Sparrow Signature Hybrid vs. Helix Dusk Luxe Comparison for 2024

Written by Olivera Jancikin, Content Writer

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Sparrow Signature Hybrid vs. Helix Dusk Luxe: our experts break-down which hybrid bed is best for you.

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Two hybrids go head-to-head in our Nest Bedding Sparrow and Helix Dusk Luxe comparison.
Both brands offer universal feels and multiple customization options so you can find a mattress that’s perfectly suited to your sleep needs. From Nest Bedding’s personalized Split Cali King to Helix’s optional cooling cover and guided personal comfort quiz, as well as each brand offering multiple comfort levels, both companies work hard to make sure you get what you’re looking for out of a mattress.

Read through this comparison to see how these two beds stack up, then check out our in-depth reviews for a closer look at each product.

Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

We rank beds using a mattress firmness scale that ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest. The Sparrow comes in a choice of Plush, Medium, or Firm, and we reviewed the Medium feel. We ranked this mattress as a 5.5 out of 10, and feel that it is a true medium. The Helix Dusk Luxe earned a 6.5/10, making it slightly firmer than the Sparrow, though still medium-firm.

Support

The Sparrow’s comfort layers should provide more of a memory foam mattress feel on the surface. Below that the proprietary foam combines with the supportive coils for enhanced pressure relief. Helix uses a proprietary latex alternative that our testers found felt a little springier, while providing ample support.

When it comes to edge support, our team found both brands performed above average thanks to their reinforced perimeter coils that allow you to spread out without the sides collapsing.

Feel

The Sparrow’s upper memory foam layers are fairly slow to respond, but the deeper materials respond and reshape very quickly. The cover is plush and feels temperature-neutral, while the handles on the mattress allow it to be moved with ease.

The Dusk Luxe’s materials have a quick response and also reshape easily, with a cushioning hug that shouldn’t leave you feeling swallowed by the bed. Our testers found the GlacioTex™ Cooling Cover upgrade soft and cool to the touch.

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

Our team found the Nest Bedding Sparrow offered a deep hug that contours to the body, while we experienced a medium cradle with the Helix Dusk Luxe, which conformed to the sleeper.

We found both options had moderate bounce due to their coil systems. However, our team thinks the Helix edges a little ahead in this regard due to its latex-like materials which we found felt a little springier when compared to Nest Bedding’s memory foam-like layers. Either way, you should never feel stuck when trying to move around on these beds, which is great news for combination sleepers.

Comparing Motion Transfer

Motion transfer may not always be a top priority for mattress shoppers, but those who share their bed with a restless partner, child, or pet probably don’t want their slumber disturbed by a co-sleeper’s movement, and a bed with good motion isolation can provide that. If you’re a light sleeper and easily awoken by someone tossing and turning, you’ll need a bed with minimal motion transfer. This means the mattress isolates movement, rather than allowing it to travel across the bed.

Our team scored both the Sparrow and Dusk Luxe highly for motion isolation, as both feature foams that successfully absorb the majority of movement emanating from their coil units.

Comparing Cooling

Despite both beds featuring multiple foam layers, which are known for trapping heat, they’re also designed with cooling technology to offset this.

We found that the Sparrow’s combination of individually-wrapped coils, gel-infused foam, and THERMIC® phase change fabric in the cover helped to dissipate any heat that could get trapped on the surface, allowing for a comfortable, temperature-neutral sleep.

The Dusk Luxe’s breathable cover, aerated latex-alternative foam, and coil unit allowed for lots of airflow that can help keep the bed cool. We also tested the GlacioTex™ Cooling Cover upgrade, which is a fantastic choice for hot sleepers as it draws heat from the body.

Read More: Best Cooling Mattresses

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Nest Bedding Sparrow Construction

This is a foam and coil hybrid product that is compressed and boxed for shipping. The 1-inch cover of this 12-inch mattress features gel-infused memory foam combined with super soft THERMIC® phase change fabric quilted into it to promote cooling.

• The top layer contains a 3-inch Energex™ temperature-responsive foam. This cutting-edge material is designed to provide immediate responsiveness as you change positions, offering a memory foam-like feel without leaving indents.
• The center features 1-inch of high-density SmartFlow support foam, which acts as a transitional layer to ease you into the coil unit below.
• The innerspring layer is constructed with 6-inch individually-pocketed 16-gauge coils. These provide stability to the softer materials and the individual wrapping helps to minimize motion transfer. Reinforced coils around the perimeter provide sturdy edge support.
• At the base there is a 1-inch layer of dense foam to support the innersprings.

Helix Dusk Luxe Construction

This 13.5-inch mattress is shipped compressed inside a box. The bed boasts a naturally breathable and cooling TENCEL™ cover quilted to a plush pillow top. Hot sleepers may appreciate the option of a GlacioTex™ cooling cover upgrade, available for an additional fee.

• Below the pillow top is a layer of Helix Responsive Foam, which is designed to cradle and contour your body.
• The second layer features Helix Dynamic Foam, a latex alternative blended with polyurethane foam that promotes pressure relief and ease of movement.
• The third layer features Memory Plus Foam, offering further pressure relief with a classic memory foam feel. It also acts as a transitional layer into the coils below.
• The support system comprises 8-inch individually-wrapped coils, which minimize motion transfer and adapt to the sleeper’s weight. There’s reinforced support under the lumbar area and around the bed’s perimeter.
• The final layer is made up of DuraDense Foam, which provides overall support to the entire mattress.

Comparing Company Policies & Price

• Warranty – A lifetime warranty is offered with the Nest Bedding Sparrow and a 15-year limited warranty with the Helix Dusk Luxe.
• Shipping – Free shipping is offered across the U.S. for the Helix Dusk Luxe and within the contiguous U.S. for the Nest Bedding Sparrow, although an extra charge can be paid for delivery to Alaska and Hawaii. White glove delivery is also offered with the Sparrow for an additional fee, but this can currently only be arranged over the phone.
• Trial Period – You’ll have 365 nights to sleep on your decision with the Nest Bedding Sparrow and 100 nights with the Helix Dusk Luxe.
• Returns – Free returns are offered with both beds, with a full refund given when returned within the trial period. However, both brands require you to try the beds for at least 30 nights before initiating a return.
• Price – The Nest Bedding Sparrow is from around 147 to 400 dollars cheaper than the Helix Dusk Luxe, depending on chosen size.

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