Helix Dusk Elite Mattress Review

Helix Sleep is a well-known company that provides a range of bedding and mattress options catered to different sleep needs. Even better, clients may complete a sleep-related questionnaire, after which Helix will suggest the optimal option for them.

With exceptional support for back and stomach sleepers in mind, the Helix Dusk Elite is a medium-firm mattress that is also cozy enough for side sleepers to appreciate. It is made with upscale materials that are both supportive and comfy.

In this article, we will discuss the following for the Helix Dusk Elite mattress:

• Pros and cons.
• Unboxing.
• Feel and firmness.
• Motion Isolation and Support.
• Warranty and Policies.
• FAQs that might help you.

Helix Dusk Elite Overview

Pros

• Stomach and Back Sleepers: Helix Dusk Elite is a perfect choice for stomach and back sleepers as it offers an ideal degree of pressure relief in this position.
• Fast Response Time: The Helix Dusk Elite is highly responsive and rapidly adjusts to movement without any delay.
• Great Pressure Relief: Helix Dusk Elite is a great choice for people who suffer from back pain as it has micro coils, which simply means it is firmer in the middle section of the mattress and a bit softer near the head and the foot.
• Durable: One quality you should consider when purchasing a mattress is durability. The Helix Dusk Elite is incredibly sturdy and durable because of its dual micro-coil layers.

Cons

• Firmness: as a medium mattress in firmness, the Helix Dusk Elite may not be the ideal choice for individuals who strongly prefer either very firm or very soft mattresses.
• Price: Since it is a luxurious option, it can be a bit on the pricier side. It might not be the most affordable mattress, but it is definitely of higher quality.

Who Do We Recommend the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress for

• Stomach Sleepers: Helix Dusk Elite is a perfect choice for stomach sleepers. It provides the greatest degree of pressure relief in this position as it is firm enough to add support to the lower back, regardless of the sleeper’s weight.
• Back Sleepers: The Helix Dusk Elite mattress is also a superb choice for back sleepers because of the micro-coil comfort layers that are designed for utter comfort, relieving back pressure, and enhancing the sleep experience.

Unboxing the Helix Dusk Elite

The High Dusk Elite mattress comes compressed and ships for free. It can be easily maneuvered by one person.

Removing the mattress from the box is quite easy and only requires cutting the tape as there is no glue or staples around the edges.

Here is how the unboxing process went: First of all, we removed the outer layer of plastic from the encased support base and unpacked both boxes. Then, we put the mattress on my sleeping surface and carefully cut and unwrapped the inner layer of plastic. Afterward, we cut the final layer of plastic off the mattress. We also put the comfort layer on top of the support base at the foot of the bed.

The edges also expanded immediately, indicating excellent corner expansion. Keep in mind that it may take up to 2 hours for your Elite mattress to completely inflate.

Mattresses with foam may have a short off-gassing odor once you unbox them, but it should go away within a day or two. After unpacking your new mattress, leave your bedroom ventilated and your bedsheets off for at least 24 hours. We did detect some non-chemical off-gassing odor from our Helix Dusk, but it was gone after a day.

Firmness, Feel, and Comfort For Helix Dusk Elite

Helix Dusk Elite Firmness

The Helix Dusk Elite mattress is a medium mattress. Based on our mattress firmness scale, we rate the Helix Dusk Elite firmness a 5. This firmness level is perfect for stomach sleepers who are lightweight or medium in weight. Regardless of the body type of the sleeper, the Helix Dusk Elite is just firm enough to support the hips and shoulders of back sleepers. However, we believe that it is a little too firm for heavyweight stomach sleepers and a little too hard for lightweight side sleepers.

The Helix Dusk Elite is the front-runner for back and stomach sleepers with its exceptional lumbar support. The firmness may vary according to your body weight; if you’re on the lighter side, this is the mattress for you, as you’ll experience a little bit more firmness.

