If you’re looking for a luxuriously plush sleeping experience, the Helix Midnight Elite could be for you. This mattress is from Helix’s elite mattress lineup and provides a blend of hotel bed-like comfort and zoned support.
But is the Helix Midnight Elite the right mattress for you? In this mattress review, I’ll put the Helix Midnight Elite through a variety of tests to assess its feel, firmness, pressure relief, cooling, and more to help you make your choice.
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Helix Midnight Elite
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Overview
The Helix Midnight Elite mattress combines layers of plush foams and coils to provide a comfortable yet supportive sleeping experience. As a luxury model, it’s made with high quality materials that promote healthy spinal alignment in different sleeping positions. The mattress is a bit softer than average, which is perfect for sleepers who want a soft mattress that isn’t too soft.
The Midnight Elite arrives compressed in two boxes, with one containing the mattress and the other the topper, which is the top foam and microcoil layer that you zip into the mattress. They’re quite heavy (weighing nearly 200 pounds together), so you may need help setting it up.
Similar to other bed-in-a-box mattresses, you may notice an off-gassing smell. After unboxing any such mattress, it is recommended to leave it in a ventilated space for 24 to 48 hours to allow the comfort layers to regain their shape and any possible smell to dissipate.
For more information about Helix Sleep, check out our interview with Adam Tishman, the co-founder of Helix.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Review Video
Want a quick look at the Helix Midnight Elite’s layers and the tests we performed on it? Watch my Helix Midnight Elite mattress review video where I rate individual categories like value, support, and warranty, and see why I gave it an overall score of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Sleepopolis Score
The trial period for this mattress was rated slightly lower than other categories. The Helix Midnight Elite comes with a 100-night trial period, which is an adequate amount of time to try out a mattress. However, many other mattresses give customers a full year to return a mattress, which earns those 5-star ratings.
What Is the Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Made Of?
The Helix Midnight Elite is a 16-inch hybrid mattress featuring foam and microcoil comfort layers and a pocketed coil system to provide a hotel bed-like feel. Here’s a layer-by-layer breakdown.
Cover – This mattress has a quilted foam pillow top made from Helix’s patented GlacioTex Elite cooling fabric that boasts excellent temperature regulation and pressure relief to keep you comfy and cool all night.
Comfort Layer – The Midnight Elite’s comfort system has five layers consisting of three memory foam layers (called Memory Plus Foam) and two microcoil layers. This unique combination gives the mattress a responsive, bouncy feel while keeping the soft, hugging sink of foam. The microcoils also help promote airflow. The last foam layer is made from Helix’s proprietary Helix Dynamic Foam, which offers extra support and cushion.
Transition Layer – The Helix Midnight Elite’s transition layer is made from Helix’s Responsive Foam, which is designed to keep the sleeper well-supported and prevent them from sinking into the coils.
Support Layer – At the base of this Helix mattress is an 8-inch layer of individually pocketed steel coils with built-in zoned lumbar support, which promotes a healthy neutral spine alignment for different sleeping positions. It also has reinforced edges to help you maximize your mattress sleeping space. A DuraDense foam layer at the very bottom provides extra support and maintains structure.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Firmness
Firmness is subjective, which is why we have multiple Sleepopolis Certified Sleep Science Coaches give each mattress a firmness rating and then average the scores for a final rating. We rate our mattresses on a scale of 1 (softest) to 10 (firmest). The industry standard for a medium-firm mattress is 6.5 out of 10.
It’s important to remember that your ideal level of firmness will depend on factors such as your body weight, height, and preferred sleeping position. Your size and preferences may be completely different from someone else’s.
After some back and forth, we came up with a score of 6 out of 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. The industry standard for medium-firm is 6.5, so I’d say the Midnight Elite is softer than average.
The Helix Midnight Elite mattress has plush, cloud-like comfort layers you sink a bit into. However, it didn’t get uncomfortable since the Midnight Elite’s microcoil layers kept me supported and from sinking in too much.
Helix Midnight Elite
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Sleeping Position and Body Weight
We recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 250 pounds).
As a general rule, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average weight sleepers and tend to sink into the mattress more.
