Helix Mattress Review

Helix Moonlight: 3/5, Helix Dusk: 4/5, Helix Dawn: 3/5

The Helix mattresses perform decently well when it comes to isolating motion. Foam layers typically absorb a great deal of movement, although the latex-like polyfoam used in the comfort layer is a bit bouncier than your average memory foam. The springiness provided by the coil core may also make it easier for you to feel your partner’s movements throughout the night.

The Helix Dusk absorbs more motion than the Moonlight and Dawn, owing to its memory foam transition layer and mid-range firmness feel.

Helix Moonlight: 4/5, Helix Dusk: 4/5, Helix Dawn: 3/5

The foams used in these Helix mattresses allow sleepers to sink in for deep cradling, which helps take some of the pressure off key areas, like the shoulders and hips. The Dawn’s firm feel gives it more pushback against a sleeper’s pressure points, lowering its performance in this category.

How well a bed relieves pressure will depend partially on your weight and body type. Softer mattresses tend to suit the needs of side sleepers and those who weigh less than 130 pounds, while firmer beds tend to work better for back or stomach sleepers and those who weigh more than 230 pounds.

Helix Moonlight: 3/5, Helix Dusk: 3/5, Helix Dawn: 4/5

Coil cores tend to be highly breathable, so hybrid models usually have strong temperature regulation. The Moonlight, Dusk, and Dawn follow suit with temperature control that’s in line with most hybrid models.

The Dawn sleeps a bit cooler than the other two models thanks to its firm feel not allowing much sinkage.

Helix Moonlight: 2/5, Helix Dusk: 3/5, Helix Dawn: 4/5

These Helix models all have a reinforced perimeter within the coil core, which helps to limit the amount of sinkage that occurs when a person sits or sleeps near the edge of the bed. That being said, each of the three models varies in the degree of edge support it provides depending largely on its firmness and construction.

The incredibly plush Helix Moonlight sinks easily and provides below average edge support, while the much firmer Dawn has stronger edges bolstered by its firm feel.

Helix Moonlight: 2/5, Helix Dusk: 3/5, Helix Dawn: 4/5

Ease of movement is another category for these beds that is largely distinguished by the firmness of each one. The deep cradling and sink provided by the softer Moonlight makes it difficult to move along the surface. By contrast, the firm Helix Dawn provides sturdy pushback against body weight that makes it easier both to move around and get out of bed.

Helix Moonlight: 2/5, Helix Dusk: 3/5, Helix Dawn: 4/5

Thanks to their coil cores, the Helix mattresses have some springiness and bounce, which many couples prefer for sex. The degree of conforming and sink provided by the foam layers can either help or hinder sex, and it will vary depending on the bed’s construction.

Couples will have a much easier time moving around on the Helix Dawn, whereas intimate activity will probably be most difficult on the Moonlight.

Helix Moonlight: 3/5, Helix Dusk: 3/5, Helix Dawn: 3/5

Like any mattress that uses foam, the Moonlight, Dusk, and Dawn should all have an average amount of “new mattress smell” at first. This odor is generally considered to be harmless, and it typically fades within a few days.

The Helix mattresses are all hybrid models, so their coil cores allow for more air to flow through the mattress. As a result, any smells should air out faster than they would with an all-foam mattress. If you find the smell unpleasant, consider letting the mattress sit in a well-ventilated room for a few hours after opening.

Helix Sunset: 4/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 2/5

These Helix mattresses all isolate motion to a fairly similar degree as other hybrid mattresses. The memory foam comfort layer absorbs movements rather well, which can help reduce sleep disturbances caused by your co-sleeper’s movements. This absorption is counterbalanced somewhat by the springiness of the pocketed coil core.

The Helix Sunset isolates motion to a stronger degree than the other two thanks to its softer feel lending itself to a deeper cradling effect.

Helix Sunset: 4/5, Helix Midnight: 4/5, Helix Twilight: 3/5

Pressure relief is one of the clear strengths of these mattresses, owing itself largely to the memory foam and pocketed coil layers. The Twilight’s firmer feel makes it a bit harsher on pressure points, lowering its performance in this area.

