This mattress didn’t budge when someone jumped on top of it, and it didn’t lose any height when we tested it overnight with 100 pounds of weight. We do wish that the carrying case included a handle to make it easier to transport around the house or in and out of the car while camping. Comfortable sleep is an essential component of a healthy life, and you can’t function well for very long without it. Science has managed to conclusively determine the critical effects that it has on our overall well-being and on the quality of our everyday life that we lead.

Finding the perfect air mattress can feel complicated — especially when many online options look the same. Here are a few key features to keep in mind as you shop for your next air bed to help simplify the process: Our analysts placed 170 pounds of sand on the air mattress to assess overnight leakage after 24 hours. Good Housekeeping / Jillian Sollazzo Elevate the air mattress experience with premium features like those found on the SereneLife EZ Air Mattress. We found that the extra features of this air mattress make it a convenient choice for anyone not wanting to deal with the typical hassles of air mattresses. These features include an internal air pump, a built-in frame, and adjustable firmness settings. However, we firmly believe that an air mattress is not something that should be very expensive as, for the most parts, it’s not a permanent sleeping solution. With this being said, Intex does cover the majority of the range that you might be interested in.For a supportive and durable twin-size air mattress, the Intex Dura-Beam is a great option. This version is as long as a standard twin mattress (75 inches) and also provides an inch of extra width. Standing 16.5 inches tall, we appreciated the mattress’s lofty feel during our testing process.Ideal as an extra bed for one overnight guest or a child, the Intex Dura-Beam twin air mattress uses a built-in electric pump for easy set-up. It took six minutes to assemble the bed, and we also found that the pump made it faster and easier to deflate the air mattress, too.

While the line of Intex Air Mattresses and the Comfort Plush Elevated Dura-Beam, specifically, can be great alternatives to having your guests sleep on the couch or floor, there are a few things to consider before you take it home with you.The air bed is deflated in a few different ways, depending on the model that you’ve chosen. More inexpensive options could easily be deflated by simply letting the air out through the valve. More expensive ones have protections, and this is quite important. You ought to use the pump again but this time to deflate the mattress conveniently. One of our experts routinely uses it in her home, both for overnight guests and movie nights with her kids, and she notes that the mattress feels substantial and doesn’t sag under your weight. Several of our testers have praised the generous 18-inch and 22-inch heights, highlighting how easy it is to get on and off the bed and how “you don’t feel like you’re sleeping right on the floor.” Just keep in mind that we recommend being patient when deflating the mattress, as we’ve found that applying unnecessary force to the inflating component can permanently damage it. Of course, there are quite a lot of other options which are readily available in the market. This is something that you ought to account for. There are specialized cheaper and high-end luxurious and highly expensive options that you can take advantage of, depending on whatever it is that you are looking for. We also love that the mattress has a built-in grab handle and comes with a travel bag, making it easy to take on the go. The mattress and pump would fit on a shelf or in a corner of your closet, and they are light enough to transport to a friend’s house or camping. Keep in mind that this air mattress is shorter than a twin-sized air mattress; it measures 62 inches long when inflated, in comparison with the 75 inches that is standard for twin beds. So if you have taller kids coming over, you may need a twin option instead. Take note that this adjustable air mattress uses an external electric pump rather than a built-in pump. In our testing, it took longer to inflate this air mattress than other models—over nine minutes in total. Once we figured out that the pump featured separate inflate and deflate functions, the process became more efficient, but we think deflating is a job best accomplished by two people.

If you host sleepovers or have frequent visitors with small children, the Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed is a must-have. Intended for children 18 months and older, it has raised bumpers around the edges, which can help keep young ones from rolling off onto the floor. It also has a removable mattress section for easy cleaning in case of any accidents or spills. Instead of using a dial that fills the air mattress to pre-set firm, medium, or plush settings, the Skyrise Raised Express Air Mattress uses an electric pump to inflate the bed to capacity. Then, you control the firmness with the one-touch adjustable comfort button on the mattress. This gives you the ability to adjust the air mattress to suit your needs, rather than relying on fixed settings or manually letting air out from the valve. Once filled, this mattress is durable, stable, and supportive. It didn’t move when we lightly jumped onto the bed, and it lost less than 1 inch of air in our overnight weight test.An air mattress is a great way to provide extra sleeping accommodations, especially if you don't have a spare bedroom or plan to host several guests for a weekend. And don't worry if you're looking for something that won't leave your guests sore and tired the next day — at Good Housekeeping, our Textiles Lab tested several to find the best air mattresses available.