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Written by Amelia Jerden, Senior Staff Writer
On the hunt for a quality hybrid mattress that is pressure-relieving and supportive? The Nest Bedding Sparrow mattress could be what you’re looking for. Made with a combination of foam and coils, the Nest Bedding Sparrow is a hybrid that comes in three different firmness levels.
I put this mattress to the test, assessing how it feels and how it performs to decide who it might be a good fit for. In this review, I’ll go over all the results of our tests in areas like motion isolation, pressure relief, cooling, and more. Short on time? Skip ahead for a review summary.
Note: I tested the Medium version of the Nest Bedding Sparrow. There are also Plush and Firm versions.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattres
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Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Overview
The Nest Bedding Sparrow is a hybrid mattress, made with foams and coils. It comes in three firmness levels: Plush, Medium, and Firm. The cover unzips, allowing you to remove the top layer of foam and swap it for a different firmness level free of charge, or to simply extend the life of the mattress through Nest’s Lifetime Renewal Exchange program. The Medium version we tested has a true medium-firm feel that works well for back sleepers and some side sleepers. With solid motion isolation, a responsive feel for sex, good cooling capabilities, and sturdy edge support, the Sparrow is also a great choice for couples.
This mattress ships compressed in a box, so have a friend help you unbox it. We recommend giving the bed a day or two to fully inflate before use.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Video Review
To see the Sparrow even more up close, take a look at our video review. In this video, I put the Sparrow through our various tests to see how it performs and to give it a final score. Ultimately, the Nest Bedding Sparrow received a final score of 4.5 out of 5.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Sleepopolis Score
What Is the Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Made Of?
Let’s take a look at what the Nest Bedding Sparrow is made of.
Cover – The Nest Bedding Sparrow’s cover is a quilted fabric with phase change material. The cover is quilted with gel memory foam for initial plushness.
Comfort Layer – The comfort layer is a 3-inch layer of Energex™ foam, which is intended to maintain a cooler temperature than other foams. This layer can be removed from the mattress and swapped out for a different layer to alter the firmness or to extend the life of the bed with Nest’s Lifetime Renewal Exchange program — but more on that later.
Transition Layer – A 1-inch layer of high-density support foam provides a transition between the upper layer and the coils below.
Support Layer – The main support of the mattress is a 6-inch section of individually wrapped coils. These coils allow for airflow within the mattress, as well as making the bed durable.
Base Layer – A 1-inch layer of base support foam provides structure for the mattress.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Firmness
Now let’s talk about the firmness and feel of the Sparrow. At Sleepopolis, we rate firmness on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is softest and 10 is the firmest. We use 6.5 as the standard for medium-firm, the most common mattress firmness. To determine the firmness, we test lying on the bed in multiple different positions and compare it against other mattresses we have tested. We also have multiple testers try the bed to provide their opinion, as firmness is inherently subjective.
We ultimately rated the Nest Sparrow as 6.5 out of 10, meaning it is a true medium-firm mattress. The bed has a plush feel on the surface and provides ample cushioning, but still provides sturdy support. This creates the medium-firm feel. Keep in mind, however, that this firmness rating only applies to the Medium model. The Plush or Firm versions likely feel different.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattres
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Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Now let’s talk about how different types of sleepers may feel on this mattress.
We recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 250 pounds).
As a general rule, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average weight sleepers and tend to sink into the mattress more.
As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Here’s my take on how different sleepers may feel on the Sparrow.
Is the Nest Bedding Sparrow a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light sleepers should be comfortable on the Sparrow. Its medium-firm feel is ideal for providing support to maintain neutral spine alignment while still providing some cushioning. The Medium version may feel a touch firmer to lightweight folks, so light back sleepers could also consider the Plush version.
- Light Side Sleepers – These sleepers will likely find the Medium Sparrow a little too firm for side sleeping. However, the Plush version may allow for more cushioning around the shoulder and hip.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – For light stomach sleepers, the Medium Sparrow will likely be firm enough to keep their hips lifted up and out of the structure. However, they could also opt for the Firm version.
Is the Nest Bedding Sparrow a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130–250 pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – The Medium Sparrow is an ideal match for average weight back sleepers. This group should feel very comfortable and well-supported on this mattress.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – Average weight side sleepers may feel a small amount of pressure buildup on the Medium model, but it could still work for some. However, the Plush model may be a better option to ensure adequate pressure relief for the shoulder and hip.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – These sleepers will likely find the Medium Sparrow a little too soft for stomach sleeping. The Firm version will likely work better to keep their hips lifted up.
