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Helix vs. DreamCloud

Derek Hales

Updated

We compare 12 mattresses from Helix vs. DreamCloud. Our objective tests, real-world demonstrations, and expert analysis can help you decide which is best for you.

Helix

Helix Twilight mattress design
8.76 Average Score

DreamCloud

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid corner
8.10 Average Score
Helix MattressesScoreRead ReviewCheck Price
Helix Dawn8.28Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Dusk8.50Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Dusk Luxe8.99Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Kids8.26Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Midnight8.58Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Midnight Elite9.21Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Midnight Luxe9.32Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Moonlight8.45Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Plus9.29Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Sunset8.76Read ReviewCheck Price
Helix Twilight8.73Read ReviewCheck Price

Dreamcloud MattressesScoreRead ReviewCheck Price
Dreamcloud8.27Read ReviewCheck Price
Dreamcloud Premier8.26Read ReviewCheck Price
Dreamcloud Premier Rest7.78Read ReviewCheck Price

Helix

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: 3.5 – 8 out of 10

Dreamcloud

Type: Hybrid
Firmness: 6.0 – 7.0

Our Verdict

When considering Helix vs. Dreamcloud, there are some notable pros and cons to consider for each mattress brand. While both brands design hybrid mattresses, their feel, and performance are quite different.

Helix offers a wider range of mattresses, in terms of firmness and materials. Helix mattresses are avaialble in a range of firmnesses from very soft to very firm, and everything in between. The have higher a response, a more restrained contouring hug, and good all around performance.

Dreamcloud offers a collection about 1/4 of the size of Helix, limiting firmness options. DreamCloud mattresses are only available in medium / medium-firm feel. Their feel focuses more on deeper sinkage with memory foam on top. This creates a more noted contouring body hug.

In This Comparison
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials

Performance Tests

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We score 10 different factors that impact the comfort, feel, and value of the mattress. Testing categories include:

FactorHelix DawnHelix DuskHelix Dusk LuxeHelix KidsHelix MidnightHelix Midnight EliteHelix Midnight LuxeHelix MoonlightHelix PlusHelix SunsetHelix TwilightDreamcloudDreamcloud PremierDreamcloud Premier Rest
Overall Score8.288.508.998.268.589.219.328.459.298.768.738.278.267.78
Cooling9.09.09.09.09.0109.08.09.09.09.08.07.07.0
Motion Transfer5.05.97.27.19.07.7106.39.47.57.69.79.710
Response9.59.39.16.45.79.09.58.1108.99.55.05.95.0
Edge Support8.38.19.58.97.89.58.99.1109.27.98.39.16.5
Sex9.38.58.48.48.68.47.79.68.68.38.39.09.27.4
Pressure Relief8.09.0108.09.010109.09.09.09.08.08.08.0
Off-Gassing9.49.49.29.49.48.39.29.49.48.99.49.79.79.7
Company9.59.59.59.59.59.59.59.59.59.59.59.09.09.0

Testing also includes Sinkage and Bounce levels, although these tests do not impact the score, since they are more preferential.

The table below shows the data we generated to determine the performance scores.

