Helix Plus Luxe Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Helix Plus Luxe	Average
Overall Score	9.24	8.61
Price (Queen)	$1,999	$1,658 (Plus-Sized only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.7
Sinkage – Depth	2.09″	2.13″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	10	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	3.90 m/s²	8.70 m/s²
Response Time – Score	9.0	9.0
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.9 sec.	0.9 sec.
Bounce – Height	11.26″	9.66″
Bounce – Feel	High	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	8.9	8.6
Edge Support – Sitting	3.25″	4.02″
Edge Support – Lying	Good	Good
Sex – Score	9.5	8.5
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.7
Comfort Layer Thickness	5.0″	4.1″
Mattress Thickness	13.5″	12.0″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.9	8.3
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	4 days	6 days
Company – Score	9.5	8.6
Trial	100 nights	174 nights
Warranty	10 years	24% have lifetime warranties, average of other 76% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Helix Plus Luxe Different?

The Helix Plus Luxe has significantly better performance than the average mattress and a price tag that is also a bit higher than average—20% more than the average plus-sized mattress.

Advantages

Advantages of the Helix Plus Luxe include better cooling performance, lower motion transfer levels, and better edge support as well.

The high levels of bounce give this mattress a great sex score and the thick 13.5″ profile gives the mattress good pressure relief. It off-gasses faster than average and is manufactured by a well-trusted brand. Overall, there’s not much to dislike about this mattress.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has moderate sinkage and high levels of bounce. Material response time is also about average, making it a bit of a neutral factor.

Disadvantages

The thicker profile may make it harder for some sleepers to get in and out of bed, especially those who pair the mattress with a traditional high-profile foundation.

This mattress also only has a 100-night trial, which is shorter than average, but still gives you over 3 months to decide if you like the mattress.

The Helix Plus Luxe has excellent cooling performance. During our tests, I felt no significant level of heat retention around my body. The mattress remained comfortably cool during our tests.

• 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 (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

The combination of hybrid design bringing additional airflow, high quality foams resisting heat retention, and Tencel cover work well together to create a cooler mattress.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 89.0°, which is 0.6° cooler than the average of 89.6°.

After getting off the mattress the temperature declined by 7.2 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 2.5° cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline.

When we consider the objective data, our subjective experience, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident most sleepers will find the mattress sufficiently cool.

That said, if you are an especially hot sleeper you can opt for Helix’s optional cooling cover, which can be added to the mattress for $199. We’ve tested this cooling cover on other mattresses and found it increases cooling performance by a full 1 point on our scale.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

The Helix Plus Luxe has a moderate level of sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.09”. This is 0.03” less sinkage than the average of 2.12”.

The mattress creates a feeling that sits between a floating feel and a balanced level of body contouring hug. However, it likely feels more like that to me as I am a lighter-weight sleeper. Heavier-weighted bodies will likely feel a more balanced level of body contouring hug.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

The Helix Plus (standard version) has a significantly higher firmness rating and also has a significant floating feel. The quilted Tencel cover on the Helix Plus Luxe creates a more balanced feel that many body types can feel comfortable on.

The Helix Plus Luxe has an extremely low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured an acceleration range of 3.90 m/s². This is 55% less motion transfer than the average of 8.71 m/s².

With 5.0” of comfort foam the mattress has ample material that is able to absorb, disperse, and reduce motion.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion from 0 to 0.14 seconds. Motion remains spiky, but well within the “extremely low” motion range.

My only slight concern is the level of motion duration. It took 1.30 seconds before we returned to near-zero levels of energy. This is considerably longer than the average.

Even so, the motion levels are well below average even at their highest points. I expect most sleepers will find the level of motion to be excellent.

The Helix Plus Luxe has a very fast material responsiveness. In our mostly recovered test, we measured 0.3 seconds for the mattress to mostly recover. This is 0.11 seconds slower than the average of 0.41 seconds.

In our fully recovered test, we measured 0.9 seconds for the mattress to fully recover back to shape. This is 0.01 seconds slower than the average of 0.89 seconds.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

While these responsiveness speeds are absolutely not instant, they aren’t slow by any measure. The fast material recovery ensures sleepers won’t feel stuck on the mattress. Most sleepers will find the responsiveness to be perfectly acceptable. 

The Helix Plus Luxe has a high level of bounce. During our tests, we measured 11.26” of total bounce height. This is 1.59” more bounce than the average of 9.67”.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

A higher level of bounce helps facilitate ease of movement and positively impacts sex performance. However, a higher bounce also typically increases motion transfer, but that’s not what we measured.

In my view, these motion and bounce performance levels speak to the impressive material quality and thicker-than-average comfort layer the Plus Luxe is equipped with. Overall, I expect most sleepers will find bounce to be perfectly fine.

The Helix Plus Luxe has excellent sitting edge support and good lying edge support. During our tests, we measured 3.25” of sitting edge compression. This is 0.77” less sitting sinkage than the average of 4.02”.

Ideally, I want to see 4.0” or less of sitting sinkage and the Plus Luxe easily exceeded that mark. Even while sitting directly on the edge of the mattress it has ample support.

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

Lying edge support is good, but also not quite incredible. I felt well supported on my side. However, on my back and stomach, I felt that the support wasn’t as good.

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

The softer quilted cover creates something of an “angled” sleeping position when lying directly on the edge of the mattress on my stomach and back. This makes edge support less-than-great.

