Helix and Purple both offer uniquely different mattress models. In this comparison, we help you decide which one deserves a place in your bedroom.
Helix and Purple both offer uniquely different mattress models. In this comparison, we help you decide which one deserves a place in your bedroom.
Mattress shopping can be the opposite of restful, so we want to help make your decision easier. In this comparison, we’re taking a closer look at 3 Helix mattresses and 3 Purple mattresses to help you determine whether or not a Helix Sleep or Purple mattress is the best new bed for your needs.
Helix | Purple | |
Best For | Side sleepers, plus-sized sleepers, stomach sleepers, those who want long warranty periods, couples | Side sleepers, hot sleepers, retail shoppers, back sleepers, those who want firmness options |
Price Range | $600 – $2,249 | $599 – $2,799 |
Special Features | Pressure-relieving Memory Plus Foam, breathable Tencel cover, all-natural materials (Birch mattress), gel-infused foams | Hyper elastic polymer Smart Grid, extra stretchy mattress covers, different firmness options, contouring memory foam |
Mattress Reviews | Helix Mattress Reviews | Compare Purple Mattress Models and Prices |
The Helix Midnight and Purple Original are both technically hybrid mattresses, but they have very different constructions. The Midnight is a blend of memory foam and pocket coils, while the Purple pairs their proprietary hyper elastic polymer Smart Grid with high density foams. The Purple has a firmer feel than the Midnight, although both range in the medium – medium firm category.
The top layer in the Helix Midnight has a medium firmness that cushions pressure points. The transition layer is also relatively soft while preventing you from feeling the hundreds of pocket coils at the mattress base. The entire bed rests on a layer of durable support foam and is covered with soft, breathable fabric.
The Purple Original mattress is topped with the Smart Grid, which is shaped like a waffle and has the soft, cooling feel of gel. It’s designed to evenly distribute your body weight and provide superior pressure relief. Beneath the Smart Grid, a layer of soft comfort foam is both responsive and cushioning. A final layer of high density polyfoam keeps the mattress durable and stable for years, and an extra stretchy mattress cover allows you to sink into the mattress surface.
The Helix Midnight and Purple Original mattress have similar price points, and the Purple is never more than $150 more than the Midnight. Additionally, Purple offers financing through Affirm and SplitIt, and Helix offers financing through Klarna and Katapult for orders $499-$2,400.
Helix Midnight | Purple | |
Twin | $600 | $599 |
Twin XL | $700 | $799 |
Full | $850 | $999 |
Queen | $999 | $1,149 |
King | $1,349 | $1,449 |
California King | $1,349 | $1,449 |
The Birch and Purple Hybrid mattresses are quite different, despite both being medium firm mattresses (7/10 on the firmness scale). For starters, the Birch is constructed with all-natural materials, such as wool, latex, and organic cotton, while the Purple Hybrid is made with the hyper elastic polymer Smart Grid and polyfoam. The Purple sleeps decidedly cooler than the Birch, but the Birch provides slightly better motion isolation.
The Birch mattress has a certified organic cotton cover and wool-rayon fire retardant layer. Beneath the cover, a layer of soft Birch wool provides cushion to pressure points and resists body impressions. The transitional Talalay latex layer is cooling and responsive, and the steel coil support layer helps to isolate motion. An extra layer of wool batting forms a durable base layer.
The Purple Hybrid is covered with an extra-stretchy viscose-polyester-lycra fabric blend. The hyper elastic polymer Smart Grid is breathable, durable, and pressure relieving. A thin layer of transitional polyfoam sits between the Grid and the bouncy pocket coils. A final layer of high density foam sits at the mattress base.
Both of these mattresses are durable investments that cost a minimum of $1,000+. The Purple Hybrid runs $200-$300 more than the Birch, but financing is offered by both companies. Also note that the Purple Hybrid is offered in every size except Twin.
Birch | Purple Hybrid | |
Twin | $1,049 | N/A |
Twin XL | $1,099 | $1,399 |
Full | $1,299 | $1,599 |
Queen | $1,499 | $1,699 |
King | $1,799 | $1,999 |
California King | $1,799 | $1,999 |
The Helix Midnight Luxe and Purple Hybrid Premier are both luxury mattresses with hybrid constructions. The key difference is firmness level – the Midnight Luxe has a medium feel, and the Hybrid Premier is far more plush. Additionally, you can choose between a 3” and 4” comfort layer for the Hybrid Premier, depending on your preference and body type.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is wrapped in a temperature regulating fabric that is infused with phase change material. The material absorbs or releases heat, depending on what is needed to maintain a neutral temperature. The mattress is topped with a quilted pillow top and 2 pressure relieving memory foam layers. It’s supported by over 1,000 pocket coils and durable base foam.
The Purple Hybrid Premier is covered with Premium StretchMax fabric that enables you to experience the full pressure relieving properties of the Smart Grid. In other words, you won’t feel suspended in the fabric above the 3” or 4” Smart Grid comfort layer. Next, a layer of memory foam absorbs motion and transitions your body into the pocket coil layer, which is designed to add responsiveness and stability to the mattress.
Both of these luxury mattresses have higher price points, but keep in mind that you can finance either. The Purple Hybrid Premier is on average $600 more than the Midnight Luxe. It’s also not available in Twin size, so you’ll get extra length on the Twin XL.
Helix Midnight Luxe | Purple Hybrid Premier | |
Twin | $995 | N/A |
Twin XL | $1,249 | $1,999 |
Full | $1,549 | $2,199 |
Queen | $1,849 | $2,299 |
King | $2,249 | $2,799 |
California King | $2,249 | $2,799 |
The Helix and Purple mattresses have the same dimensions, except the Birch mattress Twin and Twin XL sizes are 1” wider than the Purple, and the Purple Full size is 1” longer than the Helix. Additionally, Purple mattresses have a lower profile than Helix mattresses. The Original Purple mattress is only 9.25” thick.
Helix | Purple | |
Thickness | 11” – 14” | 9.25” – 13” |
Twin | 38”-39” x 75” | 38” x 75” |
Twin XL | 38”-39” x 80” | 38” x 80” |
Full | 54” x 75” | 54” x 76” |
Queen | 60” x 80” | 60” x 80” |
King | 76” x 80” | 76” x 80” |
California King | 72” x 84” | 72” x 84” |
Learn more about mattress sizes.
Both Helix and Purple customers get 100 nights to trial their new mattresses, plus free shipping and returns. Helix customers need to sleep on their mattress for at least 30 days before requesting a return, and Purple customers need to keep their new bed for at least 21 days. This is called the mattress break-in period, and it allows your body to fully adjust to the new sleeping surface before you make a final decision.
Additionally, Helix will ship you a free mattress topper during the sleep trial if you want to adjust the firmness of your bed. And don’t forget that Purple provides free white glove delivery for their Hybrid Premier mattresses.
Purple mattresses are protected against defects like sagging for a period of 10 years. Helix mattresses are covered for 10-25 years (Helix Midnight – 10 years, Midnight Luxe and Plus – 15 years, Birch – 25 years).
You’re going to get excellent pressure relief on all of these beds, but Helix beds provide better motion isolation and responsiveness. Purple mattresses are more consistently cooling and are also a bit more expensive, but you can try before you buy at retail partners across the country.
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