FactorHelix DawnHelix DuskHelix Dusk LuxeHelix KidsHelix MidnightHelix Midnight EliteHelix Midnight LuxeHelix MoonlightHelix PlusHelix SunsetHelix TwilightDreamcloudDreamcloud PremierDreamcloud Premier Rest
Price (Queen)$1,099$1,099$1,899$599$1,099$2,749$1,899$1,099$1,124$1,099$1,099$799$1,099$1,399
CoolingExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentOutstandingExcellentGoodExcellentExcellentExcellentGoodFairFair
Sinkage – Depth2.36″2.28″2.14″1.95″1.98″2.64″2.15″2.36″1.50″3.07″1.94″3.02″1.94″2.18″
Sinkage – FeelDeepModerateModerateMinimalMinimalVery DeepModerateDeepVery MinimalExtremely DeepMinimalExtremely DeepMinimalModerate
Motion Transfer – Acceleration16.03 m/s²14.13 m/s²11.15 m/s²11.38 m/s²7.25 m/s²10.21 m/s²4.03 m/s²13.20 m/s²6.31 m/s²10.60 m/s²10.28 m/s²5.60 m/s²5.67 m/s²2.62 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered0.3 sec.0.3 sec.0.3 sec.0.8 sec.1.0 sec.0.3 sec.0.3 sec.0.5 sec.0.2 sec.0.4 sec.0.3 sec.5.0 sec.0.9 sec.3.7 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered0.4 sec.0.6 sec.0.8 sec.1.5 sec.1.2 sec.1.0 sec.0.4 sec.0.9 sec.0.3 sec.0.6 sec.0.4 sec.6.0 sec.1.5 sec.4.5 sec.
Bounce – Height13.64″10.24″8.21″9.21″10.19″8.08″7.47″17.15″9.38″8.57″9.10″11.20″11.03″7.88″
Bounce – FeelVery HighHighModerateModerateHighModerateLowExtremely HighModerateModerateModerateHighHighLow
Edge Support – Sitting5.00″5.25″3.00″4.00″5.00″3.00″4.00″3.75″3.00″3.50″4.75″5.00″3.75″5.50″
Edge Support – LyingExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellentGoodExcellentExcellentExcellentOutstandingExcellentGoodExcellentExcellentMediocre
Comfort Layer Thickness3.0″3.0″5.0″1.8″3.0″6.0″5.0″3.0″5.0″3.0″4.0″5.5″5.5″6.5″
Mattress Thickness12.0″12.0″14.0″8.0″12.0″16.0″14.0″12.0″13.0″12.0″12.0″14.0″14.0″16.0″
Off-Gassing – SmellModerateModerateStrongMinimalModerateStrongModerateModerateModerateStrongModerateMinimalMinimalMinimal
Off-Gassing – Days2 days2 days3 days2 days2 days6 days3 days2 days2 days4 days2 days1 days1 days1 days
Trial100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights100 nights365 nights365 nights365 nights
Warranty10 years10 years15 years10 years10 years10 years15 years10 years10 years10 years10 yearsLifetimeLifetimeLifetime

Helix vs. Dreamcloud: Who Is the Winner?

The table below shows which of these mattresses is the winner in each scoring category we test for.

FactorWinnerScore
Best OverallHelix Midnight Luxe9.32
Best CoolingHelix Midnight Elite10
Most SinkageHelix Sunset3.07″
Least SinkageHelix Plus1.50″
Lowest Motion TransferHelix Midnight Luxe, Dreamcloud Premier Rest10
Fastest Response TimeHelix Plus10
Most BounceHelix Moonlight17.15″
Least BounceHelix Midnight Luxe7.47″
Best Edge SupportHelix Plus10
Best for SexHelix Moonlight9.6
Best Pressure ReliefHelix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, Helix Midnight Luxe10
Least Off-GassingDreamcloud, Dreamcloud Premier, Dreamcloud Premier Rest9.7
Best CompanyHelix9.5

Among these models, here are the categories where each mattress excelled.

  • BEST COOLING: Helix takes the win over DreamCloud in all instances. While both of these brands make hybrids, the DreamCloud hybrids just struggled more in this area, compared to Helix.
  • MOST / LEAST SINKAGE: The Helix Sunset recorded the most sinkage (also the softest feel) and the mattress with the least sinkage is the Helix Plus. The Plus is designed for plus-sized sleepers so it makes sense that sinkage is more limited. Dreamcloud fell in between these two mattresses, offering a moderate sinkage.
  • LOWEST MOTION TRANSFER: In this category, DreamCloud Premier Rest takes the win. This mattress offers 4.0″ of comfort material and a 2.0″ thick plush, pillowtop. All of these layers help to deaden energy and limit motion transfer.
  • FASTEST RESPONSE TIME: The Helix Plus has the fastest performance, with a 0.2-second response. This is tied with the fastest we’ve tested to date.
  • MOST / LEAST BOUNCE: With the most bounce, the Helix Moonlight tops out at 17.15″ while the Helix Midnight Luxe has the least amount of bounce with only 7.47″.
  • BEST EDGE SUPPORT: The Helix Dusk Luxe and Helix Midnight Luxe had the best edge support with a max sinkage of only 3.0″.
  • BEST FOR SEX: Regarding sex, the Dreamcloud Premier was the leader, striking a fantastic balance between bounce, edge support, cooling, pressure relief, and noise.
  • BEST PRESSURE RELIEF: The Helix Dusk Luxe and Helix Midnight Luxe were both tied for best pressure relief. These Luxe mattresses offer great pressure relief thanks in part to their thicker profile and pillow-top cover layer.
  • LEAST OFF-GASSING: The Dreamcloud takes the win here with only a minor smell out of the box and a single day of off-gassing.

