Helix vs. DreamCloud: 29 Mattresses Objectively Compared

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Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

The mattresses earning the title for “best overall” from each brand have the highest overall performance. Overall performance is determined by scores from 8 different categories including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex performance, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company.

Sinkage and bounce are also taken into consideration, but they are not direct scoring factors.

Between Helix and DreamCloud, the two top recommendations are Helix Midnight Luxe and DreamCloud Premier Hybrid.

These two mattresses are incredibly similar in design, but the Helix Midnight Luxe takes the win with the higher performance score of 9.43 over the 9.08 score of the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid.

However, the Midnight Luxe is also $800 more expensive, so it’s a much closer call in terms of value. What we can say definitively is that the Midnight Luxe uses an extremely high-quality cover and memory foam in its comfort layer. This gives it a massive edge in cooling and pressure relief performance. And you’re paying for it.

Both mattresses have extremely low motion transfer levels, which make them fantastic for those sharing a bed without disturbing one another with basic movements. However, they also share the same problem — a below-average sex score.

The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is best for its low price of $1,099, which makes it more accessible to a larger range of sleepers. It also has a better/longer trial period, so consumers can try it for a full year to decide whether they like it or not.

Ultimately, the Helix Midnight Luxe is the more luxurious mattress that offers a truly top-tier performance. However, if you can’t afford the nearly $2,000 price tag, the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid is a fantastic option. Both mattresses come in thicker, pricier models, but those come with more performance trade-offs that you may or may not want.

Best Mattress by Category

Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed exceptionally well when considering each individual category listed.

Best For	Helix	DreamCloud
Overall	Helix Midnight Luxe	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
Side Sleepers	Helix Midnight Elite	DreamCloud Luxe
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Helix Dusk Luxe	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
Heavy People	Helix Plus Elite	DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
Cooling	Helix Midnight Luxe	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
Affordable	Helix Midnight	DreamCloud Hybrid
Back Pain	Helix Midnight Luxe	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
Sex	Helix Dusk	DreamCloud Hybrid
Soft Mattress	Helix Moonlight Elite	N/A
Medium-Firm Mattress	Helix Midnight Luxe	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
Firm Mattress	Helix Twilight Luxe	N/A

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 29 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

After comparing 21 Helix mattresses, the brand average score is 9.05. After comparing 8 DreamCloud mattresses, the brand average is 8.71.

Between the two, Helix has a higher performance, but DreamCloud has a much lower average price. The average price for a Helix mattress is $1,971 and the average price for a DreamCloud mattress is $1,387 (for a queen).

Helix models start at $999 for their core collection, which is a great deal, given their performance. However, with DreamCloud starting at $699 and offering pricing tiers, there’s a greater likelihood that sleepers will find a model they’ll love for their budget.

All Helix Mattresses Tested

Helix Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dawn	8.66	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dawn Luxe	8.94	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dawn Elite	9.09	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dusk	8.90	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dusk Luxe	9.32	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Dusk Elite	9.18	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Midnight	8.73	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Midnight Luxe	9.43	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Midnight Elite	9.21	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Moonlight	8.87	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Moonlight Luxe	9.05	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Moonlight Elite	9.15	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Plus	8.66	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Plus Luxe	9.14	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Plus Elite	9.31	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Sunset	9.13	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Sunset Luxe	9.07	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Sunset Elite	9.05	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Twilight	9.04	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Twilight Luxe	9.00	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Helix Twilight Elite	9.22	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price

All DreamCloud Mattresses Tested

DreamCloud Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Classic	8.06	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.66	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Luxe	8.87	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	8.86	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Premier	8.83	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.08	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Ultra	8.77	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid	8.55	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price

