Helix - Sunset Elite

Also a 130lb side sleeper. I have the nectar premier hybrid, it feels good on my shoulders but it's giving me hip pain from hammocking. I actually laid on the helix sunset luxe and elite today. The sunset luxe feels pretty firm and the sunset elite felt much softer. I'd say if you don't mind the tufted euro top, it's not a bad option but it's so pricey.

I'd love to hear how the sunset compares to the nolah evolution. I tried the helix sunset elite today and it felt great but the tufting is so deep, it sort of creates pressure points. Is the nolah evo tufting similar depth to the helix Elite?

We have one of the new king size Helix elite models from this year (they revamped the design earlier in 2025) and are loving it so far. We tried most of the brands you mentioned in stores and were originally thinking to get a Saatva or Winkbed. Then we tried the Helix Midnight and Sunset Elites and it was a game changer. Noticably more comfortable than any other mattress we tried and definitely better than their more popular (cheaper) midnight luxe model. Sure it cost more, but we wanted to invest in the best.

We got the Sunset since we're side sleepers and pretty light. Midnight was really good too, but personally preferred a little softer.

I bought a helix elite sunset, been almost 3 months. Between that and the sleeptone pillow I got I have no more hip shoulder or neck pain. But I agree that you need to go to a store that has them and try them out

Yes, I got mine as a floor model though

Have the helix elite sunset for 3 months and very happy, had a sealy luxury firm before so I thought I wanted a firmer mattress, turns out there is no industry standard for firmness and the soft was what I found the most comfortable. Really happy with my decision, also love the fact you can unzip and replace the foam layer if you aren’t satisfied with the firmness instead of having to replace the whole mattress. Hope this is helpful

The Elite line is a great choice. Helix uses the best foams in the industry on this line and also includes their best coil system. On top of that, this line has a fully encased swappable comfort layer that you can change without having to change the whole mattress. You could try the moonlight or sunset as both are soft the only difference would be the order of the foams in the comfort layers to better support back vs side sleepers. Great mattress line in the Elite series...

3Z brands out of Arizona make good mattresses for bed in a box options. The Helix Elite series is outstanding and can be had in all the different comfort feels. As well it has a fully encased comfort layer under the removable cover that can be swapped out without replacing the whole mattress. Has the standard 15 year warranty and then a prorated limited lifetime warranty. It is available to try at local brick and mortar stores, you just have to find them. I have three within a one hour drive that all had the luxe and elite series mattresses on the floor. They are a bit more expensive than some of the other brands made by the same company and it's due to the superior foams (higher density). If I was to buy a 3Z brands mattress it would probably be the Helix Elite.

Helix Elite series are great.

I understand that due being lightweight, I don't sink into mattresses much. In 2019, I purchased a Winkbed in Luxury Firm and it was heaven! I could sleep in any position and always woke up refreshed. This is from the very first night. It felt like I was wrapped in a hug all night. Motion isolation was great. Edge support was great. There wasn't a single thing wrong with the bed (except it being insanely heavy - especially in a king) and I only spent 5 minutes researching, if that. Unfortunately, it stayed with my ex. I planned to purchase it again but learned they changed things up in 2021 :/ and I'm not seeing great reviews now. I'm even seeing that the softer feels firm...come on now, Winkbed! I even emailed them to see if they had any old stock somewhere. No dice. I have now spent probably a combined 50 hours researching and am on my third mattress. I'm looking for something under $2k that my body will actually sink into! Or not just sink into and sit atop the coils that I'm not heavy enough to press into. What I've tried so far: **Sleep on Latex in medium** (no softer option) - it way too firm and uncomfortable. Loved that it was eco -friendly and ethically made. It was very heavy. It truly felt rock hard and my body hurt! Customer service was great. **Brooklyn Bedding Signature Signature Hybrid in medium with cooling pillow top** \- again, way too firm. I only got medium based off of a reddit review from someone around my size. The pillow top was not soft at all. I could feel where it dipped in the quilting (very deep dips imo, like potholes) and my body ached. it was softer than the Sleep on Latex, though. Didn't love the $99 return fee... **Helix Sunset** \- this is what I'm currently sleeping on. I tried it out at CB2 and it was significantly softer there. It was so wonderfully squishy and plush throughout. I didn't even care that random people watched me lay on it in what is mostly a furniture store. I ordered the sunset and...idk what I got but it is not that mattress from in-store! I've had it for a month and it's still far too firm. Softer than the other 2 by at least a bit but disappointing as it feels nothing like what I tried out. They are telling me it will get softer. I would have gone with the Luxe but trying that out in the store, I found the same issue with being able to feel the quilting/"potholes". Debating whether to accept a free topper as that's what the other two companies offered when I requested a return. I didn't accept those times but I am feeling defeated. I feel like I've read every post about people my size or about people looking for a truly soft mattress. My upper back hurts, my ribs REALLY hurt. I think I might be sinking in the top layer but then hit what I think are the hard coils? It's hard to know what is going on. I haven't had a goodnight's sleep all year. All mattresses were tried for at least a month. I have only been able to sleep on my back on all three and wake up with a lot of pain. My throat is dry because I think sleeping on my back leads to me sleeping with my mouth open. If I sleep on my side, I get even worse rib and chest pain. Please help! Are you or is someone you know around my weight? Please let me know what you/they use! I think I need something extra soft, something others would find to be too soft. Mattress shopping kills one's spirit.

Sorry I missed this! Sorry your tooth extraction was so expensive. That is outrageous. I hope you’re able to get dental insurance sometime soon! I have never even heard of either of those brands. Did you get to try them? Have you found the one? I settled on the helix sunset with the soft topper they sent me as I was sick of lugging mattresses but I don’t like it one bit and regret settling.

I did not, sadly. I settled on the helix as I just couldn’t take it anymore. They sent a special topper that took weeks to arrive and it helped but this is definitely not the bed of my dreams. I sleep fine but have never once thought “this bed is so comfortable.” It’s just okay. Good luck to you!

The newest line of Helix Elite models. Mine is being delivered next Monday and I’m very excited.

Any thoughts on the Sealy Posturpedic Elite HighPoint II? My wife and I returned a Helix Elite recently. She hated it and I loved it. We hate the split king so just trying to find something we both like. We were debating between the Sealy, Tempurpedic Pro Adapt or a Purple Restore. We are coming from a pure latex mattress. We have had it for 13 years and it’s been pretty good for about 8 years but really went down hill for us.

I have that mattress on display in my showroom here in downtown Los Angeles and I love the way it feels. I personally sleep on a king coil mattress and moved my Helix Elite mattress to the guest room.

If you’re okay with spending 4k on a mattress and want to stay away from bed in a box, I’d honestly just go for Tempurpedic. This sub will have you believe they’re the worst mattresses on the planet, but there’s a reason why so many mattresses on the market try to imitate their design and feel. Only thing is they don’t have a firm hybrid, just medium and soft. Firm would be the all foam version. If you’re willing to go for a bed in a box mattress, Helix Elite feels amazing, if you want firm go for the Dawn version.

We are loving that helix elite. I was obsessed with the snow Max in the store but the helix elite had a floor model so we went for it. It's very firm though ...I'm surprised it would be a good fit for side sleepers with shoulder pain