Sleep Number (Select Comfort) Versus Tempurpedic Bed → Comparison Based on Data From Over 3,650 Actual Owners
Page last updated October 4, 2011
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Rotating / Flipping of Mattress
While the Tempurpedic may need to be turned on occasion to encourage even wear, the manufacturer says it should not be flipped since models are typically one-sided designs.
For the Sleep Number Bed, some models allow you to turn / flip just the top of the mattress. The rest of the bed does not need to be turned or flipped.
Advantage: Tie
Dust Mite Resistant / Allergies
A small number of owners of both beds report having reduced allergies since sleeping on their bed. In regard to the Sleep Number Bed, dust mites cannot enter or live in the air chambers, but they can live in and may eat on the padding of the bed. (Dust mites can cause allergies in some people.)
In regard to the Tempurpedic, the mites do not eat any of the material, but they still live inside to feed on the shedded skin cells that enter.
Sex Friendly
On the whole, this issue is not a strong point of either mattress.
A slight majority of owners of both beds, however, find them to be at least acceptable for love making.
A smaller number says that the beds enhance love making. Each bed has its own advantages and disadvantages on this issue.
For more information, see the mattress and sex comparison.
Customer Service
Our collected owner data shows that there are somewhat more complaints for Sleep Number / Select Comfort customer service than for Tempurpedic. In addition, as shown below, the Better Business Bureau has received several complaints regarding Sleep Number Bed customer service, but it has no complaints regarding Tempurpedic customer service.
Prices
Tempurpedic Prices
| Tempurpedic Bed Model |
Twin | Double | Queen | King |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | $700 | $1000 | -- | -- |
| Contour | $950 | $1150 | $1400 | $1700 |
| Contour Select | $1500 | $1800 | $2000 | $2400 |
| Contour Signature | $2200 | $2400 | $2600 | $3000 |
| BellFina | $2200 | $2400 | $2600 | $3000 |
| Cloud | $1100 | $1400 | $1600 | $2000 |
| Cloud Supreme | $2100 | $2400 | $2600 | $3000 |
| Cloud Luxe | $2900 | -- | $3600 | $4000 |
| Rhapsody | $2500 | $2700 | $2900 | $3300 |
| Allura | $3400 | -- | $4100 | $4500 |
| Grand | -- | -- | $6500 | $7300 |
Sleep Number (Select Comfort) Bed Prices
| Sleep Number Bed Model |
Twin | Full | Queen | King |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| c2 | $650 | $900 | $1000 | $1500 |
| c3 | $875 | $1150 | $1300 | $1750 |
| c4 | $1100 | $1400 | $1600 | $2000 |
| p5 | $1350 | $1850 | $1800 | $2400 |
| p6 | $2000 | -- | $2200 | $2900 |
| p7 | $1700 | $2000 | $2100 | $2850 |
| i8 | $2550 | $2850 | $2800 | $3550 |
| i10 | $3500 | -- | $4000 | $4800 |
Based on current prices, the Sleep Number Bed is about 15-20% less expensive than Tempurpedic overall.
Value
Value refers not necessarily to a low price, but to what you actually get for your money, or "bang for the buck." On this issue, based on owner comments, both products perform about the same.
Return Policy
Both Sleep Number and Tempurpedic offer a significant trial period, but returning the bed may be costly.
The return policy below for Tempurpedic applies only if you buy directly from Tempurpedic online or by phone. Return policies of other Tempurpedic retailers can vary significantly.
The Sleep Number Bed policy below applies to both online and store purchases.
| Return Policy Length |
Cost To You To Return Bed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tempurpedic | 90 day | Return shipping fees may apply if you Had free shipping. Return Shipping fees from $200 to $325. |
| Sleep Number | 45 day | You pay Return Shipping which is usually $100 or less |
Warranty
Both mattresses have a limited 20-year warranty, but the specifics for each are different. Tempurpedic offers non-prorated coverage for the first 10 years, while Sleep Number is less generous. Nevertheless, while the Tempurpedic warranty covers significant sagging, it will likely not cover the development of excessive softness which can be just as problematic as sagging, according to owners.
| Sleep Number Bed Warranty Terms | |
|---|---|
| 0-2 years after purchase | No cost to owner for repair |
| 2-20 years after purchase | Owner pays 20% of repair costs plus 4% of repair cost for each year from original purchase date |
| Tempurpedic Bed Warranty Terms | |
|---|---|
| 0-10 years after purchase | No cost to owner for repair/replacement |
| 11-20 years after purchase | Prorated (Owners pay percentage of cost) |
Better Business Bureau Ratings
Tempurpedic performs significantly better overall than Sleep Number / Select Comfort in regard to Better Business Bureau ratings and number of complaints (over the past 36 months).
| BBB Rating | Number of Complaints Past 3 Years |
|
|---|---|---|
| Sleep Number | A+ | 486 |
| Tempurpedic | A+ | 100 |
Sleep Number Bed BBB Complaints
Tempurpedic BBB Complaints