Moving on, let’s talk about specific performance categories. Depending on what factors are most important to you, individual mattresses may rise above others. The table below looks at 10 testing categories and highlights the top-performing mattresses in those particular tests.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Helix Midnight Luxe	9.43
Best Cooling	Helix Dawn Elite, Helix Dusk Elite, Helix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Moonlight Elite, Helix Plus Elite, Helix Sunset, Helix Sunset Elite, Helix Twilight Elite	10
Most Sinkage	Helix Moonlight Elite, Helix Sunset	3.04″
Least Sinkage	Helix Dusk	1.83″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Helix Dusk Luxe	10
Fastest Response Time	Helix Moonlight, Helix Twilight, DreamCloud Premier	9.8
Most Bounce	Helix Plus	10.97″
Least Bounce	DreamCloud Luxe	4.64″
Best Edge Support	Helix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Moonlight Luxe, Helix Plus Elite, Helix Plus Luxe, Helix Twilight, Helix Twilight Luxe	10
Best for Sex	Helix Dusk	9.4
Best Pressure Relief	Helix Dawn Elite, Helix Dusk Elite, Helix Midnight Elite, Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Moonlight Elite, Helix Plus Elite, Helix Sunset, Helix Sunset Elite, Helix Sunset Luxe, Helix Twilight Elite, DreamCloud Luxe, DreamCloud Ultra, DreamCloud Ultra Hybrid	10
Least Off-Gassing	Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite	8.9
Best Company	DreamCloud	10

Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Helix ranges in firmness from 4 to 8 out of 10 and DreamCloud mattresses range from 5 to 6 out of 10.

Helix’s entire design philosophy is built around sleeping positions and firmness options. For example, they offer a soft mattress that’s designed for side sleeping – the Helix Sunset – as well as a soft mattress for back and stomach sleepers – the Helix Moonlight.

Helix also offers a plus-size mattress line (core, luxe, and elite) designed for heavier-weighted sleepers that ranges from medium-firm (6) to firm (7).

DreamCloud zeroed in on the popular medium and medium-firm feel that is suitable for the widest range of sleepers. If you’re looking for a soft or firm mattress, DreamCloud is not the brand for you.

Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Helix Dawn	8	Firm
Helix Dawn Luxe	8	Firm
Helix Dawn Elite	7	Slightly Firm
Helix Dusk	7	Slightly Firm
Helix Dusk Luxe	7	Slightly Firm
Helix Dusk Elite	5.5	Medium
Helix Midnight	6	Medium-Firm
Helix Midnight Luxe	6	Medium-Firm
Helix Midnight Elite	5.5	Medium
Helix Moonlight	4	Soft
Helix Moonlight Luxe	7	Slightly Firm
Helix Moonlight Elite	4	Soft
Helix Plus	6	Medium-Firm
Helix Plus Luxe	7	Slightly Firm
Helix Plus Elite	6.5	Medium-Firm
Helix Sunset	4	Soft
Helix Sunset Luxe	4	Soft
Helix Sunset Elite	4	Soft
Helix Twilight	8	Firm
Helix Twilight Luxe	8	Firm
Helix Twilight Elite	8	Firm
Dreamcloud Classic	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Luxe	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Premier	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Dreamcloud Ultra	5	Medium
Dreamcloud Ultra Hybrid	5	Medium

Not sure which firmness you need? Your ideal mattress firmness depends on two major factors—sleeping position and body weight. With the right firmness, your body and spine will maintain proper alignment when sleeping.

Lightweight sleepers or those who sleep on their side tend to need a softer mattress. By comparison, heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach tend to need more support and a firmer feel.

Below, we have a deep-dive comparison of 6 popular mattresses — 3 from Helix and 3 from DreamCloud.

Helix Mattresses

• Helix Midnight
• Helix Midnight Luxe
• Helix Midnight Elite

DreamCloud Mattresses

• DreamCloud Hybrid
• DreamCloud Premier Hybrid
• DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid

The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

Factor	Helix Midnight	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Midnight Elite	DreamCloud Hybrid	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
Overall Score	8.73	9.43	9.21	8.66	9.08	8.86
Cooling	9.0	10	10	8.0	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	8.5	9.7	9.2	9.2	9.7	9.8
Response	7.3	8.4	7.6	9.3	9.3	8.9
Edge Support	9.5	10	9.1	8.9	9.1	8.2
Sex	8.3	7.9	7.7	8.5	7.8	6.7
Pressure Relief	9.0	10	10	8.0	9.0	9.0
Off-Gassing	8.1	8.1	8.9	8.1	8.1	8.1
Company	9.4	9.4	9.4	10	10	10

