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Innerspring Mattress

*Est. $300 and up

Reviewed August 2009
Innerspring Mattress

Best mattress for most

pros
  • Widest selection
  • Least expensive type
  • Pocket coil models well-suited for couples
  • Most no longer need flipping
cons
  • Hard to comparison shop
  • Cheaper models use lower-quality materials
  • More prone to sagging and wear than other mattress types
 
 
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Average Customer Review

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for $239.99

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nice product, May 16, 2008
I recently purchased this mattress for a three year old, and am very pleased with the speed of shipping and the quality of product. It is a perfect first mattress, but it is a wonder as to how they were able to send it in such a small box. Care should be used in opening due to the vacuum packing, and that massive inrush of air.
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org doesn't rate individual mattresses, but they do have a lengthy and detailed buyer's guide that includes information on choosing mattresses, mattress anatomy and features, and tips for getting a good night's sleep.

Review: How to Buy a Mattress without Losing Sleep, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Jan. 2008

2. Which? magazine

Though not quite as detailed as ConsumerReports.org's mattress buying guide, this article from the U.K.'s Which? magazine does provide an array of practical tips for mattress buyers. The information here is targeted towards British consumers but is equally applicable to shoppers in the U.S.

Review: Choosing the Best Type of Mattress, Editors of Which? magazine

3. Choice magazine

Like ConsumerReports.org and Which? magazine, Choice doesn't rate specific mattresses but it does provide a detailed and helpful buyer's guide. While targeted towards Australian mattress buyers, most of the information included is just as useful for American readers.

Review: Buying Guide: Mattresses. How to Buy a Mattress You'll Love Sleeping On, Editors of Choice magazine, July 2008

4. WebMD.com

Charlene Laino interviews several sleep experts, including orthopedic physicians and a physical therapist, about their mattress recommendations. All agree that the best mattress is a matter of personal preference, but they do provide some useful tips based on clinical experience.

Review: The Best Mattress for a Good Night's Sleep, Charlene Laino

5. The New York Times

Mary Duenwald debunks the myth that a more expensive mattress is necessarily more comfortable -- at least above a certain price point -- and provides advice and commentary from several experts on what to look for when shopping for a mattress, as well as how to tell if your mattress needs replacement.

Review: Rest Easy on Pricey Mattress? Not Always, Mary Duenwald, Nov. 23, 2004

6. SleepLikeTheDead.com

Editors at SleepLikeTheDead.com compile information from owners posting reviews, comments, and blog and forum posts from across the Internet to rate both mattress types and brands. According to this article -- which editors say is based on data from more than 1,100 owners -- pillow-top mattresses are more comfortable than flat-top mattresses, while innersprings are more prone to sagging than foam mattresses.

Review: Innerspring/Coil Mattress Reviews and Ratings, Editors of SleepLikeTheDead.com, Updated July 11, 2009

7. What's the Best Mattress

Buyer's guides -- including numerous tips for negotiating a better price on a mattress -- abound on this website, as do user reviews for specific mattresses and a mattress discussion forum. Forum users seem to prefer latex mattresses, but the buyer's guides include plenty of information on innerspring mattresses.

Review: Mattress -- Which One's Best?, Editors of and contributors to WhatsTheBest-Mattress.com

8. Good Morning America

While no specific brands are mentioned or tested, this article on the ABC website stresses the importance of shopping for a mattress in person and offers some helpful hints about negotiating the price of a mattress.

Review: Sleep Easy: Discover How to Buy the Best Mattress, Elisabeth Leamy, July 2007

9. SpineUniverse.com

Alan Hedge, a professor of ergonomics at Cornell University, offers advice on choosing a mattress based on ergonomic principles and the results of several studies. Dr. Richard D. Guyer of the Texas Back Institute adds some practical pointers on dealing with the mattress-buying experience.

Review: Mattresses Matter: Ergonomic Guidelines, Alan Hedge, Updated July 2008

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