Best Adjustable Beds (2020): Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

Initially, adjustable frames were used as hospital beds; now, people put adjustable beds in their bedrooms. People with chronic pain such as arthritis and back pain can find relief through adjustable bases because they ease pressure points and increase blood flow.

In this article, we will discuss different adjustable bed features, explore the potential health benefits that come with using an adjustable bed, and what to consider before purchase.

Best Adjustable Beds

1. Amerisleep Adjustable Bed+

Amerisleep is a popular bed-in-a-box mattress brand that sells our favorite adjustable foundation: the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed+. This upholstered foundation comes in twin XL, full, queen, and split-king sizes and can bear up to 850 pounds. Amerisleep offers white-glove delivery services for an additional $399.

What we really love about this adjustable base is its versatility—between its zero-clearance design and its adjustable legs that allow for half-inch modifications, this base can fit inside almost any bed frame.

The foundation comes with the standard head and foot articulations, which raises and lowers the bed’s foot and head, and other fun features you can control with a wireless remote. Even better? The base has under-bed lighting and a massage feature with three vibration intensities.

The remote allows you to change the bed’s position with the flat and snore buttons. It also has two buttons allowing you to program the bed to remember your favorite sleep positions. Or, you can control this base from your smartphone.

The smartphone app allows you to save five sleep positions and set a silent alarm to wake you up with vibrations. You can also adjust the brightness of the under-bed lighting.

Amerisleep also designed this base with two convenient technologies: Wallhugger® and MicroHook™.

The MicroHook™ retention system keeps the mattress in place no matter how often you adjust the bed. Wallhugger® technology keeps the adjustable bed frame close to the wall, keeping you in place to keep your nightstand within reach and prevent uncomfortable reaching. Additionally, the base has a power-down mode, which returns the foundation to a flat position during a power outage.

The twin XL foundation comes with four USB ports; the queen and king-size adjustable bases come with eight. If you decide to get a split king base, they come as two separate bases and a sync cord, allowing both foundations to move as one.

Amerisleep offers a 25-year warranty that covers material and craftsmanship defects; the base doesn’t come with a sleep trial or return policy.

2. Amerisleep Adjustable Bed

In addition to the Adjustable Bed+, Amerisleep also offers the entry-level Amerisleep Adjustable Bed. While we love the Adjustable Bed+, we recommend the Adjustable Bed to those on a tighter budget and only seeking the essentials from an adjustable base, such as the ability to change the angle of your head and feet.

We really like this Adjustable Bed because it comes with several sleep-promoting features aside from head and foot articulation. The base starts at $1100, but it can be combined with any of their mattresses for a 30% discount. (That brings the price of their queen size adjustable bed to $980!)

Amerisleep’s Adjustable Bed comes with a wireless, backlit remote featuring programmable positions as well as Flat and Zero-Gravity presets. These convenient features allow you to climb into bed and adjust to your favorite position for sleep with a click of a button. And a Zero-Gravity preset makes it easy to achieve this sleep-enhancing position without having to question whether or not you’re lying at the right angle.

One of the most convenient features of this base is its zero-clearance design, so it can work with virtually any bed frame, and if you don’t have a bed frame already, you can even set this base directly on the floor. You won’t have to worry about whether or not the Amerisleep Adjustable Bed can work with your current bed set.

We appreciate this base’s under-bed lighting because it makes middle-of-the-night trips to use the restroom or grab a glass of water much easier.

When you wake, grab your wireless remote to turn the under-bed lights on. Once they’re on, they’ll illuminate a path around your bed and out your door, so you can avoid stubbing your toe and waking a sleeping partner. After you climb back into bed, you can click these off and drift right back to sleep.

If you’re interested in Amerisleep’s Adjustable Bed, check it out on their website or in any of their showrooms.

3. Zoma Adjustable Base

Another great adjustable bed frame to mention is Zoma’s Adjustable Base. We love the Zoma brand for their out-of-this-world comfortable mattress, and now they sell a sleep-promoting base, as well!

While this base is designed to pair with their memory foam Zoma mattress, this adjustable bed frame will work with any all-foam or hybrid mattress. However, when you bundle one of these frames with a Zoma mattress, you receive additional discounts on the mattress.

One of the best things about this base is its value. It contains numerous fun features to upgrade your sleep, and it costs hundreds of dollars less than other top-notch bed frames. Starting at only $1100, this base is certainly a budget-friendly option. Plus, it’s backed by a 10-year warranty to protect your investment.

