Intex Dura-Beam Comfort Plush Mid Rise Air Bed Double (Full) Size with built-in electric pump #67768

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Air beds range from simple air-filled lilo to ones that look like beds in size and height. Look for built-in pillows and good edge support to stop you rolling out of bed. ‘The outer casing can be made from vinyl, PVC or rubber and the base should be tough,’ says Jessica Alexander. I slept comfortably on this bed overnight and didn’t need to inflate it in the morning. A two-minute bounce from Bethany and William soon changed this, but overall I was impressed at how well it retained its firmness. There was the odd squeak when I turned from side to side, but I managed to dampen this with an extra blanket on the bed. The Copplestones inflatable mattress has a unique two-part design with an inner mattress that fits into the outside bumper. You can use the inner mattress without the bumper if you prefer. But the safety bumper can help to give you peace of mind and also help to make your kids feel safe and secure at night.

To help make getting into and out of bed easier, even for the mobility impaired, this air mattress has an elevated height that stands 45cm tall. It also has a 250kg maximum weight limit making this a great bed for couples and heavier individuals. You have reached the end of our best inflatable mattress in the UK list and by now you should have a fairly good understanding of what makes the best air beds so great. Now, all that is left is to make a decision based on your own personal needs and preferences but, before you do, let’s review our Editor’s choice. Some will even allow you to adjust the firmness for optimal comfort, and come with headboards just like a real bed. Each Active Era Premium king size air bed features a built-in electric pump powered by mains as well as an additional manual valve option. They take three minutes to fully inflate using the built-in pump. 35 internal air coils have been incorporated into the design to increase support and it stands 48 centimetres tall. Not all of these come with pumps though so make sure you have the right equipment before you buy. Best air beds at a glanceI may not have my priorities right, but the first thing I wanted to do when inflating the Intex was to give it a stroke. Its top layer of wonderfully smooth fabric feels good to touch. Team that with the vertical lines spanning the bed's length, and the Intex looks and feels very enticing to sleep on. Each Livivo double air bed has a built-in electric pump with a manual valve to increase inflation versatility. Utilizing the pump, it takes approximately four minutes to fully inflate to its maximum loft of 47cm. It also comes with a convenient carry bag. The Yawn Air by Sleep Origins makes an excellent choice if you want a more substantial inflatable bed with a luxurious style. The Yawn Air inflatable mattress has a headboard to make it look and feel more like a real bed that you and your house guests will enjoy sleeping in, even if it is for an extended period of time.

The materials used to make air mattresses are significantly more fragile than a traditional mattress so you want to make sure you choose an air mattress with elevated durability. Many of the best inflatable beds come with a warranty which speaks to the company’s confidence in their product. Another way to recognize increased durability in an air mattress is if they feature a double layer of PVC. Get the Best Air Bed for You

Best queen air bed: Intex queen deluxe raised air bed with pump

We found that the raised air beds in our test didn’t have any specific thermal insulating properties. To retain warmth, it’s advisable to place a rug or blanket under the air bed. Also add a blanket, or better still, a thermal mattress protector under your fitted sheet. Voited sells the CloudTouch indoor/outdoor camping blanket, that is both stylish and warm.

You should also consider whether you anticipate pumping up your air mattress at home with access to mains, or would be better served by a pump that can charge with a USB port, or attach to a car cigarette lighter which can be beneficial for camping. I chose a range of double, king and queen air beds from the likes of Argos, Decathlon, Dreams and Active Era that have built-in pumps and can be manually pumped up too. I rated each air bed on its design, warmth, comfort, portability and assembly. I took into consideration pillow and edge support, how easy it was to get in and off the bed and whether it came with extras such as a puncture patch or storage bag. It took around three minutes to inflate and deflate, making the Intex one of the faster-to-assemble air beds in this round up. The manual inflation port within the cord storage is also easy to find, which would come in useful if you’re camping and want to use your own standalone pump. A smooth-to-the-touch greige polyester fabric covers the PVC structure on this air bed. I was impressed: I think it would blend well into most modern and classic design schemes. Most air beds will come with specific instructions on how to deflate your air bed, so read the manual carefully. ‘For a design with a built-in pump, you’ll need to plug in the air bed and turn the dial to the deflate position for no longer than the recommended time, which is usually under five minutes,’ says Jessica Alexander from the National Bed Federation. How do you store an air bed?

This mattress has a rapid inflation time and Copplestones boasts it will take less than 30 seconds to completely inflate their beds when you use the included electric pump. Thanks to its more compact size, standard-sized crib sheets and bedding work well on the inner mattress component. This children’s air bed is highly portable as well so you can take it camping or to a friend’s house for a sleepover with the included carry bag. The raised sides, to stop you rolling out at night, are quite thin compared to other air beds I tried, but this does give you more surface area to sleep on – something my 6ft partner Daniel, who also tested the bed, appreciated. My tester friend Tina also pointed out that she liked the feel of ‘wave beam’ structure on the top, as it made her feel secure. Inflatable air mattresses have many uses. They can easily be taken on a camping trip, used as a guest bed, or even used as a temporary solution before investing in a more expensive traditional mattress. However, finding the right air mattress isn’t always easy due to their increased fragility and tendency to pop or slowly deflate over time. That’s why we created this list to find the best inflatable mattress in the UK to help point you in the right direction and eliminate some of the probable guesswork. How We Compared Inflatable Mattresses Fortunately there are lots of different styles depending on whether you’re looking for a portable one for camping or a luxury one to treat your overnight guests.