Simba Essential Foam vs Nectar Essential Hybrid - 2024 Review

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Memory foam
Hybrid (foam & springs)
Brand
Simba
Nectar
Year Launched
1979
2016
Unique Points

The Simba Essential foam mattress is the budget friendly memory foam mattress from Simba, made up of 3 layers:

  • Hypoallergenic, knitted cover
  • Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer
  • Zoned, high-density foam base

The Nectar Essential Hybrid has six layers designed to offer more responsive support. The layers are:

  • Quilted Cool Cover
  • Pressure Relieving Memory Foam
  • Dynamic Support layer
  • Encapsulated Springs
  • Supportive Base
  • Positioning Base Material
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®
Pro-Planet, Carbon Neutral Delivery
Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Good Firmness Standard
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

The Simbatex Essential mattress is rated as 'medium-firm', offering gentle molding and support to the body. Its premium foam provides 30x more airflow than standard memory foam, enhancing comfort.

The Nectar Essential Hybrid is a medium-firm mattress. With a 365-night trial, you can sleep on the mattress in the comfort of your own bedroom in both chilly winter nights and hot sticky summer nights before making a decision on whether you wish to keep it or get a refund.

Pricing

Single
Double
King
Super King
Pay Later
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.

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Construction & Materials

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Simba Essential Foam
Nectar Essential Hybrid
Layers
Hypoallergenic, knitted cover, Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer, Zoned, high-density foam base
Quilted Cool Cover, Pressure Relieving Memory Foam, Dynamic Support layer, Encapsulated Springs, Supportive Base, Positioning Base Material.
Cover
Hypoallergenic, knitted cover: A soft, breathable cover that’s free from harmful substances (Oeko-tex 100 Standard) and suitable for allergy sufferers
Custom design to draw heat away from your body and circulate fresh air with every move you make.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Comfort
Cooling, supportive simbatex® layer: Open cell, graphite-infused Simbatex® foam keeps you cooler, with 30x the airflow of standard memory foam.
Nectar's 25cm thick deep sprung hybrid mattress, designed to offer more responsive support through our 15cm high gauge springs. Add 2 layers of premium foam, including a top layer of sumptuous memory foam, and you get a hybrid experience like no other.
Support
Zoned, high-density foam base: A crenelated, high-density foam base offers zoned support, providing extra pressure relief to the shoulders and lower lumbar area.
The Essential Hybrid is a 25cm thick deep sprung hybrid mattress, designed to offer more responsive support. Combining memory foam and 2 layers of premium foam, you'll get a hybrid experience like no other!
Manufactured in
United Kingdom
United Kingdom

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Single, Double, King, Super King
Single, Double, King, Super King, Small Double
Mattress Depth
19 cm
25 cm
UK Single
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Single Weight (kg)
13
N/A
UK Double
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Double Weight (kg)
19
N/A
UK King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK King Weight (kg)
22
N/A
UK Super King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.   Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
UK Super King Weight (kg)
27
N/A

FAQ

Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.  Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.  Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Sleep Trial (Nights)
200
365
Warranty (Years)
10
Forever Warranty
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
YES

Delivery

Delivery Information

Simba offers FREE carbon neutral standard delivery with a two-person delivery crew. Simba can also take away your old mattress for recycling once you have your new one. Delivery usually be within 3 business days if you order before 2pm, and within 4 business days after 2pm.

Free home delivery within 48 hours of purchase for UK mainland. Nectar ships to you direct from our factory in central England. Nectar comes direct to the room of your choice by our careful two man delivery team. Setup takes minutes once it's in place. Nectar will even take away your old mattress for carefully considered recycling - if required.

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