Top Adjustable Bed Shopping Tips
We based this review of the best adjustable beds on several factors including price, quality, warranty, and ease of use. Other features considered were durability, tilting options and programmable positions. We evaluated over 20 adjustable beds and after weighing the pros and cons of each one identified seven worth your time to look into. We also pored through customer reviews and information provided by the Better Business Bureau. While several companies ranked highly, we narrowed the list to seven manufacturers: Natural Form, Reverie, Easy Rest Adjustable Sleep Systems, Rest Right, BeautyRest, Tempur-Pedic and Leggett and Platt.
Keep reading to find out you need to know before investing in an adjustable bed, including the features you can expect from each of the top three companies and buying tips. As noted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, sleep is vital to the proper functioning of the brain, heart, lungs, and for other health benefits, so finding the right bed is critical.
- Ask about the different features included in the price of each model.
- Before you choose a bed, choose a mattress that’s both comfortable and works with an adjustable bed base.
- Read the warranty fine print or ask the dealer about the limitations of adjustable bed warranties
How to buy an adjustable bed
If this is your first time shopping for an adjustable bed, check out these four tips to get you started.
Choose an adjustable bed mattress first
Several types of mattresses (memory foam, latex, and air mattresses) are compatible with adjustable beds. However, innerspring mattresses contain a rigid border and will not work with bending and folding motions of adjustable beds. Whatever kind of mattress you prefer, try it out on an adjustable bed if possible. Each mattress type reacts differently when folded and bent on an adjustable bed frame. The mattress dealer can point you in the right direction of proper adjustable bed mattresses.
Decide on a mattress first
It’s important your mattress can fold and bend with little resistance and not lose the supportive qualities you purchased it for in the first place. For example, if you like air mattresses, find one that is made for an adjustable bed frame. It should distribute air evenly through the bladder system as it’s folded. This will prevent air from under- or over-inflating certain areas of the mattress. The most popular mattresses for adjustable beds are memory foam and latex.
Find a pre-built adjustable bed base
Get a mostly pre-built adjustable bed base
Adjustable beds are available in many forms, from ones you put together yourself that resemble hospital beds, to ones that look like a stylish bed you’d find in a furniture store. Make sure you ask your dealer if the bed’s base comes largely pre-assembled to avoid any surprises. Most reputable brands’ beds are delivered to your door mostly assembled. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes with a couple of pages of instruction for you to have a fully-working adjustable bed.
If the model you choose has wheels, attaching them might be the only thing you’ll need to do. Modern styles of adjustable bed bases won’t have wheels because they can fit into certain types of bed frames. These beds look like normal beds until they’re adjusted to their various positions.
You can get an adjustable bed warranty
Check the warranty in detail
Reputable adjustable bed manufacturers should offer warranties ranging from 10 to 20 years on the bed base. If the model you want says it has a lifetime warranty, make the dealer explain in detail what that includes. It’s a good idea to make sure you have at least one year of free technical support and on-site labor. This gives you peace of mind as you get used to your new adjustable bed and how it works.
Adjustable beds benefits
While the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to adjustable beds, it’s always good to know the positive and negative aspects of most things to ensure there are no surprises. Here are some pros and cons of owning an adjustable bed.
Adjustable bed – Pros
Weigh the pros and cons
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Pain Relief: People who suffer from chronic back pain benefit greatly from using an adjustable bed. Users can alter the position of the bed to one that’s most comfortable, taking pressure away from painful areas, allowing those areas to rest. Arthritis, neck problems, degenerative spondylolisthesis and osteoarthritis are common conditions that see relief from using an adjustable bed.
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Comfortable: Adjustable beds have a large number of reclining positions that let you sit up at any angle or incline you want. You’ll have optimum comfort for things like watching TV, reading, eating and even typing on a laptop. Additionally, certain adjustable bed models are designed where each side of the bed operates independently. If you want to sit up to read, your partner can lay flat and go to sleep, keeping you both comfortable.
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Lumbar support: Many adjustable bed models include lumbar support to help people with lower back issues alleviate some of their pain.
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USB chargers: Call it a sign of the times but most adjustable beds come with multiple USB charges so you can charge your devices more easily.
