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DreamCloud vs Helix In Depth Comparison

From our experts

• Construction
• Durability
• Cooling
• Warrenty
• Back pain
• Sleep Type
• Dimension
• Conclusion

Construction

DreamCloud Mattresses7.9

Made in China – so not really comparable to the premium US made mattresses

The construction of this hybrid mattress features a 6-premier layer design finely equipped to grant the sleeper quality comfort that last.

Each layer cones with it’s unique property and function. All combine to make the mattress durable, comfortable and serve it’s sleeping essence adequately.

The six layers include:

1. CASHEX Cashmere Blend Cover
2. TRUELOFT Cradling Euro Top
3. Pressure Activated High Density Gel Memory Foam
4. Low Motion Transfer Supportive Foam
5. Supporting Base Layers
6. Stay-put Foam Rigid Foundation Base

Note: 1 and 2 and both mattress covers.

1. CASHEX Cashmere Blend Cover

Atop the layers of this mattress lies a unique cover which is a product of Mongolian cashmere. This cashmere promotes lightweight quality and coolness via it’s moisture wicking properties.

2. TRUELOFT Cradling Euro Top

Adding extra comfort to the cover and ensuring you are well cuddled is a top-notch memory foam that is breathable. This breathable nature of the memory foam makes it cool all the time.

3. Pressure Activated High Density Gel Memory Foam

Away from the top is the next layer which is made of high density gel memory foam that eases pressure rapidly and help you relax comfortably with it’s mild texture.

4. Low Motion Transfer Supportive Foam

As part of the supporting layers, this mattress deploys a low-motion transfer foam to limit the effect of movements on the mattress. This ensures that while you are fast asleep, your partner’s restiveness on the mattress won’t be noticed or felt by you.

5. Supporting Base Layers

Still on supporting layers, but now this is about the edges. For edge support,  sturdy high-guage support system is in place with double row rim for reinforced edge support.

In addition to this, there are pocketed innerspring coils individually wrapped together to guarantee maximum support and create a bouncy feeling. This is typical of hybrid mattresses. This innerspring coils also serve to release pressure and alleviate any pains in the back region of the sleeper.

6. Stay-Put Rigid Foundation Base

At base of the entire layers of this mattress, there is solid foam foundation that is very permeable to facilitate massive air flow and spread out uneven vibrations in the coils.

Helix Mattresses9.4

Helix Midnight

Helix Midnight is the most popular mattress on the series and sits on the medium-firm range of the firmness scale. Its construction is in four layers.

Construction Details

Helix Soft Touch Cover

All mattresses come with the Helix soft-touch design cover. It’s highly breathable and promotes airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of memory foam and is an exclusive blend from the Helix brand. The firmness here is medium and this layer is responsive at alleviating pressure from pressure points.

Transition Layer

The transition layer of this mattress is made of premium-grade polyfoam. This layer comes with a medium IFD that can match your body type. This layer provides cushioning for the sleeper.

Body Shape Layer

These layers house the numerous pocketed coils of this hybrid mattress. The coils enforce motion isolation, support in the contouring of the body, and also provide perimeter edge support.

Support Core

The core of this mattress is made of DuraDense foam that provides overall shape, support, and durability for this mattress.

Helix Midnight Luxe

The Midnight Luxe comes with improved features and is 2″ higher than the original midnight. Its construction is in five layers.

Construction Details

Quality Quilted Cover

The cover here is the same as the original but with some added features. It comes with a breathable quality pillow top and is quilted for superior comfort. It also features the Tencel Technology for high breathability and massive airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of a high-density memory plus foam with top-notch pressure relieving capacity. It’s medium feel like the original counterpart.

Support Layer

This extra layer is one of the distinguishing features between the Luxe and the Original. This layer is made of Gel Visco foam which is engineered to cushion the weight of the body on the mattress. It comes with the medium IFD to suit any body type.

Transition Layer

This layer is made of prime quality polyfoam for better contouring and for the transitioning of your body from the top layers down to the core. It’s medium IFD.

Zoned Body Shape Layer

This is another layer that makes the difference in the Luxe variant. Beyond the inclusion of pocketed coils, this layer comes with zoned lumbar and edge support. With this zoning technology, your shoulders will feel soft and your hips firm for steady spine alignment. There’s also an advanced edge support system.

Support Core

A DuraDense foam provides the base for this mattress. This core makes the mattress durable and keeps it in shape.

Helix Dawn

The Helix Dawn is on the firm side offering support for back and stomach sleepers. Its construction is in four unique active layers typical of the Helix series.

Construction Details

Helix Soft Touch Cover

All mattresses come with the Helix soft touch design cover. It’s highly breathable and promotes air flow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The comfort layer is made of the Helix Dynamic Foam which is a product of latex. It has a firm feel and is designed for optimal contouring.

Transition Layer

A top-class performing polyfoam is used in the transition layer. Its ergonomic design provides support for the sleeper and cushions the body better. It comes with a higher IFD to suit any body type.

Body Shape Layer

This layer contains hundreds of coils engineered to provide cradling comfort for the body. It also eliminates motion transfer and is responsible for perimeter edge support in the mattress.

Support Core

The core of this mattress is made of DuraDense foam to provide support and durability.

Helix Dawn Luxe

The Helix Dawn comes with upgraded features and is 2″ taller. For it’s upgraded features, it comes with an extra layer in its construction making it 5 layers in total.

Construction Details

Quality Quilted Cover

The cover here is the same as the original but with some added features. It comes with a breathable quality pillow top and is quilted for superior comfort. It also features the Tencel Technology for high breathability and massive airflow for coolness.