This second table shows the data from each test we analyze. We use this data to compare each mattress to others within the brand as well as to compare with over 390+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Factor	Helix Midnight	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Midnight Elite	DreamCloud Hybrid	DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid
Price (Queen)	$999	$1,899	$2,999	$699	$1,099	$1,499
Cooling	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.20″	2.03″	2.57″	2.48″	2.24″	2.10″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate	Deep	Deep	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	8.33 m/s²	5.76 m/s²	6.84 m/s²	6.79 m/s²	5.71 m/s²	5.38 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.5 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.4 sec.	1.2 sec.	1.5 sec.	0.6 sec.	0.6 sec.	0.6 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.21″	6.74″	6.86″	9.05″	7.26″	4.90″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Low	Low	Moderate	Low	Very Low
Edge Support – Sitting	3.00″	2.75″	3.75″	3.25″	3.75″	4.25″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Outstanding	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Good
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.00″	5.00″	6.00″	3.50″	4.50″	5.00″
Mattress Thickness	12.00″	14.00″	15.50″	12.50″	13.50″	14.00″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Moderate	Strong	Strong	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	7 days	7 days	4 days	7 days	7 days	7 days
Trial	120 nights	120 nights	120 nights	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime

When it comes to cooling performance, Helix is the better brand.

Among these 3 popular mattresses from Helix, they earned an average cooling score of 9.7 (nearly perfect).

DreamCloud mattresses earned an average cooling score of 8.7, with scores ranging from 8.0 to 9.0.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Helix Midnight	9.0	75.4°	89.9°	78.2°
Helix Midnight Luxe	10	76.1°	89.3°	80.0°
Helix Midnight Elite	10	76.4°	89.0°	79.1°
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.0	75.9°	92.0°	80.6°
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.0	73.5°	90.9°	81.8°
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	9.0	75.4°	90.5°	81.0°

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

Below, you can watch a video of how the heat dissipates on each mattress during our cooling test. For this test, we lie on the mattress for 15 minutes, get off the mattress, and then take periodic surface-level temperature measurements.

The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

The Helix Midnight, Midnight Luxe, and Midnight Elite all perform above-average. However, the Luxe and Elite models take it to the highest level with their added cooling design elements, like their glacio-tex cool-to-the-touch cover.

The best models for cooling among the 3 DreamClouds are the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid and the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid. However, they don’t quite manage the heights of the top Helix mattresses (scores of 9.0 vs. 10).

All in all, both companies perform above average and will do better than most at keeping you cool while you sleep. Helix simply has more options and add-ons to address cooling at every price tier.

When it comes to sinkage, we’re not here to say whether a mattress is good or bad based on these measurements. Rather, this is a good way to zero in on your preferred type of feel.

Between Helix and DreamCloud, the brands have extremely similar sinkage measurements, and they both lean towards a deeper feel.

For both companies, the average sinkage depth is 2.27″. Helix has a range from 2.03″ to 2.57″, and DreamCloud has a sinkage range from 2.24″, with neither brand offering a minimal feel (among the 6 in this popular model comparison).

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Helix Midnight	Moderate	2.20″
Helix Midnight Luxe	Moderate	2.03″
Helix Midnight Elite	Deep	2.57″
DreamCloud Hybrid	Deep	2.48″
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	Moderate	2.24″
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	Moderate	2.10″

The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.23″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Helix Midnight (2.20″), Helix Midnight Luxe (2.03″), and DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (2.10″) all have less sinkage than average.

Generally, side sleepers enjoy a deeper level of sinkage, as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. For deeper sinkage, opt for the Helix Midnight Elite (2.57″), DreamCloud Hybrid (2.48″), or DreamCloud Premier Hybrid (2.24″). The Helix Midnight could have also been included here, as it is on the fence of what is ideal for all sleeping positions.

This single sinkage measurement doesn’t tell the whole story, as one’s weight will always be a variable.

