Head-to-Head

Premier Copper vs Contour5

The 365-night trial twins


At a Glance

Specification Comparison

Nectar Premier Copper
vs
Saatva Contour5
Price
From $1,249 (Queen)
From $1,695
Cooling Method
Passive — Copper-infused cover + PCM Gel Memory Foam + ActiveCool HD
Passive — Phase-change material + cooling gel
Temp Range
Ambient (copper + gel regulated)
Ambient (phase-change regulated)
Noise Level
Silent
Silent
Warranty
Lifetime
Lifetime
Trial Period
365 nights
365 nights

Category Breakdown

Score by Category

How each product performs across our five evaluation criteria.

Cooling Performance

Premier Copper: 7.5 Contour5: 7
Premier Copper
7.5
Contour5
7

Both are adequate but not class-leading. The Nectar's copper-infused cover and ActiveCool HD provide slightly more sustained cooling than the Contour5's phase-change material. Neither will satisfy extreme hot sleepers, but the Nectar has a marginal edge.

Trial & Warranty

Premier Copper: 10 Contour5: 10
Premier Copper
10
Contour5
10

Dead heat. Both offer 365-night trials and lifetime warranties — the most generous buyer protection in the mattress industry. The Saatva charges a $99 return fee; the Nectar doesn't. Minor edge to Nectar on hassle-free returns.

Delivery Experience

Premier Copper: 7 Contour5: 9.5
Premier Copper
7
Contour5
9.5

Saatva's white-glove delivery is a clear differentiator — two people bring it in, set it up, and haul away your old mattress. The Nectar ships compressed in a box. If you want a premium delivery experience, Saatva wins.

Pressure Relief

Premier Copper: 8.5 Contour5: 9
Premier Copper
8.5
Contour5
9

The Contour5's denser memory foam provides slightly deeper contouring and more precise pressure point elimination. Both are excellent for side sleepers, but the Saatva's 5-pound density foam cradles more precisely.

Value for Money

Premier Copper: 8.5 Contour5: 8.5
Premier Copper
8.5
Contour5
8.5

The Nectar at $1,249 versus the Saatva at $1,695 has a noticeable price advantage. But the Saatva includes white-glove delivery and old mattress removal (worth $100-200). When you factor in delivery, the true cost gap narrows. Both represent good value.


Our Verdict

Premier Copper Wins

Nectar wins on cooling and price; Saatva wins on pressure relief and delivery experience.

These are the two lowest-risk cooling mattresses you can buy — identical 365-night trials and lifetime warranties mean you genuinely can't lose. The Nectar Premier Copper is the better deal: more cooling, lower price, and no return fees. The Saatva Contour5 is the more premium experience: better pressure relief, white-glove delivery, and a more refined foam feel. Choose based on whether you prioritize price (Nectar) or experience (Saatva).