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I've been testing mattresses for nearly a decade, and while I've slept on my fair share of beds, none hits that perfect combination of comfort and affordability quite like the Nectar Mattress. It's normally affordable, but during Sleep Week, the brand has slashed its prices even further, making it an incredible time to buy.

What I love about the Nectar Mattress

I've owned two versions of the Nectar Mattress: a king-size one my husband and I slept on for five years, and a queen-size one that lives in my guest room. I swear by this mattress, especially if you're looking for the best bed under $1,000.

It's firm enough to support couples

My husband likes a firm mattress, but I like a softer one. The Nectar somehow suits us both, providing a soft enough surface for me to sink into, but a firm enough one that prevents the middle from sagging under the weight of two sleepers.

That firm surface is also ideal for providing sturdy edge support. You can sit on the edge without worrying about sliding off, perfect for people who like to sit up before they get out of bed or put their shoes on by the bedside.

It's easy to set up

The Nectar Mattress arrives in a box, so you can easily transport it wherever you want it to go. The box is heavy, but once it's in place, you simply open it up to reveal the vacuum-sealed, rolled-up bed. Cut open the plastic and watch the incredibly satisfying reveal.

It's compatible with any base, too. You can put it on a cute bed frame from Wayfair or pick up an adjustable one from Nectar. You can put it on a box frame for extra support, but you thankfully don't need one at all for this bed.

It's affordable

Looking at the best mattresses I've had the opportunity to test, I'd say the average price hovers around $1,200 to $1,500 (I currently sleep on a hefty $5,000 one). The Nectar Mattress is a staggering $649 for a queen, one of the most affordable high-quality beds available right now.

It's really comfy

Currently, the Nectar is in my guest room, so anyone who comes to stay at my house sleeps on it. Every single guest who's stayed has asked about this bed, saying it's one of the comfiest they've ever laid on.

This bed is made entirely from memory foam, so it's great for sleepers who appreciate superior pressure relief. There's a cooling cover, three layers of foam (one for pressure relief, one for responsive support, and one for motion isolation), and a durable bottom cover to keep the mattress protected.

My father-in-law who hates everything loves it

Listen, you don't know me, but if you did, you'd know that in the 10 years that I've been with my husband, my father-in-law has done nothing but complain about the mattress in my guest room. I tried every brand out there, but no matter what, he'd tell me how awful he slept and how much my mattress hurt his back.

Until I got the Nectar.

I will scream this mattress's name from every rooftop for the sheer sense of relief it provided after the first night Gary slept on this bed. He loved it. He loved it so much, he asked me for a link so he could buy his own. I'm tempted to write a letter to the CEO of Nectar thanking him.

What's included in the Sleep Week deal

The Nectar is affordable on any given day, but during Sleep Week, the brand is sweetening the pot, offering 50% off its mattresses and 66% off bundles that include sheets and bases.

The brand estimates the total value of the queen-size Nectar Mattress is $1,548, but you can shop it for just $649. The bedding offer combines a $149 mattress protector, two $250 cooling pillows, and a $200 set of sheets all for just $179 (a $420 savings).

If you want to add an adjustable base (which is a remote-controlled base that can push up your head and feet), you can score the mattress, a frame, the sleep bundle, and extended insurance all for $1,398 (normal value is $3,867).

The bottom line: It's a budget-friendly babe

If you want a new mattress, the Nectar is a downright steal. It's affordable, but more importantly, it's actually good. It's thrilled every guest who's come into my home, and most notably won over Gary, my stubborn father-in-law who hates every single mattress that's not his own.