# Helix Plus Luxe vs The WinkBed (Luxury Firm): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/helix-plus-luxe-vs-winkbeds-the-winkbed-luxury-firm · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

The The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) is $100 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Helix Plus Luxe | The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Height | 13.5" | 13.5" |
| Queen price | $1,899 | $1,799 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,899 | $1,049–$2,049 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.5 / 2.5 / 1.5 | 1.7 / 2.5 / 1.5 / 1.5 |
| Coil gauge | — | 14 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Notable features | Plus-size Luxe with pillow top, High-density comfort foams, Zoned lumbar support, Built for higher body weights | Zoned support coils, Extra-edge support band, Tencel cooling cover, Multiple firmness levels |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) is $100 cheaper in a queen ($1,799 vs $1,899 as of 2026-09-04) than the Helix Plus Luxe.

## Who each mattress is for

**Helix Plus Luxe:** The Helix Plus Luxe has a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support. 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.

**The WinkBed (Luxury Firm):** The The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) has a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support. 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.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Helix Plus Luxe or the The WinkBed (Luxury Firm)?

They rate the same: both are a 7/10 on the firmness scale, a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support.

### Which is cheaper, the Helix Plus Luxe or the The WinkBed (Luxury Firm)?

The The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) is cheaper in a queen: $1,799 versus $1,899, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Helix Plus Luxe and the The WinkBed (Luxury Firm)?

Both are hybrid builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Helix Plus Luxe — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/helix-plus-luxe)
- [The WinkBed (Luxury Firm) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/winkbeds-the-winkbed-luxury-firm)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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