Deciding between a Helix or Nectar mattress? Our comparison review can help you decide!
Helix vs. Nectar Mattress Comparison
Looking for a new bed? Bed-in-a-box mattress brands Helix and Nectar are great choices for a comfortable mattress that suits most types of sleepers. To help you decide which is the best mattress for you, we’ve put each Helix and Nectar side by side for the ultimate comparison.
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Nectar vs Helix at Glance
Customer Rating
MA Score
Summary
Firmness
Type
Trial Period
Warranty
Nectar
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.7
/
10
Summary
Affordable quality mattress with excellent trial period
Firmness
Medium firm: 5.5-6/10
Type
Gel memory foam
Trial Period
365 days
Warranty
Lifetime warranty as long as you own the mattress
Helix
Customer Rating
MA Score
8.9
/
10
Summary
Customizable hybrid mattress great for couples and all sleep styles
Firmness
Customizable: Varies based on selection
Type
Hybrid: foam combo with microcoils
Trial Period
100 days
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Nectar Mattress Review Highlights
- One of the most affordable memory foam mattresses.
- Customers love it! Less than 3% of customers return their Nectar mattress.
- Low risk: Nectar has one of the best trial period/warranty combos. You get a 365-night trial period and a forever warranty!
- It’s CertiPUR-US certified.
Helix Midnight Mattress Highlights
- A personalized shopping experience: Take a sleep quiz to be matched with the Helix model that’s best for you!
- The Midnight is the most popular model by Helix.
- It has a medium firmness level so it appeals to most sleepers.
- It’s a great bed for side sleepers, the most popular sleeping position.
- The hybrid design provides great motion isolation, meaning you won’t feel your partner move around as much.
Compare Mattress Sizes
The Nectar and Helix mattresses have the same dimensions, Nectar is just slightly thicker.
| Nectar | Helix | |
| Thickness | 11” | 10” |
| Twin | 39” x 75” | 39” x 75” |
| Twin XL | 39” x 80” | 39” x 80” |
| Full | 54” x 75” | 54” x 75” |
| Queen | 60” x 80” | 60” x 80” |
| King | 76” x 80” | 76” x 80” |
| California King | 72” x 84” | 72” x 84” |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Compare Mattress Prices
Nectar is one of the best budget mattresses we’ve tested, so it is more affordable than the Helix mattress. The price difference ranges from $100-$250.
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As a reminder, the prices listed here are the standard offerings without promo codes, discounts, or our exclusive Mattress Advisor deals. Visit our mattress deals page to stay on top of the best discounts on your favorite mattress brands.
| Nectar | Helix | |
| Twin | $499 | $600 |
| Twin XL | $569 | $700 |
| Full | $699 | $850 |
| Queen | $799 | $999 |
| King | $999 | $1,249 |
| California King | $999 | $1,249 |
Inside the Nectar Mattress
This memory foam mattress is built with four foam layers. The inside construction allows for this foam mattress to circulate air, offer support, and evenly distribute your body weight for a comfortable night’s sleep.
- Cooling cover: Great air flow and prevents bed bugs.
- Quilted gel memory foam: Cooling and contouring.
- Gel memory foam: Provides pressure relief so you sleep comfortably.
- Adaptive hi-core memory foam: High-density foam offering support.
- Base layer: Adds durability and more airflow.
Inside the Helix Mattress
Each of Helix’s mattresses have the same base construction with a unique comfort layer. The Helix Midnight is built with the following construction:
- Helix Two-Layer Cover: Removable, stretchy, and soft. Offers airflow and breathability.
- Memory Foam Comfort Layer: Pressure relieving foam.
- High-grade Polyfoam Transition Layer: Ergonomic support and cushion.
- Pocket-coil Body Shape Layer: Offers motion isolation and support around the edge.
- DuraDense Foam Base Layer: Adds long-lasting durability.
Compare Mattress Advisor Scores
We’ll compare how each bed did in our mattress lab testing.
| Nectar | Helix | |
| Shipping | 9 | 10 |
| Trial Period | 10 | 9 |
| Return Policy | 10 | 10 |
| Warranty | 10 | 9 |
| Set-Up Test | 8 | 8 |
| Motion Transfer Test | 8.5 | 9 |
| Edge Support Test | 9 | 9 |
| Pressure Relief Test | 8 | 8 |
| Spinal Alignment Test | 7.5 | 8.25 |
| Responsiveness Test | 8.5 | 8.75 |
| Cooling Evaluation | 8.5 | 9 |
| Durability Evaluation | 8.5 | 9 |
| Customer Service Score | 8.5 | 9 |
| Social Impact Score | 5 | 5 |
| TOTAL SCORE | 8.7/10 | 8.9/10 |
Summary
After comparing the Helix vs. Nectar mattresses, Helix barely beats out Nectar with a score of 8.9/10 compared to Nectar’s 8.7/10. However, Nectar is more affordable and may better suit your needs.
When choosing the right mattress for you, Helix is the best option for those who want a mattress perfectly suited to their body type and for couples. Nectar works best if you’re on a budget and need a generous sleep trial. But, both brands have great reputations for a reason: they’ll give you great nights of rest.
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