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About Helix Sleep

Helix makes two different lines (Helix and Helix LUXE) of hybrid mattresses. Each model has different specifications and a specially designed, easy-to-use Sleep Quiz on their website can help you determine which one is right for you and your partner.

The standard Helix mattresses are 12 inches thick and have 4 layers, while mattresses in the premium Helix LUXE line are 14 inches thick and have 6 layers. Helix also makes a mattress specially designed for heavier weight sleepers as well as mattresses for couples that have a different firmness level on each side of the bed.

The Helix Midnight LUXE is our top pick, but with all the Helix options available, you can definitely find the perfect one to fit your specific sleep preferences.

Does Helix have the right mattress for me?

It’s safe to say yes! Helix Sleep has 15+ mattresses between its standard and LUXE lines, ranging in firmness from soft to firm and price from very low to competitive luxury. Helix’s online Sleep Quiz will help you identify which is best suited to your needs.

We recommend the Midnight LUXE. It’s a luxury, medium firm choice that provides great support and body-hugging whether you sleep on your stomach, back or side. But if you’re a side sleeper who likes a sinking-in kind of feel, you’ll likely do best with the softer Sunset or Sunset LUXE. If you like a firmer mattress and tend to sleep on your back or stomach, the Twilight, Twilight LUXE, Dawn, or Dawn LUXE would be optimal for you. And there are options in between.

For heavier-weight sleepers, there’s the Nightfall and for couples who have different preferences, there are blended options. They’ve also recently introduced an all-natural, eco-friendly mattress called Birch.

Layers & Construction

All standard models have the same basic construction and all LUXE models have the same basic construction, but will vary slightly from model to model to achieve desired firmness levels.

Helix Midnight LUXE:

1. Quilted pillow top cover
2. Gel Visco memory foam
3. Memory Plus Foam
4. Helix Dynamic Foam (latex-foam hybrid)
5. Individually-pocketed support coils
6. High-density (DuraDense) polyfoam base

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

Helix and Helix LUXE mattresses range from soft to firm–about a 3 on a firmness scale from 1 to 10 to about a 7–depending on the model. The Midnight LUXE is about a 5-6 on the firmness scale.

Sizing & Pricing

Helix and Helix LUXE mattresses are available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and Cali King. They range from $600 for the least expensive Twin up to $2,145 for a Cali King, but you can often find discounted rates on the Helix site.

Here are the dimensions and prices of the Midnight LUXE.

Trial & Warranty

Helix mattresses come with a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.

Delivery

All Helix beds come compressed in a box conveniently delivered right to your door and should arrive within 6 to 10 business days. The removal of your old mattress is also available. A majority of shoppers report positive customer service experiences with Helix Sleep.

Bottom Line

The Midnight LUXE and other LUXE models are top luxury hybrid mattresses. The Midnight LUXE is suited to a wide range of sleep types with medium firmness, which makes it Helix’s most popular bed. Standard Helix beds also offer you a customized sleep experience, but at a very affordable price. The fact is Helix has mattresses to fit any and all sleep types. You can try their sleep questionnaire that algorithmically determines the optimal mattress for you. All Helix and Helix LUXE mattresses are very well made here in the US, and they’ll be delivered free. If you decide you don’t like yours, the 100-night free trial allows you to send it back. There’s really nothing to lose with Helix Sleep.

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About Puffy

Puffy offers two bed-in-a-box memory foam mattresses, the Puffy and the Puffy Lux. The Puffy has three layers and is 10-inches thick, while the Puffy Lux has 4 layers and is 12-inches thick. The Lux is pricier, being the more premium of the two.

The Puffy Lux is designed to keep you cool while you sleep and conform to your body no matter your sleeping position, with its Cooling Cloud & Body Adapting Dual Cloud Foam.

Puffy also makes an effort to donate mattresses to children in need.

Is Puffy Lux the right mattress for me?

If you’re someone who tends to sleep hot, you might find the Puffy Lux helps keep you cool with its proprietary Cooling Cloud Foam and Climate Comfort layers, designed to promote airflow and regulate temperature.

