One thing that is similar through most of their home-use, elevated models are the air chambers inside the PVC outer covering. The chambers are made of woven fibers that help the mattress retain its shape. Because there are chambers, your body weight is distributed more evenly, so you’re not pressing down in one spot and wearing out the model before you’re supposed to. I bought this mattress over a year ago and it started leaking air in 6 months to the point where it would not hold air overnight - even with no one on it. It took me about 3 months and several hours of interactions to deal with customer service to get them to honor the 1 year warranty. I was finally sent a replacement mattress and I'm not sure that's going to make it very long either. Already seems to have a difficult time hold air well for more than a couple of days. That being said I really like the way it works, but I'm not confident that the quality is very good." Built-in, high-powered internal AC electric pump (110 - 120V) for hassle-free inflation and deflation The top, comfort layer has this collection of interconnected, beignet-shaped air cells, built into the surface. They’re meant to allow air to flow between you and the mattress surface, meant to keep you cooler. You are sleeping on plastic and need whatever airflow you can get.

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The 600-pound weight limit allows for multiple sleepers at once without the danger of deflating or bursting. While using it in their own homes, our experts found that it stood up to multiple people jumping, moving and sitting on it all at the same time without losing air or having any other issues. Best for: Any temporary sleep situation, guest rooms, readers, people who hate losing their pillows at night The air chamber takes up most of the space inside the plastic outer layer. The interior is actually several chambers with partitions in between. It helps distribute your weight and keep an even surface from top to bottom and from side to side. 18-inch Queen Comfort Plush Elevated Airbed ConstructionRemember: Air mattresses are the same size as a standard mattress when inflated, so if you don't have enough room for a Queen mattress, you won't have enough room for a Queen airbed. Make sure to measure your space before you buy, and especially before you blow up the mattress. When fully inflated, our testers noted it felt fairly firm, so if you prefer a softer, squishier mattress, you'll have to experiment with the amount of air you let in to adjust to your ideal firmness. The Bottom Line: Is an Intex Air Mattress worth it? Side Sleepers will definitely want to choose options with a pillowtop to get as much contouring as possible. They won’t get as much as a traditional mattress, but some contouring is better than none, even in a temporary situation. While the line of Intex Air Mattresses and the Comfort Plush Elevated Dura-Beam, specifically, can be great alternatives to having your guests sleep on the couch or floor, there are a few things to consider before you take it home with you. You’re concerned about durability because the fibers in this air mattress are reinforced for longer wear An air mattress is a great way to provide extra sleeping accommodations, especially if you don't have a spare bedroom or plan to host several guests for a weekend. And don't worry if you're looking for something that won't leave your guests sore and tired the next day — at Good Housekeeping, our Textiles Lab tested several to find the best air mattresses available.

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Velvety soft sleeping surface for extra comfort and indented sides keep your fitted sheets from slipping While testing, our experts found that it takes more time to fully inflate than many of the other air mattresses we tested (4.5 minutes in our tests), likely because it's taller than many other air mattresses on the market. We also noticed that it took longer to deflate than some other air mattresses we've tried. This caused one of our consumer reviewers to damage the mattress by pulling the pump out early, causing leaks.This particular model is part of Intex's Dura-Beam line which comes in a variety of heights and sizes to fit any home. In Lab, we tested the 22-inch queen-sized mattress with a built-in electric pump for automatic inflation. Many of the mattresses in this line come with a pump built in, which makes it easy to inflate and deflate the mattress as long as you're patient enough to wait a few minutes for it to get done. The Dura-Beam Deluxe line is available in 13-inch, 18-inch, 20-inch and 22-inch heights as well as Twin, Full and Queen sizes. You can even opt for one with a headboard if you're feeling fancy.