The Helix Midnight is a hybrid mattress that features plush memory foam over pocketed coils for a stellar combination of pressure relief and support. It also happens to be the most popular bed in the Helix mattress line — but is it the bed for you?
To find out, check out my full review of the Helix Midnight mattress below. I’ll go over the bed’s construction, suss out its feel, and test it out for important factors like firmness, pressure relief, and motion transfer. Then, you’ll know for sure whether or not the Helix Midnight is the right mattress for your slumber needs.
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Helix Midnight Mattress
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Where the Helix Midnight Is Featured
Here at Sleepopolis, we use a series of hands-on tests to determine which mattress roundups a bed belongs on, and who it might be suitable for. Here are some of our best mattress roundups that include the Helix Midnight:
Helix Midnight Mattress Overview
As a brand, Helix is all about customization. You can take a sleep quiz on their website in order to get a personalized recommendation. Plus, the Helix brand has a line of six hybrid mattresses, each one with a different firmness level. The Helix Midnight falls somewhere in the middle (more on that in a bit). Each of these models is also available in an upgraded Luxe version, as well as an Elite version, which has even more luxury features.
Like every product in the Helix line, the Midnight is a bed-in-a-box mattress that arrives at your door rolled up and compressed. It will undergo a 24- to 72-hour off-gassing and decompression period after it’s opened. If you have any concerns with odors during this time, leave your new bed in a well-ventilated room. This smell is nothing to worry about, and it should dissipate one its own after one or two days.
Helix Midnight Mattress Specs
| Material | Hybrid |
| Price (Queen) | $1,332 (before discounts) |
| Firmness | Medium (6/10) |
| Shipping | Free Shipping |
| Sleep Trials | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 Year Warranty |
| Height | 11.5″ |
| Adjustable Base Compatible? | Yes |
Helix Midnight Mattress Video Review
We run all of our mattresses through a series of specialized tests so we can rate each bed in categories such as cooling, support, materials, and more. We then use this info to come up with an overall score for our beds. I gave the Helix Midnight an overall score of 4.16 out of 5, and you can see its individual category scores at the end of the video or below.
Helix Midnight Mattress Sleepopolis Score
As you can see, the Helix Midnight has high scores in many of its performance areas, but it did score a little low on trial period and warranty. Although you can test out this mattress for 120 nights and enjoy a 10-year warranty, we prefer to see a 365-night trial period and forever warranty. For some mattress options with a more generous trial period and warranty, check out our roundup of the best luxury mattresses.
The Helix Midnight is 12 inches tall with four layers. Let’s dive in to learn a little bit more about each specific layer.
Helix Midnight Mattress Firmness
Before we get into this, a quick reminder — mattress firmness is not an objective measure. Your weight, sleep position, and personal preferences will inform how hard or soft you find any given model. That said, we try to give you a balanced firmness score by having several colleagues try out the Helix Midnight. They give their rating and we averaged the scores together.
After lying on the mattress for a while and tallying everyone else’s scores, I gave the Helix Midnight a 6.5 out of 10 rating on our mattress firmness scale (with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest), making it a medium-firm bed. In fact, 6.5 is the industry standard for medium firmness. I would recommend this mattress for all three sleeping positions (back sleeping, side sleeping, and stomach sleeping) because it’s supportive, without putting pressure on your joints. This model also has a nice, bouncy feel, thanks to its hybrid construction. That means it’s easy to roll around on, so combination sleepers shouldn’t have trouble changing positions during the night.
Helix Midnight Mattress
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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 beds 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 they usually sink into their 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 typically fall somewhere in the middle.
Is the Helix Midnight a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 Pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – These sleepers should be happy on the Midnight, as they’ll get some nice contouring around their lower back.
- Light Side Sleepers – Lighter side sleepers could be happy here, too, but if they prefer an especially soft bed, I’d recommend that they check out our roundup of the best soft mattresses for more pressure relief.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – Light stomach sleepers could be happy on the Midnight if they only spend part of the night on their stomach.
