Air Mattresses: Reviews

It's pricier than most inflatable mattresses, and it doesn't store or fold very easily, but the self-inflating Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone Raised earns high marks from owners and experts for its comfort and ease of… setup. Unlike most inflatable beds, the Aerobed Raised is almost as high (about two feet) as a standard mattress and bed frame, which makes it easier to get in and out of, and to put on bedding. If this isn't a major consideration, though, consider the less expensive (and lower to the floor) Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone, which is also top-rated. The Aerobed Raised comes in twin, full and queen sizes, and comes with a washable bed skirt and mattress cover, along with a three-year warranty.

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Aerobed Premier mattresses are top-ranked by owners and reviewers more often than any other brand of inflatable mattress. The Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone inflates in less than 60 seconds to a height of nine inches, and… deflates just as quickly, after which it can easily be folded and stored (it weighs about 18 pounds). The Aerobed Premier comes in twin, full and queen sizes, and includes a washable mattress cover, along with a three-year warranty. It's also available in a smaller-scale version for children and toddlers (*est. $70).

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Unlike models by Aerobed, the Frontgate EZ Bed features a fold-out metal frame so the 12-inch-thick inflatable mattress can be raised two feet off the floor like a regular bed. This air mattress is cited prominently in… two comparative reviews and appears to be a good alternative to the Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone Raised, although the Frontgate bed does receive more mixed reviews for comfort. The Frontgate air bed weighs about 40 pounds and has a much lower user weight limit of 400 pounds (for the full size) compared to 650 pounds for the Aerobed models.

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Reviewers say it can't match the comfort or durability of the Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone or Frontgate EZ Bed, but the Home Trends Raised Air Mattress is still a good budget choice for occasional overnight guests.… Despite its low price, this air mattress has a built-in electric pump and owners and experts alike say it's easy to inflate, deflate, fold and store. It inflates to a generous height of 20 inches, not quite as high as the Aerobed Premier Comfort Zone Raised, but higher than the standard Aerobed. Downsides include mixed reviews for durability and a paltry 90-day warranty.

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