With customizable air chamber and memory foam options to choose from, Sleep Number beds are among the most popular mattress brands available today. Unfortunately, a major downside of the latest high-tech mattresses is the increased price of each year’s new and improved models. According to Sleep Number bed reviews, a heftier price tag doesn’t necessarily mean better quality. Read what Viewpoints reviewers have to say about the quality of their c2, c3, and c4 Classic Series Sleep Number beds, and you may think twice before opting for the newest mattress on the market. With queen sets starting at $999.98, the Sleep Number Classic Series c2 mattress is the most affordable mattress in the Classic Series (c1 mattresses are no longer manufactured). Although its mattress is only 8-inches thick (as opposed to the 9-inch c3 and the 10-inch c4), the c2 mattress is the best reviewed of the Classic Series with a Viewpoints score of 77/100 based on 16 reviews. Several reviewers tried out more recent models and didn’t find the extra features to be worth the extra expense.
“I was skeptical about going into a mattress shop. The salesman put us in the top of the line bed with all the bells and whistles and I actually felt just as comfortable on the C2 (their “base” model) as I did on the other ones. They actually “test” you on the C3 which is about 600 more than the C2 and the only difference is the extra inch of padding you get…. Buy a 4″ memory foam topper from Walmart for a buck and a half and you just saved yourself 3,000 large ones” - koopa1982, Reviewer since 2009 “I bought a separate Memory Foam CoolGel 2 inch mattress topper to zip inside the cover of my new mattress, which instantly upgraded the comfort to that of the higher priced SC mattresses that include a layer of memory foam. I love this mattress and could never go back to sleeping on anything else.” - drallim, Reviewer since 2010 The price goes up with the Sleep Number c3 mattress (queen sets start at $1,399.98) while the Viewpoints rating drops three points below the c2′s Viewpoints score.
Overall, reviewers were pleased with the support and comfort levels of the c3 model, but many found the price (nearly 400 dollars more for an extra inch of memory foam) unreasonable. “This bed is pretty much a glorified air mattress. When I lower the sleep number for a softer bed, I feel like I’m sinking into the bed, or like I’m on a hammock. When making the bed firmer, it just feels like something is sticking you in the back! Take my advice and save your money.” - jampcat9, Reviewer since 2009 “Overall this bed is acceptable – but certainly not as wonderful as I expected it to be from all the hype and commercials! I think the price is too high and then there is an additional cost for everything from the box spring to the mattress cover to everything else…so even if there is a “sale” on the mattress, you’ll rack up expenses with other items.” - ltupper, Reviewer since 2011 With the lowest Viewpoints score (67/100 based on 14 reviews) and the highest price (queen sets starting at $1,699.98), the Sleep Number Classic Series c4 mattress is proof that more isn’t always better.
Its 10-inch mattress includes over 2.5-inches of foam designed to soothe common pressure points, but dissatisfied reviewers frequently mention its poor support. And while not everyone was unhappy with the mattress, many were unhappy with the price tag. “It is impossible to get comfortable, I have adjusted the mattress every level. It looks terrible, there is a big low spot right down the middle. It has done nothing for my back. For the money, I would buy a regular mattress.” - bumblebea, Reviewer since 2010 “This thing is all hype and it just doesn’t deliver. It has its good points – it is adjustable, and it really does relieve pressure points. But my husband and I spend the whole night trying not to roll into the sink hole that is the middle of the bed. The dip in the middle is what you would get if you had a cheap mattress after a couple of months use. It is disappointing and I honestly would never recommend this bed to anyone. Save your money on the Sleep Number and get a real mattress!” – jollyrancher77, Reviewer since 2011
All in all, when it comes to mattress technology, less is more for some customers. While all Sleep Number beds in the Classic Series have a mix of positive and negative reviews on Viewpoints, the Sleep Number c2 mattress is the best in the Classic Series bunch. If you’re considering a Sleep Number Classic Series mattress, save a few hundred dollars, and go for the original Sleep Number bed. Editor’s note: If you have professional experience with mattresses, Viewpoints is recruiting experts in priority product categories to write for our blog. Check out this overview of the Viewpoints Category Expert Program, including qualifications, compensation and how to apply. I saw on another part of mdjunction where some people said they were using the heated mattress pads from walmart. They fit on the bed like a sheet, but are heated. I was concerned about the wires in them...if there are wires...hurting underneath me, but I read the reviews on walmart and saw that someone said the quilted kind of heated mattress pad doesn't feel like that (there were 2 on the website) both made by sunbeam.
I have an electric blanket on my bed and an electric throw by the computer that John got me for Christmas...heat always makes my body feel better...so does anyone use one? I never heard of the heated matress pad and I would have the same questions you have. I do use an electric blanket. I have a love/hate relationship with my electric blanket, haha, I love it when I am cold and it feels so good to climb into that warm bed... awwwww BUT when I wake up in the middle of the night having a hot flash I swing that blanket off me so fast! I hate the thing then!!! I am having bad hot flashes again, no clue why!If you or anyone finds out more about them , please share. I am curious too. Well, my mom bought the heated mattress pad for me for an early birthday present (birthday isn't until April). If I had it shipped to my house, it would have been 12 extra dollars, so I did site to store shipping and that made the shipping free. I had to list 2 pick up people on the order and when it is picked up, I have to bring the printout with the order number, etc. and bring an ID.
I ordered it on Feb. 3rd and it arrived in store on Feb. 11th. They were supposed to email me, but I never got any email. and it said it arrived at the store on Feb. 11th. I was worried that they would give me trouble since I didn't have the email to print out, but I printed the details from my account and John took the form this morning along with his ID and picked it up. I am going to send a customer complaint to walmart and tell them that I never received an email that my order was ready. With tax, the queen sized one was $130. The queen and king size have dual controls which helps if you have a spouse who burns up like John does, while I freeze! We keep our room cold in the summer with our window a/c, so I think this will even be helpful for my pain during the hot months. I know that the warmth helps me as warm baths help and I have an electric blanket on my bed which helps and an electric blanket at my computer which I have on me when I am sitting here. I also turn on the seat warmers in the car and it helps my back while I am driving.
So...after reading the reviews, I bought the Sunbeam quilted one because the reviews said that you couldn't feel the wires on this one as opposed to another cheaper Sunbeam one at Walmart. and type in "mattress pad" on the search area and then look through until you find the Sunbeam Quilted heated mattress pad or something like that. You can check on there to see if it is in stock at a walmart store near you instead of having to order it. I will be putting it on my bed today, so I will let you know tomorrow how it works out and if it is worth it! I think if I used anything electric on my bed that I would short it. I sweat so much when I sleep that I would be afraid of electricuting myself. We haven't turned it on yet, but I am so excited about it that I am ready to go to bed already! I do have to say that it did fit on my bed very nicely. I was worried because I have an egg crate mattress and a memory foam topper on top of my mattress. But, I had no trouble getting it to fit.