Our Nectar vs. Helix Bed Comparison for 2020

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

A delivery company drops Nectar mattress at your residence, vacuum sealed into a bag. Long staple cotton blended with Tencel construct the covering. It is sewn into a 1.5-inch gel foam.

This construction allows currents of air to freely flow through the fabric, wicking heat and moisture away from you as your rest, so you can sleep cool. This cover helps guards 11 inches of foam materials beneath.

• The top foam, this is 3-inches of patented foam called LushFoam™. As your body’s heat transfers to the bed, the gel in this material spreads surface temperature away from your figure. This material comfortably contours to your anatomy, diminishing nagging pressure and strain.
• The middle foam, this is called Adaptive Hi Core Memory Foam. At 1.5-inches thick, this layer fosters facilitated transitioning as your figure gently ease into the thicker foundation of the bed.
• The bottom layer, this is 5.5 inches tall and supports both the bed and your body’s weight. Made from High Vegetable Base Super Core, this substance is designed not only to support your anatomy but should foster correct spinal alignment.

Because Helix is offered in so many variations, this review is going to look at their most versatile model, the Helix Dusk. This mattress is a hybrid design, using a latex alternative and coil support system. It is shipped to customers homes compressed inside of a box.

This bed boasts a Two Touch Design cover that is furnished with a double layered design. The top cover is polyester should feel extremely soft, while the bottom covering uses a Jersey knit with an integrated fire barrier.

This bed is 10 inches tall with 4 layers beneath the cover.

• The top layer is furnished with a 2-inch Helix Dynamic Foam. This material responds like latex for facilitated movement but has been mixed with conforming polyfoam to foster pressure relief.
• The next layer uses a High-Grade Polyfoam that is 1-inch thick. This material is designed to adapt to the sleepers anatomy for added pressure relief.
• The third layer is 6-inches of wrapped reinforced perimeter coils. This design helps to minimize motion transfer while supporting the sleeper.
• The final layer uses a 1-inch DurDense Foam. This helps protect the mattress and supports the coils above it.

The materials and layering in Helix mattresses may vary slightly depending on which model customers order, so it may be important to look specifically at which mattress you are interested in.

Comparing Firmness (Support & Feel)

Nectar holds a score between a 6 and a 6.5 our firmness scale that looks at beds on a scale of 1 to 10 with a 10 being the firmest. On the other side of this comparison, the Helix Dusk scores at a 6, but the varying models of these beds can hold a score anywhere between a 2 and 9.

Nectar’s firmness works well for varying body types and sleeping positions. Sleepers can rest on supportive memory materials that slowly eases them into a deep hug. As this is an all foam bed, it as little to no bounce but stays firm enough that repositioning sleepers can move around with ease.

The Helix provides a responsive experience that gently cradles sleepers curves. This would likely be the easier of two options for transitioning sleepers, as these models can incorporate latex-like materials, and all models use springs. Nectar could still be an excellent choice, as this memory foam is initially firm under pressure and can give sleepers a good surface to push off.

Both brands should work well for sleepers with different body types and weight considerations, though for significantly heavier folks, it may be worth looking into Helix as they have an option specifically for plus size individuals.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

These products are going to deliver varying degrees of bounce. Nectar should have nearly no bounce at all but does allow sleepers to sink into a nice pressure reliving hug. Despite having a slower responding surface, this bed is fairly easy to reposition on.

The Helix Dusk leaves customers sleeping in a gentle cradle and definitely has more bounce than the Nectar, thanks to the springs. Though in the versions with memory materials, you should expect less responsiveness on top. Both sinkage and bounce will vary depending on which model customers order, but all remain comfortable and easy to move around in.

Comparing Motion Transfer

You know all about motion isolation, or the lack thereof if you’ve ever slept in a cheap hotel where you can feel your partners every movement as they toss and turn on the bed next to you. Most bedding manufactures nowadays have found a solution to this annoying problem.

Nectar is an excellent choice at reducing motion transfer, as the memory cells are built to absorb motion, preventing it from every crossing the surface. And while Helix has coils, these are not like the coils of olden times. These coils are individually pocketed and separated from the others to anchor motion to the spot.

When it comes to motion transfer, either bed is a great option, but Nectar may have a slight upper hand.

Comparing Edge Support

Edge support is a great feature to keep in mind if you share a sleeping space. Maximizing the surface area of the mattress with strong edges gives you and your partner more room to sleep. A weak perimeter can make the sides uncomfortable and unsupportive.

Because Helix uses a reinforced perimeter coil system it comes out on top in this category.
Nectar does not fall far behind, especially for an all foam bed. Resting on the edge of either of these beds is completely supportive, though there is the possibility to experience slightly more compression when sitting along the side of the Nectar.

Nectar vs. Helix Compared Side-by-Side