Helix Mattress Review: Our Testing Team’s Ratings

Each Helix mattress isolates motion to a different degree. Our team found that the Sunset and Moonlight reduce the most motion transfer, while the firmer models don’t absorb movement as well. — Danny

Most Helix hybrids isolate motion well thanks to their thick foam layers. The Dusk and Sunset absorb the most motion of all the Helix models. The Plus also has a two-layer comfort system that limits the spread of vibrations across the mattress surface.

The Moonlight, Dawn, and Midnight produce some motion transfer, but probably not enough to cause too many sleep disruptions.

The softer Helix models – the Sunset, the Moonlight, and the Midnight – are where you’ll get the best pressure-relieving cradle. I find each of these models have a nice soft hug for my shoulder and hip areas, which allows an effective amount of sink. I weigh around 180 lbs and very much prefer softer feeling beds, so these three Helix models are what I would choose when it comes to pressure relief, but your mileage may vary depending on your weight and body profile. — Jackson

Most Helix mattresses alleviate pressure well for their intended weight groups. Our tests show The Moonlight, Dusk, Sunset, and Midnight offer the best pressure relief thanks in part to the plusher surfaces. The Plus is constructed specifically for larger individuals, and it can relieve pressure points very well for sleepers in this group.

The firmer Dawn and Twilight push back more strongly against your pressure points, lowering their performance ratings in this category.

Like a lot of foam hybrids we’ve tested, I felt some heat on the standard Helix mattresses — not an excessive amount, but noticeable all the same. If you run hot in bed and don’t mind paying a little extra, I recommend the cooling cover upgrade. This add-on makes a huge difference in the surface temperature. — Brad

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, but the coil cores of these beds promote airflow to help balance out heat retention. The Dawn sleeps a bit cooler than the other models thanks to its firm feel.

You can upgrade any standard Helix hybrid to include a cooling pillow-top layer encased in GlacioTex fabric. This material dissipates body heat on contact, so the upgrade may be a good idea if you are prone to sleeping hot.

Each Helix mattress has a reinforced perimeter, so you’ll notice extra coil pushback when you get in and out of bed, but the Twilight, Dawn, and Plus models received our highest scores during hands-on tests. — Danny

Standard 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. However, each model varies in the degree of edge support it provides depending largely on its firmness and construction. The Dawn and Twilight offer the best edge support due to their firm designs. The Dusk, Midnight, and Plus also offer decent perimeter support along the perimeter.

The Moonlight and Sunset are the plushest models, which means you will sink more easily while sitting or sleeping near the edge. These models earned the lowest edge support ratings among all of the standard Helix mattresses.

Movement across the surface of the bed depends which Helix model you’re on. The softer makes are pretty prone to trapping movement, but the firmer builds are quite good at allowing you to move freely. This is one of those sink-in vs. float-on-top factors that Helix is so good at creating personalization for within its mattress line. — Jackson

Ease of movement is another category that is largely distinguished by the firmness of each model. The softer Moonlight and Sunset contour closely and sink quite a bit, making it difficult to move across their surfaces. In contrast, the Dawn and Twilight models provide sturdy pushback against the body to help you move around and get out of bed easily. Conforming from the Plus’ two-layer comfort system may make the bed slightly more challenging to move on than other hybrids, but the firm feel still offers decent ease of movement.