Is the Nest Bedding Sparrow a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers should be quite comfortable on the Nest Sparrow. The Medium model could work well for some heavy sleepers, although some may prefer the Firm version to prevent sinking into the material too much.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – These sleepers should be cozy on the Medium Sparrow, as they will sink into the foam layers a bit more than average weight sleepers for pressure relief. However, they could also go for the Plush version too.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – The Medium Sparrow is likely too soft for heavy stomach sleepers. The Firm version may work better.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Performance
Now it’s time to dive into how the Sparrow performed in our tests. At Sleepopolis, we test mattresses on factors like pressure relief, motion isolation, cooling, edge support, and responsiveness to help you further determine if a mattress is right for you, as there is often more to take into consideration than just how the bed feels.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Pain Relief Performance
Pressure relief is important for many different sleepers — side sleepers tend to need pressure relief around their shoulder and hips, back sleepers may need pressure relief around their hips or shoulders, or people with joint pain may have pressure relief concerns, too.
We assess a bed’s pressure-relieving abilities with a heat-mapping pressure map, which uses thermal imaging to show the pressure points building along the body while lying on a mattress. We lay a mat on the bed and then lay on top of the mat, and a computer program generates the map results. Blues and greens indicate low pressure on the map, while reds and oranges indicate high pressure.
As you can see, the results for back sleeping are pretty good. This blue and green map shows overall low pressure in this position. For side sleeping, the results aren’t quite as good, but still aren’t terrible. People with more sensitive joints may experience more pressure buildup sleeping on their side on the Sparrow.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer is how much movement travels across the mattress when it’s touched or disturbed. If you share your bed with a partner or pet, motion transfer is an important consideration.
We come up with our motion transfer score using a few different tests. The first one is simple: We just lie down on the mattress with a colleague, roll around, and see how much of each other’s movement we feel. We also place a full wine glass on the mattress, and see how much the wine moves around with us. If the liquid has zero to little movement, then it’s a safe bet that the mattress has low motion transfer, which is what you want to see.
Finally, there’s our seismometer test. This involves dropping a 10-pound steel ball from heights of four inches, eight inches and 12 inches, then measuring the disturbance it causes: the bigger the lines on the graph, the bigger the disturbance and the higher the motion transfer.
The Nest Sparrow did a fairly good job of isolating motion in our tests. You may feel some larger movements — like your partner getting in and out of bed — but you shouldn’t feel every toss and turn. Overall, this is a good motion transfer result.
Responsiveness
If a mattress is responsive, that means it is easy to move around on. A quick response to pressure generally keeps the sleeper lifted “on top” of the mattress, rather than sinking into it, making movement easier. We test responsiveness by simply moving on the mattress and seeing how easy or difficult it is.
I found the Nest Sparrow to be very responsive — and even bouncy! It is really simple to move on this bed and requires very little effort, so I would say it is a great pick for combination sleepers, for people with mobility issues, or for sex.
Cooling
Some mattresses sleep cooler than others, so we like to assess a mattress’s cooling abilities by looking at the materials and testing it with a thermal gun.
Looking at the Nest Bedding Sparrow’s materials, it should sleep decently cool. As a hybrid, there is lots of room for airflow in the pocketed coils. That prevents hot air from being trapped in the bed, as it might be in an all-foam mattress. Additionally, the Sparrow has a phase change material (PCM) cover. PCM can give a bed a cool-to-the-touch feel.
We also test out each mattress with a device called a thermal gun, which uses color-coded imaging to measure how much and how quickly a mattress heats up when we lie down on it. If it heats up more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, we consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling.
I took the initial temperature of the Sparrow, then laid on the bed for five minutes. After five minutes, I took the temperature again to see how much it increased. The Sparrow increased by about 6 degrees, so this is good cooling.
Edge Support
Edge support refers to how well the perimeter of the bed bears weight. Ideally, you should feel as supported along the edge as you do in the middle of the bed. If a bed has good edge support, the edges won’t sag when someone sits or lies along the edge.
I tested the Nest Sparrow by both sitting and lying along the edge. When sitting, I saw some noticeable sinkage. When lying along the edge, I felt more supported, but did still feel some sinkage. Overall, I felt this was pretty good edge support, but not stellar.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Performance For Couples
The four factors above (motion transfer, responsiveness, cooling, and edge support) are all relevant for couples shopping for a bed to share. Of course, couples would likely want low motion transfer so they don’t disturb each other’s movements, but responsiveness makes a mattress better for sex. Cooling is important, as two bodies produce more heat than one, and edge support ensures couples can maximize the surface area of their bed by sleeping all the way to the edge.
Based on how the Nest Bedding Sparrow scored in these categories, I would say it is a good mattress for couples. With relatively low motion transfer, a responsive feel, good cooling capabilities, and good edge support, couples should be happy on the Sparrow.