Mattresses with thick comfort layers like the Midnight Luxe or DreamCloud Luxe may have less than average sinkage in our test, but their extra foam may also allow for heavier bodies to sink further into them and find their ideal spinal alignment while side sleeping.

This is less true for true minimal sinkage measurements, and none of these 6 mattresses are at that level.

For motion transfer, we’re measuring the potential for energy from movements on one side of the mattress to be felt on the other. Here, DreamCloud has the advantage over Helix.

The 3 DreamCloud mattresses earned an average motion transfer score of 9.6, where the average score from Helix is 9.1.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Helix Midnight	8.5	8.33 m/s²
Helix Midnight Luxe	9.7	5.76 m/s²
Helix Midnight Elite	9.2	6.84 m/s²
DreamCloud Hybrid	9.2	6.79 m/s²
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.7	5.71 m/s²
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	9.8	5.38 m/s²

The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.

The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

Make no mistake, both brands perform well above average. However, the best models from each brand are the Helix Midnight Luxe and the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid. Both achieved near-perfect scores that reflect the extremely low amount of motion recorded in our tests.

This is due to a combination of materials in the comfort layer, of which both the Luxe models have thick layers of dense memory foam. The Helix Midnight Elite, for example, includes a layer of micro coils for extra support, and this may have been why we see more motion on that mattress.

Ultimately, the more foam material used from each brand shows an increase in motion transfer performance. Helix and DreamCloud can both be relied on by couples looking to avoid disturbing each other during the night.

For response time, we finally start to see a distinct difference between the brands. Here, DreamCloud vastly outperforms Helix by having much quicker responding materials.

As a brand, the Helix models averaged a motion transfer score of 7.8, with a range from 7.3 to 8.4. On the other hand, the DreamCloud mattresses earned an average score of 9.2, with a range from 8.9 to 9.3.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Helix Midnight	7.3	0.6 seconds	1.4 seconds
Helix Midnight Luxe	8.4	0.4 seconds	1.2 seconds
Helix Midnight Elite	7.6	0.5 seconds	1.5 seconds
DreamCloud Hybrid	9.3	0.3 seconds	0.6 seconds
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.3	0.3 seconds	0.6 seconds
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	8.9	0.4 seconds	0.6 seconds

The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.

By this measure, the DreamCloud Hybrid and the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid easily clear this average-level bar, with the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid just barely clearing it as well.

This is often a trade-off for having more traditional, dense memory foam. The memory foam layers used in the Helix Midnight Luxe and Helix Midnight Elite are especially dense (up to 7.0 PCF, where 2.0 – 3.0 PCF is normal).

This extra density is fantastic for pressure relief, but that also means these materials are going to be a bit slower and less responsive. If you truly want a fast-responding surface, DreamCloud is the superior model in this category.

Bounce is another preferential factor that indicates a mattress’s general ease of movement. When it comes to bounce, both Helix and DreamCloud are on the low side. Technically, Helix had more bounce, but just barely.

From our tests, the Helix models averaged a bounce height of 7.27″, with a range of 6.74″ to 8.21″. The DreamCloud models averaged a bounce height of 7.07″, with a range of 4.90″ to 9.05″.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Helix Midnight	Moderate	8.21″
Helix Midnight Luxe	Low	6.74″
Helix Midnight Elite	Low	6.86″
DreamCloud Hybrid	Moderate	9.05″
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	Low	7.26″
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	Very Low	4.90″

The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.77″.

Based on this average measurement, only the DreamCloud Hybrid cleared this bar. At 9.05″, we’d still classify this as a moderate bounce level.

Mattresses with less bounce than average include the Helix Midnight (8.21″), Helix Midnight Luxe (6.74″), Helix Midnight Elite (6.86″), DreamCloud Premier Hybrid (7.26″), DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid (4.90″).

Bounce height can often correlate with motion transfer intensity, and we previously discussed how these models had low motion transfer. Ultimately, neither brand will feel super springy or offer a lot of bounce.

Mattresses with more bounce are better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, higher bounce also typically creates a higher level of motion transfer. So there are pros and cons when it comes to bounce.

