New for 2025: The solution for couples with different sleep needs
Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper Review
Are you tired of sweating through the night or arguing with your partner because one of you wants a soft bed and the other wants a rock? Helix has launched a unique solution: the Dual Comfort Mattress Topper. It’s a 3-inch thick memory foam topper that is split right down the middle—one half is soft, and the other half is firm.
Quick Take: While the cooling cover is nice, the real reason to buy this is the split firmness. It is the most affordable way to "split" your king or queen bed so you and your partner can stop compromising on comfort.
Bottom line
If you and your partner have extremely different firmness preferences—for example, you love sinking into a cloud but they need rigid back support—this topper is the most cost-effective way to solve that problem. It is much cheaper than buying a new split-firmness mattress and adds premium cooling tech to your current bed.
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Watch the video review
Billy from our team breaks down exactly how the split firmness works and tests the feel of both sides in our showroom.
How the "Dual Comfort" works
Most mattress toppers are a single slab of foam that changes the feel of the entire bed. The Helix Dual Comfort is different. It is constructed with two distinct zones of foam side-by-side.
- Left/Right Split: The topper is split vertically. One half is Luxury Plush, and the other half is Luxury Firm.
- Rotatable: Because the split is physical, you can simply rotate the topper 180 degrees to ensure the soft side is on the side of the bed where the person who likes soft sleeps.
- Seamless Cover: Despite the foam being different, it is encased in a single GlacioTex cooling cover, so you don't feel a massive gap in the middle.
The "Sit" Test: Soft vs Firm Side
We tested the firmness of both sides to see if there is a real difference, and the answer is yes.
The Soft Side (Luxury Plush)
Firmness: 4-5/10
This side uses a contouring Copper Gel Memory Foam. It is designed for pressure relief and has that classic "sink-in" memory foam feel. It is ideal for side sleepers or anyone who wants cloud-like comfort.
The Firm Side (Luxury Firm)
Firmness: 7-8/10
This side uses a High-Density Quick Response Foam. It is much more supportive and keeps you floating on top of the mattress rather than sinking in. This is excellent for back and stomach sleepers who need spinal alignment.
What is GlacioTex? (And what to expect)
You will see the term "GlacioTex" plastered all over Helix marketing. It sounds fancy, but here is what it actually means.
The Tech: GlacioTex is a fabric made from a 50/50 blend of polyester and polyethylene fibers that have high thermal conductivity. Unlike standard cotton or polyester which can act like insulation (trapping heat), GlacioTex acts like a conductor—it pulls heat away from your skin rapidly.
The Reality Check: Setting Expectations
It is important to have realistic expectations about "cooling" bedding.
- It is not an air conditioner: GlacioTex feels cool to the touch when you first lie down because it is drawing heat away from you. However, it cannot generate cold air.
- It will warm up: Eventually, the fabric will reach equilibrium with your body temperature. Its main benefit is helping you fall asleep faster by dumping that initial body heat, but do not expect it to feel like an ice pack 8 hours later.
The Verdict on Cooling: It is a fantastic feature that prevents the "stifling" feeling of traditional memory foam, but the primary reason to buy this topper remains the split firmness levels.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- True Dual Feel: The difference between the soft and firm sides is distinct and noticeable.
- Cooling Tech: GlacioTex is genuinely cool to the touch and helps with initial heat dissipation.
- Secure Fit: The included straps are a huge "plus" that many toppers skip. They keep the topper from sliding off the bed.
- Value: A much cheaper alternative to buying a split-firmness mattress.
Cons
- Limited Sizes: Only available in Queen, King, and CA King. No options for Full or Twin beds.
- Height: At 3 inches tall, you may need deep pocket sheets to cover both the topper and your mattress.
FAQ
Can I flip the topper over?
No, this is not a flippable topper (top to bottom). It is a rotatable topper. The dual comfort comes from a left/right split. To change which side of the bed has the soft feel, you rotate the topper 180 degrees.
Will I feel the seam in the middle?
The foam layers are encased tightly in the GlacioTex cover. While there is a transition point in the middle, the thick cover minimizes the feeling of a "crack," allowing for cuddling without falling into a gap.
Does it sleep hot?
Memory foam can trap heat, but Helix combats this with the GlacioTex cover which pulls heat away from the body. The soft side also features copper-infused foam, which is known for its thermal conductivity properties.
Final Verdict
The Helix Dual Comfort Mattress Topper is a brilliant product that solves a very specific but common problem. While the GlacioTex cooling is a premium bonus that hot sleepers will appreciate, the real reason to buy this is the split firmness.
If you love your partner but hate their mattress preference, this allows you both to win without the expense of a split king setup. It is a "marriage saver" in a box.
