ADJUSTABLE AIR MATTRESS BUYER`S GUIDE

adjustable air mattress

What is an Adjustable Air Mattress?

An adjustable air mattress has two concepts. First, it’s a mattress filled with air as a supportable base. Second, the air pressure in the mattress can be adjusted to the softness or firmness that a sleeper desires. Large-size mattresses come with two remotes that let you adjust each size separately. An adjustable air mattress is filled with air, but unlike blow-up air mattresses that are inflated for camping trips and sleepovers, it’s easy to adjust their air pressure. The user can adjust the firmness and softness by adjusting this air pressure.

While air mattresses have existed for some time, adjustable ones are a new concept. They have a higher production cost and thus come at a higher price. Even so, air mattresses are an excellent option for couples who want independently adjustable firmness.

Adjustable Air Mattresses

14″ Innomax Medallion Adjustable Air Mattress

adjustable air mattress medallion

Sizes: Many
Adjustable Part: Remote Controlled


Highlights

  • Rotatable Layer Natural Latex/Memory Cell
  • Multi-Zone Posture Grid Support
  • Air Support Chamber
  • Remote to Control Comfort

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

This Innomax Medallion air mattress is the tallest by Innomax. The Medallion mattress is exceptional because it has a flip-top layer. The top layer is made up of half latex and half memory foam. Additionally, the mattress has a side zipper that opens up the mattress and allows the user to flip the top layer around. This feature allows the mattress to have an extra customized piece. It also has remotes that can change comfort levels. The air pump of the Innomax Medallion air mattress is found inside the mattress. Therefore, it does not ruin the bed’s aesthetics.

Notable Features and Comparison

  • Flippable Top Layer: The top layer is made from memory form on one side and latex on the other, which can be flipped.
  • Pump Inside the Mattress: The air pump is inside the mattress rather than on the ground, as is common with many air mattresses.

Who Would Want to Buy Medallion for?

Customers appreciate the ability to regulate the comfort and the flippable top layer of the medallion air bed mattress. Customers prefer the adjustable air mattress because they can adjust the comfort with a remote control. Also, there are some additional benefits with the flippable memory foam and latex. The adjustable air mattress is a better option for people who are more cautious about buying the mattress online since it has several adjustments.

13” Innomax Mirage Adjustable Air Mattress

Sizes: Many
Adjustable Part: Remote Controlled


Highlights

  • Rotatable Layer Natural Latex/Memory Cell
  • 5-Zone Body Matrix Comfort Layer
  • Air Support Chamber
  • Remote to Control Comfort

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

The Innomax Mirage air mattress is unique because it has a 5-zone body matrix comfort layer and a flippable top layer. The flippable top layer comprises memory cell foam on one half and natural latex on the other. The user can unzip the mattress and flip the layer around. The Mirage air mattress also has a 5-zone body matrix comfort layer. This means the user has five unique zones for different support for different body parts. The pump of the Innomax Mirage is inside the mattress; therefore, the user does not have to see it. The mattress also uses a remote to regulate and control the different comfort levels.

Notable Features and Comparison

  • Flippable Top Layer: One side of the top layer is made up of natural latex, and the other is made up of memory cell foam.
  • Pump Inside Mattress: The pump inside the mattress gives it better aesthetics.
  • 5-Zone Body Matrix Layer: This feature allows five different support zones for different body parts.

Who Would Want to Buy Mirage For?

The Mirage is similar to the medallion air bed mattress, but a few customers like the idea of having foam with five different zones and densities. It would be best to understand that the five zones are not adjustable but have various supports. The adjustable part is the whole mattress air chamber.

12″ Innomax Cascade Adjustable Air Mattress

adjustable air mattress cascade

Sizes: Many
Adjustable Part: Remote Controlled


Highlights

  • Memory-Gel Infused with  Biocrystal® Comfort Layer
  • 5-Zone Body Matrix Comfort Layer
  • Air Support Chamber
  • Remote to Control Comfort

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

The Innomax Cascade air mattress is unique because it has memory cells infused with a biocrystal comfort layer. Biocrystal technology is a powerful crystal combination scientifically proven to affect the user’s well-being and energy levels. This technology enhances proper cell function to relieve stress. Another unique feature of the Cascade Air Mattress is the 5-zone body matrix layer. This means that there is additional support for different parts of the body. The mattress is more supportive in the body part area that needs support. Additionally, the freedom air pump is inside the mattress. The mattress can also control different comfort levels with the remote.

Notable Features and Comparison

  • Memory Gel Infused with Biocrystal: This technology promotes proper cell functioning to relieve stress.
  • Pump Inside Mattress: The freedom air pump inside the mattress promotes excellent aesthetics.
  • 5-Zone Body Matrix Layer: This 5-zone body matrix allows five different support zones for different body parts.

Who Would You Want to Buy For?

Some of the customers like the biocrystals in the Cascade this is because it promotes the cell function and it also has the 5 zone foam support. The biocrystal customers prefer the adjustable air mattress because most of these customers have a hard time getting in and out of bed, but the cell functions have the role of relieving stress to help one feel more energy.

