Helix vs. Saatva

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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 Saatva, the two top recommendations are Helix Midnight Luxe and Saatva Classic.

The Helix Midnight Luxe and the Saatva Classic are two of the best mattresses we’ve ever tested. While they are incredibly close in price ($1,899 vs. $1,799), they have many design and performance differences.

First, the coil design in the Saatva Classic makes it somewhat unique in the bed-in-the-box world – essentially two layers of coils with a pillow top cover. The Helix Midnight Luxe is far more standard in this modern mattress industry, using a support coil base topped with multiple foam layers that make it 3.5″ thicker than the Classic.

This difference in design drastically changes the feel each mattress has when lying on it. The Saatva Classic will offer a far more traditional experience, perhaps most comparable to luxury hotel mattresses. The Midnight Luxe offers a memory foam feel balanced out by its thick quilted cover.

Furthermore, the Saatva Classic offers a much deeper immediate level of sinkage compared to the Midnight Luxe. This is when comparing the medium-firm versions of each model. The Midnight Luxe only has the one firmness option, while the Saatva Classic is offered in soft, medium-firm, and firm versions.

The important thing is that they both offer sleepers outstanding cooling and pressure relief performance, the two factors we’ve found are most important to sleepers.

While their performance scores are similar overall, the biggest advantage the Saatva Classic has is its near-perfect sex score at 9.9. The coils are a massive advantage when it comes to bounce, which makes a huge difference for sex.

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	Saatva
Overall	Helix Midnight Luxe	Saatva Classic
Side Sleepers	Helix Midnight Elite	Saatva Classic
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Helix Dusk Luxe	Saatva Latex Hybrid
Heavy People	Helix Plus Elite	Saatva HD
Cooling	Helix Midnight Luxe	Saatva Classic
Affordable	Helix Midnight	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
Back Pain	Helix Midnight Luxe	Saatva RX
Sex	Helix Dusk	Saatva Classic
Soft Mattress	Helix Moonlight Elite	Saatva Classic
Medium-Firm Mattress	Helix Midnight Luxe	Saatva Classic
Firm Mattress	Helix Twilight Elite	Saatva Classic

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 28 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

After comparing 21 Helix mattresses, the brand average score is 9.05. After comparing 7 Saatva mattresses, the brand average is 9.24.

Between the two, Saatva has a higher performance, but Helix has a much lower average price. The average price for a Helix mattress is $1,971 and the average price for a Saatva mattress is $2,698 (for a queen).

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 Saatva Mattresses Tested

Saatva Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Classic	9.68	Coil	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Contour5	8.82	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva HD	9.22	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.42	Latex Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.18	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva RX	9.10	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Solaire	9.26	Adjustable	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.

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

Obviously, Helix’s lineup is much larger and designed to hit a large range of options. But even with only 7 models, Saatva covers the same firmness range, and it has something Helix doesn’t.

The Saatva Solaire is an adjustable mattress that allows sleepers to adjust their firmness in real-time using a remote control. What’s more, the Solaire lets sleepers select different levels for each side of the mattress so each sleeper can experience their preferred firmness level.

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
Saatva Classic	4, 6, 8	Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm
Saatva Contour5	6, 8	Medium-Firm, Firm
Saatva HD	7	Slightly Firm
Saatva Latex Hybrid	6.5	Medium-Firm
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Saatva RX	6	Medium-Firm
Saatva Solaire	4, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8	Soft, Medium, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm, Firm

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 on 6 popular mattresses — 3 from Helix and 3 from Saatva.

Helix Mattresses

• Helix Midnight
• Helix Midnight Luxe
• Helix Midnight Elite

Saatva Mattresses

• Saatva Classic
• Saatva Latex Hybrid
• Saatva RX

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

Factor	Helix Midnight	Helix Midnight Luxe	Helix Midnight Elite	Saatva Classic	Saatva Latex Hybrid	Saatva RX
Overall Score	8.73	9.43	9.21	9.68	9.42	9.10
Cooling	9.0	10	10	10	9.0	9.0
Motion Transfer	8.5	9.7	9.2	9.6	10	7.4
Response	7.3	8.4	7.6	8.7	10	9.8
Edge Support	9.5	10	9.1	10	10	9.2
Sex	8.3	7.9	7.7	9.9	9.4	9.1
Pressure Relief	9.0	10	10	10	9.0	10
Off-Gassing	8.1	8.1	8.9	10	10	10
Company	9.4	9.4	9.4	8.8	8.8	8.8