If you are a side sleeper and you like the feeling of sleeping in rather than on your mattress, Puffy Lux might be a good choice. It touts a cloudlike feel, conforming to your body to relieve pressure on your joints.

Layers & Construction

1. 1.5 inches of Cooling Cloud foam
2. 1.5 inches of their Plush Dual Cloud Comfort Foam
3. 2 inches of ClimateComfort Foam
4. 7 inches of support foam

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

The Puffy Lux only comes in one firmness option. It’s medium-firm–about a 6-7 on a firmness scale from one to 10.

Sizing & Pricing

Puffy Lux mattresses come in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices. Discounts can sometimes be found on their site.

Trial & Warranty

The Puffy Lux comes with a 101-night free sleep trial and lifetime warranty.

Delivery

Puffy offers free delivery. The mattress comes compressed in a box, delivered to your door via FedEx. It should arrive within 2-5 business days.

Bottom Line

Puffy Lux has some unique features when it comes to temperature control and cloudlike contouring. If you’re looking for a solid bed-in-a-box option, the Puffy Lux is a good choice. If you’re looking to spend somewhat less, the Puffy would be a better choice for you. See The Puffy Lux Mattress

About Solaire

Solaire is a brand new adjustable air bed from Saatva. If you like to sleep in different positions or have had trouble settling on the right mattress firmness for you, the Solaire may be the answer.

With Solaire, you can choose between 50 different firmness settings, by controlling the amount of air inside its air chambers via remote control. In this way, the Solaire can be customized to suit the sleep needs and preferences of just about any sleeper.

With a significant mechanical component, air beds can break down and some will lose air during the night. Not so with Solaire. It’s made from high-quality materials and is impressively engineered. And, as a Saatva product, the Solaire upholds the company’s high standards of eco-friendly design and construction.

Read the full review below for more on our top-rated air bed.

Is Solaire the right mattress for me?

Judging the characteristics of a mattress is a subjective process – everyone has a different sleeping experience on different mattresses and their own interpretation of firmness, support, etc. Your own comfort and support are perhaps the most critical things you need to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

The great thing about Solaire is that your personal ideal firmness and support can be taken into consideration every single night, when you choose between any one of the 50 settings the mattress provides. That level of customization makes the air bed great for pretty much anyone. If you’re a light-weight or side sleeper who likes more contouring to relieve pressure on your joints, simply lower the firmness setting. If you’re a heavier-weight or stomach or back sleeper who needs more support to keep your spine in alignment, crank up the firmness.

Layers & Construction

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

The Solaire offers 50 firmness settings to choose from, which range from about a 3 on the firmness scale from 1 to 10, all the way up to about an 8. For comparison, the popular Sleep Number air beds give you 20 firmness settings.

Sizing & Pricing

The Solaire comes in Twin XL, Full, Queen, UpperFlex Queen, King, UpperFlex King, Split King and California King at the prices below.

Solaire mattresses that are Queen size and up have two air chambers (one for each side of the bed).

UpperFlex models are split at the head of the mattress, so you can adjust the incline of the head position, if you opt for the Lineal Adjustable Base. The Split King is essentially two separate mattresses side by side, which allows you to adjust the head and foot positions on both sides of the bed, if you have the Lineal Adjustable Base.

Trial & Warranty

Saatva offers a 120-night free sleep trial for Solaire. The air bed also comes with a best-in-class warranty: 25 years with an unprecedented five years of full coverage. Five years of full coverage is the most we’ve seen on offer with any air bed.

Delivery and Customer Service

As with all Saatva mattresses, the Solaire comes with free white-glove delivery service, which includes setup of your new bed and the removal of your old one. This you won’t find with every air bed on the market, some charging one or two hundred dollars for the service.

Customizing and ordering a Solaire is extremely easy and an overall pleasant experience whether you choose to do it online or over the phone. You can speak with customer service representatives both through online live chat and phone support (both of which are 24/7) and you’ll find they are very friendly and knowledgeable.

