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Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress Comparison for 2024

Stuck between the Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe? These two popular beds from the Helix mattress family come loaded with similar features, like pressure-relieving hybrid builds and contouring foam layers. Yet they have different covers, support systems, and overall feels that make them unique from one another. 

If you’re wondering if the Helix Midnight base model is enough for a good night’s sleep or if you should upgrade to the snazzier Helix Midnight Luxe, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s how these two Helix mattress models compare.

Watch Our Video Comparison of the Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe

Editor’s note: We are working on updating our video comparison. For the latest findings, please refer to our written comparison.

Who Should Get the Helix Midnight?Who Should Get the Helix Midnight Luxe?
Fans of hybrid mattressesHot sleepers
People with back painThose who love a classic hybrid feel
Average-weight peopleSleepers seeking advanced support

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: How Are They Similar?

  • Hybrid build – The Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe each have a hybrid construction that combines foam and coils.
  • Cooling upgrade – Both models offer an upgrade to a more powerful GlacioTex cooling cover, which helps regulate body temperature.
  • Firmness – The Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe are both medium-firm beds.

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: How Are They Different?

  • Height – The Helix Midnight is 11.5 inches tall, while the Helix Midnight Luxe is taller at 13.5 inches.
  • Zoned lumbar support – The Helix Midnight Luxe has zoned lumbar support, which has softer and firmer sections of the bed to help promote spinal alignment. This is a feature the Helix Midnight doesn’t have.
  • Edge support – The Helix Midnight Luxe has reinforced edge support on all four perimeters of the bed, while the Helix Midnight has two-sided edge support lengthwise.

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: Firmness, Feel, and Construction

Firmness & Feel

We rank beds on a firmness scale of 1 to 10. The softest, dreamiest beds are a 1, while the firmest, most uplifting beds are a 10. Usually, most mattresses fall somewhere in the middle. Both the Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe have a crowd-pleasing medium-firm feel of a 6.

MattressSleep Advisor Firmness RatingFeelTester Feedback
Helix Midnight6/10Medium-FirmThe Helix Midnight has a noticeable contouring memory foam layer just underneath the cover that gives it a touch of softness, but its supportive coil system helps elevate the body into proper spinal posture. Heavier-weight sleepers might also find that the Helix Midnight feels more like a true medium.

Helix Midnight Luxe6/10Medium-FirmThe Helix Midnight Luxe has a balanced feel that combines a plush pillow top with targeted lumbar support to lift the spine into alignment. It has just enough cushioning to help prevent pressure buildup.

Mattress Construction

The Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe are hybrid beds that each combine contouring foam layers with supportive pocket coils. However, the Helix Midnight Luxe comes with upgrades such as zoned lumbar support, a quilted cooling pillow top, and reinforced edge support on all four perimeters of the bed. The Helix Midnight has a standard breathable knit cover and edge support lengthwise on two sides of the bed, and unlike the Midnight Luxe, it doesn’t have zoned support.

What’s the Helix Midnight Made Of?

  • Breathable knit cover (option to upgrade to a GlacioTex Cooling Pillow Top)
  • Memory foam comfort layer
  • Responsive foam layer
  • Second responsive foam layer
  • Individually wrapped pocket coils
  • Dense foam base layer
Helix Midnight's layers when cut open

What’s the Helix Midnight Luxe Made Of? 

