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Eight the PodvsHelix Midnight
Which one is best for you? Eight the Pod vs Helix Midnight - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress
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Eight the Pod
by Eight Sleep · Foam
Check current deal.10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology) · 100-night trial
Helix Midnight
by Helix Sleep · Hybrid (coils and foam)
20% Off + 2 Free Gifts10 years · 100-night trial
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Eight the Pod
Helix Midnight
Essential information
| Eight the Pod | Helix Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Foam | Hybrid (coils and foam) |
| Launched | – | – |
| Brand | Eight Sleep | Helix Sleep |
| Made in | United States (mattress) & China (technology) | United States |
| Unique points | The first bed with dynamic cooling and heating to improve sleep. Eight Pod mattress features 4 layers of premium foam, 11 inches deep for optimal support:
The Hub is the core that powers the Pod. The Pod includes:
| The Midnight offers balanced support and a medium feel, it has four layers of construction:
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| Video | – | Introducing the Helix Midnight |
Certifications & trial
| Eight the Pod | Helix Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX® | No | No |
| CertiPUR-US® | Yes | Yes |
| Certifications | CertiPur-US® | CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold |
| Other certification info | – | <p id="">GREENGUARD Gold</p> |
| Sleep trial | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology) | 10 years |
| Free shipping | – | – |
| Free returns | Yes | Yes |
| Pay later | Yes | Yes |
| Delivery info | The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required. | Your Helix Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box that's about the size of a bag of golf clubs for easy shipping! Packaging dimensions are 16" x 16" x 48", and we ship via UPS Ground direct from the manufacture to your door. |
Firmness & feel
| Eight the Pod | Helix Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| One firmness fits all | No | Yes |
| Select your firmness | No | No |
| Adjustable firmness | No | No |
| Half and half firmness | No | No |
| Flippable / reversible | No | No |
| Firmness info | – | Medium feel top of the bed you need - not too firm, not too soft. Our most common feel choice. Balanced support - best for side sleepers with thin to average body types. A 4-7 on the firmness scale. |
Construction & materials
| Eight the Pod | Helix Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base | Helix Two Touch Design, Memory Plus Foam, High-Grade Polyfoam, Wrapped Coils, DuraDense Foam. |
| Cover | The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability. | Helix Two Touch Design. Each mattress comes with a top cover layer with stretch and a soft touch as well as a lower cover layer for airflow and breathability. Top cover - 100% soft polyester. Lower cover - Jersey knit fabric with woven fire barrier. Upgrade to ultra cool knit cover for cooler nights (available at checkout). This Ultra-Cool Cover is designed using phase change material to keep your body cool when you sleep. Simply zip on the Ultra-Cool Cover in place of your standard cover for quick and easy use. |
| Machine-washable cover | No | No |
| Ergonomic handles | No | No |
| Comfort | The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep. | Uniquely pressure relieving, we use Memory Plus Foam - a special Helix blend. |
| Support | Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating. Independently set each side of the bed to anywhere between 55°F-110°F. Schedule on and off times from the Eight Sleep app. Advanced Sleep Tracking. Individual sleep tracking on each bed side, supporting two sleepers. Metrics include sleep stages, sleep time, toss and turns, and more. | Specially designed using a Memory Plus Foam pressure relief layer to cushion your pressure points as a side sleeper. Density of the top and middle layers optimized to give you the right amount of support based on your body type. High-Grade Polyfoam. Providing ergonomic support and cushioning, the transition layer has a medium IFD to match your body type. Wrapped Coils. Hundreds of individual coils help to cradle your body while also limiting motion transfer. Edge Support. Each mattress has an individually wrapped spring unit with a reinforced perimeter. This means your mattress will reduce that roll-off feeling and will keep its shape more while sitting on the edge of the bed. Our technology is proven to be substantially better than all foam options. |
| Posts | – | – |
Size & weight
| Eight the Pod | Helix Midnight | |
|---|---|---|
| Available sizes | Full (Double), Queen, King, California King | Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King |
| Dimensions | Twin: 13 " | Twin: 11.5 " |
| Twin weight (kg) | – | 65 |
| Twin XL weight (kg) | – | 65 |
| Full (Double) weight (kg) | N/A | 85 |
| Queen weight (kg) | N/A | 100 |
| King weight (kg) | N/A | 120 |
| California King weight (kg) | N/A | 120 |
FAQs
Eight the Pod
Is the Eight Sleep Pod loud?
The Eight Sleep Pod operates very quietly. Even when the Hub is adjusting the water temperature in the mattress, it only produces a soft whirring sound.
How does the Eight Sleep Pod work?
The Eight Sleep Pod Pro's Hub functions as a computer and pump. It cools and heats the water in the mattress's Active Grid. The temperature of the mattress can be controlled via the Eight Sleep app.
How firm is the Eight Sleep Pod?
The Eight Sleep Pod is considered to be of "medium-firm" level. It is best suited for stomach, back, and combination sleepers.
Helix Midnight
How soft is Helix Midnight?
The Helix Midnight has a firmness rating between 4 and 7 out of 10. The feel of the mattress may vary depending on the body type of the sleeper – it may feel medium-soft to heavier sleepers and medium-firm to lighter-weight sleepers.
Is the Helix Midnight suitable for heavy people?
The Helix Midnight offers good pressure relief and helps maintain a healthy spinal alignment, making it suitable for heavy people. However, it may not be supportive enough for heavy stomach sleepers.
Is the Helix Midnight suitable for hot sleepers?
Yes, the Helix Midnight is a good choice for hot sleepers as its coil layer promotes airflow throughout the bed, helping to keep the sleeper cool.
Thank you for checking out this Eight the Pod vs Helix Midnight mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.
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