For edge support, we measure sitting edge sinkage and assess the level of support while lying in each position at the absolute edge of the mattress. For edge support, Helix takes the win over DreamCloud by a healthy margin.

The Helix models earned an average edge support score of 9.5, with a range from 9.1 to 10. The DreamCloud models earned an average score of 8.7, with a range from 8.2 to 9.1.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Helix Midnight	9.5	3.00″	Excellent
Helix Midnight Luxe	10	2.75″	Outstanding
Helix Midnight Elite	9.1	3.75″	Excellent
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.9	3.25″	Good
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.1	3.75″	Excellent
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	8.2	4.25″	Good

The level of edge support is documented in the images below.

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

Helix’s best model is the Helix Midnight Luxe, which earned a 10/10. This mid-tier model appears to be the sweet spot for Helix. The tier below doesn’t have as much foam to compress, but it lacks the quality of material seen in more expensive models. The tier above has the upgrades, but it includes substantially more foam to compress.

That said, all Helix tiers performed above average.

DreamCloud’s best model for edge support was the Premier Hybrid, which is another mid-tier option. Both it and the DreamCloud Hybrid performed above this 8.7 average, but the latter somewhat lacked in lying support.

Ultimately, both brands utilize reinforced edge support coils in their mattress. Notably, the core Helix line (Helix Midnight $999) only uses these coils on the two sides of the mattress, whereas the Luxe and Elite lines have them around the full perimeter. All DreamCloud models have full perimeter reinforced support.

When it comes to sex performance, we calculate our scores based on a weighted formula that uses 5 different factors (listed below). When it comes to sex, Helix comes out on top, but only just.

From the 3 Helix models in this comparison, the brand earned an average sex score of 8.0, with a range from 7.7 to 8.3.

DreamCloud was not far behind, earning an average sex score of 7.7. Their mattresses ranged from 6.7 to 8.5.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Helix Midnight	8.3	7.6	10	10	9.0	9.0
Helix Midnight Luxe	7.9	6.7	10	10	10	10
Helix Midnight Elite	7.7	6.8	9.1	10	10	10
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.5	8.1	9.7	10	8.0	8.0
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	7.8	7.0	9.1	10	9.0	9.0
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	6.7	5.5	8.4	10	9.0	9.0

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

By this measure, only the Helix Midnight and the DreamCloud Hybrid are better than average when it comes to sex. The other models all performed below average.

These brands both increase the amount of foam material as they go up in price/tier. This extra foam, especially memory foam, can have a negative impact on bounce, which makes up 60% of the weighted formula. So it’s no surprise that the thickest models of each brand had the lowest scores, 7.7 and 6.7.

The micro coil layer in the Helix Midnight Elite may be somewhat offsetting this issue, which is why it has a higher score over the DreamCloud Luxe.

In the end, sex is neither brand’s strong suit, as may be expected from memory foam hybrids. The thinner models from Helix and DreamCloud will be the most advantageous for amorous activities.

Moving on, let’s talk about pressure relief. Between Helix and DreamCloud, Helix is the stronger mattress brand when it comes to pressure relief.

On average, the 3 Helix mattresses earned a pressure relief score of 9.7, with a range from 9.0 to 10.

DreamCloud mattresses earned an average pressure relief score of 8.7, with a range from 8.0 to 9.0. This is essentially a solid notch below Helix.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Helix Midnight	9.0	4.00″	8.00″
Helix Midnight Luxe	10	5.00″	9.00″
Helix Midnight Elite	10	6.00″	9.50″
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.0	3.50″	9.00″
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	9.0	4.50″	9.00″
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	9.0	5.00″	9.00″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

Based on this number, all of the Helix models provide better-than-average pressure relief. The two standout mattresses from Helix are the Midnight Luxe and Midnight Elite, which both earned a 10/10 score.

From DreamCloud, the two standout models were the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid and the DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid, which both earned a slightly above-average score. The DreamCloud Hybrid underperformed slightly, but it is still considered good.

The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.

