Helix Midnight Mattress Review

Hybrid Mattress in a Box

The Midnight Luxe is a hybrid mattress. The word “hybrid” refers to the use of different mattress styles. 

Hybrid Type

This mattress is a hybrid because it contains spring coils and foam. Thus, it is not an all-foam mattress, nor is it a traditional innerspring. Some sleepers prefer the hybrid option for providing benefits from the different mattress types, all in one.

A hybrid mattress like the Midnight Luxe that combines layers of foam with a coil layer is likely to suit those who enjoy the hug-like feel of foam and want the perks of springs too. The springs in this luxury mattress provide a softer feel for the shoulders and hips. 

For side sleepers, the support on these pressure points may help relieve pain for some people. Of course, every person is different, so there is no guarantee.

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Mattress in a Box

Also, Helix designed the Midnight Luxe to be a mattress in a box. The manufacturer compresses the mattress to fit in a box that conveniently ships to your home.

Upon its arrival, unbox, unroll, and unwrap the mattress in the bedroom where you plan to use it. The mattress slowly decompresses over time, returning to its original shape.

Mattresses in a box are popular for many reasons, including their affordability. As they are only available online, the price is often lower than in a physical store. That makes sense as the company does not have to carry as many overhead costs without a brick and mortar location. 

Plus, there is no sales commission. The mattress is conveniently available online too and ships right to your doorstep.

Best Features of the Midnight Luxe

After careful consideration, our research team narrowed down the leading aspects of this Helix mattress. The top features are:

• Innovative cooling technology helps those who overheat
• Pressure point relief for hips and shoulders for side sleepers
• Zoned-lumbar support for superior contouring and comfier sleep

The Midnight Luxe is part of the Luxe collection from the company Helix. The luxury mattress has a medium firmness and is designed for back and side sleepers.

Helix Midnight Luxe Construction

Helix designed this mattress with a premium cover and five layers. The pillow top cover adds extra comfort to the mattress, and it is super-breathable, too, with Tencel technology.

As for the interior of the mattress, it begins with a comfort layer, made of memory plus foam. The high-density foam is known for its pressure-relieving properties.

Below that is a support layer. The gel visco material provides cushioning and support for the body. It has a medium IFD (Indentation Force Deflection), which means that it is a medium firmness. We talk more about firmness later in the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress review.

The third layer is high-end polyfoam. It is a transition layer, which provides ergonomic support and contouring. The IFD is medium, as with the layer above it.

Next is a layer of more than 1,000 support coils. They are designed to cradle the body, providing support to the hips and shoulders, and promoting healthy spinal alignment.

Finally, a foam layer forms the base. Its purpose is to support the entire mattress and keep it sturdy over time. This mattress gets high marks from many online reviewers for its durability.

Midnight Luxe Mattress Review: Pros and Potential Drawbacks

There’s a lot to like about this Luxe mattress, as well as a few small limitations. Providing a comprehensive review, as always, we provide you with detailed information to make a more informed decision.

Zoned-Lumbar Support

The pocket-coil layer of this mattress provides zoned-lumbar support. The coils layer features over 1,000 support coils. 

The special support provides superior contouring. The support zone in the lumbar area offers great support for side sleepers, right where they need it the most. 

The zoned-lumbar support technology cradles the body by creating a softer area under your shoulders and more firmness under your hips. The contouring helps you get the proper support in a side sleeping position.

Pressure Point Relief 

If you tend to toss and turn throughout the night, it might be that your current mattress is uncomfortable. For side sleepers, the shoulders, parts of the back, and the hips may experience pain if their spine and these other pressure points are not well supported.

Helix designed the Midnight Luxe Mattress specifically to provide pressure point relief by aligning the spine. Keeping the spine in proper alignment can help all sleepers but especially those who experience achy pressure build up or wake up with back soreness.

The multi-layer construction, including top-quality foams, provides great support, as per numerous web reviewers. The gel visco layer features gel infused in memory foam to cradle the body well, while the memory plus foam responds to the body’s shape and position to meet your needs better. Finally, the polyfoam transition layer provides contouring support that dissipates bodily pressure onto the support coils.

Price

As you might expect, this luxury mattress with high-density foam and advanced technology is at the higher end of the mattress price range. Thus, it will not be within every household’s budget.

However, we feel the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress is still a great value given the premium materials, airflow tech, and zoned contouring. Plus, there are occasional sales online, which reduces the price, and financing options are available.