The Zoma Adjustable Base has the basic head and foot articulation, programmable positions, and built-in presets for the zero-gravity and flat positions. Zoma sells its base online-only but every base comes with free shipping, so you won’t have to worry about delivery fees.

4. Leggett & Platt S-Cape 2.0 Foundation Style

The Leggett & Platt S-Cape 2.0 Foundation Style brings a modern finish to any bedroom. It is an excellent option for people who watch TV or read in bed. The foundation can bear up to 850 pounds. You can even customize the base’s height from 6 to 10 inches by adjusting the legs.

Leggett & Platt incorporated WallHugger® technology into their adjustable frame, so your mattress stays the same distance from the wall as you adjust it. Wall-hugging technology allows you to use this foundation within your own bed frame without the risk of damaging it.

The wireless remote controller has flat, anti-snore, and zero-gravity buttons, allowing you to adjust your foundation’s position quickly. The remote is backlit, so you can see the buttons in the dark.

Aside from the standard head and foot articulations, the S-Cape 2.0 Foundation Style features body massage with wave-like vibrations to ease muscle tension and increase blood flow.

The S-Cape 2.0 Foundation Style has MicroHook™ technology, preventing a mattress from slipping off the foundation.

Leggett & Platt offers a 25-year warranty that completely covers the foundation for the first year. During the remaining 24 years, the warranty is limited. This foundation doesn’t come with a sleep trial.

5. Purple® Power Base

The Purple® Power Base provides adjustable comfort and alleviates stress and pain. The Power Base supports up to 850 pounds and comes in twin XL, queen, and split-king sizes.

The foundation comes with a free white-glove delivery service and free shipping to the contiguous states. Best of all, even if you don’t opt to use the white-glove service, the adjustable frame is easy to set up.

The foundation has three height options and under-the-bed lighting, allowing you to see the area around your bed without turning on your bedroom lights.

The wireless remote has a flat and zero-gravity button as well as two customizable position buttons. The resonant frequency massager has five frequencies to help you unwind from a long day, promoting muscle relaxation and increasing blood flow.

The foundation has a remote cradle and a USB port.

Every Purple® Power Base comes with a 20-year warranty; however, the foundation doesn’t come with a sleep trial or return policy.

6. Yaasa Adjustable Bed

The Yaasa Adjustable Bed is the simplest bed frame on our list. It is durable and engineered to relieve your pressure points. The frame comes in twin XL, queen, king, and split-king sizes.

The foundation stands 7 inches tall and can support up to 700 pounds. It comes with wall-hugging technology, so it doesn’t damage furniture or the wall as it moves. It can work inside of any bed frames, too.

The backlit wireless remote has a preset flat button, and the foundation has two USB outlets built into the frame.

The Yassa Adjustable Bed comes with free shipping, a 30-night risk-free trial, and a 10-year warranty.

7. Reverie 9T Power Base

The Reverie 9T Power Base has a sleek wood and upholstered design. It has a quiet motor, so you can adjust the base without hearing loud noises. This high-tech foundation comes with brackets so you can attach a headboard of your choice, and it can fit inside most bed frames.

The remote has a high-resolution screen and controls the foundation’s head and foot. The remote has flat, anti-snore, and zero-gravity preset buttons along with two customizable position buttons.

You can control the foundation from an app, where you have unlimited programmable memory positions. You also can create a morning and bedtime routine by setting a silent alarm and raising the bed’s head at specific times.

The Reverie 9T Power Base has a 3D-Wave™ Massage® to promote muscle relaxation and increase blood flow. You can even adjust the foundation’s lumbar support to improve your spinal alignment.

The ProGrip® retention system creates friction between the mattress and the foundation, so your mattress doesn’t slip off the base. The bed also comes with USB ports, under-bed lighting, and surround-sound acoustic speakers attached to the legs.

The Reverie 9T Power Base comes with white-glove delivery and a 10-year warranty.

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Adjustable Bed Buyer’s Guide

To find the best base, you need to consider your sleep needs and the features you need. Adjustable foundations can improve your sleep quality, although they can be expensive. Take the time to research which adjustable bed frame has the best quality and warranty. First, you will need to see if your current mattress is compatible with an adjustable bed or if you need to invest in a new mattress.

Sleep Needs

First, consider why you’re interested in getting an adjustable base. If you’re using it to read or watch TV in bed, then you probably don’t need extra features. If you want an adjustable bed to improve your sleep quality or alleviate symptoms from a medical condition, you may consider selecting an adjustable frame with additional sleep-promoting features, such as the snore button.