As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Helix Midnight Elite a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – I think back sleepers will sleep comfortably on this Helix mattress because of the great balance of cushion and support for the back it provides.
- Light Side Sleepers – The Midnight Elite is also a good match for side sleepers who want comforting pressure relief for their hips and shoulders.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – This mattress is okay for stomach sleepers since it may feel slightly firmer for some, but others may feel like they won’t get enough lift for their hips and may want to check out something firmer.
Is the Helix Midnight Elite a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130–250 pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – The Midnight Elite is a fantastic option for back sleepers since they’ll benefit from the zoned support of its coil system, which should help keep their spine in alignment and offer pressure relief where it’s needed.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – I would also recommend this Helix mattress for side sleepers, especially for those who prefer a cushy, contouring sinking feel but don’t want to compromise on support.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – Stomach sleepers may want to stay away from this mattress since it’ll feel too soft to provide adequate support. We have some better picks for them in our roundup of the best mattresses for stomach sleepers.
Is the Helix Midnight Elite a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I think this mattress could work well for heavier back sleepers, especially if they prefer a soft, plush bed feel.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – These sleepers would probably love sleeping on the Helix Midnight Elite since it can provide enough support and comfort for their bodies and sleep position.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – Stomach sleepers should look for mattresses that keep them more lifted up on the bed since they’ll probably sink in too much on the Midnight Elite. I recommend checking out the options on our best mattresses for heavy sleepers instead.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Performance
A large part of our mattress review process is running a variety of tests that evaluate how the mattress relieves pain, isolates motion, cools, responds, and provides edge support. Our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches conduct these tests to provide our readers with an objective view of what it would be like to sleep on each mattress. Read on to see how the Helix Midnight Elite performed.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Pain Relief Performance
When we refer to pain relief, we mean how well a bed is able to support various pressure points on your body while you sleep. When there is a build up of pressure at the back, shoulders, or hips, you’re likely to experience pain over time.
To test pain relief, we roll a specialized mat on top of the mattress and lay on it in a few sleeping positions. The mat senses pressure and translates the results into an easy-to-read graphic using thermal imaging. Areas displaying yellow to red indicate high pressure buildup, and areas with blue to green indicate low pressure.
Before looking at the Helix Midnight Elite pressure map, consider your sleeping position. For example, we don’t recommend very soft mattresses to stomach sleepers due to a lack of support in the hip area, which can lead to lower back pain.
Looking at the results, we can see very little pressure in the back area, which is great news for back and side sleepers with back pain. There is also low pressure in the shoulder area, so back and side sleepers should find shoulder pain relief. We can see pressure starting in the build in the hip region. This shouldn’t be an issue for back sleepers, but side and stomach sleepers with preexisting hip pain may not find relief.
Motion Transfer
If you sleep with a partner, pet, or child, you know how frustrating it can be to be disturbed by motion from their side of the bed. A mattress with low motion transfer is able to isolate this motion and prevent you from feeling their tossing and turning at night. We come up with our motion transfer score using a few different tests.
Human Test
The first test is simple: we just lie down on the mattress with a colleague, roll around, and see how much of each other’s movement we feel. I could feel my colleague get into the bed, but this was really the only motion I was able to detect.
Wine Test
We also place a full wine glass on the mattress and see how much the wine moves around with us. If the liquid has zero to little movement, then it’s a safe bet that the mattress has low motion transfer, which is what you want to see. On the Helix Midnight Elite, the wine had very little movement, which shows you probably won’t be woken by a partner’s movement throughout the night.
Seismometer Test
Finally, there’s our seismometer test. This involves dropping a 10 pound steel ball from heights of four inches, eight inches and 12 inches, then measuring the disturbance it causes: the bigger the lines on the graph, the bigger the disturbance and the higher the motion transfer. These three heights represent three levels of motion: tossing and turning, getting in and out of bed, and jumping on the bed.
Based on the graphs above, the Helix Midnight Elite performed well in terms of motion isolation. I was impressed by these results, and I don’t think you will be disturbed by a tossing and turning partner or if they’re getting in and out of bed.