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	Saatva Classic	Saatva Latex Hybrid	Saatva RX
Price (Queen)	$999	$1,899	$2,999	$1,795	$2,199	$3,099
Cooling	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding	Outstanding	Excellent	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.20″	2.03″	2.57″	2.40″	1.85″	2.05″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate	Deep	Deep	Minimal	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	8.33 m/s²	5.76 m/s²	6.84 m/s²	5.86 m/s²	3.13 m/s²	10.76 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.5 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.4 sec.	1.2 sec.	1.5 sec.	0.8 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.5 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.21″	6.74″	6.86″	14.67″	10.82″	10.28″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Low	Low	Extremely High	High	High
Edge Support – Sitting	3.00″	2.75″	3.75″	3.00″	3.00″	3.50″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Outstanding	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding	Excellent
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.00″	5.00″	6.00″	4.50″	4.00″	6.00″
Mattress Thickness	12.00″	14.00″	15.50″	11.50″	12.00″	15.00″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Moderate	Strong	None	None	None
Off-Gassing – Days	7 days	7 days	4 days	0 days	0 days	0 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, both brands do an amazing job keeping sleepers from overheating during the night. However, Helix takes the win over Saatva in this 3v3 comparison of popular models.

The three Helix models, which represent the three pricing tiers of their lineup, averaged a cooling performance score of 9.7, with scores ranging from 9.0 to 10.

Similarly, the three Saatva models earned an average cooling core of 9.3, with scores in the same 9.0 to 10 range.

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°
Saatva Classic	10	77.5°	88.6°	79.7°
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.0	77.9°	91.0°	82.6°
Saatva RX	9.0	82.9°	93.7°	85.5°

• 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

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. Based on this average, all models from Helix and Saatva are above average and should not be an issue in keeping the typical sleeper cool while they sleep.

For those who truly need the best cooling performance the Helix Midnight Luxe, the Helix Midnight Elite, and the Saatva Classic offer the best cooling options.

The coil design of the Saatva Classic is overwhelmingly made of highly breathable pocketed coils, with a little foam encasing this top layer. The Luxe and Elite models offer sleepers a special cooling cover that uses phase change material and has a cool-to-the-touch feel.

When it comes to sinkage, we don’t have an objective score to compare, as some sleepers prefer less and others more. However, it can be a good indication for the type of feel one could expect. In this comparison, Helix offers more sinkage than Saatva.

Among the three popular Helix models, we found they had an average sinkage depth of 2.27″, with a range from 2.03″ to 2.20″.

The Saatva mattresses averaged a sinkage depth of 2.10″, with range from 1.85″ to 2.05″.

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″
Saatva Classic	Deep	2.40″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	Minimal	1.85″
Saatva RX	Moderate	2.05″

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″), Saatva Latex Hybrid (1.85″), and Saatva RX (2.05″) 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″) or Saatva Classic (2.40″). The Helix Midnight (2.20″) is also optimal for side sleeping, given its near-average sinkage level.

Are you over 300 lbs.? Heavier sleepers generally need a mattress with a firmer feel to maintain optimal support. Helix offers the same Core, Luxe, and Elite tiers for its Helix Plus mattress, which is specifically designed for heavier bodies. Saatva also has their HD model for plus-sized sleepers.

Now let’s talk about motion transfer – our measure of how likely movements are to move across the mattress and disturb sleepers. Here, Helix takes another win over Saatva, but it was very close.

The three Helix models earned an average motion transfer score of 9.1, with scores ranging from 8.5 to 9.7.

The three Saatva models earned an average motion transfer score of 9.0, with scores ranging from 7.4 to 10.

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
Saatva Classic	9.6	5.86 m/s²
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	3.13 m/s²
Saatva RX	7.4	10.76 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.

By this measure, only the Saatva RX has below-average motion transfer. With a score of 7.4, a typical sleeper could expect the occasional movement from their partner to disturb their sleep.

However, the Saatva Latex Hybrid is the best mattress in this comparison when it comes to motion transfer, followed closely by the Helix Midnight Luxe and the Saatva Classic.

Aside from that one Saatva RX model, both Helix and Saatva are fantastic brands that know how to design mattresses for those sharing a mattress.

Response time is a measurement of how quickly a mattress will reform back to shape after being compressed. This affects how lively a mattress feels and how easy it is to shift positions. Here, Saatva is conclusively the more responsive mattress brand.

Among the three Saatva mattresses in this comparison, the brand earned an average response time score of 9.5, with scores ranging from 8.7 to 10.

The three Helix mattresses earned an average response time score of 7.8, with scores ranging from 7.3 to 8.4.

