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

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I 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. 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. 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. This King size mattress offers sleepers enhanced stability, support, and comfort, thanks to its specialised design. Aside from the added comfort provided by the headboard, it features Comfort Support Technology in the form of internal air pillars to help keep your spine properly aligned and your body weight evenly supported. It also features an anti-roll rim to help prevent accidentally rolling off the edges while you sleep.

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? The choice of airbeds for occasional guest use has become a lot more sophisticated in recent years,’ says Jessica Alexander from the National Bed Federation. ‘While they are not intended as a replacement for a proper mattress – since they don’t provide the same support – they are increasingly impressive in terms of comfort.’ 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. However, if you plan on sleeping on it alone you can estimate the size and weight limit based on your own personal size and requirements for a bed. The highest weight limit on our list is 330kg, which should accommodate even the largest and heaviest sleepers. PumpThe Touchxel seemed a little noisier than the average air bed I tested, but this may be down to the fact that at the time of inflation it was late and I was tired. It's constructed with 42 air coils for comfort, but I found the grooves on the top layer a little less inviting than some of the more streamlined designs. These grooves do provide grip, however, and kept me securely in place during the night. 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

With two drawstring pulls on either side, the bag that this air bed comes with is possibly the most practical of all the storage bags in this test. It’s also one of the lightest to carry. The built-in pump can be used for up to five minutes at a time to inflate and deflate, and I found that the bed was nicely blown up with a bit of squish at around the 4.5 minute mark. Intex air beds are simple and effective. They make a great transition air mattress and their low height means they will easily fit into a tent. This Intex air bed has inflated dimensions of 99cm x 1.91m x 25cm. If you are looking for an inflatable mattress with enhanced safety features for children, the Copplestones Kids might be your best bet. It has added safety bumpers and is specifically designed for kids just starting to transition away from using a crib or small bed. 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. 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.

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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. Not all of these come with pumps though so make sure you have the right equipment before you buy. Best air beds at a glance Some will even allow you to adjust the firmness for optimal comfort, and come with headboards just like a real bed. 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. Livivo portable air beds are a great choice for anyone seeking added edge support, a sturdy base, or the best single airbed. They are available in a UK double or single air bed size.

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 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. 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. Like most air beds with a built-in pump, the Bestway is noisy to inflate and deflate, so this is something to bear in mind if you’re putting it up late at night, but it only takes five minutes each way and the instructions are straighforward. A five-minute pump left the bed feeling too firm for my liking, so I used the dial to relieve the pressure a little and give the bed a bit of bounce.Its firmness didn’t last through the first night however. As expected, I needed to top up in the morning. The instructions point out that like most PVC air beds, you will need to add air to the bed more frequently the first few times you use it as the fabric stretches to its natural shape. 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. 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. 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.