Elite Hybrid vs Midnight Luxe
Recovery tech vs the cooling king
Specification Comparison
Score by Category
How each product performs across our five evaluation criteria.
Cooling Performance
The Helix's perfect cooling score is hard to argue with. The Bear's phase-change cover and copper foam provide strong cooling, but the GlacioTex technology maintains a cooler surface temperature longer. If you run hot, the Helix is the safer bet.
Recovery & Wellness
The Bear's Celliant-infused cover is clinically shown to promote blood flow and muscle recovery — a genuine differentiator. The Helix has no recovery-focused features. Athletes and active people will appreciate the Bear's unique technology.
Firmness Options
The Bear offers three genuine firmness levels including a truly firm option for stomach sleepers. The Helix Midnight Luxe comes in one medium-firm feel. If you need firm support or want flexibility, the Bear is far more versatile.
Motion Isolation
The Helix's denser memory foam provides near-perfect motion isolation. The Bear is good but allows slightly more transfer. For couples where one partner is a restless sleeper, the Helix is noticeably better.
Value for Money
On sale, the Bear ($1,383) undercuts the Helix ($1,899) significantly. But the Bear's MSRP ($2,305) is higher. Both offer lifetime/15-year warranties and 100-120 night trials. Buy the Bear on sale for better value; the Helix is more consistently priced.
Midnight Luxe Wins
Helix wins on cooling and motion isolation; Bear wins on firmness options and recovery technology.
The Helix Midnight Luxe is the better cooling mattress — its perfect 10/10 score is definitive. The Bear Elite Hybrid is the better all-rounder — three firmness options, Celliant recovery technology, and competitive cooling make it more versatile. Athletes and active people should choose the Bear. Couples who prioritize cooling and motion isolation should choose the Helix. Buy the Bear on sale for the best value.