Is the Helix Midnight a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130–250 Pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – These folks should be happy on the Midnight, as it offers a nice balance of pressure relief and support. They should get pressure relief at the lumbar region and spinal support from the springs.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – The Midnight is a nice choice for side sleepers that won’t put too much pressure on their shoulders, hips, or other sensitive joints.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – I was surprised that it felt so comfortable stomach sleeping on the Helix Midnight, as strict stomach sleepers typically need a firmer mattress to offer proper spinal support.
The contouring foams are specifically designed to contour around side sleepers’ bodies which should then provide cushioning around these sleepers’ joints like their hips, shoulders, and neck. Immediately when I laid on this mattress for the first time, I felt it relieved a lot of stored pressure from my back and hips which is a huge plus as someone who suffers from chronic pain in the lower lumbar region.
Nichole Mondshein, Lead Reviewer
Is the Helix Midnight a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (Over 250 Pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I don’t think heavy sleepers would be uncomfortable on the Helix Midnight, but it will likely feel pretty soft to them. They may want to check out our best mattresses for heavy people or best firm mattresses instead.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – See above.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – See above. You can also check out our best mattresses for stomach sleepers for some options that might be a better fit.
Helix Midnight Mattress Performance
At the Sleepopolis mattress lab, we run several tests on the models we review so we can make even more specific recommendations that go beyond just sleeping position and body weight. Read more below to see how the Helix Midnight performed on these evaluations.
Helix Midnight Mattress Pain Relief Performance
Pain relief is an important factor to consider when choosing a bed. It’s also closely tied to pressure relief, which is a measure of how well a bed cushions sensitive pressure points throughout the body.
To see how a mattress relieves pressure, we roll out a special mat on top of the mattress, lie down on it, and see how much pressure is exerted on different parts of the body. The mat produces something called a pressure map — a color-coded chart that shows pressure areas on a gradient ranging from low pressure (blue) to high pressure (red). Take a look at the standard Helix Midnight’s pressure map below.
The pressure map shows that the Helix Midnight is adept at relieving pressure for sleepers with back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain. Notice how the map is mostly blue, with just a touch of green and yellow in all of those areas.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer is a measure of how much motion a mattress is able to absorb. It tells you how disturbed you’ll feel by someone else’s tossing and turning on the opposite side of your bed.
We test a mattress’s motion transfer in several different ways. First, we simply lie down next to a colleague, both roll around, and see if we can feel each other’s movement. Then, we do the same thing again but with a full wine glass on the mattress. The less the liquid moves, the better the mattress is at isolating motion.
Our final test involves a seismometer. We place this device on one side of the mattress, and then we drop a 10-pound steel ball from three different heights on the other side. The seismometer measures the levels of disturbance. Here’s what the vibrations looked like on the Helix Midnight.
These results tell me that the standard Midnight is just average at isolating motion. Those vibrations were pretty high during the eight- and 12-inch ball drop. This probably won’t be too much of an issue for most sleepers, but if you sleep with a partner and either one of you are easily woken up, you might feel each other’s movement rippling across the mattress.
Responsiveness
Responsiveness refers to how easy it is to move around on a mattress. We found it very easy to move around on the Helix Midnight. This tells us that it’s a fantastic mattresses for sex and combination sleeping — both of which involve moving around and changing positions. You should have no problem staying mobile on this bed.
Cooling
The Helix Midnight, thanks to its breathable hybrid construction, sleeps cool. I also formally tested its temperature with a thermal gun, which uses thermal imaging to show how much a mattress heats up after lying down on it for 15 minutes. More than 15 degrees Fahrenheit indicates poor cooling. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling. See the results of the Helix Midnight below.
As you can see it only heated up about 5 degrees, indicating good cooling. I can confidently say that this is an effective cooling mattress. But if you sleep especially hot, I recommend paying the extra charge for the optional GlacioTex pillow top, which should draw more body heat away from the mattress.
Edge Support
Another consideration when you’re buying a mattress is edge support. Can you spread out on your mattress and still feel supported, or do you feel like you have to stay toward the center of the bed? We test this by sitting on the edge of the mattress and seeing if we feel it collapse under our weight. If there’s little give, and we still feel lifted, it’s an indicator of strong edge support. Thanks to its two reinforced edges, the Helix Midnight has strong edge support. I felt secure while sitting on and lying near the end of the bed.
