Best Air Mattresses
Top air mattresses ranked by transparent trust scores.
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9.4
Excellent
SoundAsleep Dream Series Air Mattress
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 40 internal coils for even support
- 40 internal coils for even support
- 19-inch bed-like height
Cons
- Requires electrical outlet for pump
- Requires electrical outlet for pump
- Loses some air overnight requiring topping off
Don't buy this if…
- All air mattresses gradually lose air pressure overnight and will need to be topped off before the second night of use.
- All air mattresses gradually lose air pressure overnight and will need to be topped off before the second night of use.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Very affordable with built-in pump
- Very affordable with built-in pump
- 22-inch raised height
Cons
- Loses air faster than premium options
- Loses air faster than premium options
- Pump is louder than competitors
Don't buy this if…
- The built-in pump is noticeably loud during inflation and may disturb others if inflating late at night.
- The built-in pump is noticeably loud during inflation and may disturb others if inflating late at night.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Quilted pillow-top comfort surface
- Quilted pillow-top comfort surface
- Built-in edge support system
Cons
- Heavier than basic air mattresses
- Heavier than basic air mattresses
- Premium pricing for an air mattress
Don't buy this if…
- The quilted pillow top cannot be removed for washing so use a mattress protector or fitted sheet.
- The quilted pillow top cannot be removed for washing so use a mattress protector or fitted sheet.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- R-value 6.0 for cold-weather insulation
- R-value 6.0 for cold-weather insulation
- Integrated hand pump no power needed
Cons
- Hand pump requires manual effort
- Hand pump requires manual effort
- Lower height than home air mattresses
Don't buy this if…
- The hand pump requires 5-10 minutes of manual pumping and is significantly more effort than electric pumps.
- The hand pump requires 5-10 minutes of manual pumping and is significantly more effort than electric pumps.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Double Lock valve prevents air loss
- Double Lock valve prevents air loss
- Antimicrobial treated surface
Cons
- Heavier for camping at 20 lbs
- Heavier for camping at 20 lbs
- Pump requires electrical outlet
Don't buy this if…
- The 20-lb weight and electrical pump requirement make this suited for car camping or home use not backpacking.
- The 20-lb weight and electrical pump requirement make this suited for car camping or home use not backpacking.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Wireless rechargeable built-in pump
- Wireless rechargeable built-in pump
- 90-second rapid inflation
Cons
- Rechargeable pump needs pre-charging
- Rechargeable pump needs pre-charging
- 16-inch height lower than raised models
Don't buy this if…
- The rechargeable pump must be fully charged before first use and may not hold enough charge for multiple inflations.
- The rechargeable pump must be fully charged before first use and may not hold enough charge for multiple inflations.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- NeverFlat auto-pressure maintenance pump
- NeverFlat auto-pressure maintenance pump
- Serta brand mattress expertise
Cons
- NeverFlat pump has a slight hum
- NeverFlat pump has a slight hum
- Heavier due to dual pump system
Don't buy this if…
- The NeverFlat secondary pump runs quietly but may produce a faint humming sound that sensitive sleepers notice.
- The NeverFlat secondary pump runs quietly but may produce a faint humming sound that sensitive sleepers notice.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- NeverFlat silent auto-inflation system
- NeverFlat silent auto-inflation system
- Suede-like comfortable sleeping surface
Cons
- Both pumps require electrical outlet
- Both pumps require electrical outlet
- Storage bag can be tight for repacking
Don't buy this if…
- The dual-pump system requires a nearby electrical outlet throughout the night for the NeverFlat feature to function.
- The dual-pump system requires a nearby electrical outlet throughout the night for the NeverFlat feature to function.
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