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Innerspring / Coil Mattress Reviews and Ratings → Based on Data From Over 2,250 Owners
Page last updated April 25, 2010.
What You Need To Know
According to our research, 61% of innerspring mattress owners find their mattress to be comfortable.
Other mattress types (air, memory foam, latex and water) have substantially higher comfort ratings.
This is due in large part to the higher likelihood of premature sagging by innerspring beds, which is significant sagging of the mattress that takes place within three years and undermines comfort.
Prices can vary substantially, mainly due to the amount and type(s) of material used.
Owner data indicates that in most cases higher priced brands / models do not provide higher overall satisfaction than lower priced ones. Models with memory foam and / or latex tend to provide somewhat better pain relief, including back pain relief.
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About Our Research
The data comes from over 2,250 innerspring mattress owner experiences that were collected from diverse, credible sources. For more information about our research methodology, click here. Our research does not include all innerspring / coil mattresses available on the market.
Read more mattress reviews and ratings based on data from over 9,000 actual owners. You can also search our research findings.
Innerspring Mattress Ratings -- As a Group
Ratings below are based on a sample size of at least 2,250 owners of various brands including but not necessarily limited to the brands in the sections below. Click on a link in the left column to see how innerspring mattresses compare to other mattress types for that particular issue.
61% |
Innerspring mattresses rank last in comfort satisfaction compared to other mattress types. | |
Poor-Fair |
Premature sagging is reported by at least 25% of owners. | |
| Price (queen) | $600-$9500 | Owner satisfaction is often similar across the price range. |
Poor-Good |
Owners of inexpensive brands / models more often regard bed as value. | |
Poor-Fair |
Thicker models and those with layer of memory foam and or latex tend to be heaviest. | |
Poor |
All mattress types can have dust mites, but innerspring beds likely attract more. | |
Poor-Good |
The amount of motion isolation depends mainly on the type of coil used. Pocket coils do best, say owners. | |
Fair-Good |
Brands / models with memory foam layer have the most complaints on this issue. | |
Fair-Good |
Models with memory foam and or latex layer tend to have most complaints regarding off gassing. | |
Good |
No significant number of complaints by owners. | |
Poor-Fair |
The sagging often causes pain, especially back pain. | |
Fair |
May squeak and creak. | |
Fair |
Most models are "no-flip," but still need to be turned regularly. | |
| Warranties | Poor-Fair | Owners often say warranties lack adequate coverage for sagging. See mattress warranties: what you should know. |
| Return policies | Fair | Depends on retailer. But most returns are accepted for 20-90 days and usually only for exchange. Return fees common. |
Innerspring Mattress Ratings -- By Brand -- Part 1
Click on a brand for more detailed research findings based on actual owner data. Also see glossary for select terms near bottom of page.
Sample
size |
560 |
425 |
346 |
191 |
180 |
129 |
| Comfort satisfaction rating |
65% |
63% |
61% |
60% |
59% |
42% |
| Durability / longevity | Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor |
| Less pain | Fair- Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
| Value | Fair- Good |
Fair |
Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Poor- Fair |
| Adjustable firmness | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Firmness | Soft- Firm |
Soft- Firm |
Med- Firm |
Soft- Firm |
Soft- Firm |
Soft- Firm |
| Lightweight | Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
| Dust mite resistant | Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
Poor |
| Motion isolation | Fair |
Poor- Fair |
Good- Excellent |
Fair |
Fair- Good |
Fair |
| No initial odor | Fair |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
| No noise | Poor- Fair |
Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair- Good |
| No
sleep- ing hot |
Fair- Good |
Good |
Fair- Good |
Fair- Good |
Good |
Good |
| Sex friendly | Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Fair- Good |
| Customer Service |
Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor- Fair |
| Price (queen) |
$600- $3000 |
$600- $3000 |
$800- $4200 |
$800- $3000 |
$1110- $4000 |
$650- $2200 |
| BBB rating | A | F | A- | A+ | A | B+ |
| Warranty | 10-yr ltd. | 10-20-yr ltd. | 10-yr ltd. | 10-20 yr ltd. |
10-yr ltd. | 10-yr ltd. |
Also see the mattress comparison for how these brands compare to non-innerspring mattresses including air, memory foam, latex, futon and water.
Innerspring Mattresses -- By Brand -- Part 2
The innerspring mattresses below are not included in the part 1 comparison above because their sample sizes / amount of owner experience data / number of credible sources is too small to give a fair head-to-head comparison.
We provide, however, the limited owner data we have collected for them as well as other relevant facts. For more detailed information and explanation, see glossary below and click on a brand.
| Brand (alphabetical) |
Comfort satisfaction / sample size |
Price |
BBB rating |
Warranty |
| Aireloom | 58% / 26 | $1300-$7000 | B+ | 20 yr ltd |
| Duxiana (Dux Bed) |
65% / 61 | $5000-$9500 | NR | 20-yr ltd |
| Denver mattress |
62% / 42 | $300-$2600 | A- | 15-yr ltd |
| Englander | 63% / 55 | $900-$2000 | NR | 20-yr ltd |
| Heavenly
Bed (Westin) |
77% / 63 | $1400-$3000 | A- | 10-yr ltd |
| Ikea | 61% / 41 | $350-$600 | C+ | 25-yr ltd |
| King Koil | 69% / 29 | $600-$2500 | A | 5-15yr ltd |
| Restonic | 60% / 76 | $600-$3000 | NR | 10-15 yr ltd |
| Vera Wang | 66% / 82 | $1300-$3200 | F | 20-yr ltd |
Glossary
Sample size
The number of owners / owner experiences that determine the comfort satisfaction rating as well as most other findings.
Comfort satisfaction
The
percent of owners who say mattress is comfortable.
Price
Prices ranges shown are for a queen,
usually with no foundation. Foundations generally cost $100-$300.
Less pain
Mainly refers to less back, hip and shoulder pain both in and out of bed.
Motion isolation
Refers to how well the mattress keeps movement by one person on the bed from being felt by another.
No sleeping hot
Refers to whether and how much the mattress acts as a heat trap for the sleeper's body heat.
BBB rating
The rating given to the company by the Better Business Bureau.
"NR" means that the company apparently has no rating currently.
Warranty
Unless otherwise indicated, half of the warranty length is non-prorated. Non-prorated means that there's no cost to have the mattress repaired or replaced (minus possible transportation costs) assuming certain conditions are met.
Return policy
How long the buyer has to return the bed for an exchange or refund. Mattresses that are dirty, stained, damaged and or abused usually are not returnable.