New tests yield 10 top choices for a good night’s sleep Editor's Note: This article also appeared in the March 2014 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.Choose from cars, safety, health, and more! Build & Buy Car Buying Service Save thousands off MSRP with upfront dealer pricing information and a transparent car buying experience. Get Ratings on the go and compare while you shop Ratings > Englander Bed Reviews Englander Mattress Review, Ratings and Comparisons Based on 87 Actual Consumer Experiences What You Need To Know THE GOOD: A variety of Englander models are available to suit personal preference. THE BAD: Durability / longevity and availability tend to be no better than fair. THE COMPANY: The company makes innerspring, foam and latex beds. Like most of its main competition, Englander was founded over a century ago. In 2002, Englander was bought by England, Inc., and in 2005 a group of Englander licensees bought the company.
THE COMPETITION: Englander's main competitors are Sealy, Simmons and Serta. See how Englander compares in the innerspring bed reviews – summary and mattress comparison. Ratings below are for Englander innerspring mattresses (namely Tension Ease); memory foam mattresses (namely ViscoPedic); and latex mattresses (namely Nature's Finest). Findings are based on a sample of 41, 16 and 39 respectively, gathered using an unbiased, accurate methodology. MEMORY FOAM (Visco Pedic)* Englander memory foam models, such as Viscopedic, perform better overall than innerspring (Tension Ease) and latex (Nature's Finest) models in owner satisfaction. The main complaint for Englander innerspring and latex beds is compression / sagging. 25%+ of owners say that within 3-4 years the bed sags or develops indentations resulting in less comfort / support. Englander innerspring (Tension Ease) mattresses are often $400-$1,700; memory foam (Viscopedic) $900-$1,500; latex (Nature's Rest) $2,100-$3,000.
Sagging / compression tends to somewhat undermine comfort and, in some cases, causes pain, including back pain. (See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.) Englander mattresses tend to perform above average on this issue. Motion isolation refers to the ability of a mattress to localize movement so that your partner is not disturbed. No initial odor / off gassing Englander beds tend to perform no better than fair on the issue of giving off an initial chemical-like gas or odor when new. Viscopedic especially, like many memory foam mattresses, can act as a heat trap for some. (See mattresses and heat.) See mattresses and sex for analysis. Springs may make noise when in use. Foam and latex models are silent. No turning / rotating The mattresses are one-sided and do not need flipping. Some owners report the need to rotate their mattress regularly to combat sagging. Englander memory foam and latex models tend to weigh above average.
The mattresses have either a 10- or 20-year warranty with the first 5-10 years non-prorated. At least 5% of owners complain that the warranty fails to provide adequate sagging coverage. (See mattress warranties: what you should know.) Englander mattresses can be difficult to locate in many areas. It is regarded as no better than fair due to what is viewed as a lack of response and resolution regarding sagging. Sleep Like The Dead (SLTD) Rating Rating for Englander is based on product ratings by consumers, years in business, customer service, specifications disclosure, warranty, BBB rating. Englander innerspring mattresses overall, namely Tension Ease, have 64% owner satisfaction based on 41 owner experiences. This rating is about average compared to innerspring mattresses overall. Englander Viscopedic memory foam beds have 72% owner satisfaction based on a small sample size of 16 owner experiences. Englander's Nature's Finest latex mattresses have 67% owner satisfaction based on 38 consumer experiences.
This is below average compared to latex mattresses overall. *Based on an insignificant sample size. E-Gel and Lifestyle: Preliminary Ratings The E-Gel and especially Lifestyle models are fairly new, and, consequently, have little owner experience data currently available. E-Gel likely rates similar to Englander ViscoPedic, yet perhaps sleeps at least slightly cooler due to its use of gel-infused foam. The Lifestyle model uses layers of latex, gel-infused memory foam and micro-encased springs. Sleep Like The Dead estimates this model will rate similar to or better than Englander ViscoPedic. About our unbiased Englander mattress reviews and research The Englander mattress ratings are based on at least 85 owner reviews of models Tension Ease, Viscopedic, Nature's Finest and others. The owner experience data was collected from diverse, credible sources. – Like many mattress brands, the top complaint for Englander beds (innerspring, latex or memory foam) is compression / sagging.