Helix Dusk Elite Feel

The breathable, high-quality materials used to create Helix Dusk Elite feel supportive, luxurious, and energizing. As you lie down, the mattress conforms to your body. You can feel the Helix Dusk Elite's soft, velvety cover enveloping you as soon as you slip into it.

You can feel the memory foam's top layer, which relieves strain on your muscles and joints by molding it to the curve of your body. Your spine and back are supported nicely by the pocketed coils in the intermediate layer.

Helix Dusk Elite Comfort

The Helix Dusk Elite is a luxurious mattress designed with a medium feel, an extra foam comfort layer, and zoned lumbar support in the base coil for a bouncy, comfortable feel.

With zoned lumbar support in the base coil and an additional foam comfort layer for a bouncy, comfy sensation, the Helix Dusk Elite is a premium medium-feel mattress.

We tested the Helix Dusk Elite mattress on our partners, who vary in weight and like different sleeping positions. They test the mattress on their sides, backs, and stomachs.

We concluded that the Helix Dusk Elite mattress is made to support those who sleep on their stomachs and backs. For heavy-side sleepers, this could cause some minor pain because the sleeper might sink too far into the mattress.

Constructions, Materials, and Design

Materials and Design

The Helix Dusk Elite mattress is a premium hybrid that blends memory foam, latex, and coils. It is long-lasting since it is composed of high-quality materials and is intended to give the finest sleep as well as other benefits such as pressure reduction, pain relief, and support. The Helix Dusk Elite includes micro coils and five layers of comfort foam. This mattress does a superb job of hugging and embracing your body. Its cooling mechanism aids in the elimination of heat during the night.

Layers

1. Cutting-Edge Cooling & Cushioning: The interwoven GlacioTexTM Elite cooling fabric disperses heat to provide temperature-regulated, pressure-relieving comfort throughout the night in the quilted foam pillow top.
2. Helix Dynamic Foam: For stomach and back sleepers, the Helix special foam blend provides a responsive, medium sensation on the surface of the mattress while supporting your body to keep you from sinking in too much.
3. Individually Wrapped Microcoils: With two layers of high-density foam hugging your body, steel microcoils provide optimal comfort, precise pressure release, and spinal alignment.
4. Helix Dynamic Foam: A second layer made of Helix limited foam blend gives the mattress's body the necessary support as you sleep, giving it a luxurious, cradling feel.
5. Individually Wrapped Microcoils: Additional long-lasting comfort is provided by this second layer of steel micro coils, which specifically relieve pressure around your hips and shoulders.
6. Helix Dynamic Foam: A layer of high-density foam that offers extra support for all sizes of sleepers. This combination, which is an alternative to latex, delivers cradling comfort and responsive support.
7. Helix Responsive Foam: This layer of premium Helix Responsive Foam, positioned just above the support foundation, guarantees the toughness and pressure-relieving support of our steel coil base.
8. Individually Wrapped Zoned Coils: With an 8-inch layer of high-quality steel coils with complete perimeter reinforcement and zonal lumbar support and its sophisticated coil base, sleepers of all sizes can enjoy firm support.
9. DuraDense Foam: The mattress's bottom is covered in a last layer of thick foam that supports the steel coil support base and keeps the mattress's structure and opulent feel.

Performance of Helix Dusk Elite

Cooling

Helix Dusk Elite is a great option for couples, as they tend to overheat quickly. Fortunately, the Helix Dusk Elite has advanced GlacioTex™ Elite technology that optimizes your sleep temperature, giving you a cooling, comfortable feeling during your sleep.

The Helix Dusk Elite mattress has Helix Soft Touch Design, a patented technology. This feature is designed to improve airflow and breathability.

We used the 20-minute temperature test on the Helix Dusk Elite to check whether there was any significant heat accumulation, and we observed that its breathable material and quick-drying qualities prevent any type of overheating or sweating while you sleep.

A GlacioTex cooling cover may be added to the Helix Dusk Elite to improve its cooling capabilities.

