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Helix vs Tuft&Needle In Depth Comparison
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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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses8.6
Original T&N Mattress
The construction of this mattress is quite simple and minimalist in design but sturdy in quality. This mattress is 10″ in height and features the proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam.
Construction Details
This mattress is finely designed in four unique layers which include:
- Soft breathable top layer cover infused with the combination of graphite and gel for optimal moisture-wicking.
- Two uniquely calibrated layers designed for all-round comfort
- 3″ layer of T&N patented Adaptive® foam
Mint Mattress
T&N improved on this mattress with enhanced features and gave competitors a run for their money. The mint mattress is 12 inches in height with reinforced edge support and features a 5-layer construction with 3 dedicated layers for maximum support.
Construction Details
- Super-deluxe gray colored cover infused with 30% extra graphite for moisture-wicking action and a cooler sleep.
- Three dedicated layers to cradle your body like never before. Among the three layers, two serve as transition layers with embedded gel beads for better snuggling.
- 5″ of improved T&N Adaptive® foam exclusively designed to provide efficient pressure relief.
The Hybrid
The hybrid is obviously a flagship product of T&N. 12 inches in height and constructed in 6 layers, this mattress combines the incredible quality of the T&N Adaptive® foam alongside coils to give every sleeper the most comfortable sleep earned by purchase.
Construction Details
- Cozy breathable gray cover, packed with gel beads and graphite to wick moisture faster and keep the ambience cool.
- Two layers of tempered springs to enforce edge support and bouncy feeling for easy movement when getting off the bed.
- T&N Adaptive® foam for superior pressure relief and individually pocketed nanocoils for rapid response and motion isolation.
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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses9.1
For a brand that’s steaming things up in the competition, durability is one aspect they dare not falter in. T&N produce durable mattresses that seeks to outlast sleepers. The coils on the hybrid enforces durability and you can reflect on the good old days were spring bed lived longer humans.
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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses8.5
Original T&N Mattress
The original T&N mattress is super soft and comfortable for every sleeper.
The addition of cooling gel that keeps heat at bay and the moisture-wicking properties of graphite in the T&N Adaptive® foam, keeps this mattress cool at all times. To further ensure that the sleeper gets all the coolness available, T&N uses an open-cell Adaptive ® foam which is breathable as well.
The Mint
The mint is a streamlined mattress featuring sheer luxury and prime comfort. Two layers of patented T&N Adaptive® foam are reserved for comfort, and with a cool knit plush cover, the night is never too hot for a good sleep.
The top layer of this mattress is an open-cell T&N Adaptive® foam bearing graphite to wick moisture away and keep things cooler.
The Hybrid
Graphite and gel beads work together to trap heat and wick moisture away making this mattress cool. To further make things more comfortable, the breathable open-cell foam and springs that are airy adds to heighten coolness and maximum comfort.
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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses8.8
The Original TN Mattress
The proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam provides pressure relief for the back, shoulders and neck. This foam is present on all T&N mattresses.
This foam is also soft and contours the body thoroughly to relief pressure in pressure points like the shoulders, back and neck.
The Mint
The presence of the proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam at the top layer with it’s soft and plushy feel, ensures your body is well contoured and pressure is relieved from the back as well as other pressure points.
The Hybrid
For the hybrid, the presence of coils also assist in pressure relief at areas prone to pressure.
This is in addition to the proprietary T&N Adaptive® foam which is soft and cuddles the body to relieve pressure from the back and other spots in the body likely to build up pressure.
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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses8.9
All T&N mattresses come with a 100-night risk-free trial. 100 long nights to try any of the mattresses you purchased and see if it meets your desired sleeping needs. If the experience proved otherwise, you are free to return the mattress and get a complete refund of your money. Returns are free and easy.
For warranty, every mattress comes with a 10-year limited warranty. Within this period, you are entitled to a replacement if any of the mattresses fail in structure or the foam sags.
Terms and conditions come with this warranty, it’s ideal to check them out and be guided.
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.
Tuft&Needle Mattresses8.9
T&N didn’t specify the firmness levels of their mattresses. However, they did indicate that the Original Mattress is universally accepted and great for all sleepers. This implies that it’s on the medium-firm range of the firmness scale.
We are presuming all mattresses from T&N were made with every sleeping type in mind. This is almost a rule of thumb in the industry.
Trial and Warranty
All T&N mattresses come with a 100-night risk free trial. 100 long nights to try any of the mattresses you purchased and see if it meets your desired sleeping needs. If the experience proved otherwise, you are free to return the mattress and get a complete refund of your money. Returns are free and easy.
For warranty, every mattress come with a 10-year limited warranty. Within these period, you are entitled to a replacement if any of the mattresses fail in structure or the foam sags.
Terms and conditions come with this warranty, it’s ideal to check them out and be guided.
Dimensions
Mattress Name | Mattress Size | Dimensions W L H | Weight |
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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 |
Original Mattress | TWIN | 75" X 39" X 10" | 50 Lbs |
Original Mattress | TWIN XL | 80" X 39" X 10" | 52 Lbs |
Original Mattress | Full | 75" X 54" X 10" | 63 Lbs |
Original Mattress | Queen | 80" X 60" X 10" | 72 Lbs |
Original Mattress | King | 80" X 76" X 10" | 94 Lbs |
Original Mattress | King Cal | 84" X 72" X 10" | 94 Lbs |
Mint | TWIN | 75" X 39" X 12" | 50 Lbs |
Mint | TWIN XL | 80" X 39" X 12" | 52 Lbs |
Mint | Full | 75" X 54" X 12" | 66 Lbs |
Mint | Queen | 80" X 60" X 12" | 80 Lbs |
Mint | King | 76" x 80" x 12" | 100 Lbs |
Mint | King Cal | 72" x 84" x 12" | 100 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | TWIN | 38” x 75” x 12" | 72 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | TWIN XL | 38” x 80” x 12" | 77 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | Full | 54” x 75” x 12" | 94 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | Queen | 60” x 80” x 12" | 112 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | King | 76” x 80” x 12" | 138 Lbs |
Idle Hybrid | King Cal | 72” x 84” x 12" | 139 Lbs |
Conclusion
Tuft & Needle came into the industry in 2012 and forced other mattress brands to constantly glance over their shoulders. Two all-foam and a hybrid was enough to cause a stir in the market.
Tuft and Needle also came with its patented T&N Adaptive® foam that offers prime comfort and back support for those in need.
Helix however, towers above T&N in a lot of ways. For starters, T&N has just one firmness level option which wasn’t clearly spelt out and Helix has four different firmness options in 12 mattresses.
For comfort, Helix deploys premium Quilted and Soft touch covers alongside memory foams to keep each sleeper cool and comfortable all night.
For support, Helix has a zoned body shaped layer that adapts to the shape of the body to offer optimal pressure relief, spine alignment and back pain relief. Transition layers, coils and an extra support layer ensures that every sleeper is taken care of when it comes to support.