So with these honorable mentions in mind, let’s get rolling and dive into the details of these mattresses.

Cooling Test

The cooling performances of the Helix mattresses definitely outperformed the performance of the Dreamcloud mattresses.

Cooling TestScoreBaselineMax TempEnding Temp
Helix Midnight9.083.6°90.7°85.5°
Helix Midnight Luxe9.083.8°91.0°86.6°
Helix Plus9.086.2°91.8°85.5°
Dreamcloud8.079.7°89.5°82.0°
Dreamcloud Premier7.078.5°92.0°83.9°
Dreamcloud Premier Rest7.079.4°91.7°84.5°
  • 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

Both Helix and Dreamcloud are hybrid mattresses, which typically offer better cooling performance than foam mattresses, for example. But as we can see here, not all hybrids are created equally.

Videos below show exactly how the heat dissipates off of the mattress during our tests.

Helix Midnight Cooling Test

Helix Midnight Luxe Cooling Test

Helix Plus Cooling Test

Dreamcloud Cooling Test

Dreamcloud Premier Cooling Test

Dreamcloud Premier Rest Cooling Test

Sinkage Test

The sinkage levels vary pretty widely between Helix and Dreamcloud. Helix ranges between very minimal to moderate. Dreamcloud ranges from minimal to extremely deep.

Sinkage TestSinkage FeelSinkage Depth
Helix MidnightMinimal1.98″
Helix Midnight LuxeModerate2.15″
Helix PlusVery Minimal1.50″
DreamcloudExtremely Deep3.02″
Dreamcloud PremierMinimal1.94″
Dreamcloud Premier RestModerate2.18″

The average level of sinkage across all mattresses tested to date is 2.2″.

Based on these numbers, all of these mattresses have less sinkage than average with the one exception being the Dreamcloud original hybrid.

The Dreamcloud original has almost a full inch more sinkage than all of the other mattresses in this comparison.

Images below show the level of sinkage for each mattress.

Helix Midnight

Helix Midnight sinkage test

Helix Midnight Luxe

Helix Midnight Luxe sinkage test

Helix Plus

Helix Plus sinkage test

Dreamcloud

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid sinkage test

Dreamcloud Premier

DreamCloud Premier sinkage test

Dreamcloud Premier Rest

DreamCloud Premier Rest sinkage test

Motion Transfer

Motion transfer was fast for most of the mattresses in this comparison.

Motion Transfer TestScoreAcc. Range
Helix Midnight9.07.25 m/s²
Helix Midnight Luxe104.03 m/s²
Helix Plus9.46.31 m/s²
Dreamcloud9.75.60 m/s²
Dreamcloud Premier9.75.67 m/s²
Dreamcloud Premier Rest102.62 m/s²

The average amount of motion transfer is 5.83 m/s² (based on all of our tests to date).

Based on this average, the Dreamcloud Premier Rest and Helix Midnight Luxe have significantly less motion transfer than average.

The Dreamcloud original and Dreamcloud Premier are about average.

The Helix Midnight and Helix Plus have more motion transfer than average.

The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below. The graphs that follow each video show a quantifiable version of motion transfer based on accelerometer data.

Helix Midnight Motion Transfer Test

Helix Midnight motion transfer test

The Helix Midnight had the highest level of motion transfer, as you can see in the graphic above. Motion translated across the mattress well past 1 full second.


Helix Midnight Luxe Motion Transfer Test

Helix Midnight Luxe motion transfer chart

The Helix Midnight Luxe had great motion transfer, about 1/2 the amount of motion from the initial drop compared to the Helix Midnight, and that energy dissipated quicker as well.