Adjustable bed – Cons
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Mattress choices: Choosing a mattress is slightly more limiting. Traditional spring mattresses won’t work with an adjustable bed.
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More expensive: Given their features and the technology that comes with them, adjustable beds are more expensive than normal beds.
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Mechanical failures: Anything involving motors and electronic components lends itself to mechanical failures at one point or another.
Our search for the best adjustable beds
1. We searched and came up with an extensive list of adjustable bed companies
2. We evaluated adjustable bed companies based on these well-researched buying criteria: customer support, affordability, and warranty options
3. We provided you the best adjustable bed companies for consideration
Adjustable Bed Reviews
After our evaluation, we chose the four best adjustable bed companies: Natural Form, Easy Rest Adjustable Sleep Systems, BeautyRest, Tempur-Pedic and Leggett and Platt. Each of these beds stood out above the competition.
Natural Form Adjustable Sleep Systems
Great Adjustable Sleep Systems |
Natural form makes and sells adjustable bed bases, mattresses and sleep systems. Natural Form adjustable bed bases adjust to multiple positions benefiting your health by improving conditions like sleep apnea, arthritis and chronic back pain.
Screenshot: Natural Form Garden Sleep Technology
Product Highlight
Natural Form adjustable bed mattresses feature its patented Garden Sleep Technology – a self-adjusting technology that automatically displaces your body weight using patented self-conforming air springs. This reduces the pressure in areas of your body associated with back and neck pain. The self-adjusting technology senses pressure points while you sleep, circulates air through the system as needed and exhausts excess air allowing for equalized pressure throughout your body.
Requesting Information
Pricing information is available online or by calling (855) 247-3147.
Read our comprehensive Natural Form Adjustable Beds review.
Reverie
Most Advanced Sleep Systems |
Reverie has been in business since 2003 and started selling their power base adjustable beds five years later. Reverie designs their beds with a team of in-house engineers and an advisory board with doctors and scientists.
Given this information, we like the fact that Reverie sleep systems are designed with input from doctors, ensuring you get the best sleep possible. We also like the fact Reverie adjustable bed bases come with a 20-year limited warranty on motorized parts and their mattresses come with a 10-year limited warranty on normal wear and tear.
Product Highlight
Product Image: Reverie Dreamcell Mattress
Reverie makes and sells five adjustable bed sleep systems ranging in prices from around $3,149 to over $4,249. You’ll find advanced technology like its 3E Tech – sleep systems with infinite positions, zero-gravity preset, anti-snore preset and wireless remote control. Other features include 4M and 5D which adds 3D-wave massage, Bluetooth for music and controlling the bed via a mobile app and LED under-bed lighting. Finally, Reverie’s 7T, 8T and 9T technology adds lumbar support, wireless charging for your cell phone and removable side rails.
Reverie’s Dreamcell mattress uses moveable foam springs, which come in four densities and can be arranged in multiple patterns. This allows Reverie to tailor your mattress every four inches to fit your sleep habits.
Read our comprehensive Reverie review.
Easy Rest Adjustable Sleep Systems
Great Value |
Easy Rest is a specialized bed manufacturer that has chosen to focus on adjustable beds. Each of their adjustable bed’s mattresses are made in the USA. Each Easy Rest model is designed to serve a different need, and the options span from a large, ultra plush model to smaller economy model. In other words, Easy Rest has a good quality adjustable bed option for nearly every kind of adjustable bed shopper.
One thing we like about his company is their confidence in their own products – which are sold with a limited lifetime warranty. Given their focus, the company has earned a reputation by consumers for doing it well. More than 8000 reviews gave the company a 5 star rating on ConsumerAffairs, with reviews commonly mentioning the “comfortable” sleep they got with an Easy Rest bed.
Product Highlight
Product Image: Easy Rest Platinum Model
The Platinum Model adjustable bed from Easy Rest offers 50-50 split adjustable mattresses, a therapeutic massage feature and a limited lifetime warranty. The sturdy steel construction is hidden under a 12-inch hybrid spring mattress topped with either natural latex or memory foam – your choice. The bed is adjustable via a wireless backlit remote that can be memory programmed for convenience.
