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.

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 Helix PLUS. 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 limited lifetime 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)

Sizing & Pricing

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 Saatva HD

There simply aren’t a lot of mattress options out there for bigger body types (300+ pounds). Most traditional beds are not firm enough, or strong enough to provide the support heavier sleepers need. And most are not built to hold their shape over time under that weight.

Saatva HD is a luxury innerspring hybrid mattress specifically designed for heavier-weight sleepers. If you’re on the heavier side and find your mattress sagging, or you’ve simply struggled to find a bed that is supportive and durable enough, then the Saatva HD is for you.

At 15.5 inches thick, the Saatva HD has an extra-strength, reinforced steel coil system and medium-firm comfort level, which makes it the perfect fit for anyone over 300 pounds, whether you like to sleep on your side, stomach or back.

Is Saatva HD 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.

The Saatva HD is a fantastic option for anyone between 300 and 500 pounds. With HD you get unparalleled support, spinal alignment and pressure relief from the ultra-strong inner coil system, 5-Zone latex comfort, and memory foam layers, as well as the wood-slat foundation if you choose to add it. We haven’t found a better bed for bigger-bodied people than the Saatva HD. And even you’re a just a partner of a heavier sleeper and not heavier yourself, you’ll still sleep well on the medium-firm HD.

You’ll love the Saatva HD if… You’re over 300 pounds and want a heavy-duty mattress specifically engineered for bigger people. You want luxury comfort and truly sufficient support. You tend to sleep hot and would like a breathable mattress. You experience back, shoulder or hip pain.

Layers & Construction

1. Organic cotton pillow top
2. Talalay latex with 5-zone support
3. Contouring foam comfort layers
4. High-durability coil base
5. Edge support system

Firmness

The HD is a medium firm mattress (about 7-8 on firmness scale from 1-10). It is firm enough and strong enough to meet the sleep needs and preferences of someone 300-500 pounds. It’s memory foam and latex layers also make it soft enough for light- and medium-weight sleepers who may share a bed with a heavier partner.

Sizing & Pricing

The HD mattress is available in Twin, Twin-XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the prices below.

High-durability foundations specifically designed to pair with the HD mattress are available in two different heights–4.75 inches and 8.75 inches, for those who like a taller bed. A 7.5-inch metal frame is also optional.

Trial & Warranty

The Saatva HD comes with a 180-day trial and a 20-year non-prorated warranty with 1-inch body impression protection. If you choose to return the HD you get a full refund minus a $99 transportation cost for the return.

Delivery & Customer Service

Saatva offers complimentary white glove delivery service on the HD, which includes hand delivery, set up in the room of your choice, and the removal of your old mattress.

When you visit the Saatva site, you’re greeted by a pop-up chat window, so you can instantly get answers to any questions you might have. The site is very easy to navigate and is full of information about the mattresses, their benefits and Saatva’s commitment to sustainability. Call their sales line 24/7, and you’ll be greeted by polite and knowledgeable salespeople who will help you get a mattress with the right specifications for you.

Saatva mattresses are literally made to order. Once you work with a salesperson, or the Saatva website to customize the bed to your needs, then the mattress is made. You know you’re getting a brand new mattress, not one that has been sitting in a warehouse somewhere. And white-glove delivery comes free, meaning Saatva will hand deliver your new mattress and take away your old one for you.

Bottom Line

If you’re 300+ pounds, you simply can’t rely on a standard mattress to deliver the support and comfort you need to get a great night’s sleep. You need a highly-supportive, highly-durable mattress. And if you want one that doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to luxurious comfort, you can’t do any better than the Saatva HD. Finally, with Saatva, you know you’re not only getting a great value, but you’re also getting best-in-class customer service–a 180-day home trial, free white glove delivery and free mattress removal. There’s really no risk in giving the HD a shot. We’re sure you won’t regret it.

About Solaire Mattress

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.

Solaire Mattress Rating Details

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 180-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, see our Air Bed comparison. 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.

About Purple

Purple burst on the scene in 2016 with the world’s first No Pressure™ mattress, made from a unique Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ of their own invention (now called Purple Grid™). Using this material has allowed them to make their mattresses both extremely comfortable and surprisingly affordable.

They now offer three different beds, The Purple mattress (also known as the Original Purple), the Purple Hybrid and Purple Hybrid Premier. The Purple is the less expensive option (but still outstanding in quality) and the Hybrid is a more luxurious hybrid. All three beds have Purple’s proprietary “Smart Comfort Grid,” which makes for excellent pressure relief and temperature control. One thing to note about the Premier, which is very similar to the hybrid: you can personalize your comfort level by selecting the type and size of Purple Grid inside the mattress.

We love the Purple as one of the best values at its price point and the Purple Hybrid as one of the top hybrids on the market. We’ll focus on these two in this review. Read on for more on why these mattresses are outstanding options.

Purple Accessories

Be sure to check out other Purple products like their new 35 lb Weighted Blanket which goes well with their Weighted Sleep Mask!

The Purple

The Purple Hybrid

Is Purple or New Purple Hybrid 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.

Both the Purple and Purple Hybrid are excellent options if you’re looking for quality and value. If you’re on a budget the Purple will work very well for you, especially if you like the conforming feeling of a foam bed (plus a unique floating feel). If you’re willing to spend a bit more, the Purple Hybrid is the more luxurious of the two.

Both will serve the needs of back, stomach, side and combination sleepers. Lighter-weight sleepers who enjoy sleeping on their side will be pleased with the conforming and support provided by both the Purple and Purple Hybrid. If you’d like to personalize your sleep, the Purple Hybrid Premier is available in multiple firmness options of different thicknesses and so can be customized for your sleep style. The Purple Hybrid has great conforming to give you that body-hugging feel that relieves pressure on the shoulders and hips, and the individual coil support to keep the spine in alignment.

We especially recommend the Purple and Purple Hybrid mattresses if you sleep with a partner. Both have great motion isolation. Also, if you tend to sleep hot. The open grid design of the comfort layer on both beds makes them extremely breathable and temperature neutral.

Layers & Construction

Firmness (1 Soft – 10 Firm)

The Purple Hybrid Premier is available in two different firmness levels which correspond to the different thicknesses of the Purple Grid layer (3 and 4 inches). The thicker that layer, the softer the mattress.

Sizing & Pricing

Available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Available in Twin XL, Full, Queen, King and California King at the following prices.

Trial & Warranty

All Purple mattresses come with a 100-night free trial and a 10-year warranty.

Delivery

The Purple mattress comes compressed in a box with free shipping. The Purple Hybrid does not come compressed in a box, but is hand-delivered via white glove delivery service, which includes setup and the removal of your old mattress. Both are available everywhere in the US and Canada.

Bottom Line

You can’t go wrong with any of the three Purple mattresses. The Purple is among the best bed-in-a-box foam mattress options on the market and a great value at only $999 for a Queen. The Purple Hybrid is comparable to high-quality luxury mattresses like Saatva and DreamCloud. Both are made with Purple’s patented hyper-elastic polymer that goes into the Purple Grid technology, providing exceptional pressure relief, support, airflow and motion isolation for a great night’s sleep.

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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!).

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)

Sizing & Pricing