Helix Plus Motion Transfer Test

Helix Plus motion transfer graph

The Helix Plus mattress had slightly more motion transfer than average with a relatively fast energy absorption rate.

Dreamcloud Motion Transfer Test

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid motion transfer chart
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid motion transfer chart

The Dreamcloud Original is about at the average for motion transfer. As you can see, there is a big amount of energy from the initial drop, but by 0.8 seconds, the energy has mostly been absorbed.

Dreamcloud Premier Motion Transfer Test

DreamCloud Premier motion transfer chart
DreamCloud Premier motion transfer chart

The Dreamcloud Premier also had about average levels of motion transfer. Again we can see the energy from the initial ball drop in our test, with motion being mostly absorbed by the 1-second mark.

Dreamcloud Premier Rest Motion Transfer Test

DreamCloud Premier Rest motion transfer chart
DreamCloud Premier Rest motion transfer chart

The Dreamcloud Premier Rest has significantly less motion transfer than the other Dreamcloud mattresses, as well as all of the Helix models.

The same ball drop as the other tests only generated about 1/3 of the energy on the Premier Rest compared to the Premier or Dreamcloud original hybrid. Furthermore, the energy was absorbed by 0.73 seconds.

Response Test

The response time on the Helix mattresses largely outperforms the response on most of the Dreamcloud mattresses.

Response TestScoreMostly RecoveredCompletely Recovered
Helix Midnight5.71.0 seconds1.2 seconds
Helix Midnight Luxe9.50.3 seconds0.4 seconds
Helix Plus100.2 seconds0.3 seconds
Dreamcloud5.05.0 seconds6.0 seconds
Dreamcloud Premier5.90.9 seconds1.5 seconds
Dreamcloud Premier Rest5.03.7 seconds4.5 seconds

The average response time across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date is 0.56 seconds to be mostly recovered and 0.94 seconds to be fully recovered.

The Helix Midnight Luxe and Helix Plus are the only two mattresses to actually perform better than average.

The Helix Midnight and Dreamcloud Premier followed closely behind and were just slightly beyond the average.

But the Dreamcloud Original and Dreamcloud Premier Rest were significantly slower than average. In fact, these two mattresses are the slowest mattresses we’ve tested to date (among over 130 mattresses that we’ve reviewed).

You can see these material responses in real-time in the video below.

Helix Midnight Response Test

Helix Midnight Luxe Response Test

Helix Plus Response Test

Dreamcloud Response Test

Dreamcloud Premier Response Test

Dreamcloud Premier Rest Response Test

Bounce Test

The level of bounce has a pretty wide variance, as you can see in the table below.

Bounce TestBounce FeelBounce Height
Helix MidnightHigh10.19″
Helix Midnight LuxeLow7.47″
Helix PlusModerate9.38″
DreamcloudHigh11.20″
Dreamcloud PremierHigh11.03″
Dreamcloud Premier RestLow7.88″

The average amount of bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.35″.

So where do Helix and Dreamcloud fit in?

The Helix Midnight Luxe has less bounce than average, at 7.47″ with the Dreamcloud Premier Rest recording a similar score at 7.88″ total bounce.

The Helix Plus was about at the average with 9.38″ of total bounce.

With higher bounce than average, we have the Dreamcloud Original, Dreamcloud Premier, and the Helix Midnight.

Bounce levels can also be viewed in real-time via the short video clips below.

Helix Midnight Bounce Test

Helix Midnight Luxe Bounce Test

Helix Plus Bounce Test

Dreamcloud Bounce Test

Dreamcloud Premier Bounce Test

Dreamcloud Premier Rest Bounce Test

Edge Support Test

Concerning edge support, there are definitely some of these mattresses that excel while others leave room for some concerns.

Edge Support TestScoreSitting SinkageLying Support
Helix Midnight7.85.00″Good
Helix Midnight Luxe8.94.00″Excellent
Helix Plus103.00″Outstanding
Dreamcloud8.35.00″Excellent
Dreamcloud Premier9.13.75″Excellent
Dreamcloud Premier Rest6.55.50″Mediocre

The average level of sinkage (when sitting right at the edge of the mattress) is 4.67″ (based on all of our mattress tests to date).

The Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Plus, and Dreamcloud Premier all have less edge sinkage than average.

By comparison, the Dreamcloud Original, Dreamcloud Premier Rest, and Helix Midnight all have more edge sinkage than average.

I will note here that even though sitting edge sinkage on the Dreamcloud Original hybrid was beyond the range I prefer to see, lying edge support was excellent.

Helix Midnight

Helix Midnight edge support test
Helix Midnight edge support

Helix Midnight Luxe

Helix Midnight Luxe (body weight only)
Helix Midnight Luxe edge support

Helix Plus

Helix Plus - edge support (Body)
Helix Plus edge support

Dreamcloud

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid edge support test
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid edge support test

Dreamcloud Premier

DreamCloud Premier edge support test
DreamCloud Premier edge support test

Dreamcloud Premier Rest

DreamCloud Premier Rest edge support
DreamCloud Premier Rest edge support

Sex Test

Our sex rating formula looks at 5 different factors weighted based on their importance.

sex percent chart

All factors are not equal in terms of significance, but each plays an important role.

Through our tests, we subjectively assigned the following percentages to each category within the overall sex score:

  • Bounce: 60%
  • Edge Support: 20%
  • Noise: 10%
  • Pressure Relief: 5%
  • Cooling: 5%

Using this method, we generated the following scores below:

Sex TestSex ScoreBounceEdge SupportNoisePressure ReliefCooling
Helix Midnight8.68.97.58.09.09.0
Helix Midnight Luxe7.77.18.88.0109.0
Helix Plus8.68.3106.09.09.0
Dreamcloud9.09.57.5108.08.0
Dreamcloud Premier9.29.49.1108.07.0
Dreamcloud Premier Rest7.47.46.9108.07.0

The sex performance of all of these mattresses is fantastic for most of these mattresses.

Helix Dusk Luxe edge support - sitting
Helix Dusk Luxe edge support – sitting

Top-performing mattresses include the Dreamcloud Original hybrid and Dreamcloud Premier which had scores in the 9’s. and the with scores in the upper 9’s.

The Helix Midnight and Helix Plus followed closely behind with a score of 8.6—the biggest disadvantage of this mattress being the noise from the springs.

DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress side
DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress side

The Dreamcloud Premier Rest and Helix Midnight Luxe had the lowest performance in this category with scores in the 7’s. Considering that both of these mattresses have lower bounce levels as well as pillow-top cover layer, these results were not that surprising.

Pressure Relief Test

Pressure relief on Dreamcloud was good (not great) and the Helix mattresses outperformed in this category.

Pressure Relief TestScoreComfort LayerSupport Layer
Helix Midnight9.03.0″9.0″
Helix Midnight Luxe105.0″9.0″
Helix Plus9.05.0″8.0″
Dreamcloud8.05.5″8.5″
Dreamcloud Premier8.05.5″8.5″
Dreamcloud Premier Rest8.06.5″9.5″

All of the Helix mattresses had scores between 9.0-10, but the Dreamcloud scores were 8.0. This is interesting in one way because the Dreamcloud mattresses actually have thicker comfort layers than Helix.

Helix Midnight Luxe Back Sleeping Contour

In many cases, thick comfort layers can be good indicators of better pressure relief since your body can engage more deeply without feeling pushback from deeper layer support.

But comparing Helix vs. Dreamcloud, Helix had better pressure relief, despite having thinner comfort layers than Dreamcloud.

Off-Gassing Test

Moving right along, let’s talk about off-gassing. Off-gassing isn’t a huge problem for the Helix or Dreamcloud mattresses.

Foam layers on the Helix Sunset
Helix Sunset – inner material layers

On average, most mattresses take around 3.5 days to off-gas. Every mattress that we tested here was faster than that.

Off-Gassing TestScoreInitial SmellSmell Duration
Helix Midnight9.4Moderate2 days
Helix Midnight Luxe9.2Moderate3 days
Helix Plus9.4Moderate2 days
Dreamcloud9.7Minimal1 day
Dreamcloud Premier9.7Minimal1 day
Dreamcloud Premier Rest9.7Minimal1 day

Company

The company analysis of Helix vs. Dreamcloud shows that Dreamcloud has a bit better company policies. It offers a longer trial period as well as a longer warranty.