Whether a mattress provides you with sufficient pressure relief will depend partially on your body weight and partially on how you prefer to sleep. Side sleepers and those who weigh less than 130 pounds typically prefer softer beds, while heavier sleepers and those who like to sleep on their backs and stomachs opt for firmer mattresses.

Helix Sunset: 3/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 3/5

The Helix mattresses perform about average for hybrids when it comes to sleeping cool. Memory foam is well-known for its tendency to sleep hot, as it often traps and retains heat through the night.

That being said, the coil cores of these beds allow for air to flow through the mattress, helping to balance out any heat retention.

Helix Sunset: 2/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 4/5

Foam layers tend to sink under body weight, which can make sleeping near the edges and getting out of bed difficult on some mattresses. These hybrid mattresses reinforce their perimeters through the coils in their support cores, bolstering the edges to prevent the foam layers from overcompressing.

The Helix Sunset performs slightly worse as its softer feel allows the bed to sink more around the edges.

Helix Sunset: 2/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 4/5

The Sunset, Midnight, and Twilight all perform differently when it comes to ease of movement, though they share similarities in construction. Their memory foam comfort layers hug the body, pulling the sleeper in somewhat and making it more difficult to move around on the surface. This effect of the memory foam, however, is balanced by the bounce and support provided by the pocketed coils underneath.

The Helix Sunset is a bit more difficult to move around on as its softer feel sinks in more readily under weight.

Helix Sunset: 2/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 4/5

The ratings for these mattresses for sex are largely tied to how easy it is for couples to move around on the surface and change positions. The Midnight and Twilight perform similarly to other hybrids, whereas the Sunset is a bit less ideal for intimate activity.

For most other categories that matter for sex, such as noise or temperature control, the Helix mattresses perform about average for a hybrid model.

Helix Sunset: 3/5, Helix Midnight: 3/5, Helix Twilight: 3/5

The Helix Sunset, Midnight, and Twilight all produce some off-gassing odor thanks to their foam layers. Because of their breathable covers and coil cores, these mattresses should air out relatively quickly if left in a well-ventilated area.

While a hybrid model’s spring system might ordinarily lead to some motion transfer, the Plus’s two-layer comfort system prevents most movement from reaching the mattress’s bouncy coil core.

This effectively limits the spread of vibrations across the mattress surface, reducing the likelihood of a sleeper waking up when their partner moves during the night.

The Plus is constructed specifically for larger individuals, and it can relieve pressure points very well for sleepers in this group. Its firm feel lends to its supportiveness, while the two comfort layers have enough give to cushion and cradle the sleeper’s pressure points.

While the firmness of the Plus may not be ideal for sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds, its overall pressure relief is very good compared to other hybrids.

In comparison to other hybrids, the Plus has moderate temperature control. The breathable Tencel cover and coil system allow enough airflow to help dissipate heat.

However, the top layer and transition layer both use memory foam, which is particularly prone to retaining heat. This heat retention is unlikely to be disruptive for most sleepers, but it can be a problem for people who tend to sleep hot.

Compared to other hybrids, the Plus has fair edge support. The perimeter of the coil system is reinforced, and since the Plus uses taller coils than other Helix models, sleepers won’t have to sink in too far to reach the reinforcement.

That being said, the comfort system is likely to compress quite a bit when someone sits or sleeps near the perimeter, which may lead to a feeling of instability.

Conforming from the Plus’s two-layer comfort system may make the bed slightly more challenging to move on than other hybrids, though this shouldn’t be a significant impediment.

Sleepers won’t sink in too far due to the mattress’s firm feel, but contouring from the layers of memory foam and polyfoam could create a gentle hugging sensation that limits motion somewhat.

The Plus uses taller coils than Helix’s other models, giving it extra bounce, which some couples may find beneficial for sex. This springiness may be tempered by the comfort system, but conforming from the comfort layers can also provide good traction.

The Helix Plus will have similar off-gassing odors to most other hybrids that contain synthetic foams and ship compressed. Leaving the bed in a well-ventilated space for a few hours to a few days should give it the time it needs to air out.