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Owner Satisfaction of Mattress Types → Based on Data From Over 15,000 Actual Owners

Page last updated February 1, 2011.

Mattress Type
(sample size)		 Owner Satisfaction  

Innerspring 
(2,635) 		    61%
Latex 
(588)		    78%
Memory Foam 
(5,270)		    81%
Futon 
(605)		    66%
Water 
(253) 		    79%
Air- permanent use
(1,646) 		   79%

Air

Airbeds, such as the Sleep Number Bed, tend to have owner satisfaction ratings between 75-80%. Owners tend to like the pain relieving ability of the mattresses, the adjustable firmness and the longevity.

Memory foam

Nearly all brands of memory foam mattresses have an owner satisfaction rating of around 80%. The properties of the foam tend to alleviate pressure points. Their durability overall tends to be fair to good.

Water

Waterbeds overall have good owner satisfaction due mainly to reduced pressure points and overall longevity.

Latex

The clear majority of owners find latex mattresses to be comfortable. They tend to provide the advantages of memory foam but without some of the disadvantages.

Innerspring / coil

These mattresses as a group have the lowest ratings. The main reason for this is premature sagging, which is sagging that develops within three years and undermines comfort and support. These beds also tend to cause the sleeper to experience more pressure points than other types of mattresses.

Futons

Futon mattresses as a group have a fair rating. However, the more expensive varieties tend to provide better comfort. In addition, innerspring types tend to perform better than foam or cotton/blend types.