Eight the Pod vs Helix Midnight Luxe - 2024 Review

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Eight the Pod

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Foam
Hybrid (coils and foam)
Year Launched
Brand
Eight Sleep
Helix Sleep
Unique Points

The first bed with dynamic cooling and heating to improve sleep. Eight Pod mattress features 4 layers of premium foam, 11 inches deep for optimal support:

  • 2" Airflow Top Layer
  • 1" Supportive Air Technology
  • 4" FlexSpring technology core
  • 4" Durable Premium Base.

The Hub is the core that powers the Pod. The Pod includes:

  • Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating
  • Advanced Sleep Tracking
  • Free iOS/Android App

The Midnight Luxe offers side sleeper relief, balanced support and a medium feel, it has four layers of construction and is 14 inches height:

  • Ultra-Cool Premium Pillow Top
  • Comfort Layer: Gel Visco Foam (Density: 2.5 PCF)
  • Support Layer: 2" Memory Plus Foam (Medium IFD)
  • Transition Layer: High-Grade Polyfoam (Medium IFD)
  • Zoned Body Shape Layer: 8" 1,000+ Wrapped Coils
  • Base Layer: DuraDense Foam.
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
-
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®

GREENGUARD Gold

Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Firmness For Everyone
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

Medium feel top of the bed you need - not too firm, not too soft. Our most common feel choice. A 4-7 on the firmness scale.

Pricing

Twin
Twin XL
Double
Queen
King
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Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
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Construction & Materials

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Eight the Pod
Helix Midnight Luxe
Layers
Airflow Top Layer, Supportive Air Technology, FlexSpring technology core, Durable Premium Base
Ultra-Cool Premium Pillow Top, Gel Visco Foam, Memory Plus Foam, High-Grade Polyfoam, Zoned Body Shape Layer, Wrapped Coils, DuraDense Foam.
Cover
The Pod has a soft premium knit cover with enhanced breathability.
Ultra-Cool Cover. Each LUXE mattress cover features Helix Cool Sleep Technology with phase change material to absorb and release heat to maintain a regulated temperature.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Comfort
The only smart mattress with advanced cooling and heating technology designed to help you fall asleep faster and keep you asleep.
The LUXE comes with an Ultra-Cool Cover and a Premium Quilted Pillow Top. This provides advanced comfort and that hotel top layer feel you love, with a smooth touch for next level sleep bliss. LUXE mattresses feature additional comfort layers and are 14" tall (4" taller). Premium quilted top for extra comfort and our Ultra-Cool Cover featuring phase change material to absorb and regulate excess heat. Top of the line pressure relieving, we use high density Gel Visco for best in class comfort.
Support
Dual-Zone Cooling & Heating. Independently set each side of the bed to anywhere between 55°F-110°F. Schedule on and off times from the Eight Sleep app. Advanced Sleep Tracking. Individual sleep tracking on each bed side, supporting two sleepers. Metrics include sleep stages, sleep time, toss and turns, and more.
All the support features of the Helix Midnight mattress, combined with Zoned Lumbar Support Coils. Zoning technology to provide a softer feel under your shoulders and firmer under your hips to help cradle your body and align your spine. Featuring best in class edge support. Memory Plus foam designed to cushion and support your body. High-Grade polyfoam Providing ergonomic support and contour, the transition layer allows for seamless progression of your body weight into the mattress. Zoned Wrapped Coils give a softer feel under your shoulders and firmer under your hips to help cradle your body, align your spine, and provide advanced lumbar and edge support.
Manufactured in
United States (mattress) & China (technology)
United States

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Mattress Depth
13 "
13.5 "
Twin
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin Weight (kg)
80
Twin XL
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Twin XL Weight (kg)
80
Full
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Full Weight (kg)
N/A
105
Queen
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Queen Weight (kg)
N/A
115
King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King Weight (kg)
N/A
145
Cal King
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Cal King Weight (kg)
N/A
145

FAQ

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Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Sleep Trial
100
 Nights
100
 Nights
Warranty
10 years (mattress) 2 years (technology)
15 years
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
Yes
Yes

Delivery

Delivery Information

The Pod Pro is ready to ship. FedEx will deliver to your door, no signature required.

Your Helix Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box that's about the size of a bag of golf clubs for easy shipping! Packaging dimensions are 16" x 16" x 48", and we ship via UPS Ground direct from the manufacture to your door.

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