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Helix vs Leesa In Depth Comparison

From our experts

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

Construction

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.4

Original Leesa Mattress

The Leesa original mattress is an all-foam mattress that features a three-layer construction.

Details

Four Stripe Design Cover

The cover of this mattress is a gray twill fabric featuring the trademark four stripe design of the Leesa brand.

This cover is mild and gentle on the body even as it’s super breathable to allow rapid air flow. This keeps you cool all night.

Breathable Foam Top Layer

On the top layer beneath the covering is a 2″ breathable foam. This foam is native to the Leesa brand. It’s cooling effect is top-notch and it’s response is super. You can have that unique softness, coolness and bouncy feel all night with this layer in the mix.

Memory Foam Contouring Layer

The next layer features a 2″ memory foam designed for maximum contouring so you can enjoy the feeling of being hugged in a soft sheet. Beyond the hugs and contouring, this layer helps to relieve pressure from your back and shoulders.

Exclusive Support Base

Serving as the base of this mattress is a 6″ core support foam that makes the mattress durable and provides optimal support for everyone that sleeps on it.

Leesa Hybrid Mattress

The Hybrid Leesa Mattress features a five-layer construction and is a blend of foam and coils.

Details

Premium Breathable Cover

Covering the top layer of this mattress is a soft white cover bearing the iconic four stripes of the Leesa brand. It’s super cool and comfortable, thanks to it’s breathable nature.

Hole-Punch Premium Cooling Top Layer

On the first layer of this mattress is a 1.5″ hole-punched foam which is also known as a cooling foam for the coolness it offers.

Memory Foam Layer

On the second layer is a 1.5″ memory foam that provides the contouring effect of this mattress. This layer hugs the sleeper perfectly and eases pressure in areas to prone to pressure build-up.

Core Support Layer

This foam was positioned here to serve as a supporting layer for the  coils of the mattress. It’s just an inch in height.

Pocketed Coils for Reinforced Support

This layer makes all the difference. It’s a 6″ foam made of over a 1000 pocketed coils for swift response to body movements.

It also comes with perimeter edge support so you can sit comfortably at the edge of the mattress without sliding off.

Core Support Foam

At the base of this mattress is an inch of a core support foam enforcing rigidity at the base and durabilty.

Leesa Legend Mattress

This mattress is the flagship product of the Leesa brand and it’s most luxurious mattress. It comes in 6 layers all engineered to provide the best deluxe sleeping experience for any sleeper.

It’s a hybrid foam and features a unique combination of coils which you’ll find in the details of this construction section. The materials used in making this mattress was gotten from natural sources and recycled materials.

Details

Premium Cooling Cover

This has got to be the most luxurious cover out there. This cover is a blend of 28% recycled PES bottles, 28% polyester, 19% organic cotton, Merino wool and Rayon 12% each and 1% spandex.

The excellent combination makes this cover super breathable, bacteria-free, extremely soft and cool at all times. This beautiful cover is graced with the signature four stripe design of the Leesa brand.

 

Hole-punched Comfort Foam

On the first layer is an inch of hole-punched foam unique to the legend mattress. This layer fits into the universally accepted firmness – the medium firm. This makes it great for every kind of sleeper.

Memory Foam Layer

The second layer is an inch of memory foam engineered to ease pressure off the body in the certain critical points. This memory foam is also responsible for contouring the body.

Pocketed Micro-spring Layer

As Leesa’s most luxurious mattress, the hybrid pattern here is a rare one. First it comes with this layer of 1.5″ of pocketed micro-springs. The next will be revealed after the transition layer below.

Transition Support Foam

Beneath these first set of coils is an inch transition foam which also doubles as a support layer for the coils above it.

Pocketed Spring Layer

Now to the main hybrid. This layer features a 6″ of 15 guage individually pocketed coils for optimal support, cooling and comfort. In synergy with the micro coils above it, they work together to make this mattress a therapeutic one ( offering back and shoulders optimal support).

It also comes with perimeter edge support so you don’t fall off the edges.

Core Support Foam

At the base of this unique mattress is an inch of a core support foam. This layer provides structural integrity and durability for the mattress.

Durability

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.3

All three mattresses are built with the best quality of materials. They all have resilient cores that enforce durability as well as effective supporting layers.

Cooling and Comfort

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.2

Original Leesa Mattress

With a breathable cover allowing for free air flow, this cover is super cool. A memory foam in the mix provides supreme comfort in body contouring and pressure relief.

To further make this mattress cooler, a top layer of breathable cooling foam is active in providing all the coolness needed for a sleeper to have sweet night rest.

Leesa Hybrid Mattress

Same coolness and comfort is obtainable from the hybrid. A breathable exclusive cover keeps heat away by allowing all the air it can to go in.

And then a top layer of cooling foam complements this effort while a layer of memory foam provide a bouncy feeling and body contouring effect for sublime comfort.

Leesa Legend Mattress

With the best made cover out of the Leesa mattress series, you can expect nothing short of premium comfort and coolness. A blend of natural and recycled materials gives you the best covering ever. And to augment this effort is a hole-punched foam underneath which is soft and gentle on the body. Lastly, a memory foam is in the mix to hug the sleeper and ease pressure.

Back Pain Support

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.1

Original Leesa Mattress

The memory foam layer of this mattress is designed to contour the body like clothing as well as relieve pressure off the back and shoulders. It balances the spine in the process and cures back pain.

Leesa Hybrid Mattress

On the Hybrid mattress, there’s also a layer of memory foam active in contouring the body and providing support for the back and spine through pressure relief.

Leesa Legend Mattress

Same memory foam works here for pressure relief and body contouring. The inclusion of an advanced system of pocketed coils also help to relieve pressure off the body entirely. Pocketed coils promote spine alignment and are therapeutic for back pains.

Trial and Warrenty

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.2

The Leesa mattress brand offers a 100-night trial for the purchase of any of its mattresses. After 100 nights and you are not satisfied with the quality or you couldn’t just adapt, whatever tangible reason you have for not accepting it will have you recieve a full refund of your money when you return your product.

All mattresses come with a limited 10-year warranty. During this warranty window, you get a replacement for any damages on your mattress or structural defect noticed. Terms and conditions apply however.

Sleeping Type

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.

Leesa Mattresses9.2

All three mattresses come with the same level of firmness – the universally accepted medium-firm position on the firmness scale. This makes the mattresses suitable for every kind of sleeper (Back, stomach or side sleepers).

Dimensions

Conclusion

Helix and Leesa are both top brands in the mattress industry but what they offer varies.  Helix has 12 mattresses and Leesa has 3. All mattresses from Helix are hybrids while Leesa has one original all-foam and two hybrid mattresses.

Leesa offers comfort with its signature four stripe design cover and breathable foams and Helix matches it with premium Quilted and soft touch covers alongside breathable memory foams.

What sets Helix aparts and makes it a better brand over Leesa is in its large variety of mattresses designed for each sleeping position for a tailored support and comfort.

Helix takes it further with the maximum support it offers to back sleepers, side sleepers and stomach sleepers. A transition layer, support layer and zoned body shaped layer provides the needed bouyancy, pressure relief and spine alignment for a healthier sleep.