Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium
Height: 13.5 inches
Sizes: 8
Sleep trial: 100 nights
Warranty: Forever
Price (on sale): from $1,002.54 at Helix
Type: Hybrid
Firmness: Medium
Height: 16 inches
Sizes: 6
Sleep trial: 100 nights
Warranty: Forever
Price (on sale): from $1,824.03 at Helix
The Helix Midnight Luxe and the Helix Midnight Elite are both luxury mattresses designed for side sleepers. In this Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite comparison piece, we'll examine the key difference between these two quality pressure-relieving beds so that you can decide which one is right for your sleep needs.
Both the Midnight Elite and Midnight Luxe are part of the Helix side sleeper line-up, offering a medium feel and lashings of body contouring. Our sleep experts have had a chance to get hands-on with both, and we rate them among the best mattresses of 2025 for pressure relief.
In this year's Presidents' Day mattress sales you can save 27% on all Helix mattresses with code TOMS27 at Helix, and you'll claim a free bedding bundle with every Luxe or Elite mattress purchase. Here we're comparing the Helix Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite mattress in terms of price, comfort, and performance to decide which bed you should buy...
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Midnight Elite mattress: Prices & trials
- A queen Midnight Luxe is usually $1,899 in 20% off evergreen sale
- The Elite is roughly $1,000 more expensive for a queen
- Both come with a 100-night trial and a lifetime warranty
Helix mattresses can be divided into three collections: Core, Luxe and Elite. The Core Midnight is the cheapest of the mattresses and in the evergreen sale it falls into the mid-range price bracket. You can learn more about it in our Helix Midnight mattress review, but here we're focusing on the premium Midnight choices; the Luxe and Elite.
The Midnight Luxe is the cheaper option (although it is still a luxury bed.) The Elite, with a more complex build and the highest quality materials, is even more expensive.
As they're both Helix mattresses, the two beds are subject to the same sitewide Helix mattress sale and come with the same benefits. You'll enjoy a 100-night trial and a lifetime warranty with both the Midnight Luxe and Elite, plus free delivery. As two of the best mattresses in a box, the Luxe and Elite come rolled and shipped to your door. (The Elite actually comes in multiple boxes.)
Both are rarely sold at full MSRP, with an evergreen sale reducing them by 20%. In this sale, a queen Midnight Luxe costs $1,899 ($2,373.33 MSRP) while the Elite will set you back $2,999 for a queen ($3,748 MSRP.) Currently, there's 27% off all Helix mattresses in the Presidents' Day sale with code TOMS27. This is the best discount we've seen for a while at Helix, and you'll also get a free bedding bundle with both mattresses.
Despite coming with the same freebies and discounts (and offering the same warranty and sleep trial length) there is a huge price difference between the two mattresses: over $1,000 on some sizes. While that's quite a price jump, it's comparable to the difference between the Midnight Core mattress and the Luxe.
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Midnight Elite mattress: Design
- Both are hybrids, but the Midnight Elite has 3 more internal layers
- The Midnight Elite is 3 inches taller than the Luxe
- Both come with a cooling GlacioTex pillow top cover
Both the Elite and Luxe are among the best hybrid mattresses, made up of foam and springs. But there are some important differences in terms of their construction. For a start, the Midnight Elite is relatively gigantic, reaching a height of 16 inches (3 inches taller than the Midnight Luxe) — that's extra deep on the mattress thickness scale. The tall build is due to the mattress containing 8 internal layers (not including the cover.)
You'll find a similar base to the Luxe and Elite mattresses, as they both sit on a layer of dense support foam, followed by a layer of 8-inch coils with a reinforced lumbar zone. This is where the differences start: the Elite features foam railings to provide edge support.
In addition to the 8-inch coil layer, the Midnight Elite contains two Individually wrapped steel microcoil layers, which are designed for pressure relief and to encourage proper spinal alignment. The other four layers are all foam, including two layers of "memory plus foam" for added pressure relief. To literally top it all off, there's a cutting-edge heat-dissipating pillow top cover to cool and cushion. Its made from GlacioTex, which is a popular fabric in the best cooling mattresses.
The Midnight Luxe also comes with a GlacioTex cooling cover... but only if you're willing to pay for it. Otherwise, you'll have to opt for the standard TENCEL cover. Underneath this is a comfort foam layer designed to provide body-cradling relief, followed by a layer of gel memory foam, then a layer of sturdy transition foam. Sitting at the bottom is a coil and support foam layer, matching the one found in the Elite.
