Avocado vs. Nest Bedding Owl Mattress Comparison for 2024

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Avocado vs Nest? In this guide, our sleep experts dive into which is best, which might suit you better and their features.

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Can two hybrids really be all that different?

While there are plenty of similarities between these two hybrid beds, there are several key differences that different types of sleepers are bound to be drawn to. This comparison of Avocado vs. Nest Bedding will show you how these two products stack up to each other and who they should work best for.

Avocado is a company dedicated to clean and natural products who decided to create their own line of beds after finding themselves unsatisfied with the organic mattress market. Nest Bedding is a family owned company that believes in working side-by-side with their customers, rather than simply trying to make a sale.

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Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Avocado Construction

This hybrid contains  GOLS ceritifed Dunlop latex and steel coils. The bed is compressed and shipped inside a box.

The cover of this 11-inch mattress is made of organic cotton and temperature-regulating GOTS certified wool. Wool rosettes create a button tufted design that helps to reduce the need for unnatural adhesives. An additional pillow top can be added to the purchase along with the bed, adding an extra 2 inches in height.

• The top layer contains a 2-inch Dunlop latex. This material has been aerated to promote temperature regulation and airflow.
• The second layer reduces waste by upcycling 8-inch Steel Coils. This coil system features 3 comfort zones to provide adequate support or relief to the shoulders, the hips, and the knees. Proper spinal alignment should be noticed due to the personalized support.
• The bottom layer consists of a 1-inch Dunlop latex meant to provide a firm foundation for the upper materials.
• The perimeter promises a sense of stability across the entire mattress through the use of reinforced coils.

Nest Bedding Owl Construction

This coil and latex hybrid is compressed and boxed when it is shipped.

The mattress is 12.5 inches tall and features an organic cotton cover that boasts a 1.5-inch EcoFlex foam that creates a pillow top feel. You have the option of also ordering a more organic version of this same model that differs slightly.

• The top layer contains a 3-inch Dunlop latex that is designed to be responsive. Shoppers should notice the material conforms to the body, which should promote pressure relief. This material should provide ample, surface-level bounce.
• The second layer is a 1-inch transitional material called Eco-Friendly foam.
• The third layer holds a Caliber™ Edge coil system that stands 6 inches tall. The individually pocketed design of the coils should promote airflow. This system should provide a deep level of comfort that promotes proper spinal alignment by compressing or pushing back depending on the sleeper’s position.
• The final layer should provide a sturdy foundation to the mattress due to the 1-inch Transitional Foam.
• The perimeter utilizes reinforced coils to promote consistent edge-to-edge support.

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Comparing Firmness (Support & Feel)

Our comfort (firmness) scale should help you to determine how each model will feel to most shoppers. We have assigned rankings to each mattress on a scale of 1-10, where 1 is the softest feel and 10 is the firmest. Comfort may vary depending on the individual, but this guide should give a good idea of how these products perform.

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Avocado features a medium-firm score of 7, which should appeal to stomach and back sleepers who prefer more solid support. The Owl bed is available in 3 comfort options, the soft model features a score of 3, the medium is a 5.5, and the firm model is ranked at 8.5. Either model should work well for people seeking firm comfort, for a more medium or soft experience, buyers might consider the Owl.

Lying on the Avocado bed, the cover should feel breathable and temperature neutral. The zoned coils should provide both compression and support, with a focus on proper spinal alignment that fills the lumbar region.

Nest should offer a plush initial feel due to the foam inside the cover and an extra inch of latex comparatively. The coils should then offer more firm support along with individualized compression depending on the person’s position and body type.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Shoppers should float on top of the Avocado bed, being supported by a gentle cradle, the Nest mattress should offer the same level of sinkage in the medium model, with more of a deeper cradle being provided by the soft version. The Avocado should offer a moderate level of bounce that promotes easy movement. Nest’s combination of flexible foam in the cover, along with the coil system, may provide a somewhat higher level of bounce, making it a good choice for people who are especially concerned with mobility.

Comparing Motion Transfer

Because of the coil systems in each item, there may be quite a bit of motion transfer present in both. Most shoppers should have no trouble sleeping soundly on either bed. However, if  you sleep light and motion control is a major concern due to restless partners or wiggly pets, Avocado may be a safe choice as the optional soft mattress topper can be added to further reduce the levels of bounce in this bed.

Comparing Edge Support

Both brands should provide excellent edge support as they both feature reinforced coils around their perimeters. Couples should feel comfortable spreading out a little without feeling as though they might be ejected from either bed.

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Avocado vs. Nest Bedding Owl Compared Side-by-Side