Written by Joe Auer, Founder
Helix and Tuft and Needle are two very popular mattress companies that have utilized the online-business model with great success. They both take a different approach with their product, but they provide a unique and quality offering at an affordable price.
As the two rise in popularity, I have received a number of questions about how they compare to one another. They are very different, so I’ll try to highlight the main differences in this article to help people if they are deciding Helix vs Tuft and Needle.
Helix vs. Tuft & Needle
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| Key Similarities | Key Differences |
| Similar business model | Helix offers a customized mattress, while T&N has one mattress that is the same across the board |
| Both offer great value | Helix is more expensive than the Tuft & Needle |
| Both are known for great customer service | Helix uses a combination of Helix Dynamic foam (a latex-like foam), polyfoam, and micro coils; T&N uses 2 layers of polyfoam |
| Both are low-risk purchases with friendly trial periods and return policies |
Construction Differences
There are some major differences here. Tuft and Needle uses two layers of polyfoam in its construction. Helix uses a combination of a proprietary foam (latex-like), microcoils, and polyfoam. How those layers are combined depends on the answer to the personalization quiz. The mattress will be softer or firmer, bouncier or slower-moving, etc. depending on how someone fills out the quiz. It’s hard to say how the feel will be different between the two mattresses because the feel of the Helix simply depends on how someone takes the personalization quiz.
You Might Want To Pick Helix If:
Helix Midnight Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$936 – $1748
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Mattress
The Helix Midnight is the brand’s most popular model. It has a balance of comfort and support and should be an excellent match for back sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$936 – $1748
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Helix Midnight Mattress
The Helix Midnight is the brand’s most popular model. It has a balance of comfort and support and should be an excellent match for back sleepers.
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$936 – $1748
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
You Sleep With A Partner With Different Preferences
Helix allows people to split the mattress in half. One side will be based on their preferences while the other will be customized to match their partner’s preferences. Helix is an intriguing option if someone has a different sleeping style or preferences from their partner.
You’re Unsure About Your Preferences
Helix can be a great choice if someone doesn’t know exactly what type of mattress they want because it does all the work for them. It prompts people with the right questions to ask and then gives them an optimal mattress for them based on their answers to those questions.
You Have Unique Sleeping Preferences
The Tuft & Needle tries to cater to as many sleepers as possible with just one mattress. If someone is out of the norm, then they might want to consider the Helix. This means if someone only sleeps on their side, they are very lightweight, etc. Helix will be able to customize the mattress to their unique preferences.
You Might Want To Pick Tuft & Needle If:
Tuft & Needle Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Price Range
$645 – $1295
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$645 – $1295
Tuft & Needle Mattress
The Tuft & Needle is a great value mattress that is also extremely comfortable.
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$645 – $1295
You’re On A Budget
There is a pretty decent sized price difference between the two mattresses. For a Queen, the price difference is $300, so that could potentially be a deciding factor for people depending on what their budget is.
You Have Middle of the Road Sleeping Preferences
Tuft and Needle built their mattress to cater to as many sleepers as possible. That means the mattress will be generally best for people who aren’t outliers as far as sleeping preferences. If someone isn’t extra heavy, for example, then they may not need the customization that Helix provides.
What It Comes Down To
Both are really great options.  Tuft and Needle is known for being a tremendous mattress for the money.  Helix has had great success because not everyone believes there is one best mattress for everyone.  It really comes down to whether people believe in the value of customization and then balancing that versus the extra $300 they would have to pay for the Helix.  Both have great return policies and trial periods, so I don’t think there’s any harm in picking either of them.