Responsiveness
We test a mattress’s responsiveness by laying down and seeing how easy it is to roll around on. Memory foam usually has a low response to pressure, while hybrid mattresses with coils (such as the Helix Midnight Elite) tend to have a high response to pressure. Responsive mattresses are usually good for sex since they make it easy to change positions and move around. These traits also make them good for combination sleepers who switch sleeping positions at night.
I found the Helix Midnight Elite to be very responsive and easy to move around on. I don’t think you’ll feel trapped in this bed, and the coils provide a slight bounce to aid in switching sleeping positions.
Cooling
Two people sleeping on a mattress will generate more heat than one person. But thanks to the Midnight Elite’s patented cooling tech and breathable coil layers, that shouldn’t be a problem. Helix’s patented GlacioTex Elite cooling fabric helps with temperature regulation, and the microcoils and 8-inch pocketed coils promote airflow through the mattress.
Most hybrid mattresses are going to be more cooling than polyfoam or memory foam mattresses, and this remains true for the Helix Midnight Elite. I found it very cooling, which makes it a great option for hot sleepers. We are currently in the process of testing mattress cooling with a thermal gun but haven’t done the test on this mattress yet.
Keep in mind that several outside factors can affect cooling, including the temperature of your bedroom, how close your bed is to an air vent or window, and your body’s own temperature, which can vary from person to person.
Edge Support
Sharing the bed with someone means you’re sharing bed space with them, so if you want to maximize your mattress’s sleeping surface, you’ll want a mattress with good edge support. Edge support refers to how well your mattress’s edges can support you when you sit or lie down on the sides. It can also be a great sign of a mattress’s durability.
I put the Helix Midnight Elite’s edge support to the test by lying down and sitting on its sides. I’m happy to report that it has great edge support since it kept me well-supported. I noticed a bit of sinkage when I sat near the edge, but it wasn’t much. On the other hand, I didn’t sink at all while lying down.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Performance For Couples
Based on the performance results above, I think the Helix Midnight Elite Mattress could be a solid choice for couples. The cooling features should prevent you from overheating, and the excellent edge support can let you both really spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress. This bed is great at isolating motion, so you should both be uninterrupted by each other’s movement. Finally, this bed is responsive, which makes it good for sex.
Helix Midnight Elite
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
My Final Thoughts about the Helix Midnight Elite Mattress
Before I wrap up this mattress review, let’s go over all of the things I love and don’t love about the Helix Midnight Elite mattress.
Who I Recommend the Helix Midnight Elite Mattress For
- I think side sleepers will love the combination of the soft, cushiony top layers and zoned support for their hips and shoulders.
- The Helix Midnight Elite is also a great match for back sleepers who want a plush pillow top feel without compromising back support and pressure relief.
- I recommend the Midnight Elite for couples since it performed well in tests for cooling, edge support, responsiveness, and motion isolation.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Helix Midnight Elite Mattress For
- Since it’s a luxury mattress, the Midnight Elite is on the pricier side, so I suggest budget shoppers steer clear of this mattress and check out our roundup of the best cheap mattresses instead.
- I think stomach sleepers will sink in too much for comfort on the Helix Elite mattress, which could lead to pain down the road.
Helix Midnight Elite Pricing and Sizing
Thinking of purchasing the Helix Midnight Elite mattress? Below you’ll find a chart with the Helix Midnight Elite mattress’s pricing information.
Prices listed are before any discounts or offers for each size. Be sure to check out our Helix coupon page for extra discounts.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" x 16" | $2,286 |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" x 16 | $2,498 |
| Full | 54" x 75" x 16" | $2,998 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" x 16" | $3,436 |
| King | 76" x 80" x 16" | $4,123 |
| California King | 72" x 84" x 16" | $4,123 |
Helix Midnight Elite
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite
The Helix Midnight Elite is part of Helix Sleep's most luxurious mattress line. It offers sleepers plush comfort, stellar cooling features, and ample support.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 6/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Policies and FAQs
What are Helix Sleep’s shipping, trial period, and limited warranty policies?
Helix provides free shipping and returns, a 100-night sleep trial where you’re eligible for a full refund, and a 15-year warranty for the Midnight Elite model.
