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Helix vs Nolah 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.

Nolah Mattresses8.9

Nolah Limited Edition 10″ Mattress

With the 100% AirfoamTM, this mattress promises better cooling, better pressure relief and more durabilty than memory foam. It’s construction is in three layers.

Details

Premium Tencel Cover

Gracing the top layer of this mattress is a cover made from plant-based organic TencelTM cellulose. It’s white as snow and beautiful. Comfort is reinvented here.

Cooling Nolah Airfoam Layer

The first layer of these mattresses is made of the cooling Nolah AirfoamTM  which is 2″ in height. This layer as its name implies is responsible for cooling. Beyond the cooling role, it contours the body like memory foam and relieves pressure better than traditional memory foam.

High-End Supporting Layer

On the second layer is an inch of a sturdy support foam that performs better than latex. It’s also more durable and stronger. This layer provides the springy effect for better sleep.

High-Density Core Foam

At the base of this mattress is a 7″ high-density foam which according to Nolah is the best breathable base foam in the U.S. This layer is very fundamental in that it provides massive support for the layers above it and makes the entire mattress durable.

Nolah Limited Edition 12″ Mattress

This mattress comes in two levels of firmness, making it a flippable mattress with the soft side at the top and the firm side at the bottom. It’s arranged in four distinct layers.

Details

Botanic TencelTM Cover

The signature cover of snow-white original cellulose-based fabric is replicated on this mattress. Here the covering is soft, breathable and luxurious.

Soft Side Cooling Nolah Airfoam

Starting the layers of this mattress is the soft side of the firmness level. It is made with the signature cooling Nolah AirfoamTM and is 2.5″ thick. With the Nolah AirfoamTM, you have a cooling layer that relieves you of pressure and contours your body perfectly.

High-Performance Support Foam

Beneath the cooling layer is a 1.5″ deep support foam. It creates a bouncy effect for this mattress and makes your sleep more pleasant.

High-Density Core Foam

Originally built for the last is the base foam but for the flippable nature of this mattress, it finds itself just before the last. It’s a tough 7″ high-density breathable foam providing a solid core and support for the layers above it and ensuring durability for the mattress.

Firm Side Cooling Nolah Airfoam Layer

At the bottom of the layers is the flip side of this mattress which is the firm side. It’s an inch of the Nolah AirfoamTM and provides the firmness needed by stomach sleepers.

Nolah Original 10″ Mattress

This mattress is similar to the Nolah limited edition 10″ mattress bearing literally all of its features safe for a different cover. It comes in three layers as well.

Details.

Organic Viscose Cover

Covering the top layer is a fabric made from natural viscose. It’s actually custom-made and comes with top-notch breathability to keep each sleeper cool all night long.

Nolah Cooling  AirfoamTM Layer

The first layer is a 2″ Nolah Cooling  AirfoamTM that provides optimal relief for pressure and offers superior contouring which is relatively more comfortable.

Deep Support Tough Foam

On the supporting layer is an inch of resilient foam more durable than latex. It promotes the bouncy effect and makes the sleeper sleep more comfortably.

High-Density Core Foam

On the core of this mattress is a 7″ high-density foam that provides structural rigidity for this mattress. Its durable nature ensures this mattress outlast the sleeper.

Nolah Signature 12″ Mattress

This mattress is also a flippable one presenting you with two firmness options (soft and firm) and you can choose according to your preferred sleeping type. It features a four-layer construction.

Details

Rich Natural Cotton Cover

This cover is made from untainted natural cotton fibers. It is custom-made, making it void of volatile chemicals. The cotton wicks moisture away and keeps the sleeper cool while the sleep lasts.

Soft Side Cooling Airfoam

Stripping the cover bare, a 2.5″ high dense AirfoamTM makes the first layer and the soft side of firmness. It contours the body without trapping it and provides pressure relief support.

Deep Support Tough Foam

Sequel to the soft layer is a 1.5″ sturdy support foam which is more resilient and durable than latex. This layer provides springy comfort for the sleeper.

Reinforced Base Support Foam

On the second to last layer is a high-density 7″ reinforced foam serving as the core of this mattress. Its major role is to supply energy to the layers above it and ensure the mattress is durable enough to outlast its owner.

Firm Side Cooling Foam

And the last layer is on the firm side of firmness for stomach sleepers. It’s an inch of Nolah cooling AirfoamTM.

Construction Winner is Helix

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.

Nolah Mattresses8.7

All four mattresses are built on a resilient re-energized core that strengthens durability making it certain you enjoy your mattress well into your aged days.

Also the Nolah Cooling AirfoamTM promises 300% durabilty more than the average memory foam.

Durability Winner is Helix

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.

Nolah Mattresses9.1

None of the Nolah mattresses are made with memory foam rather with the signature cooling Nolah AirfoamTM technology which is super comfortable and sleeps cool like never before.