  • Quilted cooling pillow top (option to upgrade to a GlacioTex Cooling Cover)
  • Contouring foam layer
  • Responsive foam layer
  • Gel memory foam layer
  • Second responsive foam layer
  • Individually wrapped pocket coils
  • Dense foam base layer
Take a closer look at the helix midnight luxe mattress construction

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: Body Type and Sleep Position

Helix Midnight 

Body TypeWeight RangeSide SleepingBack SleepingStomach Sleeping
LightweightLess than 130 poundsAverageGoodExcellent
Average-Weight130-230 poundsAverageGoodGood
HeavyweightMore than 230 poundsGoodGoodPoor
Our lead product tester Loren testing the Helix Midnight Luxe in various sleeping positions
Loren testing the Helix Midnight for lightweight back sleepers

Helix Midnight Luxe

Body TypeWeight RangeSide SleepingBack SleepingStomach Sleeping
LightweightLess than 130 poundsGoodExcellentExcellent
Average-Weight130-230 poundsExcellentGoodGood
HeavyweightMore than 230 poundsExcellentGoodAverage
Our heavyweight tester looking at the edge support of the Helix Midnight Luxe
Spencer testing the Helix Midnight Luxe for heavyweight side sleepers

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: Mattress Testing Performance

Pressure Relief

  • Helix Midnight Pressure Relief Score: 5/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Pressure Relief Score: 4/5

Our handy pressure map generates an image of pressure buildup in various sleeping positions. Red and yellow indicate high pressure, while green and blue indicate low pressure. The Helix Midnight’s pressure map was mostly green and blue, which is why we gave it a perfect score. The Helix Midnight Luxe was also mostly green and blue, with small pockets of red and yellow pressure buildup along the hips. That’s why we subtracted one point from our pressure relief score.

Helix Midnight Pressure Map
pressure map for the Helix Midnight
Our testers testing pressure relief feature of the Helix Midnight Luxe through pressure maps.
pressure map for the Helix Midnight Luxe

Support

  • Helix Midnight Support Score: 5/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Support Score: 4/5

We test support by gauging how well our spines stay in a natural (or straight) alignment. Our testing team felt excellent support in the Helix Midnight, leading to a perfect score. Since our hips sunk slightly on the Helix Midnight Luxe, we docked one point.

Motion Isolation

  • Helix Midnight Motion Isolation Score: 5/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Motion Isolation Score: 3/5

Motion isolation is how well a bed absorbs movement. We test this by having two testers lie on the bed and shift around to mimic tossing and turning. A seismograph app then measures the movement. It detected very little motion transfer on the Helix Midnight but a substantial amount on the Helix Midnight Luxe. Couples who are sensitive sleepers may want to choose the latter.

Helix Midnight motion isolation testing
Sosha testing motion isolation on the Helix Midnight mattress

Temperature Regulation / Cooling

  • Helix Midnight Cooling Score: 5/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Cooling Score: 5/5

We use a thermal gun to measure the temperature of a mattress before, during, and after laying on it. Both the Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe had excellent temperature regulation and cooling thanks to their breathable covers and coil systems, which help push air throughout the bed.

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Cooling test results for the Helix Midnight

Bounce 

  • Helix Midnight Bounce Score: 3.5/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Bounce Score: 4/5

We drop heavy balls on a mattress to see how quickly it bounces back into shape. This tests responsiveness, or how easy it is to move around on a bed. The Helix Midnight’s thicker foam layers made it somewhat difficult to switch sleeping positions, but the Helix Midnight Luxe performed slightly better with more bounce than its counterpart.

Edge Support

  • Helix Midnight Edge Support Score: 2/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Edge Support Score: 4/5

We test edge support, or the sturdiness of the perimeter of the bed, by laying and sitting on it. There was substantial sinkage along the Helix Midnight, but the Helix Midnight Luxe felt sturdier with its reinforced edge support on all four sides of the mattress.

Our heavyweight mattress tester looking at the edge support and responsiveness of the Helix Midnight Luxe
Spencer testing edge support on the Helix Midnight Luxe

Couples

  • Helix Midnight Couples Score: 3/5
  • Helix Midnight Luxe Couples Score: 4/5

Our couples score is determined by factors that improve the sleep experience for those who bed-share, like cooling, motion isolation, bounce, and edge support. Its lack of bounce and edge support caused us to rank the Helix Midnight lower, but the Helix Midnight Luxe got a 4 out of 5 because of its sturdier edges, which is important for those who curl up at the edge of a bed.