One additional perk for couples is having the option to create an “internal split king.” Just like you can choose your firmness level for any size Sparrow (and swap out the comfort layer), Nest can make a king size bed with a different firmness on each side of the bed. This gives you all the benefits of a traditional split king, but within one mattress. You can have an internal split of Medium/Firm, Firm/Plush, or Plush/Medium.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattres
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My Final Thoughts about the Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress
Well, we’ve made it through all the tests, so I’ll recap everything covered in this review with my final recommendations of who should and shouldn’t buy the Nest Bedding Sparrow.
Who I Recommend the Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress For
- The Sparrow is a great option for couples, thanks to its performance in motion isolation, responsiveness, cooling, and edge support. Having the option to buy an internal split king is another great benefit for those who share the bed.
- Back sleepers of all weight groups should be happy on the Nest Bedding Sparrow — particularly on the Medium model. It provides support for spinal alignment while still feeling comfortable, thanks to the quilted cover and plush foam.
- Eco-conscious shoppers and those seeking a long-term investment should appreciate Nest’s Lifetime Renewal Exchange program, which allows you to change out your comfort layer if you want a different firmness, or if your top layer is becoming worn out and you want to extend the life of the mattress.
- Hot sleepers should be happy with this bed’s cooling abilities.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress For
- Priced over $2,000 for a queen size, the Nest Bedding Sparrow likely isn’t a great choice for budget shoppers. See our best cheap mattresses for some better options.
- While the Lifetime Renewal Exchange program offers a great way to maximize the life of your mattress to reduce waste, this bed is not made with particularly eco-friendly materials, which may not work for those seeking an all-natural or organic mattress.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Pricing and Sizing
Curious how much the Nest Bedding Sparrow costs? Here is a full breakdown of pricing, by size. All prices listed are before discounts.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38″ x 75″ x 12″ | $1,226 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ x 12″ | $1,332 |
| Full | 54″ x 75″ x 12″ | $1,759 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ x 12″ | $2,132 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ x 12″ | $2,452 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ x 12″ | $2,452 |
| Split King | 38″ x 80″ x 12″ (one side) | $2,664 |
Nest Bedding Sparrow Signature Hybrid Mattres
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Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Policies and FAQs
How does the Nest Bedding Sparrow ship?
Nest ships for free within the contiguous United States. They also ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada for a fee.
Does the Nest Bedding Sparrow come with a warranty?
Yes, Nest Bedding offers a lifetime warranty on this mattress.
Does the Nest Bedding Sparrow come with a trial period?
Yes, Nest provides a 365-night sleep trial period for the Sparrow mattress. This means you have a full year to test the mattress to decide if you like it. Nest does require you try the bed for at least 30 nights before initiating a return. If you return before 30 days are up, you’ll be charged a fee.
If you decide you don’t like the Sparrow, you can either exchange it for a different mattress, return it for a full refund, or swap out the comfort layer.
What is the Lifetime Renewal Exchange program?
Nest’s Lifetime Renewal Exchange program allows you to swap out the comfort layer of your mattress, either during the trial period or anytime after. This allows you to change to a different firmness option, or simply keep the mattress around longer.
Is the Nest Bedding Sparrow the same as the Nest Bedding Alexander Signature Hybrid?
Essentially, yes. Nest used to sell a similar mattress called the Alexander Signature Hybrid, but they have since renamed this bed the Sparrow Signature Hybrid mattress, which is the bed covered in this Nest Bedding Sparrow mattress review.
Can I try the Nest Bedding Sparrow in person?
Yes, Nest Bedding does have a few showrooms around the United States. They are located in California, Arizona, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, and Ohio, so if you live in or near one of these states, you could try the bed in person. Visit nestbedding.com for a full list of showrooms.
Nest Bedding Sparrow Mattress Vs
If you still aren’t sure whether the Nest Bedding Sparrow is the right choice for you, check out these comparisons to similar mattresses from other brands.
- Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe – Alternative with a pillow top
- Helix Midnight – A cheaper option
- Leesa Sapira Chill – Good for combination sleepers
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Nest Bedding Sparrow vs Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe is a hybrid mattress available in three firmness levels, like the Sparrow. It also has an optional pillow top. We tested the Medium version of the Aurora Luxe and felt it was just softer than average.
- Price: With the pillow top, a queen size Aurora Luxe is about the same price as the Sparrow. Without the pillow top, it is a little cheaper.
- Sleeping position: Like the Sparrow, the Aurora Luxe can work for most people since it comes in three firmness levels. We thought the Medium version worked well for back sleepers and side sleepers.
