# Helix Plus vs Nest Bedding Raven: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/helix-plus-vs-nest-bedding-raven · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

Same feel and similar price — the Helix Plus's denser foams give it the durability edge.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Helix Plus | Nest Bedding Raven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 11.5" | 10" |
| Queen price | $1,124 | $1,128 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,124 | $644–$1,343 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.8 / 2.5 / 1.8 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 1.3 / 1.5 |
| Coil gauge | — | 16 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pressure relief | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Engineered for plus-size sleepers, High-density support foams, Reinforced 8" coil core, Durable medium-firm feel | Flippable dual-firmness hybrid, Different feel on each side, 6" pocketed coil center, Lifetime renewal exchange |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Helix Plus uses denser foam (lowest layer 1.8 vs 1.3 lb/ft³) — density is the best single predictor of how long foam lasts before it sags.

## Who each mattress is for

**Helix Plus:** The Helix Plus has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**Nest Bedding Raven:** The Nest Bedding Raven has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Helix Plus or the Nest Bedding Raven?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Helix Plus or the Nest Bedding Raven?

The Helix Plus is cheaper in a queen: $1,124 versus $1,128, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Helix Plus and the Nest Bedding Raven?

Both are hybrid builds, but the Helix Plus uses meaningfully denser foam, which generally predicts better durability. Full per-layer densities are in the table above.

## More

- [Helix Plus — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/helix-plus)
- [Nest Bedding Raven — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nest-bedding-raven)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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