It’s not a perfect rule, but typically, more comfort material will mean better pressure relief. Another factor is the density of the foam material being used. We mentioned a tradeoff of the dense foams in the response time section, and here is where it pays off.

We know that the memory foam layer in the Helix Midnight Luxe has a density of 4.0 PCF, and the Elite model has a layer as dense as 7.0 PCF. This is clearly having a strong impact on pressure relief.

We don’t have the density information on DreamCloud’s foam layers.

Ultimately, both brands provide exceptional pressure relief, but the higher-tier Helix models truly bring it up to an outstanding level.

When it comes to off-gassing, we measure how long a mattress takes to rid itself of noticeable odors after unboxing. Here, Helix manages to squeak out another win.

On average, the Helix models took 6 days to finish off-gassing, ranging from 4 to 7 days. For DreamCloud, they averaged a 7-day off-gassing period, with all 3 models consistently taking 7 days.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Helix Midnight	8.1	Strong	7 days
Helix Midnight Luxe	8.1	Moderate	7 days
Helix Midnight Elite	8.9	Strong	4 days
DreamCloud Hybrid	8.1	Strong	7 days
DreamCloud Premier Hybrid	8.1	Strong	7 days
DreamCloud Luxe Hybrid	8.1	Strong	7 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 7.1 days. Within this comparison, one mattress off-gassed faster than average.

The best model was the Helix Midnight Elite, which only had a smell duration of 4 days. The Helix Elite line has several design touches that allow it to breathe better for cooling (micro coils, isolated comfort layer, etc), and these likely were a large benefit for off-gassing as well.

All of DreamCloud’s models took roughly as long as the average 7-day duration.

In the end, both brands end up taking the typical amount of time with their post-unboxing smell duration. Only the $3000 Helix Midnight Elite faired any better.

Finally, let’s discuss the company policies from each brand. Between Helix and DreamCloud, both brands have extremely favorable terms for consumers.

Both Helix and DreamCloud offer sleepers a lifetime warranty on their mattresses. There are a lot of conditions and details that come with these warranties that are outside the scope of this review. For those curious, you can read them here and here. For our review, they both earn top scores for warranty.

Furthermore, both companies offer free shipping and returns.

The only difference between the two brands is the length of their trial period. Helix only offers 100 nights, while DreamCloud offers sleepers 365 nights, a full year to try out the mattress.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.

Company	Helix	DreamCloud
Score	9.4	10
Trial Period	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime
Shipping	$0	$0
Returns	$0	$0
Country of Origin	USA	USA

To date, we have tested 391+ mattresses from 103 different brands. The average trial length is 175 nights and the average warranty is 14 years, excluding 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

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Helix vs. DreamCloud Testing Data