Bottom Line

Air beds are expensive, but if you’re looking for the ultimate in luxury and precise, personalized comfort, Solaire is a great investment. You’ll get the exact comfort level you want at any given moment. More importantly, you get the exact support you need to relieve pain and get the best sleep possible.

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About DreamCloud

A newcomer to the mattress space, DreamCloud was founded in 2017 and has its headquarters in New York. The DreamCloud mattress is a 15-inch luxury hybrid made with three different types of memory foam, a unique coil technology and a quilted Euro top cover.

With a 6-layer construction, the DreamCloud is designed to offer impressive support, comfort and temperature control. The quilted euro top and gel-infused memory foam give the DreamCloud great breathability, keeping you cool while you sleep, while the combination of dense memory foams and a micro-coil system provide great spinal alignment for all different sleep types. This design makes for an overall medium/firm feel.

At 15”, it dwarfs its direct-to-consumer, bed-in-a-box competitors. You will not find another rolled/compressed mattress at that thickness. Its size, along with the quality materials that go into it, makes the DreamCloud a standout when it comes to offering luxury at an affordable price.

Pros and Cons

Is DreamCloud The Right Mattress For Me?

Judging the characteristics of a mattress is a subjective process – everyone has a different sleeping experience on different mattresses and their own interpretation of firmness, support, etc. Your own comfort and spinal support are perhaps the most critical things you need to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

DreamCloud is a great mattress option. Most if not all sleep types will have their needs met by this bed. Back and stomach sleepers will enjoy the supportiveness of the DreamCloud. Side sleepers will find the contouring of the DreamCloud to be satisfactory, offering great support, spinal alignment, and pressure relief, but those who like the feeling of really sinking into their bed may find the DreamCloud to be too firm. This firmness also makes the DreamCloud especially great for heavier-set sleepers or anyone who enjoys the feeling of floating on, rather than sinking into their bed.

Layers & Construction

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

The DreamCloud comes in only one firmness option, which we rank at about a 6-7 on the firmness scale.

Sizing & Pricing

DreamCloud mattresses come in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Trial & Warranty

DreamCloud offers a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty.

Delivery

DreamCloud offers free shipping and returns, as well as optional white glove delivery service that includes the removal of your old mattress. Also, if you move to a new home anytime during the life of your mattress, DreamCloud will cover the cost of having it moved.

Customer Service

Aside from optional white glove delivery, the DreamCloud comes with a few other customer service perks. First, you’ll get a professional cleaning ($300 value) after one year of ownership. Then, after five years of ownership, if your mattress requires refurbishing, DreamCloud will restore it to “like new” condition free of charge.

Bottom Line

At 15-inches thick, the DreamCloud is made from the kind of luxury materials you’d typically find in expensive retail mattresses, yet it comes conveniently compressed in a box, at a much cheaper price. Its cooling system will keep you from over-heating while you sleep, and the 6 layers of dense memory foam and pocketed coils will provide an ideal combination of support and comfort. Finally, with a 365-night trial, you’ll have plenty of time to decide if the mattress is right for you (we’re confident you’ll love it!).

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About Nectar

Nectar Sleep sells a memory foam mattress made with surprisingly high-quality materials considering the low price point. The Nectar mattress comes compressed in a box, like many of its memory foam competitors, like Casper or Leesa, which makes for very easy delivery and set up.

The Nectar demonstrates very impressive contouring. Made with a Tencel cooling cover, 4 layers of premium memory foam, and multiple contouring gel layers, the mattress not only does a great job of hugging the body, it has great breathability. As a result, it offers both softness and support, and sleeps substantially cooler than a lot of memory foam beds out there.

Like most memory foam beds, it is very durable and should last you at least 7-8 years. At such a low price, the Nectar is extremely affordable for a memory foam bed, and you may decide that paying more for another bed-in-a-box alternative is not worth it.

Nectar has a great Side Sleeper Guide on their site which will help determine if Nectar is the right choice for you. And read on for our take on the Nectar mattress.