Helix Midnight Mattress Performance For Couples
When deciding if a mattress is an ideal fit for couples, we take several of the above performance areas into consideration. We think the Helix Midnight is one of the best mattresses for couples because it can cool down two bodies at once, is responsive enough for sex, and has strong enough edge support for both you and a partner to spread out. However, you may want to take the mattress’s just-okay motion-isolating abilities into account if either you or your partner are a light sleeper.
Finally, the Helix Midnight is responsive enough for sex. This is a plus for couples for obvious reasons.
Helix Midnight Mattress Durability Score
| Overall Durability Score | 3.88 |
| Materials | 4 |
| Support | 4 |
| Edge Support | 4 |
| Warranty | 3.5 |
When it comes to durability, I think the Helix Midnight performs above average for a mattress in its price range. During testing, I was impressed with the materials used in its construction, particularly the support and base layers. The mattress features individually wrapped coils that provide strong support and help maintain the bed’s shape over time. These coils are paired with a base layer of Helix’s DuraDense memory foam, which adds even more protection against premature sagging.
The 10-year warranty offered by Helix is solid, but personally, I try to steer toward brands that offer a lifetime warranty, as this typically signals a higher level of confidence in their product’s longevity. That being said, I don’t think the 10-year warranty here is a red flag. For a high-quality mattress like the Helix Midnight, it’s realistic to expect minimal wear and tear for the first 3 to 5 years, especially with proper care.
I also thought the Helix Midnight had excellent edge support, which is important for couples who use the entire surface of the mattress. Couples and folks who tend to gravitate toward the edge of the bed need something resistant to sagging around the perimeter. The solid edge support, paired with the responsive coils, helps ensure the mattress will maintain its shape for years, even with frequent use.
In terms of long-term durability, I expect the Helix Midnight to continue performing well for most sleepers after 5 years of use. After 10 years, I expect the Helix Midnight to hold up reasonably well. However, like any mattress, it may start showing some wear, particularly in the areas of more pressure.
I would also recommend heavier individuals consider a firmer model if they are concerned about long-term durability. While the Helix Midnight offers solid support, it’s not the firmest option, and heavier sleepers tend to experience more noticeable sagging over time, especially in the softer Helix models. For those on the heavier side or who prefer a firmer feel, a different model, like the Helix Dawn, might offer better longevity.
Helix Company Information
Customer Information
- Phone: Available 11 a.m.–6 p.m. EST, Monday to Friday at 831-777-5976
- Email: help@helixsleep.com or use their contact form
- Live chat: Available 10 a.m.–10 p.m, EST, Monday to Sunday
- Visit in person: View partner showrooms
Payment Options
Helix offers several forms of payment on their website through Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express as well as Google Pay, PayPal, Shop Pay, and Amazon Pay. You can also finance their mattresses through the Affirm financing program.
Helix also offers a 30 percent off site-wide + two free pillows discount to military members, first responders, students and teachers.
Helix Midnight Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
My Final Thoughts About the Helix Midnight Mattress
Now that we’ve gone through what the Helix Midnight is made of, how it feels, and how it performs on our tests, we get to the ultimate question: Is it an excellent selection for you? Here’s a review of some of the pros and cons you should consider if you’re thinking about purchasing it.
Who I Recommend the Helix Midnight Mattress For
- I think the Helix Midnight is a good choice for couples. It has excellent cooling abilities, responsive materials for sex, and strong edge support, so you can use the whole mattress without fear of sinkage or sagging near the sides.
- Combination sleepers are likely to be happy with the Helix Midnight, as it is pretty responsive and offers some bounce. Sleepers shouldn’t feel “stuck” in the bed, and switching positions should feel easy.
