Nest Bedding Raven Review: Flippable Firmness for Undecided Sleepers

The Nest Bedding Raven Flippable Hybrid puts two comfort feels in one 12-inch mattress: a medium-feel side and a firmer side, built over gel memory foam and individually wrapped coils. That single practical idea is the reason to buy it. If you are not yet sure whether you want cushion or a firmer surface, the Raven lets you switch by turning the mattress over instead of starting a return. Prices run from $644.00 for a Twin up to $1,343.00 for a King or Cal King, and the product page lists 3,465 reviews alongside a 365-night trial and USA assembly.

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Who is the Nest Bedding Raven Flippable Hybrid for?

The Raven is built for sleepers who have not settled on a firmness and for households where the answer may change. Nest positions it as a smart choice for growing sleepers, guest rooms, changing comfort preferences, and shoppers who aren’t yet sure which firmness suits them best. The Medium side is described as suited to combination, back and side sleepers of average body weight, and to lighter sleepers under 140 lbs. The Firm side is described as a firm sleeping surface with a plush pillow top, which is the side to choose if you prefer a firmer surface. Because both feels live in the same 12-inch mattress, one purchase covers both preferences.

It also suits buyers who want a hybrid rather than a pure foam bed. Nest’s material guide states that its US made hybrid mattresses are constructed with individually wrapped coil systems that relieve pressure and add extra support to the edge of the bed, and the Raven product description names individually wrapped coils as the source of responsive support, airflow, motion isolation and reinforced edge stability. The foams are CertiPUR-US certified, which Nest describes as tested to meet rigorous standards for emissions, content, performance and durability.

What are the Raven’s key specifications?

Here is the specification sheet as the official product page presents it, including height, trial, assembly, certification and the full size-by-size price list.

The size list is unusually complete for a flippable mattress, including two split options. Twin measures 38 x 75 x 12 inches, Twin XL 38 x 80 x 12, Full 54 x 75 x 12, Queen 60 x 80 x 12, King 76 x 80 x 12, Cal King 72 x 84 x 12, and Split Cal King 36 x 84 x 12.

How does the flippable construction translate into feel?

The Raven gives you a medium-feel side and a firmer side in one practical hybrid mattress, with gel memory foam providing pressure relief and individually wrapped coils adding responsive support. Nest’s material guide describes memory foam as much softer, designed to relieve pressure points and conform to your body, which is what the Medium side delivers. The Firm side is the answer when you want less sink and stronger support, and Nest pairs that description with a plush pillow top so the firmer surface is not a hard board.

Because the two sides share one coil unit, the choice is about the comfort layer you lie on rather than two entirely separate mattresses. That is the practical value: use the more cushioned side for greater surface comfort, or the firmer side when you want less sink. Nest also lists the Raven under dual firmness, noting that dual firmness is a good fit when you are not sure which firmness you will want.

Two sentences of buyer guidance on the topics the product page does not detail: cooling, motion isolation and edge behavior are named as benefits of the coil system in the Raven description, but no measured figures are published, so treat them as design intentions rather than test results. If any of those three matter to you, confirm the current construction with Nest before ordering.

What does the Raven cost by size?

Prices below are the listed figures for the Medium/Firm configuration of the Raven Flippable Hybrid. The product page also shows a 20% discount applied automatically at checkout, which is a temporary promotion rather than the standing price.

The two split sizes both land at $698.00 or below, which keeps them close to Twin XL pricing.

What do you get with the trial and shipping?

Nest gives the Raven a 365-night trial, described as trying your mattress at home for a full year, with a 30-night adjustment period before the brand helps with an eligible exchange or return. The listing also shows free shipping and free return, plus financing availability. The mattress is USA assembled and carries the CertiPUR-US seal on the product page.

The trial terms are stated once here and apply to the Raven as listed. Read the current sleep trial details on the official page before ordering, since exchange and return eligibility depends on the adjustment period.