If you are a hot sleeper, the Helix Dusk Elite is a suitable option. It genuinely feels cool to the touch because the coils allow for a lot of ventilation. The Dusk Elite shouldn't trap heat deeper in the mattress.

In terms of cooling performance, we rate the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress 4.5/5.

Responsiveness

The responsiveness of this mattress gives you the chance to move around and toss during the night. Couples typically seek motion isolation and responsiveness in their beds, and the Helix Dusk Elite does well in both areas.

The hybrid feel of the Helix Dusk Elite is responsive. The coils and responsive foam layers give the mattress a bouncing sensation that makes it simple to move about and change positions.

We measured the responsiveness of the Helix Dusk Elite mattress by laying a 20-pound ball on it and waiting a second for it to sink in before removing the ball and monitoring how long it took for the mattress to return to its original form.

When we removed the ball in our test, the mattress rebounded in around 1 second. The latex-like top layer and coils work well together to create this quick reaction. Because of the quick response time, you will never feel "stuck", and you will always feel the ease of movement.

In terms of responsiveness and evaluation performance, we rate the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress 4.5/5.

Motion Isolation

For those who share a bed, motion isolation is crucial since it illustrates how movement in one area of the mattress may impact other areas as well.

Motion transmission was rather high in Helix Dusk Elite which is probably caused by the mattress's denser support, a design decision that benefits back and stomach sleepers.

To evaluate the Helix Dusk Elite mattress's motion isolation capabilities, we conducted two tests. In the first test, we placed a half-full glass of water on top of the mattress and dropped a 20-pound ball on the opposite side. The water in the glass moved just slightly during the test, indicating that the mattress had a fair level of motion isolation.

The second test comprised having someone lay on one side of the mattress and our reviewer keeps rolling on the opposite side of the bed. When we asked the first person if they felt any of the movements, he reported that he did feel most of the movements indicating that the mattress didn't isolate motion as expected.

In terms of Motion Isolation, we gave the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress a 3.7/5 rating.

Edge Support

Another crucial aspect to take into account when buying a mattress is edge support. The top layer of the pillow is composed of gel foam, which gives users, particularly those who sleep on their backs and stomachs, an extra layer of cushioning and instant pressure relief.

We performed two tests to evaluate the Helix Dusk Elite, an edge support test by applying pressure with our hands on the edges and monitoring the mattress for levels of compression. When we released our contact, the mattress's edges immediately returned to their original shape, providing us with nice counter-pressure.

The second test was sitting on the edge of the mattress and observing how our weight would affect the mattress. The mattress did not sink and we didn’t feel any harsh movements that could affect our balance. So the Helix Dusk Elite is extremely supportive with no perceptible compression or rolling off.

The overall stability and durability of the mattress, particularly edge support, are determined by the deep foam and support layers. Because of the supporting quality of its materials, the mattress keeps its shape and doesn't sink over time around the edges.

This indicates that the Helix Dusk Elite did exceedingly well in our test of edge support performance. We give the Helix Dusk Elite mattress 4.8/5 for edge support.

Noise

A loud mattress can be an additional source of distraction for sleeping couples. If your bed creaks and squeaks, you may be startled awake. The Helix Dusk Elite produced no discernible noise when shifting positions and rolling around, although hybrid mattresses may begin to creak after a few years of use.

The Dusk Elite is a relatively silent mattress. You could hear a little noise if you move around a lot on the bed, but not enough to disturb the sleeper with unusually loud creaking sounds. This is especially good for couples who share a bed, as the Helix Dusk Elite is designed to address such concerns.

After doing a noise test with a 20-pound ball on the Helix Dusk Elite mattress. We used sensitive microphones to listen for any squeaks or noises and discovered that it produced almost no noise at all.

The Helix Dusk Elite mattress received a 5/5 rating from us.

Sex

A hybrid mattress is usually the most suitable choice for partners who are looking for a good mattress for sex. The Helix Dusk Elite mattresses are bouncy and make it easy for you to move around and change positions. The Helix Dusk Elite is indeed a suitable mattress for sexual partners, in terms of bounce, cooling, edge support, and noise.