Testing the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe: Comparing Company Policies and Price

Helix MidnightHelix Midnight Luxe
ShippingFree within the U.S. Ships to Canada for an additional fee.Free within the U.S. Ships to Canada for an additional fee.
White Glove DeliveryStarts at $159, with the cost varying depending on the number of services you select.Starts at $159, with the cost varying depending on the number of services you select.
Trial100 nights100 nights
Warranty10 years15 years
Return PolicyFree within the trial period.Free within the trial period.
SizeHelix Midnight Price (w/o discount)Helix Midnight Luxe Price (w/o discount)
Twin$936.60$1,374
Twin XL$1,061.30$1,624
Full$1,248.80$1,999
Queen$1,332$2,374
King$1,748.80$2,874
Cali King$1,748.80$2,874

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Rating
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3.9
4.7
4.0
4.0
4.1
4.0
4.3
4.0
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4.0
4.0
3.9
Firmness Firm: 7.5/10 Medium-firm: 6.5/10 Medium-firm: 6/10 Medium-firm: 6/10 Medium-firm: 6/10 Firm: 7/10 Medium: 5.5/10 Firm: 7.5/10 Medium-firm: 6/10 Medium-firm: 6/10
Material Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid Hybrid
Cooling
Warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 10-year warranty 10-year warranty 15-year warranty 15 years
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Trial Period 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 nights 100 Nights 100 nights 100 nights
Best For Back Pain, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Couples Stomach Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Hot Sleepers Back Sleepers Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Hip Pain, Seniors Couples, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers Back Pain, Couples, Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers Hot Sleepers, Joint Pain, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers Joint Pain, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers Joint Pain, Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Couples, Hot Sleepers Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Kids, Hot Sleepers Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Hot Sleepers Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers, Back Pain, Couples

Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe FAQs

What is the difference between the Helix Midnight and Midnight Luxe?

The Helix Midnight Luxe comes with upgrades such as zoned lumbar support coils, a quilted pillow top, and advanced cooling options compared to the Helix Midnight model.

Is the Midnight Luxe worth it?

The Helix Midnight Luxe is a great choice for sleepers who like to spread out, couples who bed share, and combination or active sleepers seeking out a bouncier bed with excellent responsiveness.

Is the Helix Midnight good for side sleepers?

Heavier side sleepers should find the Helix Midnight contouring enough for comfortable side sleeping, but it may be too firm for lightweight or average-weight side sleepers to get enough cushioning from it.

How long does it take for the Helix Midnight Luxe to expand?

The Helix Midnight Luxe should take about two hours to expand after it’s removed from its plastic wrapping.

Our Final Thoughts on the Helix Midnight vs. Helix Midnight Luxe

If you have sore joints or you’re a back or stomach sleeper seeking out a mattress that will keep your lower back and hips lifted into alignment, the Helix Midnight is your best bet. Same for sensitive sleepers who share a bed with a pet or partner. 

Active or combination sleepers will find more responsiveness on the Helix Midnight Luxe. Its sturdier edges also make it a great choice for edge sleepers or those with mobility issues who struggle to get in or out of bed.

Sleep Advisor’s Testing Methodology

Our team, including Loren, Spencer, Julia, and myself, tested the Helix Midnight and Helix Midnight Luxe the same way you might in-store, while also applying data-based tests to see how each mattress performs beyond what meets the eye. From temperature regulation and motion isolation to different sleeping positions, we test it all.

Here’s a breakdown of our product review process and the different tests we employ to rate mattresses in these performance categories.

Helix Midnight back sleeper testing
Sosha Lewis

Sosha Lewis

Senior Staff Writer

About Author

Sosha Lewis is a senior staff writer for Sleep Advisor.  Lewis is happy that she is able to combine her love of sleep with her love of writing.

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  • Certified Sleep Science Coach