Portable models

For those who really want to have the best type available a self-adjusting air bed can be a great choice, though it does need to be borne in mind that these can be quite expensive and you may find it difficult to find a cheap or discount option of this type. Most beds need to be manually adjusted, though there are now many types that come with a remote control which enables the air bed to be inflated and deflated very easily. For some people, a sofa bed with an air mattress is bought so that guests can have a good night sleep, and in this case a portable type is a good idea, since this will enable you to save space when the bed is not in use. Some models that are worthwhile considering include ones from Craftmatic and Spring.

The Craftmatic adjustable air bed is a popular choice for many people, especially the ones that come with the heat and massage option. This can give some great relief from lower back pain, but can also help with such things as poor blood circulation. The heat can also go a long way to give relief from swelling in the legs, rheumatism and pains caused by tightness and fatigue. This is a very durable air bed which can be used over the long term.

Wireless remote control bed

The Spring adjustable bed in an extremely technically advanced model, available with an Ovation adjustable base with what is known as a comfort reach action. This enables you to raise the head of the bed and the foot of the bed in order to get exactly the right position for maximum comfort. This can help to improve blood circulation and can also lower pressure on the back caused by some kinds of spine disorders. This bed is available with a wireless remote control and a memory that can keep different types of adjustment.

Some air beds with good features include the deluxe adjustable base digital air ded from American Sleep collection. Retailing at around $2,600, this is a dual air bed with hypoallergenic fabric to create a pressure-reduced sleep surface. Also includes hypoallergenic fiber fill and convoluted foam to give body support, the bed being an FDA-registered device that optimizes support with 5 bed zones. It is a non-slip matteress, which can provide stability even if in an RV or a sea-borne yacht. 4-function controls enable soft and firm pressure settings, along with sleep memory and auto fill, along with and LED display showing firmness level and remote control.

Memory foam options

Another model is the 900LM Comfort Select air bed, which has a digital remote control, digital pneumatic pump and mink feel cover. This is a top-of-the range bed, costing around $6,000, and FDA-registered device with 5 comfort zones, including both memory foam and Talalay latex options accessed through a dual zipper design. It is suitable for use with both flat-top boxspring or platform frames.

There is also the Simmons Beautyrest Ballad air chamber beds, which includes a tri-zone memory foam layer, removable cover, mold and mildew inhibitors, along with controls for fine adjustments and a quiet compressor

High-quality air bed

Before you choose the type of adjustable air bed right for you, make sure you know exactly what you're looking for, whether it's a self-adjusting air bed, or one where you can raise the foot and a head of the bed by small increments to give you maximum comfort. The more sophisticated the bed the more money you will pay for it, but many people find that once they have slept on a high-quality air bed, especially an adjustable model, they are very willing to pay a good price for the good nights sleep that this can bring.

Many of these beds are available from regular bed suppliers, though it can be an idea to take a look at some of the specialist suppliers that stock a wide range of adjustable air bed types and models if you are looking for something special.