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Beautyrest BlackvsBirch by Helix

Which one is best for you? Beautyrest Black vs Birch by Helix - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Beautyrest BlackCheck current deal.Birch by Helix20% Off + 2 Free Gifts

Beautyrest Black

by Beautyrest · Hybrid (coils and foam)

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10 years · 100-night trial

Birch by Helix

by Birch Living · Hybrid (coils and latex)

20% Off + 2 Free Gifts

25 years · 100-night trial

Pricing by size

Beautyrest Black

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,249

Full (Double)$2,529

Queen$2,699

King$3,299

California King$3,299

Birch by Helix

Twin$1,498.80

Twin XL$1,623.80

Full (Double)$1,873.80

Queen$2,123.80

King$2,498.80

California King$2,498.80

Essential information

	Beautyrest Black	Birch by Helix
Type	Hybrid (coils and foam)	Hybrid (coils and latex)
Launched	1925	–
Brand	Beautyrest	Birch Living
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	Beautyrest Black is our premier line, and proudly features our greatest innovations, so you can wake up feeling your very best every day. The Beautyrest Black (L-Class Medium) is a five layer design: 0.5" Plush Comfort Foam 1" Medium Comfort Foam 1.5" Energy Foam 0.5" Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®. Tip: there are many models under the Beautyrest Black name so be careful when comparing instore with online that the codes are the same! Mattresses purchased online come with a 100-night in-home trial and free White Glove delivery: delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress.	The Birch mattress was designed by Helix, the team behind the leading mattress brand in customized sleep. Birch takes those learnings in comfort and uses all natural and organic materials. The Birch mattress is a 6 layer construction: Cover - Organic Cotton Fire Retardant Cover - Wool Comfort Layer - Birch Wool Pressure Relief Layer - Natural Talalay Latex Support Layer - Individually Wrapped Coils Base Layer - Wool Batting.
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Certifications & trial

	Beautyrest Black	Birch by Helix
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	No
Certifications	–	Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GREENGUARD Gold, Eco-INSTITUT, Forest Stewardship Council
Other certification info	–	<p id="">Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), GREENGUARD Gold, eco-INSTITUT, Forest Stewardship Council</p>
Sleep trial	100 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 years	25 years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Conveniently delivered using our complimentary White Glove Delivery experience. After checkout, you'll be contacted by our shipping partner to select a delivery day that works best for your schedule. The day of your delivery, you'll get a call confirming your delivery window. Upon delivery, they will set up your new mattress and remove your old mattress and any packaging for that mattress.	Your Birch Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box for easy shipping! We ship via FedEx Ground direct from the manufacturer to your door. Delivered for free typically in 4 to 8 business days.

Firmness & feel

	Beautyrest Black	Birch by Helix
One firmness fits all	Yes	No
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	The mattress for those who love the feeling of truly luxurious sleep and are looking for a medium-firm feel, essential cooling and pressure relief features. This mattress has two upgrade options available: Cooling Upgrade: If you're looking for a medium-firm feel, but tend to be a hot sleeper or live in a warmer environment, our Beautyrest Black with Cooling Upgrade is perfect for you. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: This mattress is for those looking for the pressure relief of a plush pillow top without sacrificing cool sleep.	–

Construction & materials

	Beautyrest Black	Birch by Helix
Layers	Plush Comfort Foam, Medium Comfort Foam, Energy Foam, Beautyrest® Gel Memory Foam, Pocketed Coil® Technology with BeautyEdge®.	Organic Cotton, Fire Retardant Cover, Comfort Layer, Pressure Relief Layer, Support Layer, Base Layer
Cover	Most advanced cooling technology: BlackICE 4.0 is a combination of cool-to-the-touch fabrics and heat-wicking materials like silver and SilkAir fiber. The High Airflow SilkAir Fiber which is super breathable, to help you stay cool throughout the night.	The Birch Mattress has a cover that is made using natural, organic cotton. It is designed to be highly breathable with a subtle stretch and soft touch.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	Yes	No
Comfort	If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the features of the Original plus an additional layer of memory foam (RightTemp Memory Foam) infused with highly conductive and durable carbon fiber which makes this up to 20% cooler than the Black Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has the same comfort layers as the Cooling Upgrade plus an additional 2" layer of GelTouch® Foam that offers airflow and breathability.	Our materials come from nature - whether it be wool sustainably sheared from New Zealand sheep or latex tapped from trees. These premium materials are comfortable on your body and conscience. 100% all natural & organic Birch Wool provides unparalleled comfort and temperature regulation. Birch Wool is designed to retain shape with a natural elasticity of each fiber. Talalay latex is up to 7 times more breathable than other types of latex. Natural latex is also hypoallergenic and anti-microbial.
Support	Hand-picked Technoluxe foams are designed to reduce pressure on key spots like hips and shoulders. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology is designed to reduce motion transfer, absorb energy, and provide durability. BeautyEdge® for reliable edge support. If you choose to upgrade: Cooling Upgrade: Has all the support features of the Original. Cooling + Comfort Upgrade: has two additional inches of high quality memory foam (GelTouch® Foam) for even better pressure relief than the Cooling Upgrade, especially around areas like the hips and shoulders. The Technoluxe Memory Foams system includes more, higher quality memory foams than in any Beautyrest mattresses. These Technoluxe foams are designed to offer sophisticated pressure relief. Our T3 Pocketed Coil® Technology (our most advanced spring support yet) provides our best support and durability while also preventing partner disturbance.	We spent countless hours finding the right density of latex, quantity of wool, and type of steel springs to provide unprecedented comfort and pressure relief. Each mattress features a reinforced perimeter for best in class edge support. The coils that run along the outside of your mattress are actually firmer, so no more feeling of falling off the bed when lying down or sitting on the edge. Natural Talalay latex provides response to cushion your pressure points while giving support. Our latex is carefully managed to ensure consistency. Hundreds of individual steel coils help to cradle your body and provide support, while also limiting motion transfer. Additionally, the reinforced perimeter coils provide best in class edge support.
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Size & weight

	Beautyrest Black	Birch by Helix
Available sizes	Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13.75 "	Twin: 11 "
Twin weight (kg)	–	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	64	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	84	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	104	N/A
King weight (kg)	133	N/A
California King weight (kg)	140	N/A

FAQs

Beautyrest Black

Can you flip a Beautyrest black?

Flipping a Beautyrest mattress is not recommended. Its advanced design means that sleeping on the wrong side would provide less support.

Is Beautyrest Black a firm mattress?

The Beautyrest Black mattress has three layers of polyfoam on top of a layer of gel-infused memory foam, resulting in a medium firmness, or a 6 on the firmness scale. It is easy to move around on this mattress.

Is Beautyrest black good for heavy people?

Firm models of the Beautyrest mattress, falling around a 6-7 on the firmness scale, are best suited for heavier combination sleepers over 230 pounds, as well as back and stomach sleepers.

Birch by Helix

Is birch mattress good for couples?

Yes, Birch mattresses are ideal for couples as they have excellent cooling properties. The natural wool and latex layers allow for breathability and prevent the mattress from retaining body heat, making it a good choice for couples who tend to overheat.

Does the birch mattress smell?

The Birch Natural mattress does have a strong initial smell which may deter some customers. However, it offers pressure relief, motion isolation, and heat diffusion.

What materials are used in a Birch mattress?

Birch mattresses are made with natural materials including wool, latex, cotton, and steel. More details can be found on the Birch materials page.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Beautyrest Black vs Birch by Helix mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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