Budget

Adjustable beds can range between $1,000 to $3,500. Basic bases cost closer to $1,000, while foundations with all the bells and whistles are more expensive. If you are set on an adjustable bed base outside of your price range, there’s a good chance you can find a similar foundation for less.

Adjustable Bed Features

Adjustable beds are segmented in at least one place, allowing the bed to move. Most adjustable bed frames can raise the head by 58 to 80 degrees and at the hips by 30 to 45 degrees. Remember, some models don’t have lower body adjustments.

A basic adjustable foundation can only perform standard head and foot articulations; higher-end foundations usually include other features.

Remote control: All adjustable beds come with a remote so you can adjust your foundation from the comfort of your bed without moving a muscle. Some remotes are attached to the foundation with a cord, while high-end adjustable beds come with wireless remotes.

Lumbar support: To relieve lower back pressure, you can adjust your adjustable foundation to give better lower back support—this can help people experiencing back and hip pain. We also suggest pairing your base with a comfortable mattress for back pain.

Customizable height: Some bases come with adjustable legs, so you can change the foundation’s overall height. If your foundation doesn’t come with adjustable legs, some companies sell them separately.

Dual adjustments: If you’re getting a queen, king, or California king adjustable bed (Some companies label these foundations are labeled as split sizes, such as split-queen, and split-king size), it may come as two foundations. Each side of the bed can function separately or together with the help of a sync cord.

Zero-gravity preset: The zero-gravity position elevates the legs and upper body above the hips—this position relieves pressure and pain while increasing blood flow. It’s an excellent option for people with lower back pain.

Programmable positions: You can program your electric base to remember your favorite positions. The number of positions you can save varies depending on the adjustable bed model.

Anti-Snore preset: The snore button adjusts the head of the bed, so you’re reclining slightly—this opens the airways, so you can breathe easier.

Retention systems: Retention systems keep the mattress in place—this way, when the electric foundation adjusts, the mattress doesn’t slip off the base.

Some adjustable bases have retainer bars at various points of the bed to keep the mattress in place (two at the head and two at the foot or one on each corner). Other adjustable models use a hook-based system called MicroHooks™ to keep the mattress in place.

Wallhugger™ technology: Wall-hugging technology keeps your nightstand next to you as the base adjusts. Thanks to this technology, the space between the wall and the mattress remain the same, keeping your nightstand within reach.

Headboard attachment: Generally, adjustable beds don’t come with headboards. You can purchase metal brackets separately and use them to attach a headboard to the foundation.

Massage function: Some adjustable bases have a full body massage feature, in which the foundation motor creates a rippling effect. Depending on the model, you can adjust the massage feature’s intensity.

Silent alarm: You can set your foundation to wake you up at certain times with the massage feature. Many people prefer waking to gentle vibrations rather than loud noises.

Under-bed lighting: Some electric beds feature lights under the foundation. You can turn these lights on and off with the remote. Depending on the brand, these lights can be dimmed or brightened.

USB ports: Some companies build USB ports into their adjustable beds, allowing you to charge your devices as you sleep.

App accessibility: In addition to the remote control, some adjustable beds feature Bluetooth® technology, so you can control your foundation from a smartphone app.

Your Mattress

Not every high-quality mattress is compatible with an adjustable foundation. Before you buy, make sure your mattress can flex with a foundation as it adjusts. The best adjustable mattresses are made with flexible materials and stand 10 to 14 inches tall.

Poly-foam, latex, and memory foam mattresses are compatible with adjustable foundations because they can flex as the base adjusts. A mattress constructed with stiff materials cannot flex well and can create a gap between the bottom of the mattress and the top of the base, which may result in the mattress slipping off the foundation.

There are plenty of hybrid mattresses designed to work with adjustable foundations. Most innerspring mattresses aren’t compatible with adjustable beds; however, you may check with the brand to see if it’s compatible. Unfortunately, few air beds work with adjustable bases.

Best Sleep Position for Adjustable Bases

Adjustable beds can improve the sleep quality of all sleepers—no matter their preferred sleep position.

First, we should mention stomach sleeping can lead to chronic pain. When laying on your stomach, your weight transfers to your midsection, causing your hips to sink into the mattress and overextending your spine. Getting a medium-firm to firm mattress for side sleepers can ease your back stain.

Adjustable beds can’t make stomach sleeping healthier, although the foundation can help stomach sleepers train themselves to sleep in a healthier position.

Side sleepers rest on their side, potentially risking pressure build-up in the hips and shoulders. An adjustable bed’s head articulation can ease pressure in the shoulders and hips, allowing the sleeper to rest more comfortably.