Is the Helix Midnight Elite mattress made in the USA?
Yes, Helix is based in New York, USA. According to Helix, each mattress is manufactured and assembled in its Arizona factory.
What kind of bed frame should I use with the Helix Elite?
According to Helix, the Helix Midnight Elite is only compatible with foundation or platform bed frames.
Does the Helix Midnight Elite need a box spring?
No. Due to the mattress’s construction, Helix doesn’t recommend using boxspring bed frames with the Elite mattresses.
Can I flip the Helix Midnight Elite mattress?
No, the Helix Midnight Elite is designed with comfort layers on top and support layers on the bottom, so that would defeat the purpose. I recommend rotating it 180 degrees every few months instead.
What is the difference between the Helix Dusk and Helix Midnight?
The two Helix Elite mattress models are similar in a lot of ways. However, the Midnight model contains memory foam comfort layers to offer a softer feel, while the Dusk model uses only Helix’s patented Dynamic Foam layers to provide a firmer feel. The Midnight is designed with side sleepers in mind, while the Dusk is more compatible with back and stomach sleepers.
Helix Midnight Elite Mattress Vs
When shopping for a mattress, it’s a good idea to see how different brands compare. Below, I’ll compare the Helix Midnight Elite mattress to two other mattresses on the market, the DreamCloud Premier Rest and the Bear Elite Hybrid.
Helix Midnight Elite vs DreamCloud Premier Rest
The DreamCloud Premier Rest Mattress is an all-foam bed with a medium-firm feel.
- Price: The Helix Midnight Elite is the more expensive mattress, which makes sense because it’s a luxury model.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are suitable for back sleeping, but the Helix Midnight Elite is best for side sleepers.
- Cooling: Both mattresses are cooling, but the coils in the Helix Midnight Elite offer additional airflow.
- Body weight: These mattresses could be okay for heavy sleepers depending on the sleeping position, but I’d recommend one of our best mattresses for heavy sleepers to people over 250 pounds.
Read more in our full DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress review.
DreamCloud Premier Rest
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
DreamCloud Premier Rest
The DreamCloud Premier Rest is a hybrid bed-in-a-box with a medium firmness that’s great for a wide range of sleepers. The support level will be great for back sleepers and side sleepers will enjoy the pressure relief the pillow top structure provides.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
DreamCloud Premier Rest
The DreamCloud Premier Rest is a hybrid bed-in-a-box with a medium firmness that’s great for a wide range of sleepers. The support level will be great for back sleepers and side sleepers will enjoy the pressure relief the pillow top structure provides.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight and heavyweight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite vs Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
The Bear Elite Hybrid mattress is a luxury hybrid mattress with multiple firmness options, so you can choose the firmness that’s right for you.
- Price: The Helix Midnight Elite is the slightly more expensive option.
- Sleeping position: The Bear Elite Hybrid comes in multiple firmness levels, so most sleepers should be happy if they choose a firmness compatible with their preferred sleeping position. Check out our mattress firmness guide for more information.
- Cooling: Both mattresses include cooling foams and coils for additional airflow.
- Body weight: Both mattresses could be good for heavy back and side sleepers, but heavy stomach sleepers should search for a firmer mattress.
Read more in our full Bear Elite Hybrid mattress review.
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Elise M., Bear customerBear Elite Hybrid Mattress
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Elise M., Bear customer
Bear Elite Hybrid Mattress
The Bear Elite Hybrid is Bear's “ultra-luxurious” model with a traditional mattress feel, plus advanced cooling and support technology. It comes in three different firmness levels: Soft, Medium, and Firm.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from hip pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Love it! I absolutely love this mattress and the adjustable frame. It’s helping my back issues so much. I highly recommend this mattress to anyone with back pain
Elise M., Bear customerOther Models from Helix
Helix offers multiple models, many of which come in a luxury or elite model. Below, I’ll compare the Helix Midnight Elite to the Helix Dawn and the Helix Twilight.
Helix Midnight Elite vs Helix Dawn
The Helix Dawn is the firmest model offered by Helix Sleep. Like the Midnight Elite, it has a hybrid construction and is a good choice for couples. The Helix Dawn is offered in two models: the standard model and the Luxe model.
