Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress vs Helix Plus
Buy the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt if you want the classic slow sink-in memory foam feel and the Tempur brand's pressure relief. Buy the Helix Plus if you are a heavier sleeper, sleep hot, or want a bouncier medium-firm hybrid with strong edge support. The Helix Plus has traded between $906 and $1,599 recently, so check its current price against the Tempur-Adapt before deciding.
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Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress
Choose the TEMPUR-Adapt if you want authentic TEMPUR memory foam with a medium feel and a removable, cooling knit cover.
- Authentic TEMPUR material with strong pressure relief
- Medium feel suits side and back sleepers
- Removable cooling knit cover
- 10-year non-prorated warranty
- Slow sink-in feel is polarizing
- All-foam edges give less support
- No stated weight rating
- Usually the pricier option
What separates them
| Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress | Helix Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | All memory foam: TEMPUR-ES comfort layer over TEMPUR support layer | Hybrid: 1" Dynamic Foam, 1" ultra dense memory foam, DuraDense base, up to 1,000 wrapped coils |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium-firm, about 7 out of 10 |
| Height | 11 inches | 11.5 inches (13.5 with pillowtop) |
| Weight capacity | Not stated | Up to 1,000 lbs |
| Feel | Slow, distinctive sink-in | Lively, bouncy support with hip and shoulder reinforcement |
| Edge support | Foam edge, softer at the perimeter | Reinforced coil perimeter |
| Cover | Cooling 4-way stretch knit, removable | TENCEL or GlacioTex cooling cover option |
| Warranty |
Price history
- Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress: lowest $2,299.99 on Oct 29.
- Helix Plus: lowest $906.00 on Oct 29 at Mattress on Demand; $1,279.00 on Oct 30.
Prices at every store
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress
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Helix Plus
- Helix SleepCheck price at Helix Sleep
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- Mattress on DemandCheck price at Mattress on Demand
Specs compared
| Spec | Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress | Helix Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Queen | Queen, Twin, King, Full, California King, Twin … |
| Mattress height | 11.00 | 11.5 inches |
| Profile height | 11" | — |
| Comfort level | Medium | — |
| Mattress type | Memory Foam | — |
| Comfort layer | TEMPUR-ES® Comfort Layer - 4cm | — |
| Support layer | Original TEMPUR® Support Layer - 4cm | — |
| Cover | Cooling 4-Way Stretch Knit Zipper Cover | — |
| Removable cover | Yes | — |
| Temperature regulation | Yes | — |
What reviewers say
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Adapt Queen Medium Mattress
Owners of the TEMPUR-Adapt line generally praise the pressure relief and motion isolation, and many long-term Tempur-Pedic buyers say the medium feel holds up over years. The most common complaints are the deep sink-in feel, heat retention and weaker edge support.
- Strong pressure relief at shoulders and hips
- Little motion transfer between partners
- Durable foam that keeps its shape
- Medium feel works for many side and back sleepers
- Hard to change positions in the slow-sinking foam
- Sleeps warm for some owners
- Edge support is softer than on hybrid beds
- Off-gassing smell in the first days
Helix Plus
With 4.5 out of 5 from 6,206 ratings, owners mostly report better support and less neck, shoulder and back pain. Many say it sleeps cooler than their old mattress and feels like a clear upgrade.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for heavier sleepers?
- The Helix Plus. It is built for plus size and big & tall sleepers, supports up to 1,000 lbs, and adds hip and shoulder reinforcement plus a reinforced coil perimeter.
- Which feels softer?
- The TEMPUR-Adapt. It is a medium all-foam bed with the slow sink-in TEMPUR feel. The Helix Plus is medium-firm, about a 7 out of 10.
- Which sleeps cooler?
- The Helix Plus has an edge on airflow thanks to its coil core and optional GlacioTex cooling cover. The TEMPUR-Adapt relies on its cooling knit cover over dense foam.
- Is the Tempur-Pedic worth the extra money?
- Only if you specifically want the TEMPUR sink-in feel and the 10-year non-prorated warranty. For weight support and edge support, the Helix Plus does more for less.
- Which has better edge support?
- The Helix Plus. Its individually wrapped coils have a reinforced perimeter, while the all-foam TEMPUR-Adapt softens at the edges.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use dense foams, but the Helix Plus pairs them with a coil core that resists body impressions. The TEMPUR-Adapt backs its build with a 10-year non-prorated warranty.