.5/10, medium-firm, and while the top gel grid feels firm at first, it does soften when we apply enough pressure. The Nectar mattress also had a firmness of 6.5/10. The top memory foam layers are very soft, but the layers get progressively firmer the deeper we push.