More than one quarter of owners say that within three years their Englander sags or develops body indentations to a significant degree. Such problems can result in discomfort, including back pain. – Englander customer service is overall viewed as no better than fair because of what is perceived by customers as a lack of responsiveness and resolution regarding product quality and warranty issues. – Englander memory foam mattresses tend to perform better in owner satisfaction than both Englander innerspring and latex beds. – Englander mattresses overall have 67% owner satisfaction. (67 out of 100 based on 87 reviews). – Englander mattresses may be difficult to locate in showrooms as their availability is limited. Innerspring mattresses are the most common type of mattress on the market, and are by far the most popular. The great thing about innerspring mattresses is the sheer number of models available -- you can choose firmness levels from very soft to rock hard, and there are numerous styles from utilitarian to classic.
The mattress line that gets the best reviews from both owners and experts, and has plenty of options for any sleep style, is Sealy Posturepedic . Basic models in this line feature coils that are positioned to provide extra support in the center third of the mattress, where the heavier parts of the body rest. Higher-end models feature pocketed coils and hybrid construction that also includes gel-infused foam to prevent heat retention. Posturepedic models excel in professional testing, earning top scores for side sleeping, durability and stabilization. However, one professional test indicates that Posturepedic may be a better option of you prefer a softer mattress, as the measured firmness was softer than the claimed firmness. , with around 875 owner comments analyzed. , owners indicate that the mattress relieves pain initially and that the Posturepedic's coil system provides better-than-average support. Over time, however, some users find that the mattress begins to sag, which can make it uncomfortable, especially for those who suffer from back pain.
The Posturepedic Hybrid line receives the highest ratings in the Posturepedic line at that site. User reviews that we analyzed at retail sites report show a high level of satisfaction across a number of models of the Posturepedic mattress line. Even the less-expensive models of these mattresses tend to get rave reviews, with owners saying the mattress is extremely comfortable, that the claimed firmness was right on the money (in spite of what the professional testers found), and that the mattress seems very durable. Most say they feel they got a good value with the Sealy Posturepedic and we saw quite a few comments from owners who have bought several Posturepedic's for their home. The Simmons Beautyrest line (Est. $400 and up) is a very close runner up to the Posturepedic line of innerspring mattresses. Beautyrest features individually pocketed coils, which help reduce motion transfer -- meaning that your partner's tossing and turning is less likely to affect your side of the bed.
In addition, some models feature latex, memory, and/or gel foam (for greater cooling and comfort). Like Sealy Posturepedic, Simmons Beautyrest also features a new hybrid line that is a combination of memory foam and innerspring. These hybrid models are newer than the standard innerspring, so there is little feedback concerning long term durability, but it's thought that they may have better overall durability than a mattress that uses an innerspring alone. , compared with other innerspring mattresses, based on more than 700 user comments. Site editors note that users give the Beautyrest good ratings for support, especially the higher end models in the Beautyrest line, the Platinum, Hybrid and Black models (the Beautyrest Recharge is the company's basic model). Professional testing also gives high marks to a couple of models of the more expensive Beautyrest mattresses. Comments we saw from owners indicate that Beautyrest mattresses are very comfortable across the board. Users also report good initial back pain relief, although this tends to diminish with time as the mattress ages and loses some of its initial support or firmness, not uncommon with innerspring mattresses.
is the Saatva (Est. $600 and up). However, that's based upon far fewer reviews, just about 275, than the Sealy Posturepedic or the Simmons Beautyrest. In our years of doing this mattress report, we have found that the fewer reviews a mattress has, the higher its ratings tend to be. point out that part of the stronger-than-average ratings may be skewed by the Saatva's good customer service and price compared to other mattresses made from the same materials. , in professional testing the one Saatva mattress included in a roundup that we reviewed gave it just average scores for both side and back sleepers, below average scores for stabilization. That means if you're a light sleeper and sleep with a partner his or her movements may interrupt your sleep. Still, we see some love for this mattress. , where Derek Hales and his wife, Samantha, personally test each mattress they review for at least a week, the Saatva is the sixth highest rated mattress on the site, out of 29. However, the Hales' tend to review lesser known brands, there are no Simmons, Sealy, Serta or other brands tested that are widely available at retail.