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Sleepers are drawn to adjustable bed frames for several reasons: customizable comfort, relief from back pain and luxe features like built-in massagers, to name a few. But finding the right mattress to pair with your adjustable frame isn't always easy. To help you find your ideal setup, our sleep team rounded up the six best adjustable bed and mattress combos. Our top choice is the Nectar Adjustable Comfort Premier Bundle: a value-packed option with a medium-firm mattress fit for a variety of sleep positions.
In addition to Nectar, we also highlighted five more worthy opponents that accommodate specific needs, including an option tailored to people with back pain and a split-king choice. Our sleep editors have tested over 100 mattresses, including many of the beds on this list, so you can rest easy knowing these mattresses are just as solid as their adjustable bed frame counterparts. Ahead, the 6 best adjustable bed and mattress combos on the market.
The Forbes Vetted sleep team has covered all angles of sleep, and have used their expertise to curate detailed sleep and mattress guides, including the best adjustable mattresses and split king adjustable beds.
To find the best adjustable bed and mattress combos, we started with best-selling models from brands we know and trust, and weighed these against the testing expertise of our sleep editors.
Adjustable bed and mattress combos can vary greatly in price and functionality. Below, we outlined a few things to consider when shopping for the best adjustable bed and mattress combo.
Adjustable bed and mattress combos primarily come in standard sizes, which include: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and split king. Split models are ideal for couples who want to control different settings (like firmness and elevation) on their side of the mattress. Some brands offer split California king or split queen sizes for more niche needs.
Adjustable beds have evolved to include an array of features, with the most high-end models offering voice-activated commands and compatibility with smartphone apps. (With smart adjustable bases, you can change settings like your incline or massage features from your smartphone.) More standard adjustable bases typically come with head elevation or head and foot, with some added enhancements like under-bed lighting and presets. Here's a breakdown of the most popular adjustable bed features:
Presets: These allow the base to automatically move into certain positions, like anti-snore and zero gravity. Anti-snore positions help reduce snoring by gently lifting the head by about 10 degrees, which helps open your airways. The zero gravity position works by lifting both the head and feet to relieve pressure from the legs and spine, leaving you with a weightless sensation.
Massager: Built-in massagers are one of the most sought-after features found in an adjustable mattress and bed combo. That said, don't expect spa-level massages here. They typically offer more of a gentle vibration, as opposed to a pressure-relieving, kneading massage.
Under-bed lighting: An underrated feature in my opinion, under-bed lighting can work as a night light, or can be helpful if you're storing items under your frame.
When looking for the right mattress in your future adjustable bed and mattress combo, keep your primary sleeping position in mind. Side sleepers usually need softer mattresses that relieve pressure underneath the hips and shoulders. Back sleepers can consider medium to firm mattresses depending on the level of support they desire, and stomach sleepers should lean towards medium-firm or firm beds for optimal spinal alignment.
Your weight and body type influence the way you perceive a mattress; the heavier you are, the softer a bed feels. We recommend all-foam mattresses to sleepers under 250 pounds and hybrid models for sleepers over that weight range because they're more supportive, durable and sturdy. However, some mattresses are made specifically with plus-size sleepers in mind. To see what mattresses are best for these folks, check out our guide to the the best mattresses for heavy people before browsing adjustable bed and mattress combos.