Why have 5,500,000+ people chosen Nectar?
While Helix has spent their time making mattress shopping so
difficult Einstein would have struggled, Nectar’s focus has been on
engineering a perfect night’s sleep (gaining many awards in that pursuit).
Plus, you get 365-nights to test it out (compared to just 100 for Helix).
And a Forever Warranty™ (which is quite a bit longer than Helix’s 10 years).
Oh, and the Nectar is $100 cheaper!
*Single pillow for twin/twinxl. Price May Not Reflect Any Current Promotions Or Discounts (As Of 2/17/2023)
Some of Nectar’s awards
Best overall Mattress
2021
best back pain mattress
2021
2021
Best Mattress Of The Year
2021
2021
Best Memory Foam Mattress
2021
Best Foam Mattress
for the Money
2021
Best memory foam Mattress
In A Box
2021
Best memory foam mattress
2021
Best cooling memory
foam mattress
2021
Best memory foam mattress
2021
*Nectar has certain affiliate advertising relationships with the above publications. Nectar has no editorial influence over such reviews or awards.
Helix: Spend more. Get less.
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You’ll usually spend an extra $100 to get the Helix mattress. So what do you get for that kind of cash? Well, it’s not all that clear. And the Nectar comes with $399 worth of extras from luxury pillows, to quality bed sheets and a mattress protector. Helix just throws in a couple pillows.
All Nectar mattresses come with specially designed cooling technology (from single action to triple action, as you upgrade). Helix wants you to pay even more ($850 to be precise) to upgrade to their Luxe option to get just one cooling feature. The Nectar comes with polyethylene threads woven into its cover to help keep you cool while you sleep, at no extra cost.
The Nectar Mattress
Breathable Cooling Cover
Our signature cover is designed with innovative cooling technology for a refreshing rest. It features heat-absorbent polyethylene fibers that help wick excess body heat away to promote cool sleep.
Therapeutic Gel-Infused Memory Foam
Two inches of CertiPUR-US® Certified gel memory foam contours to your every curve. Plush gel memory foam offers pressure-relieving support and sleeps cooler than traditional memory foam.
Dynamic Response Layer
Three inches of conventional CertiPUR-US® Certified foam provides support while allowing airflow, plus crucial rebound and bounce. This responsive layer helps minimize motion transfer and promotes better spinal alignment.
ActiveSupport Stability Base Layer
Seven inches of conventional CertiPUR-US® Certified foam ensures structure, so the layers above it perform at their peak. This durable layer is the foundation for better sleep.
Shift-Resistant Lower Cover
The soft stitchbond polyester cover helps the inner core of your mattress stay in place, and prevents each of the layers from shifting on top of each other.
Helix Original Mattress
Cover
Light stretch, breathable. But no cooling properties.
Memory plus foam layer
Helix says it’s “uniquely pressure-relieving” but we’re pretty sure that's exactly what our layer does. Not so unique
Polyfoam transition layer
Tries to stabilize the motion of the springs below. So you don’t feel like you’re trampolining.
Wrapped coil layer
This layer is meant to cradle your body. But good luck trying not to bounce each other awake at night.
Bottom Foam Layer
Another layer of standard foam to try and counteract the bounce of the springs.
There are so many Helix options, you won’t know what time of day it is
Choosing the right mattress can be tricky. So why are Helix making it more confusing for you? Helix’s whole schtick is that you get to tailor your mattress to your needs. Sounds reasonable. In theory.
But what really happens is you have to be a sleep expert to make the right choice.
And what if you get it wrong? Well, that means the pain of returning it and re-ordering a different model. Ain’t nobody got time for that…
- Try not to lose the will to live. You can choose the Moonlight, the Dawn, the Dusk, the Sunset, the Twilight and the Midnight. Oh and do you need a soft feel or a luxury soft feel? Or a soft feel for side sleepers? Or a luxury soft feel for side sleepers? Because there’s also the Moonlight Luxe, the Dawn Luxe, the Dusk Luxe… you get the idea. A good night’s sleep shouldn’t be so complicated – which is why Nectar keeps it simple.