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
Saatva Classic	8.7	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	0.2 seconds	0.3 seconds
Saatva RX	9.8	0.2 seconds	0.5 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 Helix models are less responsive than the average mattress, but the Helix Midnight Luxe is close to the average level.

Their design fundamentally includes memory foam in its top layers, which will almost always have a negative impact on its overall responsiveness. Materials like pocketed coils or latex foam are inherently faster than poly or memory foams.

And this is what we see with the Saatva mattresses. The Saatva Latex Hybrid, which uses both coils and latex, is the fastest responding mattress in this comparison.

If you’re someone who desperately wants to avoid a cratering or a slow-feeling mattress, Saatva is your best pick here. The Helix models aren’t quite this bad, but they certainly lean closer in that direction.

To further discuss ease of movement, let’s compare bounce. Between Helix and Saatva, the Saatva mattress offers considerably more bounce on each of its mattresses.

The Saatva mattresses in this comparison averaged a bounce height of 11.92″, with the bounce measurements ranging from 10.28″ to 14.67″.

The three Helix mattresses averaged a bounce height of 7.3″, with a range of 6.74″ to 8.21″.

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″
Saatva Classic	Extremely High	14.67″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	High	10.82″
Saatva RX	High	10.28″

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″.

This category follows much of the same logic as response time before it, but on a higher level. The memory foam really holds the Helix models back, and we see the Helix Midnight, which has the least amount of foam material, with the highest bounce.

Conversely, the Saatva Classic, whose design is mostly coils, has the highest bounce. At 14.67″, this may be too bouncy for some sleepers. The Saatva RX and Saatva Latex Hybrid, with 10 – 11″, fit more of my ideal bounce range.

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 a measure of edge support, I lie on and sit at the edge of the mattress to measure its compression, rate the support I feel, and note the likelihood of sliding off. Here, Saatva just barely takes the win over Helix, but both brands are fantastic.

The three Saatva models earned an average edge support score of 9.7, with scores ranging from 9.2 to 10. The Helix models earned an average score of 9.5, with a range of 9.1 to 10.

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
Saatva Classic	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva RX	9.2	3.50″	Excellent

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. From this, both Helix and Saatva perform better than average when it comes to edge support.

We see the best edge support comes from the Helix Midnight Luxe, Saatva Classic, and the Saatva Latex Hybrid.

These models include reinforced support coils that wrap the perimeter of the mattress and don’t have excessive amounts of softer material to compress at the edge.

The Helix Midnight doesn’t have the same level of perimeter reinforcement. The Helix Midnight Elite and Saatva RX do, but they have a lot more comfort material that can compress above it.

Ultimately, both Saatva and Helix mattresses can be relied on as having robust edge support for both sitting and lying.

When it comes to our sex score, we use a weighted formula that factors in 5 different performance categories that impact the dance without pants. For sex, Saatva is the better brand over Helix.

The three Saatva mattresses earned an average sex score of 9.5, with a range of scores from 9.1 to 9.9.

On the other hand, the three Helix models earned an average sex score of 8.0, with a range from 7.7 to 8.3.

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
Saatva Classic	9.9	10	10	8.0	10	10
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.4	9.3	10	10	9.0	9.0
Saatva RX	9.1	8.9	9.4	10	10	9.0

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2. By this measure, only the Helix Midnight has above-average sex performance from the brand, and all Saatva mattresses are well-above average. The Saatva Classic is the best overall for sex performance.

Bounce is the heaviest-weighted factor in the formula, and we’ve already gone over the differences these two brands have with bounce (Saatva – high, Helix – low), so these results are unsurprising.

On the bright side for Helix, they score well in every other category in the sex formula, including edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling. The low bounce simply makes amorous activities require more energy from the participants.

So if you’re looking for mattresses that are the least strenuous and most advantageous for sex, Saatva is the brand to choose.

Now let’s talk about arguably the most important factor for the majority of sleepers – pressure relief. Are these mattresses comfortable, or will they make me sore? When it comes to pressure relief, both Helix and Saatva are tied with equally exceptional scores.

Among the three mattresses from Helix, the brand earned an average pressure relief score of 9.7, with a range from 9.0 to 10.

For Saatva, their three mattresses earned the same 9.7 pressure relief score with the same range of 9.0 to 10.

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″
Saatva Classic	10	4.50″	7.00″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.0	4.00″	8.00″
Saatva RX	10	6.00″	9.00″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6. By this benchmark, both Helix and Saatva are far better than the average mattress when it comes to pressure relief.

