The Best Air Mattresses at Three Different Price Points

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Ask the almighty Google machine for the “best inflatable mattress,” and you’ll find the SoundAsleep Dream Series air mattress tops most lists. It’s a wonderful temporary sleep solution that has over 10K five-star reviews on Amazon: a feat unheard of in a product category rife with discontent. And while we 100% agree, the Dream Series is not one of our top picks — but it’s close.

If you believe your guests are worth the splurge, we recommend the CloudNine Series, a more swanky SoundAsleep model that deserves your attention for two reasons: a two-pump system that monitors and maintains air pressure for guaranteed all-night support, and an auto-shutoff feature with three automated comfort settings (plush, medium, and firm). 

In the words of one well-rested tester, the CloudNine is “worthy of a mint on the pillow.”

The Best Air Mattresses at Three Different Price Points

Never a thing to be perfectly comfortable, an air mattress, at the very least, should not be so sensitive that each and every little move hinders a peaceful snooze. All air mattresses, some more than others, will pucker and bounce with every toss and turn, but the CloudNine impressed us with its very stable sleeping surface, thanks in large part to the beam construction that runs the width of the mattress. The squeaks are bearable, and the movements of someone on one side of the mattress shouldn’t significantly bother a bedmate. 

Fully blown up, the queen size measures 58 inches wide and 79 inches long (just below standard), and has a 19-inch height, which makes it easier for guests of all ages to comfortably get in and out of bed. The PVC material is the thickest plastic we tested, a detail confirmed by the CloudNine’s only downside: It’s slightly more difficult to roll up and fold into a compact shape. Luckily, it comes with a drawstring tote bag that has more than enough room so you won’t be struggling to stuff it back into storage. The upside, of course, is a much more durable and assumably more puncture-resistant air mattress. 

The Best Air Mattresses at Three Different Price Points

But where the CloudNine really earns its keep is in its resourceful pump system, which makes life easier for both hosts and guests. It’s an auto-shutoff pump where you can choose from preset comfort levels: plush, medium, and firm. In our testing, the presets were comfortable and distinctive, and each and every one of our testers loved the fact that you can just set it and forget it. 

The best part? The CloudNine houses a secondary pump that monitors air pressure to make sure it stays that way all night. If the mattress starts to sag, the secondary pump quietly kicks in to prevent deflation. In other words: It’s a loving, doting air mattress that puts in overtime to make your guests as comfortable as possible. 

The Best Air Mattresses at Three Different Price Points

The CloudNine’s dual-pump system is the same technology we love about our $$$ runner-up: Frontgate’s Sleep and Store EZ Bed, an air mattress that’s set on a steel frame with wheels. It’s a cot-meets-air-mattress hybrid that’s perfect for VIVs (Very Important Visitors — not a thing), but priced too high for us to recommend widely. Make no mistake, it’s impressive, but at $300+ full price, many testers rightly said they’d rather buy a futon or something similar. And, as many reviews point out, if the EZ Bed were ever to spring a leak, you’re left with something of a rolling anvil that would be a pain to throw out or recycle (it weighs 48 pounds!).

This is why the CloudNine is a better investment. It’ll give your guests essentially the same level comfort, it’s easier to store, and it’s backed by a better warranty (one year). Plus, it’s hard to ignore that SoundAsleep is basically the standard-bearer in the air mattress game: It’s got the most positive reviews out of any air mattress company, and hands down the most responsive customer service you’ll find in the industry. 

The Best Air Mattresses at Three Different Price Points

If you’re looking for the very best, you can’t go wrong with the CloudNine. And if you’re looking to spend a little less, the Dream Series is more than worthy for your guest quarters. Whatever you choose, SoundAsleep mattresses certainly live up to their name, and they’re worth every dollar. 



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