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Helix MidnightvsBear

Which one is best for you? Helix Midnight vs Bear - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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Helix Midnight20% Off + 2 Free GiftsBear35% OFF + Free Gift

Helix Midnight

by Helix Sleep · Hybrid (coils and foam)

20% Off + 2 Free Gifts

10 years · 100-night trial

Bear

by Bear Mattress · Memory foam

35% OFF + Free Gift

Lifetime · 120-night trial

Pricing by size

Helix Midnight

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

Bear

Twin$748

Twin XL$811

Full (Double)$873

Queen$998

King$1,248

California King$1,248

Essential information

	Helix Midnight	Bear
Type	Hybrid (coils and foam)	Memory foam
Launched	–	1996
Brand	Helix Sleep	Bear Mattress
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Midnight offers balanced support and a medium feel, it has four layers of construction: Cover: Helix Two Touch Design Comfort Layer: Memory Plus Foam (Density: 2.5 PCF) Transition Layer: High-Grade Polyfoam Body Shape Layer: 6" Wrapped Coils Base Layer: DuraDense Foam.	Proprietary memory foam technology & mattress design combines 4 layers of foam: 1" of Graphite-Gel Infused Foam 2.5" of Quick Response Foam 6.5" of Breathable Support Foam.
Video	Introducing the Helix Midnight	Bear Mattress Features

Certifications & trial

	Helix Midnight	Bear
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold	CertiPur-US®, GREENGUARD Gold
Other certification info	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold</p>	<p id="">GREENGUARD Gold Certified</p>
Sleep trial	100 nights	120 nights
Warranty	10 years	Lifetime
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.	Your Bear Sleep Products typically ship from our warehouse within 2-4 business days after your order is completed. Depending on where you're located in the country our Bear Sleep Products will usually arrive at your door in 4-7 business days.

Firmness & feel

	Helix Midnight	Bear
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. Balanced support - best for side sleepers with thin to average body types. A 4-7 on the firmness scale.	While we designed the Bear Mattress to have a solid core support with a nice touch of softness on top for comfort, we would categorize the mattress as a medium-firm. Certain independent reviews for comparison on mattress firmness rate the Bear Mattress a 7.1 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being most firm.

Construction & materials

	Helix Midnight	Bear
Layers	Helix Two Touch Design, Memory Plus Foam, High-Grade Polyfoam, Wrapped Coils, DuraDense Foam.	Graphite-Gel Infused Foam, Quick Response Foam, Breathable Support 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.	Clinically-Proven Celliant® Cover. This specialized, one-of-a-kind cover absorbs the body's natural heat and reflects far Infrared light back to the skin helping your body recover faster and sleep better.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	No
Comfort	Uniquely pressure relieving, we use Memory Plus Foam - a special Helix blend.	Cooler Sleep. Graphite-Gel + high airflow, open cell Response Foam increase cooling and conductivity up to 7x more than traditional foam mattresses. Graphite Gel Foam. Rapidly adapts to each individual's needed support and comfort while infused graphite gel particles promote a cooler night's sleep.
Support	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.	Not too firm, not too soft, the Bear Mattress is a perfect blend of cooling comfort, contouring pressure relief and core support designed for all body shapes and all types of sleepers. Offering just the right amount of bounce, Response Foam offers unparalleled pressure relief and pressure mapping for optimal spinal alignment. Support foam strengthens the comfort layers and adds long-lasting durability.
Posts	–	Sleep and Wellness Blog Read the latest posts and reviews from Bear. [Read more]

Size & weight

	Helix Midnight	Bear
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	50
Twin XL weight (kg)	65	50
Full (Double) weight (kg)	85	60
Queen weight (kg)	100	70
King weight (kg)	120	90
California King weight (kg)	120	90

FAQs

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.

Bear

Do Bear mattresses last?

Like the average memory foam mattress, you should expect to get at least eight to 10 years out of your Bear mattress.

Are Bear mattresses hot?

In comparison to other all-foam mattresses, the Bear does maintain good temperature neutrality and doesn't get too hot.

Where is Bear Mattress from?

Bear mattresses are proudly made in America.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Helix Midnight vs Bear 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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