The Plus Luxe uses reinforced coils along the entire perimeter of the mattress, including the head / foot (which notably the Helix Plus doesn’t do). These coils have a positive impact on edge support for both sitting and lying.

The Helix Plus Luxe has excellent sex performance. The mattress earned perfect 10/10 scores for bounce and noise. Edge support for amorous activities wasn’t quite perfect, but it wasn’t far off at a 9.7.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	9.5	Very High
Edge Support	20%	9.7	Excellent
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	9.0	Excellent

The Plus Luxe lost a few points with pressure relief and cooling, but nothing drastic. The mattress can deliver ample bounce with plenty of support and comfort that help facilitate amorous activities.

All together, we have an incredibly well-rounded dance without pants performance and an excellent sex score.

The Helix Plus Luxe has excellent pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant level of pressure point build-up. Even as a lighter-weight body, the mattress creates ample comfort.

The Plus Luxe is equipped with a 5.0” comfort layer. This is 0.9” thicker than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.1”, based on all of our tests to date.

A thicker comfort layer puts more material between sleepers and the harder support foams, which greatly improves pressure relief.

The thicker comfort layer is beneficial to all body types, but especially for heavier-weighted bodies. On more typical mattresses you’ll see a comfort layer of between 3-4”.

As the Helix Plus Luxe is tuned to the needs of heavier-weighted sleepers it’s equipped with 5” of comfort foam, which ensures that heavier bodies are also getting what they need to feel comfortable.

Pressure Map – Side Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.21	1.24

Pressure Map – Back Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.14	0.83

Pressure Map – Stomach Sleepers

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.16	1.35

Off-gassing on the Helix Plus Luxe is strong out of the box and it took 4 days for the odor to dissipate.

This is 2 days shorter than the average 6 day off-gassing period, based on all of our tests to date.

Helix has been around since 2015 and their company terms and policies feel pretty fair and favorable to consumers. They include a 100-night trial period and a 10-year warranty.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Trial Period	15%	8.0	100 nights
Warranty	10%	8.0	10 years
Shipping	5%	10	$0
Returns	20%	10	$0
Trust	50%	10	Outstanding
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing all trials and warranties tested to date (240+ mattresses tested to date), Helix’s trial is 42% shorter than average and the warranty is 23% shorter than average. This excludes the 24% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

The Helix Plus Luxe has an overall firmness of 7 out of 10, giving the mattress a slightly firm feel.

This is slightly firmer than average but does a great job of providing comfort and spinal alignment for heavier sleepers who need extra support.

The Helix Plus Luxe has excellent support. During our tests, I felt well-supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress includes 8.5” of support materials, including a zoned 8.0” pocketed coil unit and 0.5” of support foam on the base.

This is a good bit thicker than the average 7.9” support layer thickness, based on all of our tests to date.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.	Maybe	No	Maybe
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Maybe	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

The zoned pocketed coil unit creates more support where your body needs it, namely in the center of the mattress. This helps resist sagging and better keeps the spine in a neutral alignment.

Lastly, the mattress has a slightly firm feel (7 out of 10 on the firmness scale), making it an ideal choice for heavier-weighted bodies. Overall, I’m pleased with the support dynamic and I expect most sleepers will find it more than sufficient.

Design

The Helix Plus Luxe is a 13.5″ hybrid mattress with quality materials, designed specifically for heavier sleepers.

Materials

The Helix Plus Luxe has five layers that make up the total design of the mattress. From top to bottom, the layers include:

• 2.0” quilted cover
• 1.5” poly foam
• 1.5” poly foam
• 8.0” pocketed coils
• 0.5” support foam

The Cover

The Helix Plus Luxe comes with a 1.0″ quilted cover and a pillow-top design. The fabric can be thin Tencel or you can opt for an upgraded cooling cover for an additional $199.

The Comfort Layer

Beneath the cover is the comfort layer, which contains two 1.5″ layers of poly foam (green layer and yellow layer).

These two layers work together to provide comfort and transitional support as sleepers ease into the support layer below.

The Support Layer

The support layer of the Plus Luxe is an 8.0″ pocketed coil base followed by a 0.5″ high-density support foam at the base. This is a pretty typical support configuration, considering over 240+ mattresses tested to date.

Product Evolution

Helix as a brand launched in 2015 with a handful of mattresses. The Helix Plus, was added to the collection in 2020 and in 2024 the Helix Plus Luxe was released as a higher-end version of the Helix Plus, alongside the Helix Plus Elite (the most expensive version of the Helix Plus).

Helix Plus vs. Helix Plus Luxe vs. Helix Plus Elite

Check out the comparison below to see how these three mattresses stack up against each other.

Specs	Helix Plus	Helix Plus Luxe	Helix Plus Elite
Thickness	12″	13.5″	16″
Cover	Thin Cover	2.0″ Quilted Cover	1.0″ Quilted Cover
Comfort Layer	1.5″ Poly Foam 2.0″ Poly Foam	1.5” Poly Foam 1.5” Poly Foam	0.75″ Poly Foam 1.0″ Micro Coils 0.75″ Poly Foam 1.0″ Micro Coils 1.5″ Poly Foam 1.0″ Poly Foam
Support Layer	8.5″ Pocketed Coils	8.0” Pocketed Coils 0.5” Support Foam	8.0″ Pocketed Coils 1.0″ Support Foam
Firmness	Extra Firm (9)	Slightly Firm (7)	Medium-Firm (6)
Overall Score	8.22	9.24	9.60
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