Requesting Information
Easy Rest adjustable beds are available online, and the purchase starts with talking to a sleep advisor.
Read our comprehensive Easy Rest review.
Rest Right Mattress
Great Online Retailer |
Rest Right is an online retailer that carries high-quality adjustable beds, mattresses, and other sleep products. Adjustable bed brands they carry include Reverie, Glideaway, Ergomotion, Leggett & Platt and Rize. Rest Right has a Better Business Bureau rating of “A” with a total of three positive reviews and no negative reviews.
Screenshot: Rest Right Deals
Although Rest Right doesn’t list the prices of the adjustable beds they sell on their website, we found they sell adjustable beds that cover a wide range of prices. You can get an adjustable bed for as little as $800 to as much as $3,000. You’ll find sizes from a full-size bed to a split king bed and each adjustable bed brand includes various features for each model. Rest Right lets you do a side-by-side comparison of models to make comparing features and shopping online easier.
Product Highlight
Rest Right has a price match guarantee on any of their adjustable bed models. That means if you find a cheaper price elsewhere on a model you’re interested, they’ll match or beat that price. They also have a “deals” section on their website that is updated regularly with various discounts on adjustable bed models, brands or mattresses.
Read our comprehensive Rest Right Mattress review.
BeautyRest
Great Value |
BeautyRest is the flagship brand of the Simmons Bedding Company, founded in 1870 in Kenosha, WI, and now headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The company is not a member of the Better Business Bureau, but it has a BBB rating of “A+” with a few negative reviews of mattresses; however, the other reviews we found online were overwhelmingly positive.
BeautyRest makes three models of adjustable bed bases ranging in price from $799 to $1,499. You’ll find features like a six-level massage system, zero-gravity sleeping positions and Snore Relief – a button that, when pressed, raises your partner’s head for a more peaceful sleeping position.
Consumers with an iPhone 5 or later or an Android phone running at least 5.0 (Lollipop) can take advantage of BeautyRest’s Sleeptracker app. This app utilizes the sensors in the bed to record sleep data such as the heart rate, breathing and motion. It can also detect light and deep sleep and can be programmed to alert consumers via alarm to wake up during a light sleep phase, which is beneficial for feeling more alert upon awakening. The app tracks sleep trends with personalized tips for getting better rest. The app is free for two years and $4.99 a month afterward.
Product Highlight
Screenshot: BeautyRest Smart Motion 1.0.
The SmartMotion Base 1.0 costs $799 and is available in Twin XL, Queen, and King. The SmartMotion Base 1.0 is considered a low-end model, but it is one of the most affordable adjustable beds that also ranks high in quality and doesn’t skimp on features. For example, most low-end adjustable bed models either have a head or foot adjustment while both are adjustable on the SmartMotion Base 1.0. Some low-end models are not wireless, which limits movement in the bed, but the SmartMotion Base 1.0 is wireless. There is a one-touch flat preset and a zero-gravity preset. This bed’s weight limit is 650 pounds, which is more than some mid-level and high-end adjustable bed models.
The SmartMotion Base 1.0 has a 20-year limited warranty. There are two other models, the SmartMotion Base 2.0 ($1,199) and SmartMotion Base 3.0 ($1,499).
Tempur-Pedic
Great Products |
Tempur Sealy International, located in Lexington, KY, includes a variety of well-known brands, including Tempur-Pedic and Sealy Posturepedic. While J.D. Power does not rate adjustable beds, it gave Tempur-Pedic the highest mattress satisfaction award which speaks to the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction. Tempur-Pedic has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on other websites.
Tempur-Pedic makes three adjustable bed bases ranging in price from $699 to $1,799, as well as multiple adjustable bed-appropriate mattresses. It offers payment plans of $47.88 per month for 24 months or $49.98 per month for 36 months.
Product Highlight
Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Ergo Premier is considered a high-end adjustable bed with unlimited ergonomic settings and four massage settings. The 40-year warranty covers the life of the bed and is twice as long as the average warranty for this type of bed. The Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Ergo Premium adjustable bed ranges in price from $1,999 for a twin to $3,798 for a California King.
Screenshot: Tempur-Pedic Ergo Premier.
