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Intex Air Beds → Review & Ratings Based on Data From 1,342 Actual Owners
Updated January 15, 2012
What You Need To Know
Owner Satisfaction: Intex air beds overall have 74% owner satisfaction.
Pros: Many models have built-in electric pump.
Cons: Questionable durability / longevity; little or no warranty protection; sizes may run small.
Price: $30-$170 depending on size and model.
What Is It?: An Intex air bed is made of vinyl and features a flocked waterproof top. An air pump is included. Intex air beds are designed mainly for temporary or occasional use, such as for guests, travel and camping.
Competition: Aerobed, Coleman and other low-priced mattresses. See how Intex compares to other beds in the air beds (for temporary use) reviews – summary and the mattress price comparison.
Intex Air Bed Ratings: Overall
The ratings below are based on 1,300+ owner reviews of Intex air mattresses. The data was collected using an unbiased, accurate methodology.
| Owner satisfaction | c | Intex air beds overall have 74% owner satisfaction which rates them about average compared to the competition. |
| Comfort | B | At least half of owners describe comfort as good or better. About 30% say it is fair. The rest say the bed is uncomfortable largely because of an inability to hold air through the night. |
| Durability / longevity | c- | Similar to other temporary-use air bed brands, the main durability / longevity complaint for Intex mattresses is air loss that occurs for many reasons. About 20% of Intex air bed owners report an air leak. If the bed is used regularly, expect a lifespan of 1-2 years maximum. No more than occasional use tends to result in a lifespan of 1-4 years. |
| Price | c | Prices often range from $30-$170 depending on size and model. An air pump is usually included. |
| No initial odor / off gassing | c- | Significant initial odor from the vinyl is reported by about 7% of owners. The chemical or plastic-like odor can last for several days or even weeks in some cases and can make sleeping on the bed during this time unpleasant. |
| No noise | b+ | Less than 2% of owners report a noise problem with their Intex bed. |
| Customer service | d+ | For several reasons, according to owner experience data, Intex customer service is considered lacking more often than not. |
| Warranty | d | Intex air mattresses have little or no warranty protection. |
| Better Business Bureau (BBB) rating | A+ | Intex has an "A+" with the BBB. |
Intex Air Bed Ratings: By Size / Model
Below are many of the higher-rated Intex air bed models. Links go to Amazon.com.
| Intex Air Bed | Owner Satisfaction | Sample Size | Price | Pump Type | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Twin
|
86% | 70 | $23 | Hand | Pump uses 4 D-size batteries, not included |
Twin – Raised
|
80% | 205 | $45 | Built-in electric | 19 inches tall. Built-in pillow. |
Queen
|
78% | 46 | $25 | Hand | Hand pump and Two pillows included. |
Queen – Raised |
75% | 1,054 | $50 | Built-in electric | 22 inches tall. Separate top & Bottom Air Chambers |
Queen – Supreme Air Flow |
68% | 265 | $90 | Built-in electric | 20 inches tall. Inter-connected air cells. |