- I like the Helix Midnight for back and side sleepers. The bed features a medium-soft to medium-firm feel that these folks should be happy with. I also like it for stomach sleepers, who should get enough support for their hips to line up with their shoulders.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Helix Midnight Mattress For
- I wouldn’t recommend the Midnight mattress to most heavier sleepers (those over 250 pounds). Even though they may get the support they need, the materials might feel too soft. Luckily, Helix also has a mattress specifically designed for larger body types — the Helix Plus mattress — that’s worth looking into, or customers can take a look at our roundup of the best mattresses for heavy sleepers.
- Memory foam lovers won’t get the slow-moving or deep sinkage feel that they may be searching for in a mattress with the Helix Midnight. I’d check out one of our favorite memory foam mattresses instead.
Helix Midnight Pricing and Sizing
Ready to give your old mattress the boot? Price point can be really important in making that decision. Take a look at our pricing chart below, and make sure to visit our Helix coupon page for a nice discount, too.
Prices listed will be before discount or offer for each size.
Size Helix Helix Luxe Twin $799 $1,199 Twin XL $899 $1,449 Full $1,049 $1,749 Queen $1,199 $2,049 King $1,549 $2,499 California King $1,549 $2,499
Helix Midnight Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Mattress Policies and FAQs
Does the Helix Midnight mattress have a trial period?
Yes, Helix offers a 100-night sleep trial on the Helix Midnight.
Does the Helix Midnight have a mattress warranty?
Yes, the Helix Midnight has a 10-year warranty.
How does the Helix Midnight ship?
The Helix Midnight ships for free and it will arrive compressed in a box.
Does the Helix Midnight have an off-gassing period?
Yes, you will need to wait after unboxing the Helix for gasses to be released as the foam decompresses. However, all smell should dissipate in 24 to 72 hours.
What if I don’t like the Helix Midnight?
If you’re unsatisfied with your new mattress, you can return it after the 30-day “break-in” period and before the end of the 100-night trial period for a full refund.
Is the Helix Midnight too firm?
The Helix Midnight is not, by industry standards, a firm mattress, as it’s a 6 out of 10 (soft) on the firmness scale. If anything, it’s going to be too soft for folks like stomach sleepers who need an extra-firm bed.
Does the Helix Midnight sleep cool?
Yes, the Helix Midnight does sleep cool. We scored it a 4.5 out of 5 for cooling in our mattress lab, thanks to its breathable cover and coils for airflow. For an even cooler experience, pay an additional fee for the GlacioTex cooling cover, or upgrade to the Helix’s Midnight Luxe.
How long does the Helix Midnight last?
The Helix Midnight is a durable, high-quality mattress that should last shoppers between seven and 10 years.
What is the weight limit for the Helix Midnight?
The Helix Midnight can hold up ton 1,000 pounds of weight with two sleepers, and 500 pounds with one sleeper. That said, we don’t recommend it for heavy sleepers over 250 pounds. They’d be better off on the Helix Plus — the brand’s model made specifically for larger body types.
Helix Midnight Mattress Vs
Now that you know quite a bit about the Helix Midnight, you might want to know how it stacks up to its competitors from other popular mattress companies. Take a look at some of my comparisons below.
- Saatva Mattress – Bouncier innerspring option
- Casper Original Mattress – An affordable all-foam option
- DreamCloud Original Mattress – Affordable luxury hybrid
- Helix Sunset Mattress – Helix’s softest model
- Helix Moonlight Mattress – A plush, pressure-relieving feel
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| Firmness | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Multiple firmness options | Firm: 7/10 | Firm: 7/10 | Soft: 5.5/10 | Soft: 5.5/10 |
| Material | Hybrid | Innerspring | Foam | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers |
Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Back Pain, Hot Sleepers, Seniors
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Couples, Seniors |
Back Sleepers,
Hot Sleepers, Seniors |
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Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers |
Hot Sleepers, Joint Pain, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers
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Helix Midnight vs Saatva
The Saatva is a luxury innerspring mattress with two layers of coils. These springs give the mattress a lot of support, bounce, and responsiveness. It comes in three different firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm.
- Price: As a luxury option, the Saatva is significantly more expensive than the Helix Midnight.