Is Nectar the right mattress for me?

Judging the characteristics of a mattress is a subjective process – everyone has a different sleeping experience on different mattresses and their own interpretation of firmness, support, etc. Your own comfort and support are perhaps the most critical things you need to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

We think the Nectar mattress should provide an enjoyable sleep experience for people with any sleeping style. Whether you are a side, back, stomach or combination sleeper, your needs will likely be met by the Nectar. The Nectar is a medium to firm, supportive memory foam and so should be especially suited for sleepers who are on the heavier side and who like sleeping on their back.

Layers & Construction

1. Tencel cooling cover
2. Quilted gel memory foam
3. Gel memory foam
4. Adaptive hi-core memory foam
5. Breathable base layer

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

5.5-7.5 (Just Right)

Sizing & Pricing

Nectar mattresses come in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Trial & Warranty

Nectar offers a 365-night trial. Their warranty is good for life, but it is only free for 10 years, after which the customer is responsible for a transportation cost of $50 each way.

Delivery

Nectar mattresses come compressed and vacuum sealed. They will be delivered free to the 48 mainland states, and fees apply to Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. You can also opt to pay $149.00 for white glove delivery, and for another $20.00 ($169.00 total), Nectar will remove your old mattress for you.

Bottom Line

Nectar is relatively low cost for a memory foam bed. It’s priced considerably lower than competitors like Tuft & Needle, Casper and Leesa, but is not at all lacking in quality materials and construction. If you are in search of a great mattress that is inexpensive, this is a great choice for you. With unmatched quality at this price, the Nectar is truly an amazing value, which is why it’s #2 on our list of memory foam beds! If you’d rather spring for a more luxurious memory foam mattress that costs a bit more, it doesn’t get any better than the Loom & Leaf.

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About Loom & Leaf Mattress

Loom & Leaf is Saatva’s luxury memory foam line and their answer to companies like Tempur-Pedic. Saatva’s direct-to-consumer model allows the company to sell the Loom & Leaf Mattress for 70% less than the cost of a Tempur-Pedic, and the mattress does not come in a box like many of its competitors’ products.

While it’s priced slightly higher than some of those bed-in-a-box competitors, like Casper, the Loom & Leaf mattress far exceeds them in quality, making it absolutely worth the extra cost.

The environmentally-conscious sleeper will be excited to learn about Loom & Leaf’s eco-friendly foams, organic covers and Saatva’s overall dedication to greener materials and production when it comes to Loom & Leaf.

Loom & Leaf is made with high-density memory foam with cooling gel in the top layer as well as a supporting base layer made of high-density polyfoam. Its construction makes it remarkably supportive and able to alleviate a lot of pressure mattresses can sometimes put on the body.

The Loom & Leaf comes in two different comfort levels, Relaxed Firm and Firm. Between those two options, just about all sleepers will have their preferences met. This mattress comes highly reviewed by its customers, and you can read on to see why.

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Is the Loom & Leaf mattress right for me?

Judging the characteristics of a mattress is a subjective process – everyone has a different sleeping experience on different mattresses and their own interpretation of firmness, support, etc. Your own comfort and support are perhaps the most critical things you need to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

The Loom & Leaf is a great mattress option for basically any sleeper, especially those who like the body-hugging feeling of a memory foam bed. The thick comfort layers that make up the Loom & Leaf conform to your body in a way that relieves pressure at points where many beds can cause pain. Side sleepers of any size and weight will love Loom & Leaf for the way it hugs your body while providing enough support so that you don’t sink into it too much.

With two firmness options, the Loom & Leaf also works perfectly for back and stomach sleepers of all sizes. People on the lighter side will likely find the Relaxed Firm more enjoyable.

Layers & Construction

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

Loom & Leaf’s two different comfort levels, Relaxed Firm and Firm, have proven to meet the needs of most any sleeper. It does an excellent job serving the needs of side, back and stomach sleepers of all sizes.