Mattress Name	Overall Score	Cooling Score	Motion Transfer Score	Response Time Score	Edge Support Score	Sex Score	Pressure Relief Score	Off-Gassing Score	Company Score	Type	Thickness	Firmness	Sinkage	Bounce	Trial (days)	Ships To	Price (Queen)	Read Review
Helix Midnight Luxe	9.43	10	9.7	8.4	10	7.9	10	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	14.00"	Medium-Firm	2.03"	6.74"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,899	Review
Helix Dusk Luxe	9.32	10	10	7.9	10	8.6	9.0	8.6	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Slightly Firm	2.08"	8.74"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,899	Review
Helix Plus Elite	9.31	10	8.7	8.6	10	7.9	10	8.3	9.4	Plus-Sized	15.50"	Medium-Firm	2.64"	6.98"	100 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Twilight Elite	9.22	10	9.1	7.6	9.6	7.9	10	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Firm	2.63"	7.17"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Midnight Elite	9.21	10	9.2	7.6	9.1	7.7	10	8.9	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Medium	2.57"	6.86"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Dusk Elite	9.18	10	9.1	7.7	9.1	7.9	10	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Medium	2.73"	7.92"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Moonlight Elite	9.15	10	8.8	8.2	8.7	7.9	10	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Soft	3.04"	7.56"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Plus Luxe	9.14	9.0	9.5	9.0	10	8.8	9.0	7.8	9.4	Plus-Sized	13.50"	Slightly Firm	2.35"	9.24"	100 nights	USA, Canada	$1,893	Review
Helix Sunset	9.13	10	8.4	8.6	8.1	8.5	10	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	12.50"	Soft	3.04"	9.30"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Helix Dawn Elite	9.09	10	7.4	8.4	9.7	8.1	10	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Slightly Firm	2.59"	7.62"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Dreamcloud Premier Hybrid	9.08	9.0	9.7	9.3	9.1	7.8	9.0	8.1	10	Hybrid	13.50"	Medium-Firm	2.24"	7.26"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,099	Review
Helix Sunset Luxe	9.07	9.0	9.3	6.8	9.9	8.3	10	8.6	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Soft	2.44"	8.22"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,899	Review
Helix Moonlight Luxe	9.05	9.0	8.9	9.4	10	8.2	9.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Slightly Firm	1.93"	7.83"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,899	Review
Helix Sunset Elite	9.05	10	8.9	7.7	8.7	7.4	10	7.8	9.4	Hybrid	15.50"	Soft	2.60"	6.39"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$2,999	Review
Helix Twilight	9.04	9.0	8.3	9.8	10	8.6	9.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	12.00"	Firm	2.34"	8.89"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Helix Twilight Luxe	9.00	9.0	9.5	7.9	10	8.3	9.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Firm	2.03"	7.99"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,899	Review
Helix Dawn Luxe	8.94	9.0	8.4	8.6	9.6	8.7	9.0	8.9	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Firm	2.54"	9.53"	120 nights	USA	$1,899	Review
Helix Dusk	8.90	9.0	7.8	9.6	9.5	9.4	9.0	6.7	9.4	Hybrid	12.00"	Slightly Firm	1.83"	10.81"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Helix Moonlight	8.87	9.0	7.5	9.8	9.2	8.7	9.0	8.6	9.4	Hybrid	12.00"	Soft	2.50"	9.40"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Dreamcloud Luxe	8.87	8.0	9.2	9.3	8.6	6.7	10	8.6	10	Memory Foam	14.50"	Medium-Firm	2.34"	4.64"	365 nights	USA	$1,599	Review
Dreamcloud Luxe Hybrid	8.86	9.0	9.8	8.9	8.2	6.7	9.0	8.1	10	Memory Foam Hybrid	14.00"	Medium-Firm	2.10"	4.90"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$1,499	Review
Dreamcloud Premier	8.83	8.0	8.5	9.8	9.5	7.9	9.0	8.6	10	Memory Foam	13.50"	Medium-Firm	2.25"	7.29"	365 nights	USA	$1,199	Review
Dreamcloud Ultra	8.77	9.0	8.3	8.4	8.1	6.6	10	8.3	10	Memory Foam	15.00"	Medium	2.52"	4.66"	365 nights	USA	$2,199	Review
Helix Midnight	8.73	9.0	8.5	7.3	9.5	8.3	9.0	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	12.00"	Medium-Firm	2.20"	8.21"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Helix Dawn	8.66	9.0	7.7	8.9	9.6	9.0	8.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	11.50"	Firm	2.05"	10.23"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$999	Review
Helix Plus	8.66	9.0	8.3	8.5	9.1	9.1	8.0	8.1	9.4	Plus-Sized	11.50"	Medium-Firm	2.15"	10.97"	100 nights	USA, Canada	$1,124	Review
Dreamcloud Hybrid	8.66	8.0	9.2	9.3	8.9	8.5	8.0	8.1	10	Hybrid	12.50"	Medium-Firm	2.48"	9.05"	365 nights	USA, Canada	$699	Review
Dreamcloud Ultra Hybrid	8.55	9.0	9.2	5.0	7.8	6.7	10	8.3	10	Memory Foam Hybrid	15.00"	Medium	2.65"	5.38"	365 nights	USA	$1,999	Review
Dreamcloud Classic	8.06	8.0	8.3	5.2	9.5	7.1	8.0	8.6	10	Memory Foam	12.00"	Medium-Firm	2.14"	5.26"	365 nights	USA	$799	Review