- Sleeping position: The Saatva can accommodate all sleeping positions, since it comes in varying firmness levels (we recommend the Plush Soft for side sleepers, the Luxury Firm for back sleepers, and the Firm for Stomach Sleepers).
- Cooling: While both mattresses excel at cooling, the Saatva has a slight advantage over the Helix Midnight because of all the coils included in its construction.
- Body weight: The Saatva is by far the better option for heavy sleepers (those over 250 pounds).
Read more in our full Saatva mattress review, or check out our full Helix vs Saatva mattress comparison.
Saatva Mattress
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Financing Options
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Helix Midnight vs Casper
Construction-wise, the Casper differs from the Helix Midnight in the fact that it’s made entirely of foam, with no springs. This bed is also firmer than the Helix Midnight, due to the density of its materials. Because of this, it scored a 7 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale (the Helix Midnight scored a 6).
- Price: Before discounts, the Helix Midnight is just a little bit more expensive than the Casper.
- Sleeping position: Back sleepers and side sleepers are both going to be comfortable on either of these mattresses, and the Helix Midnight is going to be more comfortable for stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: While the Casper sleeps fairly cool for a foam mattress, the Helix Midnight wins out because of all the airflow in its coils.
- Body weight: Heavy side sleepers could be comfortable on the Casper, but for the most part, anyone over 250 pounds should seek out a more supportive bed.
Read more in our full Casper mattress review, or check out our full Helix vs Casper mattress comparison.
Casper Original Mattress
Product Details
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight vs DreamCloud
Like the Helix Midnight, the original DreamCloud has a hybrid construction, but it is a bit firmer (it scored a 7 on our firmness scale). This bed also has several luxurious features similar to what you’d find in a high-end hotel, including a cashmere-blend cover.
- Price: At the moment, the Helix Midnight and the DreamCloud are similarly priced before discounts.
- Sleeping position: Both options are excellent choices for back sleepers. Side sleepers should stick with the Helix Midnight, and while combination sleepers could be happy on both, they’ll probably find the DreamCloud to be more responsive. The Helix Midnight is the better choice for stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: We gave both of these mattresses high marks for cooling, but the DreamCloud wins out because of its gel infusions.
- Body weight: Although neither option is the best choice for heavy sleepers, heavy back sleepers might be comfortable on the DreamCloud.
Read more in our full DreamCloud mattress review, or check out our full Helix vs DreamCloud mattress comparison.
DreamCloud Original Mattress
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Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Models from Helix
I’d also like to share how the Helix Midnight compares to some of the other models from Helix Sleep. I’ll be comparing the standard Midnight to two other standard Helix models. As a reminder, all Helix standard mattresses are also offered as upgraded Helix Luxe mattresses and even more luxurious Helix Elite mattresses.
Helix Midnight vs Helix Sunset
The Helix Sunset and Helix Midnight have a similar construction of coils and foam. However, the Sunset is much softer. In fact, it’s one of the brand’s softest models, coming in at a 5.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale.
- Price: Both mattresses are the exact same price.
- Sleeping position: The Helix Sunset is the better choice for side sleepers, and the Helix Midnight is the better choice for back sleepers and stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: Both mattresses sleep cool, thanks to their airflow-promoting coils and naturally breathable cover.
- Body weight: Neither mattress is going to be ideal for heavy sleepers (those over 250 pounds).
Read more in our full Helix Sunset mattress review.
Helix Sunset Mattress
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Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight vs Helix Moonlight
Also part of Helix’s original line of hybrid mattresses, the Moonlight is another soft option — much more so than the Helix Midnight, even though they have a similar construction.
- Price: All of the models in Helix’s core mattress line are the same price.
- Sleeping position: The Moonlight is best for side sleepers, and the Midnight is best for back sleepers and stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: I’d say that these beds have the same cooling capabilities due to their similar construction.
- Body weight: I’d tell heavy sleepers to steer clear of both mattresses and instead opt for the Helix Plus, which was built especially for larger body types.
Read more in our full Helix Moonlight mattress review.
Helix Moonlight Mattress
Product Details
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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.
