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Sleep is essential for health and functioning. It provides the energy needed for daily activities, supports cellular repair, and so much more. That’s why getting enough rest is vital. A key component of a healthy sleep routine is a comfortable, supportive mattress.
After hundreds of hours of mattress testing, our Reviews Team recommends the Helix Twilight to average-weight (130–250 pounds) back and side sleepers looking for an ideal combination of support, pressure relief, and comfort.
Keep reading to learn more about the Helix Twilight based on our experience testing experience.
The Helix Twilight is a firm hybrid mattress made of foam and a base layer of steel coils. It comes with a breathable knit cover with the option to upgrade to a plush pillow-top cover made with GlacioTex, a technology that helps keep you cool while you sleep.
The 11.5-inch mattress includes memory foam to lessen pressure with a body contouring foam support layer in the middle, making it ideal for back and side sleepers who prefer a firm feel but still require enough pressure relief to avoid common pressure buildup around the hips and shoulders. Helix describes the mattress as having a firm feel, and our Reviews Team rated it a seven out of 10, which is slightly firmer than medium-firm.
In testing, the mattress performed above average for overall support but could be better in terms of edge support. Our tester noted that lighter-weight (less than 130 pounds) sleepers may not experience enough contouring for proper spinal alignment and lower back support, and may find the mattress too firm, which can worsen back pain. Because the foam is on the firmer side, it may not offer enough pressure relief for higher-weight (250 pounds or more) sleepers. Average-weight sleepers will likely feel most comfortable on the Twilight.
The tradeoff of having supportive, bouncy steel coils is that those who sleep with a partner might be disturbed when they move around in bed. But the same features that may make it less appealing to couples make it an option for those with mobility concerns and combination sleepers who find traditional memory foam limiting when they need to switch positions throughout the night.
For people looking for improved edge support and durability, Helix also offers the Twilight Luxe mattress model. The Luxe is thicker, contains additional cooling materials, and features improved edge support. It also comes with a more generous warranty period of 15 versus 10 years. But it’s priced about $1,000 higher than the Twilight for a queen size.
Helix mattresses, including the Twilight models, are bed-in-a-box mattress models. They are compressed, rolled up, and packaged in a box. Once you unbox the mattress, it can take some time to fully expand. Helix offers free delivery, but in-home setup and mattress removal costs extra, and availability may vary depending on where you live.
“Average-weight sleepers will get the most out of the Helix Twilight’s body-contouring properties.”
– From our tester
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Helix Twilight mattresses have a 10-year warranty and come with a 100-night trial period to make sure you enjoy the experience.
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Helix rates this mattress as firm, and our Reviews Team agrees, rating it a seven out of 10 on the firmness scale.
The mattress features supportive coils and body-contouring memory foam, making it a solid choice for back and side sleepers who like a firm feel, need spinal support, and require pressure relief to prevent painful pressure buildup. The Twilight’s responsiveness also benefits combination sleepers who frequently change positions.
Average-weight sleepers will likely find this mattress most comfortable. Lighter-weight sleepers might find it too firm, and higher-weight sleepers may not get enough support.
Whether a mattress is right for you and your partner depends partly on your sleep style and preferences, but if you or your partner tend to wake at the slightest sound or movement, the Helix Twilight may not offer enough motion isolation to meet your needs.
Our best mattresses for couples guide features mattress picks with excellent motion isolation.
| Price for queen | $1,332 | $2,374 |
| Mattress type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cover | Breathe Knit cover (optional pillow-top GlacioTex cooling cover upgrade) | Quilted pillow-top with a TENCEL cover (optional GlacioTex cooling cover upgrade) |
| Thickness | 11.5 inches | 13.5 inches |
| Firmness | Firm | Firm |
| Sleep position | Ideal for side and back sleepers | Ideal for back and stomach sleepers |
For people who want a mattress with a softer feel, Helix also sells the Sunset and Moonlight models. The Helix Dawn is another firm mattress option that’s better suited for stomach sleepers, according to the brand. Helix also offers the high-quality medium-firm Helix Midnight Luxe model. Learn more about it in our Helix Midnight Luxe mattress review.
You can read about additional recommendations for back sleepers who need plenty of lower back support in our guide to the best mattresses for back sleepers.
| Price for queen | $1,332 | $2,395 | $2,233 | $1,483 |
| Firmness | Firm | Medium-firm | Medium-firm | Medium-firm |
| Mattress type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Memory foam | Hybrid |
| White-glove delivery* | Yes (costs extra) | Yes (included) | Yes (costs extra) | Yes (costs extra) |
*Delivery and in-home setup in the room of your choice
Prefer a hybrid over a memory foam option? Our guide to the best hybrid mattresses features additional top-rated picks.
The Helix Twilight is a premium mattress model that features body-contouring foams, supportive steel coils, and good overall support. The firm mattress’s pressure-relieving qualities make it a great pick for average-weight side and back sleepers. The cost for this mattress ranges from $936–$1,749. The high-quality construction helps justify the cost, while the 100-night trial gives you plenty of time to figure out if the mattress is right for you—risk-free.
Because the Helix Twilight mattress comes compressed in a box, it can take some time for it to fully expand. The brand recommends giving the mattress about 30–45 minutes to regain its shape.
The Helix Twilight may not offer enough support and pressure relief for sleepers who weigh more than 250 pounds. But whether a mattress feels comfortable is highly dependent on your sleep style and preferences.
Helix brand mattresses have a weight limit of 1,000 pounds (up to 500 lbs per sleeper).
Have questions about this review? Email us at reviewsteam@ncoa.org.