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite mattress: Comfort & support
- Both mattresses have a medium firmness
- The Luxe pairs strong support with a plush pillow top
- The Elite features sumptuous cushioning for side sleepers
The lead tester for our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review is a dedicated side sleeper and she pretty much fell in love with this bed. We rate it as a six out of 10 on the mattress firmness scale, or medium. The thick foams provide body contouring with some sink, but you never feel trapped in the mattress. Instead, the mattress yields to the body to relieve pressure.
Beneath all this is a supportive base that helps maintain spinal alignment. We found the mattress comfortable for both back and side sleepers, but stomach sleepers will need a firmer support (check out our Helix Dusk Luxe Mattress review for an alternative.)
The Midnight Elite has a similar medium feel, which shouldn't come as a big surprise. After all, they're part of the same range. However, the Elite feels more sumptuous, with intense pressure relief that is dreamily comfortable for side sleepers — not so good for anyone else. There is support for the spine, but you have to sink through several layers to get there. This can put pressure on the lumbar region when lying on your back or stomach.
We found both mattresses had decent edge support. It's not as good as a bed like the Saatva Classic (which we awarded full marks for edge support in our Saatva Classic mattress review), but most should feel comfortable sitting or lying on the side of either Helix mattress. Although, the hefty build of the Elite might be an issue for those with limited mobility.
The motion isolation was also decent in both beds, but the Midnight Luxe had the overall better performance. The microcoil layers of the Elite likely contribute to a slightly bouncier feel. On the other hand, our lead tester could share the Midnight Luxe with her partner, kids and cats and still sleep happily.
It's worth noting that our lead tester has spent many weeks sleeping on the Midnight Luxe, with additional input from a wide panel of testers. While our review team did get to spend many hours testing the Elite using our mattress methodology, we haven't had the same in-depth sleep experience. After testing, we rate both beds among the best mattresses for side sleepers.
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Helix Midnight Elite mattress: Temperature control
- Midnight Luxe comes with a cooling, breathable TENCEL cover
- Midnight Elite has an advanced cooling cover made from GlacioTex
- With two extra layers of coils, the Elite has an optimized airflow
The Midnight Elite contains the most advanced cooling technology of the two mattresses. First of all, it comes with the GlacioTex cover as standard. This trademark cooling fabric uses fibers with high thermal conductivity to quickly pull heat away from your body. The Midnight Luxe, on the other hand, has a breathable TENCEL cover, and you can only upgrade to the GlacioTex cover for an additional fee.
Both are hybrid mattresses (meaning they contain both springs and foam), which are known to sleep much cooler than the best memory foam mattresses thanks to the air-circulating coil layers. However, with three coil layers as apposed to the Midnight Luxe's one, the Midnight Elite has maximum airflow optimization.
Helix Midnight Luxe vs Midnight Elite mattress: Which should you buy?
Buy the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress if...
✅ You're on a tight budget: When you consider its comfort features and benefits, the Midnight Luxe is much better value for money. Don't get us wrong, this is still a premium model with a premium price tag, but opting for the Luxe will save you a lot of money.
✅ You share a bed: The Midnight Luxe impressed us with its superb motion isolation. If your partner sometimes keeps you awake with their tossing and turning, the Luxe successfully absorbs motion before it can bother you.
✅ You don't want a tall mattress: 13 inches is thick enough to support most adults, including plus-sized sleepers, and couples. Also, the 16-inch Elite may not be suitable for smaller bedrooms, solo and lightweight sleepers, and those with mobility issues (even our testing team found it a bit of a clamber to get into bed.)
Buy the Helix Midnight Elite mattress if...
✅ You're a dedicated side sleeper: The thick, plush cushioning of the Elite, combined with multiple microcoil layers, cradles the body when you lie on your side for luxurious pressure relief.
✅ You sleep hot: With its heat-dissipating GlacioTex cover and optimized airflow through 3 coil layers, the Midnight Elites contains the most advance cooling tech.
✅ You want a luxurious mattress: We thought the Midnight Luxe was a sumptuous mattress until we got our hands-on the Midnight Elite. It looks as good as it feels and, frankly, you might struggle to get out of bed (and not just because it's 16 inches tall.)
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