# Helix Midnight Luxe vs WinkBed Plus: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/helix-midnight-luxe-vs-winkbeds-winkbed-plus · Data refreshed 2026-10-12 · Source: SquishMat

The WinkBed Plus is $100 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Helix Midnight Luxe | WinkBed Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 14" | 14.5" |
| Queen price | $1,899 | $1,799 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,899 | $1,799 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.6 / 1.7 / 5.0 / 1.8 / 1.6 | 1.4 / 2.5 / 1.5 / 1.4 |
| Coil gauge | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Natural materials | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Notable features | Luxe upgrade of Helix's best seller, 5 PCF premium memory foam, Zoned pocketed coil support, GlacioTex cooling pillow top | Built for plus-size sleepers (to 900 lbs), Reinforced zoned coil core, High-ILD supportive foams, Strong edge support |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The WinkBed Plus is $100 cheaper in a queen ($1,799 vs $1,899 as of 2026-10-12) than the Helix Midnight Luxe.
- The Helix Midnight Luxe runs thicker support coils (13.5-gauge vs 15.5-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Helix Midnight Luxe:** The Helix Midnight Luxe has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**WinkBed Plus:** The WinkBed Plus has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Helix Midnight Luxe or the WinkBed Plus?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Helix Midnight Luxe or the WinkBed Plus?

The WinkBed Plus is cheaper in a queen: $1,799 versus $1,899, as of 2026-10-12.

### What is the main construction difference between the Helix Midnight Luxe and the WinkBed Plus?

Both are hybrid builds; the biggest spec difference is the support core — the Helix Midnight Luxe uses thicker coils. Full specs are in the table above.

## More

- [Helix Midnight Luxe — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/helix-midnight-luxe)
- [WinkBed Plus — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/winkbeds-winkbed-plus)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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