TEMPUR-Ergo Premier has four individual massage programs: standard, wave, synchronized wave, and pulse. The massage and other features can be activated with a backlit, wireless remote for easy viewing and operation in the dark or with the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Control mobile app for Android and Apple iOS.
TEMPUR-Ergo Premier offers both head and foot tilt adjustments. The head raises up to 70 degrees while the feet raise up to 37 degrees. The wall hugger feature ensures when bed owners adjust their bed they won’t end up too far from the wall or nightstand.
The TEMPUR-Ergo Premier has a standard height of 6.5 inches. However, if consumers prefer a higher or lower bed, they can choose to purchase 4.5-inch legs or 9-inch legs. If you want to install a headboard, brackets are sold separately. The weight limit is 650 pounds.
To learn more about Tempur-pedic, read our full Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Beds Review.
Leggett and Platt
Great Selection |
Leggett and Platt was founded in 1863 in Carthage, MO. It’s adjustable bed bases are designed to fit seamlessly with your decor. You can choose from over 10 models with features like under-bed lighting, built-in USB ports, Apple and Android app controls, Wireless Bluetooth remote and full-body massage.
Leggett and Platt offer a full warranty for one year and a limited warranty for the second through the 25th year. Its website explains warranty limitation in detail and lets you register your adjustable bed base for the best customer support possible. The website also lets you compare adjustable bed models side-by-side to help make deciding on which features you’d like a little easier.
Product Highlight
The Leggett and Pratt Prodigy 2.0 has a 96 percent customer satisfaction rating on the consumer advocate website SleepLikeTheDead.com, which is the highest of any adjustable bed on the sleep product rating site. The Prodigy 2.0 ranges in price from $1,459 to $2,919. If the price is not a factor, this bed is one of the most impressive on the market. This high-end bed features a MicroHook retention technology system designed to keep mattresses from sliding out of place, so the bed does not need mattress retainer bars like other adjustable beds. The Leggett and Platt 2.0 is available in nearly every size ranging from twin to a split king size option.
The bed’s base has a built-in adjustable dual massage, and adjustable legs provide a customized height size. For consumers who may struggle walking around in dark rooms, the bed has under-bed lighting controlled by the remote control or a mobile app. The Leggett and Platt 2.0 offers head and foot tilt and a third tilt adjustment for pillows.
Screenshot: Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0.
Mobile devices such as a phone or tablet plug into the convenient four-port USB hub on the bed. Control and save your bed settings with the touch screen remote control and mobile apps for both Apple and Android mobile devices. There is also an anti-snore preset and a sleep timer, both of which are rarely available on any adjustable bed model. The bed is one of the very few models to offer two custom presets on the remote and four custom presets on the app.
The weight limit is a generous 850 pounds, but the recommended limit is 700 pounds. The Leggett & Platt 2.0 has a 25-year warranty.
Nectar Sleep
Great Warranty |
Nectar Sleep keeps prices for adjustable beds down by skipping the middleman and selling direct to consumers. The company sells a variety of bed frames in addition to an adjustable frame and a highly-rated mattress composed of five layers of nontoxic contour gel and memory foam. Nectar Sleep provides substantial warranties compared to other adjustable bed manufacturers. The mattress comes with a Forever Warranty and a three-year comprehensive warranty covers adjustable frames.
In-home trials allow Nectar Sleep customers to use the adjustable bed for 50 days before deciding to keep the bed, and the mattress has a 365-day trial period. Thousands of consumers say they will never buy another manufacturer’s mattress after sleeping on a Nectar Sleep bed. The company recommends purchasing a complete sleep system with the mattress, adjustable bed, pillows, sheets, weighted blanket and mattress protector. However, you can only buy the adjustable frame and mattress, or use the mattress alone on any frame.
Product Highlight
Screenshot: Nectar Sleep Adjustable Bed Frame
Nectar Sleep offers a best-in-class forever warranty on mattresses and an ample three-year warranty on adjustable bed frames. Both warranties cover defects in materials and workmanship arising from regular use. The adjustable bed warranty includes electrical components, such as the drive and massage motors.
Nectar Sleep beds come in full through king-size as well as twin XL and split king. Shipping and returns are free. The company offers a low-cost white glove delivery service as well and low-interest financing.