- Cooling: The Aurora Luxe sleeps quite cool, thanks to a cooling cover with PCM and breathable coils.
- Body weight: Like the Sparrow, the Aurora Luxe can work for people of all weights, depending on their primary sleeping position.
Read more in our full Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe mattress review.
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Mattress
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Nest Bedding Sparrow vs Helix Midnight
Helix offers a line of mattresses ranging from super soft to super firm. The Midnight is their mid-range model and when we tested it, we found it to be just softer than average. This bed is a hybrid, made with a combination of foam and coils.
- Price: The Helix Midnight is considerably less expensive than the Sparrow, priced around $1,300 for a queen size.
- Sleeping position: With a slightly soft feel, the Helix Midnight works well for back and side sleepers.
- Cooling: The Midnight is a decently cooling mattress, since it is a hybrid. However, it doesn’t have much cooling tech otherwise.
- Body weight: Like the Sparrow, the Helix Midnight can work for people of all weights, depending on their primary sleeping position.
Read more in our full Helix Midnight mattress review.
Helix Midnight Mattress
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Nest Bedding Sparrow vs Leesa Sapira Chill
The Leesa Sapira Chill is another hybrid mattress available in three firmness levels. We tested the Medium-Firm model of the Leesa Sapira Chill and found it to be just softer than average.
- Price: The Leesa Sapira Chill is priced very similarly to the Sparrow.
- Sleeping position: Since it comes in multiple firmness options, the Leesa Sapira Chill should work for most people. However, surprisingly, the Medium-Firm version actually worked fairly well for all three sleeping positions.
- Cooling: As the name suggests, the Leesa Sapira Chill sleeps cool. It is a hybrid — coils allow for airflow — and it has a cool-to-the-touch cover. In our thermal gun test, the Leesa Sapira Chill performed about the same as the Sparrow, with a 6 degree change after lying on the mattress.
- Body weight: The Leesa Sapira Chill should be supportive enough for people of all weights.
Read more in our full Leesa Sapira Chill mattress review.
Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid
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Other Models from Nest Bedding
If you aren’t sold on the Sparrow but are still interested in a bed from Nest, you’ll be happy to know the brand offers a few more mattress models. Their other beds have the same warranty, Lifetime Exchange Renewal program, and sleep trial as the Sparrow.
Nest Bedding Sparrow vs Nest Bedding Finch
The Finch is a latex mattress that comes in three firmness options. Latex is a similar material to memory foam, but is produced from the sap of rubber trees. It has a bouncier, more responsive, and cooler feel than memory foam. We tested the Medium version of the Finch and felt it had a medium-firm feel, rating it 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale.
- Price: The Finch is a little more expensive than the Sparrow, but they are in the same general price range.
- Sleeping position: The Medium Finch model we tested primarily worked best for back sleepers. However, there are Plush and Firm versions which may be better for side and stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: Made with naturally-cool latex and a breathable cotton cover, the Finch is a fantastic cooling mattress. Our thermal gun testing reinforced this — the Finch only increased by about 4 degrees after a tester laid on it.
- Body weight: The Finch could work for some heavier people. However, it doesn’t have coils, which we generally recommend to ensure heavy sleepers receive proper support.
Read more in our full Nest Bedding Finch mattress review.
Nest Bedding Finch Natural All Latex Mattress
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Nest Bedding Sparrow vs Nest Bedding Owl
The Nest Owl is a latex hybrid with a pillow top, so it could be a good alternative to the Finch if you prefer coils. It comes in three firmness options, like the other Nest beds. We tested the Medium version and rated it as 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, meaning it is just softer than average.
- Price: The Nest Owl is in the same price range as the Sparrow, but just a little more expensive.
- Sleeping position: The Medium Owl we tested works great for back and side sleepers. However, the Plush and Firm versions make this bed even more versatile.
- Cooling: Constructed with naturally cooling latex and breathable coils, the Owl is well-designed for cooling. In our thermal gun test, it performed about the same as the Sparrow, with a 6 degree temperature change.
- Body weight: The Nest Owl can work for sleepers of all weights, depending on their primary sleeping position and which firmness level they choose.
Read our full Nest Owl mattress review here.
Nest Bedding Owl Hybrid Latex Mattress
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Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time laying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
Amelia Jerden
Senior Staff Writer
About Author
Amelia is a Senior Staff Writer for Sleepopolis. She primarily covers bedding and sleep accessory products in reviews, how-to guides, and more. You can also find her over on the Sleepopolis YouTube channel. Amelia is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with double majors in media and journalism and in dramatic art. Outside of work, Amelia can usually be found on a hike, traveling to a new city, or at her local thrift store.
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