CompanyHelixDreamcloud
Score9.59
Trial Period100 nights365 nights
Warranty10 yearsLifetime
Shipping$0$0
Returns$0$0
TrustOutstandingGood
Country of OriginUSAUSA

Helix offers a trial of up to 101 nights and a 25-year warranty. This is compared to Dreamcloud which has a 365-night trial period and lifetime warranty.

DreamCloud Premier unboxing
DreamCloud Premier unboxing

Firmness

Between Helix and DreamaCloud, there is a very wide firmness range. Dreamcloud offers mattresses in the medium to medium-firm range, but Helix’s collection spans the full range of firmness from soft to firm.

FirmnessRatingFeel
Helix Dawn8Firm
Helix Dusk6Medium-Firm
Helix Dusk Luxe6Medium-Firm
Helix Kids7Slightly Firm
Helix Midnight6Medium-Firm
Helix Midnight Elite5.5Medium
Helix Midnight Luxe6Medium-Firm
Helix Moonlight3.5Extra Soft
Helix Plus7Slightly Firm
Helix Sunset4Soft
Helix Twilight8Firm
Dreamcloud7Slightly Firm
Dreamcloud Premier7Slightly Firm
Dreamcloud Premier Rest6Medium-Firm

3.5 out of 10

The Helix Moonlight is the softest Helix mattress we’ve tested and can be a good option for lightweight side sleepers.

firmness - 3.5 out of 10 - soft

4 out of 10

The Helix Sunset is just a touch firmer than the Helix Moonlight, coming in at a 4 out of 10.

firmness - 4 out of 10 - soft

6 out of 10

If you’re looking for a mattress that is likely to be enjoyed by the widest range of sleepers, you may want to consider something in the 6 out of 10 firmness range.

This would include Dreamcloud Premier Rest, Helix Dusk, Helix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight, and the Helix Midnight Luxe.

firmness - 6 out of 10 - medium

7 out of 10

If you’re looking for something that is a little firmer consider the Dreamcloud Original, Dreamcloud Premier or the Helix Plus. Both the Premier and the Plus are good picks for lightweight to moderate-weighted back or stomach sleepers.

firmness - 7 out of 10 - medium firm

The Helix Plus is specifically designed to support heavier-weighted sleepers.

FOR KIDS: If you’re shopping for a child, you can also consider the Helix Kids—a flippable mattress with one side being 7 out of 10 and the other side slightly firmer at 8 out of 10. But one note—this mattress is designed for kids 12 and under.

8 out of 10

The Helix Dawn, Helix Dawn Luxe, Helix Twilight, and Helix Twilight Luxe all have a firmness of 8 out of 10.

An 8 out of 10 would be a more ideal firmness for heavier back or stomach sleepers.

firmness - 8 out of 10

Support & Sleeping Positions

If you’re not sure which firmness is best for you, check the table below. This table provides a recommended firmness range, based on sleeping position and sleeper body weight.

what firmness is right for you?

As you can see, not all firmnesses are suitable for all sleepers. It’s important to know your ideal firmness prior to purchasing a new mattress.

Design

All Dreamcloud and Helix mattresses in this review are classic hybrids. They have a pocketed coil base with foam comfort layers. Some mattresses, but not all, also have a pillow-top cover layer.

DesignTypeMattress Thickness
Helix MidnightHybrid12.0″
Helix Midnight LuxeHybrid14.0″
Helix PlusPlus-Sized13.0″
DreamcloudHybrid14.0″
Dreamcloud PremierHybrid14.0″
Dreamcloud Premier RestHybrid16.0″

Material

Images below show exactly what is on the inside of each of these mattresses. Let’s take a look.

