Mattress Value → Based on Data From Over 15,000 Actual Owners
"Value" in our research means that the mattress is a good investment and worth the money, but not necessarily inexpensive.
The chart below shows how mattress types compare on this issue based on owner experiences. Keep in mind that this represents what is often, but not always, the case; a particular brand, model or individual mattress may go against these findings.
| Mattress Value |
| Innerspring |
| Latex |
| Water |
| Futon |
| Air |
| Memory Foam |
| Less Value | More Value |
Memory foam
Memory foam mattresses, especially the value-priced brands, are regarded as having good-excellent value because of their comfort and reasonable durability / longevity.
Air
Airbeds, even the higher priced brands / models, are generally considered to be a good value because of comfort and longevity.
Water
Waterbeds are generally a good value because they have good longevity and respectable comfort.
Latex
Latex mattresses, even the higher priced models, are generally considered to be a fair-good value because of comfort and generally good durability / longevity.
Innerspring
These mattresses are often considered to have only average values mainly because they can have poor durability / longevity.
Futons
While often inexpensive, futons are not universally regarded as being a good value because of comfort and durability / longevity issues.