The King Koil Luxury Air Mattress (20-inch) was one of the most comfortable mattresses I tested. It lasted an impressive 48 hours without needing to be re-inflated and deflated easily within 3 minutes—folding up perfectly in the included nylon tote. It was among the most comfortable air mattresses we tried (it didn’t deflate noticeably in the night and so provided better back support), and you can control the level of inflation. After researching dozens of air mattresses and testing seven, we think the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress won’t let you down. Its robust built-in pump, bedlike sleep surface, and reliable warranty make it the one to choose for guests. Yes, many of our airbed mattresses offer pillow-top options for a comfortable plush feel.
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The top of the mattress has a powder-blue flocked velvety material that keeps sheets from slipping around, provides a softer feel, and minimizes the impression one might have of sleeping on a pool float. We had no problem getting our queen-size fitted sheets to grip the mattress snugly, which wasn’t always the case with other testers. We also like that the SoundAsleep comes in five sizes (including full and twin XL), compared with the King Koil, our runner-up, which comes in only three. The most important qualities an air mattress has are reliability and comfort. No air mattress is going to be as comfortable as a real mattress, but the SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress comes as close as possible—it doesn’t lose air overnight and feels supportive. In 2017, my husband and I slept (uncomfortably) on an air mattress in our basement for 21 consecutive nights as we waited for construction to be completed in our home.
Also, temperature fluctuations can change the air density and lead to the illusion of a mattress deflating. If your room gets a lot colder at night your mattress will feel softer, so try to keep the temperature changes minimal. Also, no matter how expensive or well-made, an air mattress is not meant to replace a real mattress. It won’t withstand nightly use over a long period of time (and many companies specify that if you use the mattress as your primary bed, you’ll void the warranty). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission strongly advises against using air mattresses with children under the age of 15 months—whether alone or accompanied by a grownup. According to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health (paywall), air mattresses were reported in more than 100 sleep-related infant deaths.
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Bianca Pineda, a commerce writer at The Spruce specializing in bedding, bath, and home decor, also contributed to this article. She included additional product picks, including the kid-friendly Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler bestway twin air mattress Travel Bed. After the mattress is filled, the motor keeps running, but air won’t go into the mattress, so you don’t have to worry about it over-inflating or popping, something the King Koil runner-up pick didn’t have.
Also, keep in mind that you’ll hear some light noise from the motor while the mattress is setup, thanks to the Never-Flat secondary pump that monitors and maintains air pressure. We didn’t find it to be a nuisance during testing, but very light sleepers may want to reconsider whether a dual-pump air mattress is the best choice for them. The Intex Comfort Plush Elevated Dura-Beam Airbed (22-inch) was firm to sleep on, but it took longer to inflate than other models, around 5 minutes. The dealbreaker was that this mattress stubbornly resisted being fully deflated and folded back up following testing.