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

DreamCloud

Helix Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
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Helix Dawn | 8.28 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Dusk | 8.50 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Dusk Luxe | 8.99 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Kids | 8.26 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Midnight | 8.58 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Midnight Elite | 9.21 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.32 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Moonlight | 8.45 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Plus | 9.29 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Sunset | 8.76 | Read Review | Check Price |
Helix Twilight | 8.73 | Read Review | Check Price |
Dreamcloud Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
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Dreamcloud | 8.27 | Read Review | Check Price |
Dreamcloud Premier | 8.26 | Read Review | Check Price |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.78 | Read Review | Check 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:
Factor | Helix Dawn | Helix Dusk | Helix Dusk Luxe | Helix Kids | Helix Midnight | Helix Midnight Elite | Helix Midnight Luxe | Helix Moonlight | Helix Plus | Helix Sunset | Helix Twilight | Dreamcloud | Dreamcloud Premier | Dreamcloud Premier Rest |
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Overall Score | 8.28 | 8.50 | 8.99 | 8.26 | 8.58 | 9.21 | 9.32 | 8.45 | 9.29 | 8.76 | 8.73 | 8.27 | 8.26 | 7.78 |
Cooling | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Motion Transfer | 5.0 | 5.9 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 10 | 6.3 | 9.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 10 |
Response | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 6.4 | 5.7 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 10 | 8.9 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 5.0 |
Edge Support | 8.3 | 8.1 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 10 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
Sex | 9.3 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 7.4 |
Pressure Relief | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Off-Gassing | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Company | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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.
Factor | Helix Dawn | Helix Dusk | Helix Dusk Luxe | Helix Kids | Helix Midnight | Helix Midnight Elite | Helix Midnight Luxe | Helix Moonlight | Helix Plus | Helix Sunset | Helix Twilight | Dreamcloud | Dreamcloud Premier | Dreamcloud Premier Rest |
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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 |
Cooling | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Fair | Fair |
Sinkage – Depth | 2.36″ | 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 – Feel | Deep | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal | Very Deep | Moderate | Deep | Very Minimal | Extremely Deep | Minimal | Extremely Deep | Minimal | Moderate |
Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 16.03 m/s² | 14.13 m/s² | 11.15 m/s² | 11.38 m/s² | 7.25 m/s² | 10.21 m/s² | 4.03 m/s² | 13.20 m/s² | 6.31 m/s² | 10.60 m/s² | 10.28 m/s² | 5.60 m/s² | 5.67 m/s² | 2.62 m/s² |
Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 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 Recovered | 0.4 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 – Height | 13.64″ | 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 – Feel | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Extremely High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Low |
Edge Support – Sitting | 5.00″ | 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 – Lying | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Mediocre |
Comfort Layer Thickness | 3.0″ | 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 Thickness | 12.0″ | 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 – Smell | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Minimal | Moderate | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Moderate | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal |
Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days | 2 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 4 days | 2 days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days |
Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 15 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 15 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
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.
Factor | Winner | Score |
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Best Overall | Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.32 |
Best Cooling | Helix Midnight Elite | 10 |
Most Sinkage | Helix Sunset | 3.07″ |
Least Sinkage | Helix Plus | 1.50″ |
Lowest Motion Transfer | Helix Midnight Luxe, Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 10 |
Fastest Response Time | Helix Plus | 10 |
Most Bounce | Helix Moonlight | 17.15″ |
Least Bounce | Helix Midnight Luxe | 7.47″ |
Best Edge Support | Helix Plus | 10 |
Best for Sex | Helix Moonlight | 9.6 |
Best Pressure Relief | Helix Dusk Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, Helix Midnight Luxe | 10 |
Least Off-Gassing | Dreamcloud, Dreamcloud Premier, Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 9.7 |
Best Company | Helix | 9.5 |
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 Test | Score | Baseline | Max Temp | Ending Temp |
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Helix Midnight | 9.0 | 83.6° | 90.7° | 85.5° |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.0 | 83.8° | 91.0° | 86.6° |
Helix Plus | 9.0 | 86.2° | 91.8° | 85.5° |
Dreamcloud | 8.0 | 79.7° | 89.5° | 82.0° |
Dreamcloud Premier | 7.0 | 78.5° | 92.0° | 83.9° |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.0 | 79.4° | 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 Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
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Helix Midnight | Minimal | 1.98″ |
Helix Midnight Luxe | Moderate | 2.15″ |
Helix Plus | Very Minimal | 1.50″ |
Dreamcloud | Extremely Deep | 3.02″ |
Dreamcloud Premier | Minimal | 1.94″ |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Moderate | 2.18″ |
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 Luxe