- Good luck trying to find the right firmness.Take the Helix Midnight, for example. This states it’s between 4-7 on the firmness scale. So what is it, a 4 or a 5? Or a 6? Or a 7? That’s like saying your steak comes rare and well done! Nectar makes it easy for you with a simple range of mattresses that hit the sweet spot for the vast majority of sleepers (whether you’re big or small, and whatever position you sleep in).
- You’re too smart for that. Helix uses the oldest marketing trick in the book. That is, when you need to sell something, wheel out the doctor in a white coat for a testimonial. So a doctor slept on it and liked it. That’s the same as saying, “Another human slept on it and liked it”. Only you know what works best for you – which is why we offer the best at-home trial in the industry: 365 nights, so there’s no rush to decide. Helix limits you to just 100 nights.
- Time to join the trampoline club? Mixing springs and foam can work. But for many people, it means there’s just too much bounce. So when one person moves, so does the other. If one of you goes to bed later, or gets up earlier, you’re more likely to be woken up sleeping on a Helix. With Nectar, there’s minimal motion transfer, so your sleep is less disturbed.
Sounds like these Helix customers would have been better off with a Nectar.
You’ll be ‘blown away’ by Nectar
“it works great for all sleep positions.”
And it’s not just us saying so! Health Magazine called Nectar the Best Memory Foam Mattress In a Box (2022)
The Side Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Good
Nectar’s comfy cradle layer cuddles all your angles so you stay put comfortably on your side.
The Back Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Very good
Very Good
Nectar’s comfy cradle layer pulls you into deep sleep mode, however you sprawl.
The Stomach Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Very Good
Nectar’s adaptive response transition layer cradles your body to keep your chest, stomach and thighs supported and your spine aligned.
The Moving Sleeper
Nectar rating
helix rating
Excellent
Good
If you go to sleep on your front, roll onto your side, and wake up on your back, Nectar’s layers work together to ensure you’re supported and comfortable in every position.
The Petite Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Very good
Fair
Nectar’s just-right layer dynamically adjusts to support all bodies, whether you’re 110lbs or 240lbs.
The Heavyweight Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Excellent
Nectar’s just-right layer dynamically adjusts to support all bodies, whether you’re 110lbs or 240lbs.
The Hot Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Excellent
Nectar is engineered to help you sleep cool with its Cool-to-the-Touch Quilted Cover and gel memory foam.
The Cold Sleeper
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Good
Fair
Nectar’s gel memory foam adjusts to your unique body, dynamically giving you what you need - so you never sleep too hot or cold.
The Sleeper with Back Pain
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Very good
Nectar’s adaptive memory foam layer is designed to help relieve common pressure points beneath your shoulders, hips and legs for better spinal alignment on any body type.
The Sleeper with Co-sleepers
Nectar rating
Helix rating
Excellent
Very good
Nectar’s adaptive response transition layer and supportive memory foam ensure you keep sleeping when your partner, pets or kids hop into bed.
“These customers did their research. Nectar’s their best fit.”
Nectar vs Helix:
Buying a mattress shouldn’t give you a headache. At Nectar, it’s simple. Get a great mattress at a better price.
Nectar
- $699
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Pillow(s), Sheet Set and
Mattress Protector included
($399 value) - 365 nights
- Forever Warranty™
- More awards
- More comfort
- More happy sleepers
Helix Midnight
- $999*
- 100 nights
- 10 years
*Single pillow for twin/twinxl. Price May Not Reflect Any Current Promotions Or Discounts (As Of 08/01/2021)
365-Night Home Trial
You can try Nectar risk-free for a full year.
Forever Warranty™
We guarantee Nectar for as long as you own the mattress.
Free Shipping & Returns
Your Nectar mattress will be delivered free of charge.
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