🇺🇸 United States · Hybrid (coils and foam) vs Memory foam
Helix MidnightvsBear Pro
Which one is best for you? Helix Midnight vs Bear Pro - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress
Vs Mattress is reader-supported, that means if you buy something via a link on this page, we might earn a commission. Thank you kindly.
Helix Midnight
by Helix Sleep · Hybrid (coils and foam)
20% Off + 2 Free Gifts10 years · 100-night trial
Pricing by size
Helix Midnight
Bear Pro
Essential information
| Helix Midnight | Bear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
| The Bear Pro hybrid has 4 foam layers:
|
| Video | Introducing the Helix Midnight | – |
Certifications & trial
| Helix Midnight | Bear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Estimated delivery: 2 to 7 business days. Ships FREE via FedEx. The Bear Mattress is constructed in and shipped from Mississippi, US, so delivery times may vary depending on its final destination. |
Firmness & feel
| Helix Midnight | Bear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The Bear Pro is rated a 6.5 on the firmness scale, with 1 being soft and 10 being firm. The Pro's responsive foams provide medium-firm support and the perfect amount of bounce. Contours and cradles the body, but with a nice bounce. Pressure point relief for Side Sleepers who don't want their arms to fall asleep at night. Just the right amount of bounce for Back Sleepers who don't like the "sinking" feeling of too much memory foam. |
Construction & materials
| Helix Midnight | Bear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | Helix Two Touch Design, Memory Plus Foam, High-Grade Polyfoam, Wrapped Coils, DuraDense Foam. | Breathable Quilt Cover, Cooling Gel Memory Foam, Bear Dynamic Foam, Full Individually Encased Coils plus Perimeter Edge Support |
| 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. | Breathable Quilt Cover with Sleep Recovery Technology™ Powered by Celliant to promote recovery and well-being. |
| Machine-washable cover | No | No |
| Ergonomic handles | No | Yes |
| Comfort | Uniquely pressure relieving, we use Memory Plus Foam - a special Helix blend. | Hot Sleepers Take Comfort The combination of cooling gel memory foam and individually encased coils offers heat absorption with greater airflow to combat those hot nights. Reduces trapped body heat while you 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. | Adapts to Your Shape and Sleep Position Our responsive and supportive foams contour to your body's shape. Keep the pressure off of your back, hips and shoulder in any sleep position. Feel supported no matter how you sleep |
| Posts | – |
Size & weight
| Helix Midnight | Bear Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro
Does the Pro Hybrid smell?
Bear mattresses use foams that emit minimal to no odor. If there is any smell, it's typically faint and similar to that of new sneakers, dissipating within a few days.
How deep is the bear pro mattress?
The Bear Pro Hybrid mattress has a total profile of 10 inches, which is considered an average height. It features a two-layer comfort system over pocketed coils and unique Celliant fibers. The firmness of the mattress is rated as a 7 on a 10-point firmness scale.
What is Bear Pro?
The Bear Pro Hybrid is designed with enhanced cooling technology to maintain a neutral temperature. It features a breathable Celliant cover that absorbs and releases excess body heat, and a top comfort layer of gel-infused memory foam intended to further dissipate heat.
Thank you for checking out this Helix Midnight vs Bear Pro mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.
Related comparisons
- Puffy Diamond vs Helix Midnight
- The Big Fig vs Helix Midnight
- Emma CliMax Hybrid vs Helix Midnight
- Bear Elite Hybrid vs Helix Midnight
- DreamCloud Premier Rest vs Helix Midnight
- Siena Memory Foam vs Helix Midnight
- Venus Williams Legend vs Helix Midnight
- Ghost SmartBed vs Helix Midnight
- Puffy Diamond vs Bear Pro
- The Big Fig vs Bear Pro
- Emma CliMax Hybrid vs Bear Pro
- Bear Elite Hybrid vs Bear Pro
- DreamCloud Premier Rest vs Bear Pro
- Siena Memory Foam vs Bear Pro
- Venus Williams Legend vs Bear Pro
- Ghost SmartBed vs Bear Pro