9.5″ Innomax Gemini Adjustable Air Mattress

adjustable air mattress gemini

Sizes: Many
Adjustable Part: Remote Controlled


Highlights

  • Rotatable Natural Latex & Memory Cell Foam
  • Air Support Chamber
  • Remote to Control Comfort

WHY YOU SHOULD BUY

The Innomax Gemini air mattress comes in RV sizes and standard sizes. The mattress has a rotatable top layer with one side natural latex and the other side memory cell foam. This provides an extra customizable part of the air mattress. The Gemini air mattress comes in RV sizes. The user can control comfort with a remote. The air pump inside the mattress makes it more visually appealing.

Notable Features and Comparison

  • Flippable Top Layer: The top layer rotates with one side memory cell foam and the other side natural latex.
  • Pump Inside the Mattress: The air pump is inside the mattress, not on the floor, making it more appealing.

Who Would Want to Buy For?

Customers prefer the Gemini air bed mattress with adjustable features and 10-inch height. Several customers are looking for a mattress about 10 inches in height, and they also like the function of the flippable top layer.

How to Adjust Comfort Firmness in an Air Mattress?

The calibration of the comfort firmness of an adjustable air mattress is very simple. The remote has two buttons for the ‘up’ and ‘down’ functions. The user should press ‘up’ to inflate the air chambers and press ‘down’ to deflate until it reaches its ideal firmness. Remember that deflating increases softness, and inflating increases firmness.

 

How Do Adjustable Air Mattresses Work?

Air mattresses have internal chambers that people can adjust by removing or adding air using an electric pump. This process results in customized degrees of support and firmness. Depending on the model type, these mattresses may have layers of latex, memory foam, biocrystal foam, and polyurethane on top of the air chambers.  The air chamber adjusts the firmness with a remote control. The higher setting indicates a firmer mattress. The user will have to experiment to find the most comfortable setting, but the bed is easy to adjust and readjust.  Most large air beds, such as California King, King, Split Top Mattresses, and Queen-Size mattresses, have dual firmness settings that allow couples to adjust their side of the bed, while the smaller sizes have one adjustment, the whole mattress will be the adjustment one chooses.

 

What Are the Types of Materials Which Are Inside the Adjustable Air Mattress?

  • Latex/Memory Cell: A latex mattress layer is placed at the top in some models of adjustable air mattresses. The combination of latex on one side of the mattress and memory cell on the other side of the adjustable air mattress can be flippable to have a different feel of a mattress. Latex is natural since it comes from a tropical rubber tree.
  • Memory Foam: A memory foam mattress layer is a foam layer on top of the air chambers that provides comfort to the body.
  • Bio Crystal: The Bio crystal has been scientifically proven to affect the users’ well-being and energy levels. This kind of foam provides a comfort level and also improves your relaxation.
  • Size: The adjustable air mattress is available in various sizes. The air mattresses are available in standard sizes and split top sizes on select Innomax air mattresses.

Types of Pumps

  • Free Air Pump: The freedom air pump is made to be inside the mattress instead of on the floor.
  • Digital Air Pump: The digital air pump is wireless and controlled by the remote, but the pump is made to be outside of the mattress and not built like the freedom air pump.

 

How to Buy an Adjustable Air Mattress?

Anyone interested in buying air mattresses should follow certain considerations. Here is a list of considerations to aid the interested party’s shopping experience.

  • Height: Since people come in different sizes, some tall and others short, the interested party should consider the height of the mattress.
  • Air Pump Location: Many air mattresses come with air pumps on the floor. The best air mattresses should have air pumps inside them to make the bed more visually appealing and prevent damage and accidents.
  • Warranty: It’s always important to consider the mattress’s warranty before purchase. Most Innomax mattress warranty is 25 years. The user should look at the model warranty just to be safe.
  • Features: Air mattresses have many different features. Some have flippable top layers, while others have biocrystal foam.

 

Overview


An adjustable air mattress is a mattress with individual air chambers that can be deflated or inflated to achieve the exact comfort level. It contains unprecedented levels of adjustability along with all the features of a traditional mattress. They also have neutral temperatures and can isolate or absorb motion transfers. These mattresses are suitable for any sleeping position, and the person can adjust their firmness level.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can an adjustable air mattress work with an adjustable bed?

Yes, an adjustable air mattress (or adjustable air bed as some people may call it) can work with an adjustable bed. It is important to know that the mattress is not a temporary blow up mattress. You can’t use those blow up mattresses on adjustable beds. Only the airbeds can because they are built for everyday use.

 

What sheets should I use for an adjustable air mattress?

Any sheets will work as long as they are the right size. If the mattress is a split top king mattress, the sheet size needs to be split top as well. In that example, the sheet is called a split top king sheet.

 

Can you adjust each side of the air mattress?

Yes and no.  On smaller sizes such as the Twin, Twin XL and Full sizes, the entire mattress is adjusted at the same time.  There is only a single remote on these sizes.  With a Queen adjustable air mattress, there are two choices.  One option is the Queen that comes with a single remote and the capacity to only adjust the entire mattress.  The second option comes with two remotes.  On this one, both sides can be adjusted differently using the provided dual remotes.  It is important to state if you want single or dual remotes when placing your order for the Queen size.  For the larger sizes King and California King, the bed can be adjusted on each side with dual remotes.  The Split King also has two remotes as it comes in two pieces (two Twin XLs, each with its own remote).

 

How do you prevent the air from having moisture?

This is a very good question.  Each mattress is designed with a moisture barrier that protects the air chambers.  It prevents any moisture from getting into the air chamber area.

 

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