Comfort Layer

The first layer of comfort here is a high-density Gel Visco foam that is engineered to cushion your weight and increase your level of comfort. It’s firm for back and stomach sleepers.

Support Layer

There’s a support layer made of Helix Dynamic Foam and this creates a distinction between the Dawn and the Dawn Luxe. This additional layer contours the body fully and has a higher IFD to suit any body type.

Transition Layer

A premium-grade ergonomic polyfoam acts as the transition layer in this mattress. It is active in body support and contouring.

Zoned Body Shape Layer

Beyond the inclusion of over one thousand coils, the zoning technology in play here makes your shoulders feel softer and your hips firmer. This aligns your spine and relieves pressure from your back. It also provides streamlined lumbar and perimeter edge support.

Support Core Layer

A DuraDense foam sits at the bottom of the entire construction to ensure structural stability, support and durability.

Durability

DreamCloud Mattresses8.8

Keep in mind – this mattress is made in China . Built from top grade materials and with a warranty that promises to outlast you, durability is certain (as far as China-made mattresses go) . The construction alone is sophisticated and stout enough to fulfill the promise of a lifetime of luxury sleep in sheer comfort and style.

Helix Mattresses9.5

All Helix mattresses are made for lasting comfort. They come with durable bases to strengthen longevity. They are also made with certified materials to ensure quality is attained.

Cooling and Comfort

DreamCloud Mattresses8.7

With a gel-coated memory foam, you get the best softness out of a mattress. This comes naturally with comfort. Since it’s mild, it’s gentle on the body and contours it impeccably.

As for coolness, you get double of the standard obtainable within the industry. Thanks to a blend of cashmere quilted Euro-top and premium grade memory foam on the cover of this mattress.

This cover is super breathable and keeps you cool for as long as you lay on it. DreamCloud warns that this superior comfort could be addictive.

Helix Mattresses9.3

The premium Helix Soft Touch Design cover on the standard mattresses are breathable for coolness and soft for sheer comfort.

For the Luxe variants, quilted top-notch covers nudges the comfort upwards with the Tencel Technology for more breathability and thus super coolness.

The comfort layers in the standard mattresses and additional layers of contouring support in the Luxe versions seals the deal for prime comfort in these mattresses.

Back Pain Support

DreamCloud Mattresses8.5

With the construction of the layers of this mattress designed to ease pressure, back support is guaranteed. The supporting layers are responsible for this duty. The innerspring coils pocketed individually, helps to distribute your weight so no part of your body feels pressure of any sort. It also helps in alleviating back pain, shoulder pain and neck pain.

The mattress is not too rigid neither is it too soft. This middle position creates a balance for the spine and improves total back support.

Coupled with a limited motion transfer foam in place, your back is covered as far as support from this mattress is concerned.

Helix Mattresses9.5

The memory foam in the comfort layers of the standard mattresses of the firm and medium option are designed to cushion pressure points which includes the back for back sleepers.

The Luxe variant is super for back support with a zoning system designed to create a special contouring feel for the back, balance the spine and eliminates pressure in pressure points.

Trial and Warrenty

DreamCloud Mattresses8.6

Enjoy a risk-free trial of 365-nights with this DreamCloud mattress. With one year given so you can decide if you still want to go ahead with this brand, there’s no way you can make the wrong decision.

The trial even starts 30 days after you confirm delivery of the product. This affords you much time to adapt to the mattress. If the 365 night experience proved to be unworthy of your commitment, you can return it and be refunded. However, cases like this are rare at DreamCloud.

You are given a lifetime warranty to further demonstrate the commitment of the DreamCloud team towards durability and  service to customers. For the first 10 years in your lifetime, any defects witnessed in the mattress will have the DreamCloud company provide you a brand new replacement of the said mattress. After the 10 years, the company takes care of the fixing of any defects.

Helix Mattresses9.5

Helix gives every customer who purchases a mattress, 100 nights of free trial. The trial begins after the first 30 days and if after the 100 nights, the customer is not satisfied with the mattress, a return can be made and the customer gets a full refund.

The Helix brand has a 10-year limited warranty on all of its mattresses. Terms and conditions exists and should be duly applied.

Sleeping Type

DreamCloud Mattresses8.6

Built with knowledge that humans have different sleeping styles and preferable sleeping positions, this hybrid mattress from DreamCloud was engineered to accommodate any sleeper.

On the firmness scale, it assumes a middle position – not too firm and not too soft. This is called the luxury firm position and is preferred by many relative to other levels of firmness.

Sitting between 5.5 and 7.5 on the firmness scale, this mattress was clearly designed to supply the ideal balance and required contour support for the side sleeper, back sleeper or stomach sleeper.

Helix Mattresses9.5

The Helix Midnight and Luxe are designed for side sleepers and for every other kind of sleeper with the firmness in the medium-firm range.

The Helix Dawn and Luxe are designed for stomach and back sleepers.

Dimensions

Conclusion

DreamCloud and Helix are both Hybrid brands. While DreamCloud offers just a single hybrid, Helix offers 7 mattresses with each having a luxe version except one. In total, Helix packs 13 mattresses to the sales table for business.

Beyond the numerous offerings, Helix comes with a great back support system. The body shape layer in its construction as well as the zoned body support layer in the luxe versions contours the body better, balances the spine and alleviate back pains effectively than what DreamCloud offers.

Helix also has each mattress designed to suit a particular sleeping type as opposed to the one firmness level found in DreamCloud’s lone hybrid mattress.