American Made

This mattress is completely made in the US. Some mattresses made explicitly in Canada using local materials, but this is not one of them, unfortunately.

With that said, we like that the company ships across Canada in addition to the US. Some companies are strictly for Americans, and we appreciate that Helix includes Canadians.

Cooling Technology

The special cover features Tencel temperature regulation. The cover is ultra-breathable to reduce the chances of overheating at night. 

This feature is great news for anyone tired of waking up in a sweat in the middle of the night. The cover is also cool to the touch, so it provides a refreshing sleep surface.

Plus, the premium quilted pillow top feels smooth and plush, much like a mattress you would expect to find in a high-end hotel. The Tencel airflow technology, therefore, helps provide both comfort and cooling throughout the night.

100 Night Sleep Trial

A major challenge of buying a mattress from a physical store is that you only get to try out the mattress for a short time before deciding whether it is right for you. However, the Midnight Luxe Mattress comes with a great sleep trial so that you can test it out for 100 nights at home.

In the slight chance that you are unhappy with the mattress, you can return it for a full refund, provided it is within 100 nights. That makes for a risk-free purchase. 

Eco-Friendly

The foams in Helix Midnight Luxe are made without any harmful chemicals. The foams are CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning it passes strong standards for content, emissions, and durability. 

Those who have sensitivities are likely to appreciate this feature. So are those who want to reduce their environmental footprint with their buying choices.

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Firmness and Size Details

On the mattress firmness scale, this mattress is a 4-7.5, as per the Helix website. This range is a medium feel.

On the mattress scale, 1 is extra soft and 10 is very firm. Medium firmness is often what back and side sleepers prefer as the mattress cushions the body’s curves to prevent pain on the pressure points. It also has minimal sinking, which is nice if you don’t like a quicksand feeling.

It may not provide enough support for stomach sleepers, however, as per some web reviewers. The side sleeping position often requires a firmer feel so that the spine does not sink into misalignment, leading to back pain. Some web reviewers also explain that they wish the mattress had more bounce.

As for sizes, there are many choices. We like the variety so that you can get the right one for your bedroom and sleep needs. The sizes available in Canada are: 

• Twin
• Twin XL
• Full
• Queen
• King 
• California King

As the sizes increase, so too does the price. The prices are comparable in the industry for luxury mattresses, especially given the many premium features in the Helix Midnight Luxe.

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More about the Midnight Luxe Mattress

There are other features to know about the hybrid mattress as you consider whether it is a good fit for your home. They are:

Warranty

The Helix Midnight Luxe comes with a 15-year limited warranty in Canada. This warranty protects you against manufacturing defects with certain terms and conditions.

It’s nice to see this promise of protection for an extended time. That tells you that the manufacturer stands behind their product.

We also want you to know that Helix can change its policies at any time. Always check with the company’s website for written policies and ask them questions directly if you don’t find what you’re looking for there. We are not responsible for any discrepancies between company policies and our review.

Off-Gassing

As the foams in the Midnight Luxe are certified by the CertiPUR-US® program, they do not contain toxic chemicals or heavy metals. As a result, there is little to no off-gassing, as per the Helix website.

If you have sensitivities to odour, this feature is likely one you appreciate. It is nice to see a mattress in a box with minimal or no off-gassing as it compresses in the bedroom after the unboxing.

Motion Transfer

The motion isolation properties are terrific, and many web reviewers agree with that statement. When one partner moves during the night, the other person is less likely to feel the subsequent motion transfer.

Thus, this mattress is a great one to consider for couples. Being able to get a full night’s sleep without waking up because your partner on the other side of the mattress is tossing and turning is a great feature.

Edge Support

This Helix mattress rates well for edge support, too, thanks to its support coils. The coil layer provides strong edges in addition to encouraging proper spinal alignment.

Good edge support can help those who have trouble getting into and out of bed, such as seniors. It also provides more surface space, which is nice for couples who want more room to stretch out on the same mattress.

Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress Review Conclusion

The Midnight Luxe is a hybrid mattress in a box with several benefits. While it is not within everyone’s budget, it is a great value for what it has to offer side and back sleepers, in our opinion.

With zoned-lumbar and cooling technologies, the mattress is designed to cradle the body throughout the night, providing deep pressure relief and preventing overheating. The result can be a restful slumber and a refreshed feeling the next day for some people.

The Midnight Luxe is also a great option for couples with excellent motion isolation properties. The included sleep trial and warranty also show the high quality of this mattress. In conclusion, we recommend the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress.

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