The best mattresses in this comparison are the Helix Midnight Luxe, Helix Midnight Elite, Saatva Classic, and the Saatva RX, each earning 10/10 scores.

The Helix Midnight and Saatva Latex Hybrid still performed at an excellent level, but both had room to improve.

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

For example, the Saatva Latex Hybrid has a simple comfort layer that largely relies on its 3″ block of latex foam, which can be polarizing across sleepers. The Helix Midnight comfort layer is more complex, but the foam quality/density is less than its Luxe and Elite model counterparts.

The high-scoring models include a more complex design, especially with the Saatva RX and Helix Midnight Elite. The many-layered designs allow for a more nuanced comfort and support dynamic, which includes a micro-coil layer in the middle. The Saatva RX is among the most unique designs we’ve seen to date.

Ultimately, Helix and Saatva can justify their higher price tags from a pressure relief standpoint, with consistently above-average performance.

For off-gassing, we measure the intensity and duration of the smells after unboxing the mattresses. Saatva takes an easy victory over Helix for one big reason.

The three Helix models took an average of 6 days to finish off-gassing and earned an average score of 8.4.

The three Saatva models had a smell duration average of 0 days and a perfect 10/10 score.

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
Saatva Classic	10	None	0 days
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	None	0 days
Saatva RX	10	None	0 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 7.13 days, and the average score is 8.1.

By comparison, the Helix models are slightly better than the average mattress. Having to wait 7 days for your mattress to fully rid itself of noticeable odors isn’t ideal, but it’s not egregious either.

Saatva mattresses do not come in a box. Part of their luxury offering is white-glove delivery, in which the mattresses arrive uncompressed, and a team will set them up in your home. Therefore, any off-gassing from the manufacturing process is completed by the time it reaches your home.

If you’re someone sensitive to synthetic or noticeable odors that may hinder your sleep, Saatva is the brand to choose. Alternatively, you’ll have to wait 4 to 7 days before using a Helix mattress.

Finally, let’s talk about the high-level policies that customers can expect from each brand. Here, Helix has the more favorable consumer-friendly policies.

Helix offers sleepers a 100-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, free shipping, and free returns. This equates to a near-perfect company score from us. The trial period could be a little longer, but 100 days is not unheard of.

Saatva offers sleepers a 365-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, and free shipping. However, it will cost sleepers $99 if they initiate a return.

Both brands make their mattresses in the USA.

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

Company	Helix	Saatva
Score	9.4	8.8
Trial Period	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime
Shipping	$0	$0
Returns	$0	$99
Country of Origin	USA	USA

To date, we have tested 391+ mattresses from 104 different brands. The average trial length is 175 nights, and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Ultimately, both brands have extremely favorable company policies. Helix could offer a longer trial period, and it’s not ideal to charge for returns when 77% of the mattresses that we’ve tested don’t.

However, the free white-glove delivery from Saatva is a wonderful perk for those who aren’t able or unwilling to set up or haul away their own mattress.

Helix vs. Saatva 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
Saatva Classic	9.68	10	9.6	8.7	10	9.9	10	10	8.8	Coil	11.50"	Soft Medium-Firm Firm	2.40"	14.67"	365 nights	USA	$1,795	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
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.42	9.0	10	10	10	9.4	9.0	10	8.8	Latex Hybrid	12.00"	Medium-Firm	1.85"	10.82"	365 nights	USA	$2,199	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
Saatva Solaire	9.26	10	8.9	9.0	9.5	7.2	10	9.4	8.8	Adjustable	13.00"	Soft Medium Medium-Firm Slightly Firm Firm	2.93"	5.23"	365 nights	USA	$4,299	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
Saatva HD	9.22	9.0	7.1	9.7	10	10	10	10	8.8	Plus-Sized	15.50"	Slightly Firm	1.77"	12.50"	365 nights	USA	$3,099	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
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.18	10	7.7	9.0	9.7	9.7	9.0	10	8.8	Memory Foam Hybrid	11.50"	Medium-Firm	1.88"	14.06"	365 nights	USA	$1,699	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
Saatva RX	9.10	9.0	7.4	9.8	9.2	9.1	10	10	8.8	Hybrid	15.00"	Medium-Firm	2.05"	10.28"	365 nights	USA	$3,099	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
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
Saatva Contour5	8.82	9.0	6.7	9.9	10	6.8	10	9.2	8.8	Memory Foam	12.25"	Medium-Firm Firm	1.85"	4.32"	365 nights	USA	$2,699	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