Line 6 Helix Family Comparison Charts (all 5 models)

The Helix family by Line 6 is a powerful series of effects that take several different forms - five total as of this page's publishing date. These tables will let you compare them and highlight the differences between each one. We've included all five processors from the Helix family: Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack, HX Stomp XL, and HX Stomp.

While we've written one-vs-one comparisons for several of these units, this page lets you compare all of them in one spot, like the Helix VS Helix LT, HX Stomp VS Helix, Helix Rack VS Helix Floor, or whatever combinations you want to explore. We'll do a simple comparison table first that allows you to look at basic specs and pricing, with a thorough Helix comparison table below.

Line 6 Helix Family Simple Comparison Table

Use the compare buttons to view Line 6 Helix processors side by side. This covers basic specs and pricing.

Name	Rate	Shop
Helix Floor	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater
Helix Rack	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater
Helix LT	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater
HX Stomp XL	n/a	Browse on Sweetwater
HX Stomp	88.2	Browse on Sweetwater

We often use partner links to Sweetwater and other retailers that we use and trust. If you click through our orange buttons and make a purchase, we might earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This is the best way to support Guitar Chalk and help keep us ad-free. Thank you for continuing to trust our work.

Detailed Specs Comparison

This page is based on the comparison chart that Line 6 put out for all their processors, which you can access here. We wanted to make it a little more readable with differences highlighted. Each difference - if there is one - between the models is highlighted with a different color.

Header	Helix Floor	Helix Rack	Helix LT	HX Stomp XL	HX Stomp
Amp Models	93	93	93	93	93
Effect Models	266	266	266	266	266
Total Presets	1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)	1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)	1,024 (8 setlists x 32 banks x 4 presets)	128 (32 banks x 4 presets)	126 (42 banks x 3 presets)
Simultaneous Processing Blocks	Up to 32 (DSP permitting)	Up to 32 (DSP permitting)	Up to 32 (DSP permitting)	Up to 8 (DSP permitting)	Up to 8 (DSP permitting)
Signal Flow Options	Up to 4 stereo, serial or parallel	Up to 4 stereo, serial or parallel	Up to 4 stereo, serial or parallel	Up to 2 stereo, serial or parallel	Up to 2 stereo, serial or parallel
Snapshots	8 per preset	8 per preset	8 per preset	4 per preset	3 per preset
IR (impulse responses)	128x 1024 or 2048-point	128x 1024 or 2048-point	128x 1024 or 2048-point	128x 1024 or 2048-point	128x 1024 or 2048-point
Global EQ Bands	3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut	3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut	3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut	3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut	3 fully parametric + variable low & high cut
Main Display Dimensions	6.2/16.5 (Color)	6.2/16.5 (Color)	6.2/16.5 (Color)	2.4/6 (Color)	2.4/6 (Color)
Footswitches	12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + EXP toe switch	12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings	12 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + EXP toe switch	8 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + 2x external	3 capacitive touch w/ RGB rings + 2x external
Footswitch Modes	Stomp, Preset, Snapshot, Looper, Pedal Edit	Stomp, Preset, Snapshot, Looper, Pedal Edit	Stomp, Preset, Snapshot, Looper, Pedal Edit	Stomp, Preset, Snapshot, Looper, Pedal Edit	Stomp, Preset, Snapshot
Footswitch Types	Latching, Momentary	Latching, Momentary	Latching, Momentary	Latching, Momentary	Latching, Momentary
Looper Types	6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling	6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling	6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling	6 Switch, 1 Switch, Shuffling	1 Switch, Shuffling
Looper Memory (Full Speed)	60 sec mono/30 sec stereo	60 sec mono/30 sec stereo	60 sec mono/30 sec stereo	60 sec mono/30 sec stereo	60 sec mono/30 sec stereo
Looper Memory (1/2 Speed)	120 sec mono/60 sec stereo	120 sec mono/60 sec stereo	120 sec mono/60 sec stereo	120 sec mono/60 sec stereo	120 sec mono/60 sec stereo
1/4” Inputs	Guitar, Aux, Return 1-4	Guitar, Aux, Return 1-4	Guitar, Return 1-2	Stereo L/R, Return L/R	Stereo L/R, Return L/R
1/4” Outputs	Main L/R, Send 1-4	Main L/R, Send 1-4	Main L/R, Send 1-2	Main L/R, Stereo Send	Main L/R, Stereo Send
XLR Inputs	Mic pre w/ phantom power	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
XLR Outputs	Main L/R	Main L/R	Main L/R	n/a	n/a
Effect Loop(s)	4x Send, 4x Return, stereo-linkable	4x Send, 4x Return, stereo-linkable	2x Send, 2x Return, stereo-linkable	2x Send, 2x Return, stereo-linkable	2x Send, 2x Return, stereo-linkable
Digital In	Variax VDI, S/PDIF	Variax VDI, S/PDIF, AES/EBU w/ BNC wordclock	Variax VDI	n/a	n/a
Digital Out	S/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™	S/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™	S/PDIF, AES/EBU/L6 LINK™	n/a	n/a
Headphones	1/4" stereo	1/4" stereo	1/4" stereo	1/4" stereo	1/4" stereo
MIDI	In, Out/Thru + USB	In, Out/Thru + USB	In, Out/Thru + USB	In, Out/Thru + USB	In, Out/Thru + USB
USB Audio Interface	8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping	8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping	8-In, 8-Out With Re-Amping	8-in, 6-out w/ re-amping	8-in, 6-out w/ re-amping
Master Remote Control	Command Center	Command Center	Command Center	Command Center	Command Center
Variable Impedance Circuitry	Guitar In	Guitar In	Guitar In	Stereo L/R In	Stereo L/R In
Chassis	Extruded aluminum w/ cast aluminum side panels	Rack: cast aluminum and bent steel; Control: bent steel w/ ABS side panels	Bent steel w/ ABS side panels	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Treadle	Cast aluminum	n/a	Bent steel	n/a	n/a
Scribble Strip LCDs	13 x 2”/5cm	12 x 2”/5cm	n/a	n/a	n/a
1/4" Exp Pedal Inputs	EXP 2, EXP 3	EXP 1, EXP 2, EXP 3, EXP Toe Switch	EXP 2 (shared w/ Amp Control Out 1/2)	EXP 1/2 (TRS; shared w/ Footswitch 7/8)	EXP 1/2 (TRS; shared w/ Footswitch 4/5)
External Amp Control Outputs	2 (1=Tip, 2=Ring)	2 (1=Tip, 2=Ring)	2 (1=Tip, 2=Ring; Shared with EXP 2; Globally Selectable)	n/a	n/a
G10T Wireless Transmitter	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Relay Wireless Receiver	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
Power	IEC	IEC	IEC	DC-3	DC-3
Product Height (in/mm)	3.61/92	5.25/133	3.61/92	2.7/68	2.7/68
Product Width (in/mm)	22.05/560	19/483	20.86/530	12.4/316	7.01/178
Product Depth (in/mm)	11.87/301	9.5/241	11.87/301	4.7/120	4.96/126
Product Weight (lb/kg)	14.6/6.6	9.3/4.2	12/5.4	3.3/1.5	1.75/0.79

Conclusion

If you have questions about our comparison tables or something specifically related to the Line 6 Helix family, feel free to reach out via the comments section below. We'll jump in and help out as much as possible.

Author

Guitar Chalk Editorial
Making real recommendations and producing high-quality content is what Guitar Chalk is all about. Committed to informing today's guitar player.
View all posts