Back sleepers can raise the head and foot of the bed to relieve lower back stress, reducing back and hip pain. A medium to medium-firm mattress is a good option for back sleepers.

Return Policy and Warranty Agreement

Adjustable beds can break down and malfunction. Repairing these bases can become very expensive, so having a great warranty is critical.

Most adjustable bed warranties last between 9 and 10 years. Companies offering longer warranties tend to produce high-quality products with fewer problems.

A good warranty should cover repairs or replacements for a short period at no cost to the owner. Some companies offer prorated warranties while other companies bear full financial responsibility for a couple of years.

Most adjustable beds sales are final, and few companies offer sleep trials; therefore, we suggest choosing an adjustable base with a good warranty.

White Glove Services

Since most adjustable bases are made with metal components and come completely constructed, these foundations are difficult to move. People who live alone or have disabilities may consider getting a white-glove delivery service to make set-up easier.

The white glove delivery service includes an in-home assembly. Professionals carry the foundation into your home, set up the base in the room you choose, and remove all packaging.

Health Benefits of Adjustable Beds

Adjustable beds provide many health benefits and improve your overall sleep health. If you have a medical condition, an adjustable bed can ease discomfort, so you can get a better night’s rest.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the airways close, causing you to stop breathing temporarily. If symptoms of OSA persist, it can lead to daytime fatigue.

Adjustable beds can elevate the upper body to open the airways to help the sleeper breathe easier.

Snoring

It’s hard to sleep if you snore or have a snoring partner. Inclining the mattress’s head allows for easier breathing and silences snoring.

Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid makes its way into the throat. Elevating your head can prevent stomach acid from coming up your esophagus. It can also improve digestion and reduce heartburn.

Asthma

Sleeping at an incline reduces nasal and postnasal drip—both of which aggravate asthma and make breathing difficult. We suggest lifting your head to a 45-degree angle to decrease asthma symptoms.

Chronic Pain

Nearly 16 million Americans experience chronic back pain. If you are one of them, you can use the foundation’s head and foot articulations to alleviate pressure points and reduce stress on your spine. We suggest setting the bed to the zero-gravity position to ease discomfort.

Arthritis

Arthritis is joint inflammation. Too much movement can strain and irritate inflamed joints, causing pain. An adjustable bed can evenly disperse your weight on the mattress, relieving arthritis discomfort and reducing joint pressure.

You can raise the bed’s head so it’s easier to get out of bed, which reduces joint strain.

Inflammation

If you’ve ever had a sprained ankle, you know it’s best to keep the injury elevated. You can adjust the foundation’s head and foot area to reduce swelling and discomfort during sleep.

Poor Circulation

Laying flat in bed causes the heart to work harder. Those with heart conditions or poor circulation can use adjustable bases to reduce heart strain, increase blood flow, and alleviate pressure by sleeping in the zero-gravity position.

FAQs

Are adjustable beds worth the money?

An adjustable bed is an excellent investment if you’re looking to relieve pain and pressure; however, if this product is outside your budget range, you may consider a wedge pillow to elevate your upper or lower body.

How long do adjustable beds last?

Adjustable foundations, on average, last between 9 and 10 years. As long as the base is regularly maintained, you should not have to buy one soon.

Do adjustable foundations ruin mattresses?

As long as you’re using a thin mattress made with flexible materials, the mattress will flex with the adjustable base and not become damaged. A mattress thicker than 14 inches cannot bend as well as a thin mattress and will wear quickly.

What is the average cost of an adjustable bed?

On average, you’re probably going to spend around $2,000 for a high-quality queen size adjustable base. Now, there are more basic adjustable beds available that cost less, they just don’t have all the bells and whistles of more expensive options. More basic bases cost around $1,200 to $1,500. There’s nothing wrong with choosing an entry-level adjustable bed, you just have to keep in mind what features you want in your base and ensure you’re spending money on a base you really like.

Is an adjustable bed good for side sleepers?

Yes, absolutely! Side sleepers typically enjoy lifting their head and legs, or sleeping in the zero-gravity position on their adjustable beds. Regardless of whether you sleep on your side, back, or stomach, adjustable beds can help you find the most comfortable angle to drift off to sleep.

Conclusion

Getting the best adjustable bed for your needs takes some research. You have to choose the features you value most and eliminate models outside your price range. Even if you get stuck on an adjustable foundation outside your price range, there’s a good chance you can find a similar model for a lower price. Pairing the best mattress with a high-quality adjustable base ensures a good night’s sleep.