Adjustable Bed Prices
Adjustable bed prices mostly depend on the amount and types of features included in the bed base. Premium models usually have a full range of high-end features like wireless touchscreen remotes, under-bed lighting, head tilt articulation and full-body massage. Mid-range models include features like multiple body positions and wireless remote controls. Here’s a snapshot of the prices of the each company’s three most popular adjustable bed bases, including the warranty for each one.
| Model | Price | Warranty |
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| BeautyRest Smart Motion 1.0 | $799 | 20 years |
| BeautyRest Smart Motion 2.0 | $1,199 | 20 years |
| BeautyRest Smart Motion 3.0 | $1,499 | 20 years |
| Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0 | $1,649 | 25 years |
| Leggett and Platt P-232 | $2,249 | 25 years |
| Leggett and Platt Simplicity 3.0 | $2,099 | 25 years |
| Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Ergo Premier | $1,899 | 40 years |
| Tempur-Pedic Ergo Plus | $1,299 | 25 years |
Additional Adjustable Bed Companies
Sleep Number makes and sells three adjustable bed models called FlexFit. Read Sleep Number’s full review.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adjustable Beds
Are adjustable beds safe?
Yes, but consumers are warned to keep small children and pets away from the base to avoid possible injury. Some models have features like gravity fall detection and pinch detection to make sure kids and pets are safe as the bed raises and lowers, or if the power goes out.
How durable are adjustable beds?
Adjustable beds are very durable. However, sitting on the corners or edge of the bed can warp various parts, such as the foam, frame, or struts. Jumping or standing on the bed can damage both the motors and the frame. Tilting the base on its side could cause damage to the legs and the leg screws.
What are some of the warranty limits for adjustable beds?
Whether a warranty is for 10, 20 or 40 years, there are stipulations. For example, The TEMPUR-Ergo Premier has a 40-year warranty on the frame, but the warranty on parts and labor is only for 5-years. The Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0 has a 25-year warranty. There is a full first-year warranty with a limited warranty over the second and third year covering adjustable base parts, and the consumer must pay service and transportation costs. The fourth through twenty-fifth year covers steel and mechanical base parts but not electronics, electrical components, drive motors or massage motors.
Does Medicare pay for an adjustable bed?
It depends on your circumstance. You will need a doctor’s prescription showing you need an adjustable bed for a specific condition. In this case, Medicare can pay for the adjustable bed base, excluding the mattress. If you are prescribed an adjustable bed for temporary use, that can get approved by Medicare much faster. You can also check out Medicare supplemental plans to see what kind of coverage they offer.
What is the best type of mattress for an adjustable bed?
Not only do you have to consider comfort but you’ll need to find a mattress that can flex with the movement of the adjustable bed base. Popular choices include memory foam, latex and air mattresses.
Concluding thoughts on Adjustable Beds
Bottom Line:
Adjustable beds offer extra comfort and a good night’s rest.
Our three picks for adjustable beds are a great starting point for your research. Combine what you learned from our guide with some research and recommendations from friends or trusted local experts in assistive devices.
While customer service is considerably even across the board, other features such as affordability, warranties, and ease of operation can be deciding factors. Depending on your needs, a less expensive bed may the preferred option over a high-end model with features you don’t need.
The three best adjustable beds we recommended stand out for different reasons and meet our selection criteria. We came to our conclusions after reviewing company information and expert analysis, resulting in recommendations meant to help you choose the ideal adjustable bed based on your individual needs.
The Best Adjustable Bed Companies
| Adjustable Beds Company | Best For | ||
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| 1 | Natural Form | Great Adjustable Sleep Systems | |
| 2 | Saatva | Most Sustainable | |
| 3 | Amerisleep | Great Materials | |
| 4 | Leggett & Platt | Great Selection | |
| 4 | Nectar | Great Warranty | |
| 8 | Helix | Great Sleep Quiz | |
| 8 | Loom & Leaf | Great Memory Foam | |
| 8 | Solaire By Saatva | Great Air System | |
| 9 | SaatvaHD | Great for Large Capacity | |
| 10 | Reverie | Advanced Sleep Systems |