Who should NOT buy the Nest Bedding Raven?

Skip the Raven if you already know you want a single, settled firmness and have no interest in turning the mattress. The flippable design is the product’s whole proposition, and paying for a second comfort feel you will never use is wasted money. Also skip it if you want a pure foam mattress with no coil response, since the Raven is explicitly a hybrid built over individually wrapped coils.

Lighter sleepers under 140 lbs should read the Medium feel description carefully, since Nest routes that weight range to the Medium side rather than promising extra plushness. Shoppers who need a firm surface without any give should note that Nest describes the Firm side as a firm sleeping surface with a plush pillow top, not as an ultra-hard board. If neither description matches what you want, this is not the mattress to force into shape.

How does the Raven compare with the Saatva Classic?

The Raven and the Saatva Classic solve the same problem, firmness choice, in two different ways. The Raven flips; the Saatva Classic lets you pick one of three comfort levels at purchase, in two heights, and adds free white-glove delivery with old-mattress removal.

Who should buy the Raven: sleepers who want two feels in one 12-inch hybrid, a guest room or growing sleeper who needs flexibility, and buyers who want to stay under $1,128.00 for a Queen. The Raven’s flippable design means the firmness question stays open after delivery, which suits households where preferences shift.

Who should buy the Saatva Classic: shoppers who want to choose a comfort level up front from three options, two mattress heights, and a patented Lumbar Zone support technology, plus free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal. The Saatva Classic is also positioned for achy backs and is chiropractor approved, which matters if back support is the deciding factor rather than firmness flexibility.

What is the World Sleep Almanac score for the Raven?

World Sleep Almanac score: 7.8/10. The score is an editorial rating built from five stated criteria, each judged against what the official product page publishes.

• Price at equal size: 8/10. The Queen sits at $1,128.00 and the Twin starts at $644.00, with eight sizes including two split options, which is a broad ladder at accessible figures.
• Trial and returns: 8/10. A 365-night trial with a 30-night adjustment period before an eligible exchange or return, plus free shipping and free return.
• Materials and construction: 8/10. Gel memory foam, individually wrapped coils, CertiPUR-US certified foams, USA assembly, and a 12-inch profile across all sizes.
• Public reviews: 8/10. The product page displays 3,465 reviews.
• Warranty and long-term cover: 7/10. The official listing does not set out warranty length in the published product text, so this criterion is scored on what is confirmed rather than assumed.

The five sub-scores average to 7.8/10. The rating is editorial and reflects published specifications, not a hands-on test.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Raven come in more than one firmness?

Yes. The mattress is sold as a flippable design with a medium-feel side and a firmer side in the same 12-inch profile, and Nest lists it under dual firmness for shoppers who are not sure which firmness they will want.

What sizes can I order?

Eight: Twin, Twin XL, Split K 1-side, Split CK 1-side, Full, Queen, King and Cal King. Heights are 12 inches across the range, with the Full and Queen sharing the same product image and King and Cal King sharing another.

Is the foam certified?

Yes. Nest states that its CertiPUR-US certified foams are tested to meet rigorous standards for emissions, content, performance and durability, rated on 50+ objective criteria from 10+ years of mattress testing.

How long can I try the Raven at home?

365 nights. Nest describes a full year at home, with a 30-night adjustment period before the brand helps with an eligible exchange or return.

Where is the Raven assembled?

The product page lists the Raven as USA assembled.

Verdict: The Nest Bedding Raven Flippable Hybrid is the mattress to buy when firmness is still an open question. Two feels in one 12-inch hybrid, eight sizes from $644.00 to $1,343.00, a 365-night trial and CertiPUR-US certified foams make it a practical, flexible pick for guest rooms, growing sleepers and undecided shoppers. It is not the pick for anyone who already knows their firmness and wants no coil response.

Reviewed by the World Sleep Almanac editorial team. Updated 2026.