Helix - Midnight Luxe

My Helix Midnight Luxe is three years old and hasn’t sagged a millimeter. Before that, my $800 Amazon mattress caved in after 6 months.

Helix Midnight Luxe. Thank me later. Perfect for combo sleepers and the cooling cover actually works unlike most "cooling" mattresses that are marketing BS.

I currently sleep on a Helix Midnight Luxe. Not gonna lie though, I was OBSESSED with my previous mattress, which was a St. Regis hotel mattress. You know when you stay at a hotel and the bed is so perfect you're like "I need this bed"? Yeah, I actually bought it. Slept on that mattress for 5+ years until it started loosing support. Here's the thing about mattress sinkage that most people don't get. There's the sink IN (how the comfort layers hug you) and the sink DOWN (how deep the support core lets you drop). My St. Regis started failing on the sink DOWN part. Like, the comfort layers still felt amazing but it was basically starting to form a dip after year 5. I'm 180 lbs and I'm one of those back sleepers who sleeps on their back and literally DOES NOT MOVE all night. Like, I wake up in the exact same position I fell asleep in. So when a mattress starts sinking too deep, my back knows it immediately. I was THIS CLOSE to getting a Beautyrest Black Plush Pillow Top Series 3 since it's basically the St. Regis's clone, but then I had this moment of clarity like... wait, if my St. Regis failed after 5 years, won't this one just do the same thing? So I went with the Helix Midnight Luxe, which, at least for someone my size and with my sleeping needs, balances out that perfectly. It sinks me IN just enough to feel cradled but doesn't let me sink DOWN too far down. That zoned support is clutch for keeping my spine from going off balance. I mean, after testing mattresses all day for work, I knew exactly what I was getting into with this one. It's been 2 years in and this mattress is still going strong. Sometimes the boring choice is the right choice, especially when you've literally tried everything else. But, I do understand that mattresses aren't a BIFL item.

That's actually an achievement that your Purple has held up so well for 8 years. Even though I've read A LOT of hate against Purple, that honeycomb gel grid is definitely unique in how it handles heat and pressure relief. When my St. Regis hotel mattress started breaking down after 5 years, I almost cried. But, in your case, the way Purple mattresses distribute weight through their grid probably helps prevent the deep sink-down issue I experienced. I ended up with a Helix Midnight Luxe which has been simple amazing for 2 years now, though I totally canceled out its cooling features by layering encasements and protectors, but Purple's grid seems like it would BREATHE better even with covers on it compared to regular foam layers. Have you noticed any change in the grid's responsiveness over the years, or does it still have that same bouncy feel? Purple mattresses have very particular feel compared to what's out there.

I hear you, it’s tough sorting through all the noise, especially at your weight and as a side sleeper. The Helix Plus mattresses use stronger coils and denser foam to handle more weight and keep your spine aligned, which can really help with aches. The Midnight Luxe is a solid pick from that line. It’s not too soft or too firm, and has good airflow so you don’t get too hot. Plus, the 100-night trial means you can try it risk-free and see if it actually works for you. It’s not perfect for everyone, but for what you described, it’s a smart place to start. Sleep’s important, especially now.

+1 on the helix midnight luxe. we swear by ours and have recommended it to all our friends.

For your mix of side and stomach sleeping and your partner’s back sleeping, I’d look at a hybrid with zoned support. Foam-heavy beds hold heat and can feel too soft over time. Purple’s grid has airflow, but comfort really splits the crowd. Helix has a model called the Midnight Luxe that lines up with what you described. Medium firmness, zoned lumbar support for back pain, and a pillow top that eases pressure on shoulders and hips. The coil system helps with airflow, so it’s cooler than a full foam build. There’s also an optional ErgoAlign layer that adds extra spinal support if that’s a concern.

Back pain usually comes from the mattress letting your hips sink too much. Foam beds like Tempur or Casper feel good at first, but they don’t always keep your spine lined up. Hybrids are better since the coils give structure and the foam adds pressure relief. Helix is worth a look because they offer an ErgoAlign layer that’s zoned to support your lower back. The Midnight Luxe is their most popular, but for back pain I’d lean toward the Dusk Luxe since it’s firmer through the middle. Even their Core line has the same upgrade option if you want to spend less.

The “medium-firm” confusion is real. It’s not standardized, so it’s basically a marketing term. What helped me was focusing less on the label and more on my own body feedback. When I tested beds, I paid attention to whether my spine stayed aligned, whether my shoulder sank in enough (side sleeper), and if I could roll over without effort. That’s how I landed on the Helix Midnight Luxe. Ignore the words, trust your body.

I’ve had my Helix Luxe Midnight for six years and it’s like it’s brand new

Helix Midnight Luxe, its a hybrid so u get that coil base working for you, plus it has a solid cooling setup on top. The titan plus luxe is another worth looking at, it's got good airflow built into the design and ppl who sleep hot tend to like it. one thing worth checking regardless of which one you go with, make sure the cover is breathable

We’ve had a helix midnight luxe since March 2021 and it’s been amazing: supportive, no noticeable sagging (and I’m 275 lbs), and feels just as comfortable as the day we opened it up. We used a promo code from a YouTuber I watch and got two free pillows and some other stuff, which made the purchase even more worth it.