We rated the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress 4.8/5 in terms of sex performance.

Pressure Relief

Sleeping on your back and stomach on the Helix Dusk Elite is an unforgettable experience. Back and stomach sleepers typically prefer medium- to medium-firm mattresses, and the Helix Dusk Elite includes excellent lumbar support that ensures your body weight is properly and evenly distributed across the mattress, preventing excessive pressure or soreness in areas such as the shoulders, hips, or back.

We utilized a pressure map to test and assess the mattress's capacity to alleviate pressure in certain body parts by visualizing the pressure distribution. Here are the outcomes:

• Shoulders: On the pressure map for the shoulder area, the mattress received mostly a blue hue with a tinge of green for the side sleeping position. As a result, this mattress may not be suitable for heavy-side sleepers.
• Back: Because the pressure map revealed a fairly continuous blue hue on the map for the back area, the Helix Dusk Elite is a wonderful choice for a back sleeper because it provides excellent lumber support that maintains the spine properly aligned during sleep.
• Hips: The hip area was blue in the stomach and back sleeping postures, with a little patch of green in the side sleeping position. It suggests that the mattress is not a good choice for heavier sleepers who suffer from hip discomfort.

In terms of pressure relief, we rated the Helix Dusk Elite Mattress 4.8/5.

Helix Dusk Elite Warranty and Company Policies

Warranty

Each Helix Dusk Elite mattress is covered by a 15-year limited warranty. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and covers all manufacturing defects.

Trial

The Helix Dusk Elite mattress comes with a 100-night risk-free trial, which means you can try it out before you decide if you want to keep it. If you change your mind, Helix offers free returns and full refunds.

Make sure you sleep on the mattress as much as you can during the trial period.

Returns

Helix Dusk Elite offers free returns in the United States. It is recommended that you actually try the mattress for at least three weeks before deciding, as it takes a bit of time to adjust to a new mattress. During the trial period, your body will be adjusting to the new feel, firmness, support, and materials of the mattress.

If you're still not happy with the mattress after the trial period, you can return it for a full refund.

Shipping

Helix offers free shipping to the United States. Every Helix mattress is shipped in a box for free. Shipping times are between 5 and 10 business days, but the shipping time may vary depending on the location of the delivery address.

Pricing

The table below summarizes the current sizes and prices of Helix Dusk Elite mattresses. Note that the prices are before any discounts, so it is recommended to Check their website on the Helix website for the most up-to-date prices.

For back and stomach sleepers, the Helix Dusk Elite offers the comfort and support you need. It is made from high-quality materials and cutting-edge cooling technology. For those seeking the best possible sleep, the Helix Dusk Elite is definitely worth the investment.

We rate the value of the Helix Dusk Elite mattress at 5/5.

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FAQs about Helix Dusk Elite

Is it possible to use the Helix Elite mattress with an adjustable base?

Yes, every Helix Elite mattress is compatible with an adjustable base. Elite mattresses are constructed with individually wrapped steel coils in the mattress's foundation, allowing them to provide support and durability in any raised position. Investigate the Adjustable Base.

Is it valuable to purchase a Helix Dusk Elite mattress?

The decision to purchase a Helix Dusk Elite mattress is based on your own wants and preferences. If you are hunting for a high-quality mattress that provides outstanding support and pressure relief, then Helix Dusk Elite is the way to go.

Is The Helix Mattress a good choice? How long will the Helix Dusk Elite last?

The Helix Dusk Elite is a very good choice for back sleepers, hot sleepers, and fans of luxury mattresses, which can last beyond 10 years depending on how often you use the mattress.

Does the Helix Dusk come with a sleep trial?

Yes, with the 100-night risk-free trial period offered by Helix Dusk Elite, you can give the mattress a try before determining whether or not to keep it. Helix offers free returns and complete refunds if you decide to change your mind.