The verdict in 10 seconds
Best Nectar
Nectar PillowA cool, supportive foam pillow for side and back sleepersSuits you if
- You sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support
- You tend to run hot and like a pillow that feels cool
- You like the feel of memory foam in a classic-looking pillow
Best Purple
Purple Harmony PillowA cool, supportive pillow that suits side sleepers but costs plentySuits you if
- You sleep on your side or switch positions through the night
- You run hot and want a pillow that stays cool
- You're tired of fluffing and reshaping a flat pillow
Which brand wins?
Nectar is the stronger brand for pillows right now. The best single model of the two is the Nectar Pillow, which suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support.
We researched 14 expert reviews, analyzed 163,043 owner ratings and comments across 15 sources for every Nectar and Purple model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Show me the receipts
Brand scoreboardAverage score 86 vs 79 · reliability 94 vs 72
| Nectar | Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 86 | 79 |
| Experts | 85 | 87 |
| Owners | 82 | 74 |
| Reliability | 94 | 72 |
| Models scored | 1 | 2 |
| Most reliable model | Nectar Pillow | Purple Pillow |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Questions people actually ask
Which is better, Nectar or Purple?
Nectar, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 86 for Nectar vs 79 for Purple.Which brand is more reliable, Nectar or Purple?
Nectar. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 94 vs 72.What is the best Nectar pillow?
The Nectar Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Nectar models (86).What is the best Purple pillow?
The Purple Harmony Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or switch positions through the night.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Purple models (80).