Nest Bedding Starling Review

Rating: 8.0
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The Nest Bedding Starling is a 12.5-inch foam mattress with a medium-firm feel, combining poly foam, memory foam, and a dynamic contour grid foam. It offers good pressure relief, fast response time, and excellent edge support. However, it has moderate cooling and motion transfer performance, and a longer off-gassing period. Priced at $1,842 for a queen size, it is 67% higher than the average foam mattress, which may not be justified given its performance. The mattress comes with a 365-night trial, a lifetime warranty, and a Lifetime Renewal Exchange program. It is suitable for all sleeping positions and body weights but may not be ideal for those who prioritize cooling or bounce.

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8.0
  • 9.5
    Edge Support

    It offers excellent edge support, scoring 9.5, which is beneficial for those who sit or sleep near the edges.

  • 9.6
    Response Time

    The mattress has a fast response time, scoring 9.6, making it suitable for various sleeping positions.

  • 7.8
    Motion Transfer

    The Starling exhibits moderate motion transfer, which may be a concern for sensitive sleepers.

  • 8.2
    Sex

    The mattress scored 8.2 for sex, with low bounce potentially making it less ideal for some couples.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress has a cooling score of 8.0, indicating decent breathability, though it may not be suitable for "hot" sleepers compared to hybrid options.

  • 5
    Off-Gassing

    The Starling has a longer off-gassing period, taking about 9 days for the smell to dissipate, which is higher than average.

8.3
  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Designed to provide adaptive support and pressure relief, particularly for side and back sleepers.

  • 8
    Motion Transfer

    Contour Grid technology minimizes motion transfer, ensuring a comfortable sleep experience.

  • 8
    Cooling

    THERMIC® Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam help regulate temperature.

  • 8
    Response Time

    Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam provides a responsive feel without the slow recovery typical of traditional memory foam.

8.0
  • 10
    Motion Transfer

    Exceptional, making it suitable for couples

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    Very good for lighter and average-weight sleepers, with good performance for heavier individuals

  • 7
    Cooling

    Rated pretty good, thanks to the cooling cover and foam materials

  • 7
    Edge Support

    Good, providing stability when sitting or sleeping near the edges

7.7
  • 9
    Motion Transfer

    The mattress performs well in isolating motion, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 8
    Sex

    The mattress is responsive and bouncy, making it easy to move around on, which is beneficial for sexual activity.

  • 8
    Cooling

    The hybrid design allows for airflow, and the phase change material helps regulate temperature, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 8
    Response Time

    The mattress is responsive and bouncy.

  • 8
    Bounce

    The mattress is responsive and bouncy.

  • 7
    Pressure Relief

    The Sparrow offers good pressure relief for back sleepers and some side sleepers.

  • 6
    Edge Support

    While there is some sinkage when sitting on the edge, lying down provides adequate support.

8.5
  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Exceptional pressure relief due to Contour Grid technology

  • 8
    Cooling

    Improved airflow and THERMIC® phase change zippable cover

8.0
  • 8
    Cooling

    The mattress includes a THERMIC® Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam, which adjusts firmness based on body heat, promoting airflow and comfort throughout the night.

  • 8
    Pressure Relief

    The mattress is designed to contour to the body, providing support for various sleep positions, particularly beneficial for back and side sleepers.

8.0
  • 10
    Off-Gassing

    The ease of setup and the absence of off-gassing odors are frequently mentioned as benefits

  • 9
    Pressure Relief

    Customers report significant improvements in sleep quality, with many noting enhanced comfort and support

  • 5
    Cooling

    Some users have raised concerns about heat retention

Motion Transfer
8.7
  • 10.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Exceptional, making it suitable for couples

  • 9.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress performs well in isolating motion, making it a good choice for couples.

  • 7.8
    naplab.com

    The Starling exhibits moderate motion transfer, which may be a concern for sensitive sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.nestbedding.com

    Contour Grid technology minimizes motion transfer, ensuring a comfortable sleep experience.

Response Time
8.5
  • 9.6
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a fast response time, scoring 9.6, making it suitable for various sleeping positions.

  • 8.0
    www.nestbedding.com

    Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam provides a responsive feel without the slow recovery typical of traditional memory foam.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress is responsive and bouncy.

Pressure Relief
8.3
  • 9.0
    www.nestbedding.com

    Designed to provide adaptive support and pressure relief, particularly for side and back sleepers.

  • 9.0
    www.prnewswire.com

    Exceptional pressure relief due to Contour Grid technology

  • 9.0
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Customers report significant improvements in sleep quality, with many noting enhanced comfort and support

  • 8.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Very good for lighter and average-weight sleepers, with good performance for heavier individuals

  • 8.0
    yawnder.com

    The mattress is designed to contour to the body, providing support for various sleep positions, particularly beneficial for back and side sleepers.

  • 7.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The Sparrow offers good pressure relief for back sleepers and some side sleepers.

Sex
8.1
  • 8.2
    naplab.com

    The mattress scored 8.2 for sex, with low bounce potentially making it less ideal for some couples.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The mattress is responsive and bouncy, making it easy to move around on, which is beneficial for sexual activity.

Bounce
8.0
Edge Support
7.5
  • 9.5
    naplab.com

    It offers excellent edge support, scoring 9.5, which is beneficial for those who sit or sleep near the edges.

  • 7.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Good, providing stability when sitting or sleeping near the edges

  • 6.0
    sleepopolis.com

    While there is some sinkage when sitting on the edge, lying down provides adequate support.

Off-Gassing
7.5
  • 10.0
    www.slumbersearch.com

    The ease of setup and the absence of off-gassing odors are frequently mentioned as benefits

  • 5.0
    naplab.com

    The Starling has a longer off-gassing period, taking about 9 days for the smell to dissipate, which is higher than average.

Cooling
7.4
  • 8.0
    naplab.com

    The mattress has a cooling score of 8.0, indicating decent breathability, though it may not be suitable for "hot" sleepers compared to hybrid options.

  • 8.0
    www.nestbedding.com

    THERMIC® Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam help regulate temperature.

  • 8.0
    sleepopolis.com

    The hybrid design allows for airflow, and the phase change material helps regulate temperature, making it suitable for hot sleepers.

  • 8.0
    www.prnewswire.com

    Improved airflow and THERMIC® phase change zippable cover

  • 8.0
    yawnder.com

    The mattress includes a THERMIC® Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam, which adjusts firmness based on body heat, promoting airflow and comfort throughout the night.

  • 7.0
    www.goodbed.com

    Rated pretty good, thanks to the cooling cover and foam materials

  • 5.0
    www.slumbersearch.com

    Some users have raised concerns about heat retention