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Helix DuskvsEmma

Which one is best for you? Helix Dusk vs Emma - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Helix Dusk20% Off + 2 Free GiftsEmmaUp to 50% Off

Helix Dusk

by Helix Sleep · Hybrid (coils and foam)

20% Off + 2 Free Gifts

10 years · 100-night trial

Top pick

Emma

by Emma · Memory foam

Up to 50% Off

10 Years · 365-night trial

Pricing by size

Helix Dusk

Twin$936.30

Twin XL$1,061.30

Full (Double)$1,248.80

Queen$1,373.80

King$1,748.80

California King$1,748.80

Emma

Twin$599

Twin XL$835

Full (Double)$889

Queen$1,053

King$1,325

California King$1,325

Essential information

	Helix Dusk	Emma
Type	Hybrid (coils and foam)	Memory foam
Launched	–	2015
Brand	Helix Sleep	Emma
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Dusk offers extra support and a medium feel, it has four layers of construction: Cover: Helix Two Touch Design Comfort Layer: Helix Dynamic Foam (Density: 2.45 PCF) Transition Layer: High-Grade Polyfoam Body Shape Layer: 6" Wrapped Coils Base Layer: DuraDense Foam.	At Emma we don't let accolades determine when our work is done, we continually strive to make advancements in comfort through innovation. With our on site state-of-the-art testing facility, coupled with our veteran product development team, we give you the perfect mattress. A three layer construction: 1.5" Airgocell® Foam 2" Visco-elastic Memory Foam 8" Cold Foam.
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Certifications & trial

	Helix Dusk	Emma
OEKO-TEX®	Yes	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold</p>	–
Sleep trial	100 nights	365 nights
Warranty	10 years	10 Years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	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.	Free delivery with FedEx. Each mattress comes in a box with the dimensions 15"x15"x42". You can usually expect to receive your Emma mattress within 5 to 7 working days.

Firmness & feel

	Helix Dusk	Emma
One firmness fits all	Yes	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. Extra support - best for back and stomach sleepers, or side sleepers with larger body types. A 4-7 on the firmness scale.	Emma smoothly combines high-quality materials to create a dream-like mattress that conforms to every body type. Rated a 5/10 on the firmness scale. They worked long and hard to find the perfect composition for our Emma mattress and have found the optimum balance between support and comfort. Decide for yourself with a risk-free 365 day sleep trial.

Construction & materials

	Helix Dusk	Emma
Layers	Helix Two Touch Design, Helix Dynamic Foam, Transition Layer, Body Shape Layer, Base Layer	Airgocell® Foam, Visco-elastic Memory Foam, Cold Foam.
Cover	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.	The breathable Emma cover combines a premium design with climate regulating fibers which allow the mattress to breathe and not retain heat like other mattresses do. At the same time, the cover is flexible allowing the mattress to adapt perfectly to your body. This removable and washable top cover is made of 99% polyester and 1% elastane. The side cover is made of 100% polyester. The bottom cover is made of 89% polyester and 11% polypropylene.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	Yes
Comfort	Our special latex-foam hybrid alternative, designed to react and contour to your body.	The maximum amount of adaptability through our special German technology, and expertly developed foam. This allows airflow through the foam, allowing you to stay cool at night and sleep soundly. The top layer of breathable and adaptable Airgocell® foam ensures optimized adaptability. In addition to this, Airgocell® foam has an open pore structure for ideal air circulation adding to the Emma Mattress' climate regulating design. The grey side cover with 3D-mesh supports air circulation.
Support	Specially designed using proprietary Helix Dynamic Foam to react to your body shape and aid recovery. Density of the top and middle layers optimized to give you extra support based on your body type. High-Grade Polyfoam	The mattress perfectly aligns your spine, no matter what position you are sleeping in, to give you a better and healthier night's sleep. A middle layer of adaptive memory foam ensures an improved distribution of support, pressure relief and spine support and alignment. The cold foam firm bottom layer provides the necessary counter pressure whatever your sleeping position. Here we have added our innovative German Cut-out Technology which helps to align your spine giving you a healthier night's sleep. This technology gives you support in your lower back and shoulder areas while also helping the Emma Mattress to adapt to you.
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Size & weight

	Helix Dusk	Emma
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 11.5 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	65	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	65	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	85	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	100	N/A
King weight (kg)	120	N/A
California King weight (kg)	120	N/A

FAQs

Helix Dusk

Do your mattresses offer different levels of support?

Any strong and solid base is suitable, including adjustable bases. Avoid slatted foundations with gaps of more than 3" and box springs with actual springs. While a slatted base can improve breathability, it's not required as the latex foam in the mattress is naturally breathable. A slatted base can help prevent mold on the mattress cover in high-humidity environments.

What is the lifespan of the Helix Dusk mattress?

The Helix Dusk mattress is designed to last between seven to ten years, with a warranty protecting against premature sagging and manufacturing defects for ten years after purchase. The Helix Dusk Luxe variant offers an extended warranty of 15 years.

Is the Helix Dusk a soft mattress?

The Helix Dusk is not considered distinctly soft. It is a medium-firm mattress with two foam layers providing cushioning, but overall, it has a balanced feel rather than a plush one.

Emma

Is the Emma Sleep mattress a good investment?

The Emma Sleep mattress is an excellent choice, particularly for those who sleep on their backs. Despite being an all-foam mattress, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and support that back sleepers require. It also provides adequate support for stomach sleepers, which is quite an achievement for an all-foam mattress.

What makes the Emma Mattress unique?

The Emma Original is made with Visco Memory foam, which perfectly conforms to your body shape, providing relief to sensitive pressure points and ensuring spinal alignment. The mattress also has a high-resilience extra foam layer at the bottom that offers additional back support as you sleep.

Why does the Emma mattress feel warm?

The warmth you experience with the Emma mattress is due to its construction from synthetic foam, including memory foam. These materials are known for their heat retention properties. Vasco elastic foams like memory foam respond to, retain, and build up heat to function effectively.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Helix Dusk vs Emma 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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