- Price: The Helix Midnight Elite is the more expensive of the two.
- Sleeping position: The Midnight Elite is best for back and side sleepers, while the Dawn is best for back and stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: Both mattresses performed very well on our cooling tests.
- Body weight: I think heavy back or stomach sleepers could really enjoy the support provided by the Helix Dawn.
Read more in our full Helix Dawn mattress review.
Helix Dawn Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Dawn Mattress
The Helix Dawn is the firmest model Helix Sleep offers. It uses strong support to provide a great feel for back and stomach sleepers. The hybrid build provides good bounce and mobility so you’ll be able to change positions easily too.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Dawn Mattress
The Helix Dawn is the firmest model Helix Sleep offers. It uses strong support to provide a great feel for back and stomach sleepers. The hybrid build provides good bounce and mobility so you’ll be able to change positions easily too.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Firm: 7.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Dawn Luxe Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Dawn Luxe Mattress
The Dawn Luxe is Helix’s firmest Luxe mattress option. Stomach sleepers will likely enjoy the firm support this mattress offers. The Dawn Luxe uses Helix Dynamic foam instead of Memory Plus foam in its comfort layer, giving it a firm and bouncy feel.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Dawn Luxe Mattress
The Dawn Luxe is Helix’s firmest Luxe mattress option. Stomach sleepers will likely enjoy the firm support this mattress offers. The Dawn Luxe uses Helix Dynamic foam instead of Memory Plus foam in its comfort layer, giving it a firm and bouncy feel.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Elite vs Helix Twilight
The Helix Twilight is a firm hybrid mattress made with memory foam and springy pocketed coils. This bed comes in two variations: the standard model and the luxe model. This mattress is a bit firmer than the Midnight Elite.
- Price: The Midnight Elite is more expensive than the Twilight.
- Sleeping position: Side and back sleepers should like the Midlight Elite, while stomach and back sleepers should like the Twilight.
- Cooling: Both mattresses include cooling features and are suitable for hot sleepers.
- Body weight: I like the Twilight for heavy side sleepers, but heavy back and stomach sleepers may need a firmer model.
Read more in our full Helix Twilight mattress review.
Helix Twilight Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Twilight Mattress
The Helix Twilight is a firm hybrid mattress built with both layers of plush memory foam and springy pocketed coils. The Twilight is a great choice for stomach sleepers as well as back sleepers that like a firmer feel.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Twilight Mattress
The Helix Twilight is a firm hybrid mattress built with both layers of plush memory foam and springy pocketed coils. The Twilight is a great choice for stomach sleepers as well as back sleepers that like a firmer feel.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Firm: 7/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Twilight Luxe Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
15-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Twilight Luxe Mattress
The Twilight Luxe is a nice choice for back sleepers. Its pillow top layer will offer them some nice pressure relief, and its zoned support coils help promote a healthy, straight spinal alignment.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
15-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Twilight Luxe Mattress
The Twilight Luxe is a nice choice for back sleepers. Its pillow top layer will offer them some nice pressure relief, and its zoned support coils help promote a healthy, straight spinal alignment.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
15-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and heavyweight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time laying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
FAQs
Are smart beds expensive?
Yes, smart beds are expensive. However, luxury mattresses that are not “smart” can also be very expensive, so you will need to consider what you really want out of your bed and your budget to decide if a smart bed is worth the price.
Are smart beds better than other beds?
Not necessarily. Smart beds are a great option for couples, people with pain, or people with specific needs, but they are not ideal for everyone. Some people may still really enjoy a traditional mattress, or even prefer it. Consider the things I have mentioned in this review to decide if a smart bed is ready for you.
Do smart beds help you sleep better?
They certainly can! Smart beds can stay cooler than other beds, adjust to your needs, and help you find a position that is just right. In this way, smart beds can help you get really good sleep. However, so can traditional mattresses, so you will just need to think about what you need most out of your mattress.
What are the cons of smart beds?
Smart beds can be really expensive and sometimes they require unique bases, bed frames, and other technology to make them work properly, so they may not be a good option for people shopping on a budget or not looking for tech savvy bed.