Helix Plus

Dreamcloud

Dreamcloud Premier

Dreamcloud Premier Rest

Motion Transfer
Motion transfer was fast for most of the mattresses in this comparison.
Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
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Helix Midnight | 9.0 | 7.25 m/s² |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 10 | 4.03 m/s² |
Helix Plus | 9.4 | 6.31 m/s² |
Dreamcloud | 9.7 | 5.60 m/s² |
Dreamcloud Premier | 9.7 | 5.67 m/s² |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 10 | 2.62 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
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Helix Midnight | 5.7 | 1.0 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.5 | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Helix Plus | 10 | 0.2 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Dreamcloud | 5.0 | 5.0 seconds | 6.0 seconds |
Dreamcloud Premier | 5.9 | 0.9 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 5.0 | 3.7 seconds | 4.5 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 Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
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Helix Midnight | High | 10.19″ |
Helix Midnight Luxe | Low | 7.47″ |
Helix Plus | Moderate | 9.38″ |
Dreamcloud | High | 11.20″ |
Dreamcloud Premier | High | 11.03″ |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Low | 7.88″ |
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 Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
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Helix Midnight | 7.8 | 5.00″ | Good |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 8.9 | 4.00″ | Excellent |
Helix Plus | 10 | 3.00″ | Outstanding |
Dreamcloud | 8.3 | 5.00″ | Excellent |
Dreamcloud Premier | 9.1 | 3.75″ | Excellent |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 6.5 | 5.50″ | 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 Luxe

Helix Plus

Dreamcloud

Dreamcloud Premier

Dreamcloud Premier Rest

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

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 Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
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Helix Midnight | 8.6 | 8.9 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 7.7 | 7.1 | 8.8 | 8.0 | 10 | 9.0 |
Helix Plus | 8.6 | 8.3 | 10 | 6.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Dreamcloud | 9.0 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 10 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
Dreamcloud Premier | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 10 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 10 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
The sex performance of all of these mattresses is fantastic for most of these mattresses.

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.

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 Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
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Helix Midnight | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 9.0″ |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 10 | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
Helix Plus | 9.0 | 5.0″ | 8.0″ |
Dreamcloud | 8.0 | 5.5″ | 8.5″ |
Dreamcloud Premier | 8.0 | 5.5″ | 8.5″ |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 8.0 | 6.5″ | 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.

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.

On average, most mattresses take around 3.5 days to off-gas. Every mattress that we tested here was faster than that.
Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
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Helix Midnight | 9.4 | Moderate | 2 days |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 9.2 | Moderate | 3 days |
Helix Plus | 9.4 | Moderate | 2 days |
Dreamcloud | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 day |
Dreamcloud Premier | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 day |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 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.
Company | Helix | Dreamcloud |
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Score | 9.5 | 9 |
Trial Period | 100 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
Shipping | $0 | $0 |
Returns | $0 | $0 |
Trust | Outstanding | Good |
Country of Origin | USA | USA |
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.

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.
Firmness | Rating | Feel |
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Helix Dawn | 8 | Firm |
Helix Dusk | 6 | Medium-Firm |
Helix Dusk Luxe | 6 | Medium-Firm |
Helix Kids | 7 | Slightly Firm |
Helix Midnight | 6 | Medium-Firm |
Helix Midnight Elite | 5.5 | Medium |
Helix Midnight Luxe | 6 | Medium-Firm |
Helix Moonlight | 3.5 | Extra Soft |
Helix Plus | 7 | Slightly Firm |
Helix Sunset | 4 | Soft |
Helix Twilight | 8 | Firm |
Dreamcloud | 7 | Slightly Firm |
Dreamcloud Premier | 7 | Slightly Firm |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 6 | Medium-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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Design | Type | Mattress Thickness |
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Helix Midnight | Hybrid | 12.0″ |
Helix Midnight Luxe | Hybrid | 14.0″ |
Helix Plus | Plus-Sized | 13.0″ |
Dreamcloud | Hybrid | 14.0″ |
Dreamcloud Premier | Hybrid | 14.0″ |
Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Hybrid | 16.0″ |
Material
Images below show exactly what is on the inside of each of these mattresses. Let’s take a look.
Helix Midnight

- 2.0″ memory foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Helix Midnight Luxe

- 2.0″ memory foam
- 2.0″ gel memory foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Helix Plus

- 1.5″ memory foam
- 1.75″ poly foam
- 1.0″ memory foam
- 8.0″ pocketed coils
- 0.75″ support foam
Dreamcloud

- 1.0″ quilted cover
- 1.0″ gel memory foam
- 2.5″ support foam
- 8.5″ pocketed coils
Dreamcloud Premier

- 1.0″ pillow top
- 2.5″ memory foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.5″ pocketed coils
Dreamcloud Premier Rest

- 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.

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″.
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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.
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