The Nolah AirfoamTM is also featured on both sides of the flippable mattresses ensuring that you get same coolness and superior comfort on any side you choose.

To further increase comfort and coolness, all four mattresses come with beautiful, soft, breathable and moisture-wicking covers to engulf the sleeper in sheer luxury.

Cooling Winner is Helix

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.

Nolah Mattresses9.2

The wonders of the top-notch performing Nolah Cooling AirfoamTM comes to play in providing pressure relief for the back and spine. All four mattresses are made with this  AirfoamTM which provides better spine alignment and superior back support for every sleeper. According to Nolah, this superior AirfoamTM that it deploys, provides pressure relief for the back, neck and shoulders 4 times more than the average memory foam.

Back Pain Support Winner is Helix

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.

Nolah Mattresses9.6

Nolah gives every customer 120 nights of trial after purchase to test the given mattress and see how it suits their needs. If the customer feels otherwise after the 120-nights risk free trial, the mattress can be returned and the customer gets a full refund.

For a warranty, the Nolah brand is confident on its stellar performing AirfoamTM technology to last for a lifetime, hence the lifetime warranty it issues on every mattress. Terms and conditions apply, however.

Trial and Warrenty Winner is Helix

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.

Nolah Mattresses9.6

All Nolah mattresses are exclusively made for back and side sleepers with the exception of Nolah Signature 12″ Mattress and Nolah Limited Edition 12″ Mattress. These two exceptions cater for the need of stomach sleepers with their 2-side firmness flipabble construction.

This means that these two exceptions are suitable for every kind of sleeper while the other two – Nolah Limited Edition 10″ Mattress and Nolah Original 10″ Mattress are made for back and side sleepers since they fall within the soft and medium-firm range of the firmness scale.

This range is universally ideal for every sleeper but stomach sleepers can demand it a little more on the firm side which the flippable mattresses from Nolah affords adequately.

Sleeping Type Winner is Nolah

Dimensions

Mattress Name Mattress Size Dimensions W L H Weight
Helix Midnight Mattress TWIN 38" x 75" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Mattress TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Mattress Full 54" x 75" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Mattress Queen 60" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Mattress King 76" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Mattress King Cal 72" x 84" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress TWIN 38" x 75" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Full 54" x 75" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Queen 60" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress King 76" x 80" x 12" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress King Cal 72" x 84" x 12" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress TWIN 38” x 75” x 14" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress TWIN XL 38” x 80” x 14" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress Full 54” x 75” x 14" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress Queen 60” x 80” x 14" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress King 76” x 80” x 14" Lbs
Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress King Cal 72” x 84” x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe TWIN 38" x 75" x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe Full 54" x 75" x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe Queen 60" x 80" x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe King 76" x 80" x 14" Lbs
Helix Dawn Mattress Luxe King Cal 72" x 84" x 14" Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress TWIN 38" x 75" x 10" 44 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 10" 46 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress Full 54" x 75" x 10" 62 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress Queen 60" x 80" x 10" 72 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress King 76" x 80" x 10" 85 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 10" Mattress King Cal 72" x 84" x 10" 84 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress TWIN 38" x 75" x 12" 45 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 12" 47 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress Full 54" x 75" x 12" 59 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress Queen 60" x 80" x 12" 71 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress King 76" x 80" x 12" 90 Lbs
Nolah Limited Edition 12" Mattress King Cal 72" x 84" x 12" 89 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress TWIN 38” x 75” x 10" 44 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress TWIN XL 38” x 80” x 10" 47 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress Full 54” x 75” x 10" 58 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress Queen 60” x 80” x 10" 70 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress King 76” x 80” x 10" 87 Lbs
Nolah Original 10" Mattress King Cal 72” x 84” x 10" 85 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress TWIN 38" x 75" x 12" 45 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress TWIN XL 38" x 80" x 12" 47 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress Full 54" x 75" x 12" 59 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress Queen 60" x 80" x 12" 71 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress King 76" x 80" x 12" 90 Lbs
Nolah Signature 12" Mattress King Cal 72" x 84" x 12" 89 Lbs

Conclusion

Nolah promises an award winning sleep by offering 4 mattresses which includes a flippable mattress that offers the best of both worlds (firm and soft).

Helix on the other hand offers 12 mattresses which are all hybrids and they come in different firmness levels to match the sleeping positions of different sleepers.

On comfort and support, Nolah has it’s patented AirfoamTM that provides a cooling effect to its mattresses as well as plush comfort and durability.

Helix wins over Nolah as a better brand in the superior comfort and support it offers.

Premium Quilted and soft touch covers with patented layers of comfort on Helix mattresses, offers plush cool comfort for every sleeper.

Optimal support is provided by Helix with the use of  transition layers, support layers and zoned body shaped layers which provides the needed bouyancy, pressure relief and spine alignment for a healthier sleep.

Overall Winner Is Helix