Mattresses: Reviews

Reviews say the Simmons Beautyrest line is the best innerspring mattress for couples. The Beautyrest World Class line has a no-flip design and the Simmons Triton Foundation, which helps prevent mattress sagging. The… Beautyrest line has perimeter edge support and pocketed coils, which minimize the transfer of movement from one sleeping partner to the other. Those who weigh more than about 250 pounds could need additional support. We found some complaints about all innerspring mattresses, since they eventually sag and need replacement in eight to ten years, or sooner for heavier individuals.

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Reviews say that if you don't expect someone to sleep next to you, you don't necessarily need the pocketed coils. Instead, a mattress with continuous coils, such as the Sealy Posturepedic, will suit you. Experts say the… number-one thing to look for when mattress shopping is body alignment. The latest Posturepedic mattresses help you to accomplish that with heavy-gauge steel coils that are hinged together for stability. Reviewers also say the Posturepedic line is better for heavier sleepers. As with all innerspring mattresses, it will eventually sag and need replacement with normal use in eight to ten years, sometimes less.

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Many people like the feel of viscoelastic mattresses, such as the Tempur-Pedic Classic, and medical experts and chiropractors do say the Tempur-Pedic foam bed can provide excellent spinal support, allowing your hips and… shoulders to sink into the bed while supporting your legs and waist. Proof that foam mattresses are healthier than traditional innerspring beds, however, is lacking. Owners also report that foam beds require some adjustment time. They aren't as "squishy" or plush as traditional mattresses, and some owners say the Tempur-Pedic can feel too firm in cold weather (since the foam reacts to room temperature). Other complaints include feeling "swallowed up" by the bed and that these mattresses trap body heat. Others, however, report great comfort with a foam bed. As with all mattresses, an in-store test is a good idea.

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We read many reviews from owners who assert that despite the lower cost, Isoform mattresses, which are made by Bergad, are comparable in comfort to Tempur-Pedic. There is a catch, though -- you can't test this bed before… you buy (Isoform is only available online). So you should be very confident that you want a foam mattress, which, as discussed above, isn't for everyone. Be aware that while there's a 90-day trial period, you're on the hook for shipping costs, which vary according to where you live.

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In lieu of springs, the Sleep Number uses inflatable air chambers to adjust firmness with a remote control. Dual-chamber Sleep Number beds allow two people to adjust each side of the bed to their own preferences -- a… bonus if one partner likes a firmer mattress while the other prefers a softer bed. Some buyers rave about being able to adjust each side. As with all mattresses, we read some complaints from owners that this bed is not as comfortable as expected, and that it is too expensive. Experts say an in-store test is essential before you buy this type of bed.

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The budget Simmons DeepSleep has a variety of comfort levels, but the biggest difference compared to the Beautyrest line is the lack of pocket coils. Instead, the mattress consists of double-tempered, heavy-gauge coils,… but they are not hinged together as on the Sealy Posturepedic line. The DeepSleep lacks the benefits of pocket coils, weight support or other costly extras like a pillow top.

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