Helix Midnight

Helix Midnight material layers
  • 2.0″ memory foam
  • 1.0″ poly foam
  • 8.0″ pocketed coils
  • 1.0″ support foam

Helix Midnight Luxe

Helix Midnight Luxe material layers
  • 2.0″ memory foam
  • 2.0″ gel memory foam
  • 1.0″ poly foam
  • 8.0″ pocketed coils
  • 1.0″ support foam

Helix Plus

Helix Plus material layers
  • 1.5″ memory foam
  • 1.75″ poly foam
  • 1.0″ memory foam
  • 8.0″ pocketed coils
  • 0.75″ support foam

Dreamcloud

DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid material layers
  • 1.0″ quilted cover
  • 1.0″ gel memory foam
  • 2.5″ support foam
  • 8.5″ pocketed coils

Dreamcloud Premier

DreamCloud Premier material layers
  • 1.0″ pillow top
  • 2.5″ memory foam
  • 1.0″ poly foam
  • 8.5″ pocketed coils

Dreamcloud Premier Rest

DreamCloud Premier Rest edge material layers
  • 2.0″ pillow top
  • 2.5″ poly foam
  • 2.0″ poly foam
  • 8.5″ pocketed coils
  • 1.0″ support foam

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

Comparing Helix vs. Dreamcloud, there are advantages and disadvantages to both brands. Ultimately, your individual sleeper preferences and needs will determine which is the better option for you.

DreamCloud Premier mattress materials
DreamCloud Premier mattress materials

Should You Buy the Helix Midnight?

I would recommend the Helix Midnight if you’re looking for:

  • Lower price point. The Helix Midnight is a more budget-friendly version of the Helix Midnight Luxe and is a great value.
  • Balanced feel. This mattress has a balanced feel with a respectable score (8.58 overall).

Click here to learn more or to check the price of the Helix Midnight mattress.

Should You Buy the Helix Midnight Luxe?

I would recommend the Helix Midnight Luxe if you’re looking for:

  • Low motion transfer. The Midnight Luxe has the lowest motion transfer among all mattresses tested in this comparison. If you are easily disturbed by your partner (or yourself), low motion transfer can be an important issue.
  • Fantastic pressure relief. This mattress has a thick pillow top cover, thick layer of comfort foams, and a supportive coil base. These separate factors combined provide excellent pressure relief for all sleeping positions, but would be especially beneficial for side sleepers.

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Should You Buy the Helix Plus?

I would recommend the Helix Plus if you’re looking for:

  • Support for heavier sleepers. The Helix Plus has a 13″ thick profile, thicker comfort layers, and tied for the best edge support. These factors combined with the firmer feel make this mattress a good option for heavier sleepers (especially 300+ pounds).
  • Fast response. This mattress also has the least amount of sinkage and the fastest response time among all mattresses tested in this review.

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Should You Buy the Dreamcloud?

I would recommend the Dreamcloud Original Hybrid if you’re looking for:

  • Classic memory foam. This mattress has a slower response time and could be more closely compared to the feel of classic memory foam, offering more hug and a deeper level of sinkage.
  • Budget price. If you need a mattress under $1000 for a queen, the Dreamcloud is still a solid option. Although performance may not match that or Helix, it is still a solid mattress if you’re on a budget and like the feel.

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Should You Buy the Dreamcloud Premier?

I would recommend the Dreamcloud Premier if you’re looking for:

  • Low levels of motion transfer. The Dreamcloud Premier offers low levels of motion transfer, which can be great for sensitive sleepers.
  • Higher levels of bounce. Despite the limited motion transfer, this mattress still has higher levels of bounce, compared to the other hybrids in this comparison—a total of 11.03″.

Click here to learn more or to check the price of the Dreamcloud Premier mattress.

Should You Buy the Dreamcloud Premier Rest?

I would recommend the Dreamcloud Premier Rest if you’re looking for:

  • Lowest levels of motion transfer. The Dreamcloud Premier Rest has the lowest levels of motion transfer, among all mattresses tested in this comparison.
  • Pillow-top cover. The Premier Rest offers a 2.0″ pillow-top cover which can be advantageous to sleepers looking for that plush top feel.

Click here to learn more or to check the price of the Dreamcloud Premier Rest mattress.

About Derek Hales

Derek Hales

Derek Hales is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab. His insights and work has been featured on ABC's Tamron Hall Show, Freakonomics, CBS News, ESPN, Reader's Digest, Homes & Gardens, New York Post, CNET, & More. Derek has personally tested 440+ mattresses and began testing mattresses in 2014.

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