# Purple Mattress (Original) vs Helix Midnight: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Purple Mattress (Original) (Purple) and Helix Midnight (Helix Sleep) among mattresses. Helix Midnight is the cheaper of the two at $1332.

## Side by side

| Spec | Purple Mattress (Original) | Helix Midnight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $1599 | $1332 |
| Brand | Purple | Helix Sleep |
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Type | foam | hybrid |
| Firmness | medium-firm | medium-firm |
| Height (in) | 9.25 | 12 |
| Cooling | GelFlex-Grid-open-air-columns | breathable-cover + coil-airflow (memory-foam-layer; no active phase-change standard) |
| Trial nights | 100 | 120 |
| Warranty years | 10 | — |
| Lifetime warranty | No | Yes |
| Made in usa | — | — |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US | CertiPUR-US |

## Key differences

- Type: Purple Mattress (Original) foam vs Helix Midnight hybrid
- Height (in): Purple Mattress (Original) 9.25 vs Helix Midnight 12
- Cooling: Purple Mattress (Original) GelFlex-Grid-open-air-columns vs Helix Midnight breathable-cover + coil-airflow (memory-foam-layer; no active phase-change standard)
- Trial nights: Purple Mattress (Original) 100 vs Helix Midnight 120
- Lifetime warranty: Purple Mattress (Original) No vs Helix Midnight Yes

## What reviewers say

**Purple Mattress (Original)** — Two whitelisted hands-on testers agree the Purple Original is a firm/medium-firm, notably cool, low-motion mattress worth its premium price: Reviewed (USA Today) after 30 nights plus infrared-lamp lab tests (2021), and Tom's Guide after a two-week test (2025). Both flag it as heavy and awkward to move (hard to handle solo) and premium-priced, and note it can be too firm for lighter sleepers or strict side sleepers. No other whitelisted, model-specific reviews survived verification. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Helix Midnight** — Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) both recommend the Helix Midnight as a top medium hybrid for side sleepers, praising pressure relief, motion isolation and cooling. Both flag only-average edge support and warn it's too soft for stomach or heavier sleepers. No RTINGS/Wirecutter body available; retailer and forum reviews excluded. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Purple Mattress (Original): https://purple.com/mattresses/purple-mattress (purple.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Helix Midnight: https://mattressclarity.com/reviews/helix-sleep/ (mattressclarity.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mattresses/purple-original-vs-helix-midnight/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Purple Mattress (Original) ($1599) vs Helix Midnight ($1332) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/mattresses/purple-original-vs-helix-midnight/
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