Relaxed Firm (6) – Flagship comfort level — not too hard, not too soft, “just right” support. Great for people who sleep on side, back, or stomach, or who switch positions throughout the night. Firm (8) – For sleepers who prefer a very firm feel. Great for back or stomach sleepers.

Sizing and Pricing

The Loom & Leaf is available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Delivery

The Loom & Leaf does not come compressed in a box like many of its competitors coming on the market. It will be hand-delivered, via free white glove delivery service that includes set up in the room of your choice, and the removal of your old mattress.

Bottom Line

If you like the body-hugging feel of a memory foam mattress, you should go with the Loom & Leaf. Customers report that the Loom & Leaf helps remove a lot of the neck, back and body pain they experience. And it rates highly in motion isolation, so it is especially great if you or your partner tend to move around a lot during the night. When compared to a leading mattress in the category, the Tempur-Pedic, Loom & Leaf has all of the quality at less than half the price! As far as memory foam mattresses go, you won’t find a more luxurious bed at a more affordable price than a Loom & Leaf.

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About Zenhaven Mattress

Another in the impressive lineup of Saatva brands, Zenhaven is a premium luxury latex mattress that we believe sets the benchmark for all latex mattresses on the market. The Zenhaven has an innovative two-sided design–you essentially get two mattresses in one. The Luxury Plush side has about a 4-5 level of firmness on a 1-10 scale. Flip it over and you have a Gentle Firm bed, about 7-8 on the firmness scale.

Zenhaven is made from 100% pure Talalay latex, which offers great support with a soft, cushiony feel. Whichever side you choose to lay on, you’re getting the same 5-zone comfort layer designed with varying densities, which provides exceptional pressure-free support and better spinal alignment.

Many customers report a “weightless” feel on Zenhaven’s latex. It provides surprising lift and natural airflow to keep you cool while you sleep. As far as latex mattresses go, the Zenhaven is number one. Build your custom Zenhaven below or keep reading about what makes it’s great.

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Is the Zenhaven Mattress right for me?

Judging the characteristics of a mattress is a subjective process – everyone has a different sleeping experience on different mattresses and their own interpretation of firmness, support, etc. Your own comfort and support are perhaps the most critical things you need to consider when choosing the right mattress for you.

Zenhaven sets the standard for all latex mattress, and can cater very well to all kinds of sleep types and weight/size profiles. If you sleep on your back, Zenhaven provides exceptional support. Stomach sleepers can count on great support for their lower back. If you sleep on your side and experience back, shoulder or hip pain, you will also be pleasantly surprised by the pressure relief Zenhaven offers.

Equally impressive and handy is the flippablilty factor of Zenhaven. You really do get two mattresses in one. If you decide that one side is not for you, you don’t have to go searching for a new mattress, just flip the one you have and it’s a different bed altogether.

Layers & Construction

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

Zenhaven mattresses come in two comfort levels, Luxury Plush and Gentle Firm. And guess what? You get both. Just flip the bed over for Luxury Plush or Gentle Firm. This innovation is a lifesaver when you sleep on the firm side and realize you prefer a softer feel (or vice versa).

Luxury Plush (4-5) – The more popular of the two, Luxury Plush conforms and supports your body effectively while maintaining a soft, luxurious feel.
Gentle Firm (7-8) – 18% firmer than Luxury Plush, for people who want a slightly firmer feel.

Sizing & Pricing

The Zenhaven is available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Trial & Warranty

Zenhaven mattresses come with a 120-day trial and a 20-year warranty.

Delivery

The Zenhaven does not come compressed or in a box. Customers get the Saatva standard free white glove delivery service that includes hand delivery, set up in the room of your choice, and the removal of your old mattress.

Bottom Line

If you want a latex mattress, go with Zenhaven. It is one of the best – we think the best on the market. Latex is an expensive, durable material, so mattresses that are made of latex can be pricey. That makes Zenhaven a little pricier than some memory foams, but when compared to other latex options, there is no better value. The Zenhaven’s unique two-sided construction and commitment to American-made, healthy materials put this bed a cut above its competitors.

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