What's in a Namely? Bad Trip: My Journey to Discover Why Everyone is (Still) on a Journey When the "Something Old" at Your Wedding is... One of the most disturbing Sleeveless in Seattle (and New York, and Atlanta, and Detroit...) When the Question is the Answer: The Dumbing Down of TV Interviews The Good Ship Lollipop Has SailedWhy does, like, EVERYONE talk this way now??) I also write ads.Here is a link to my portfolio. « History, Interrupted |Bad Trip: My Journey to Discover Why Everyone is on a Journey » Your email address:Powered by FeedBlitz Subscribe to this blog's feedIn the latest edition of What Shoppers Say, we pit Tempurpedic vs Amerisleep in a battle of memory foam mattress reviews. We hit the open road on the internet superhighway to find out what owners had to say about different aspects associated with each. We compare and the two side by side for qualities that affect sleep, off-gassing concerns, and price differences and offer a graded scorecard so you can better see which might fit your needs.
Tempurpedic pioneered memory foam mattresses, introducing the first line to the industry in the early 90s. Through aggressive and successful branding strategies, they have risen to be one of the top 3 mattress companies. They currently offer their original line of memory foam in addition to four other lines that seek to cater to shoppers seeking cooler, softer, cheaper or less dense options. Tempurpedic operates both as a dealer and a retailer.As new eco-friendly trends gain foothold with consumers, the mattress industry continues to undergo change. The memory foam mattress line from Amerisleep is differentiated by reduced reliance on petroleum and elimination of harmful chemicals. Their plant-based memory foam beds have grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years as a result. Amerisleep offers one line of five mattresses, and retails direct to consumers online.Keep in mind that shoppers who are very happy or very dissatisfied with a purchase tend to write most reviews, and they can be somewhat subjective.
They may be influenced by several individual factors, but when a large enough sample is gathered, we can observe trends that may offer potential shoppers insight. In this comparison we looked at data collected from hundreds of reviews on both brands’ websites. We compiled the data from reviews of all beds collectively to get a broad overview of how the brands stack up. The dimensions considered were diverse, but primarily focus on issues that impact comfort, specific concerns like heat and chemicals, and the cost of the products. We will first detail the results for the most important factors and then summarize them in a chart (so scroll down to the bottom of the page if you just want to short version).Responsiveness is rated by the length of time it takes a memory foam mattress to compress or return to its original shape. Slower times tend to be rated as hard or firm initially, and may be described sinking in quicksand when the owner is trying to change position at night or get out of bed.
Faster foams will readjust quicker and can make movements easier.Pressure point and pain relief is a well-known benefit of all memory foam mattresses. Their unique ability to contour to the body to offer full-body support by equalizing weight distribution takes pressure of heavier areas and supports the entire back.Hot sleep is a commonly heard complaint regarding memory foam mattresses, however overall slightly less than 10% of all owners combined find the difference significant enough to mention in surveys.This would be of greatest concern to those who naturally sleep hot regardless of bed type.Motion transfer reduction is a popular feature of memory foam as it reduces the problem of waking one partner when the other moves during the night.Off-gassing refers to the odors released by a product as volatile chemicals break down, also known as VOCs. All new products emit some odor at first; however it should dissipate over time. There are ongoing disputes about the actual danger offgassing poses, though those sensitive to smells may be most concerned about odors.
Overall, about 15% of all memory foam mattress owners complain of odors, but only about 1-2% actually return their beds for this reason.Prices for memory foam can vary significantly based on the manufacturer and materials. This can be influenced by several factors including advertising costs, where the beds are manufactured, and how they are shipped. We looked both at the actual prices as well as whether consumers felt they got a good value for their money.Some of the other issues to consider include availability, longevity and warranty. In comparing Tempurpedic vs Amerisleep, both brands had similar good reviews of longevity. Both also offer similar warranty coverage, with 10 years full coverage on impressions over 0.75″ though Tempurpedic offers 5 years additional prorated coverage (20 vs 25). As far as availability, some reviewers reported hesitancy to buy online only from Amerisleep but many complimented the brand’s customer service. Tempurpedic reviewers like the ability to locate beds locally, though several complained about issues with dealer/retailer policy discrepancies and service issues.
While the comparison of Tempurpedic vs Amerisleep indicated many similarities in features and performance they provide, there were also several differences as demonstrated in the preceding chart. We compiled and averaged the overall scores:As consumers continue to demand high quality products at the lowest price, competition will continue to drive companies to deliver better values. Newer brands will always come in to challenge the hegemon by attempting to improve the product, as is the case with the memory foam revolution the market is currently seeing. In the case of Tempurpedic vs Amerisleep, the latter brand scored higher overall, but both have their pros and cons that consumers will need to consider when choosing.AccesswireJuly 4, 2015 10 Point Comparison Reveals PROS and CONS of Budget-Friendly and Luxury Gel Memory Foam MattressesChicago, IL. / ACCESSWIRE / July 3, 2015 / "Compared to first generation temper foam developed in the 1960s, modern-day memory foam is available in a variety of firmness levels, springs back faster, heats up less, and lasts longer.
However, even some of today’s so-called best memory foam mattresses from renowned manufacturers are far from flawless" cautions Belinda Palmer, a spokeswoman for Bedroom Solutions.This Top 10 Memory Foam Mattress Review and Comparison was recently published to educate consumers on the Pros and Cons of popular mattresses, so that they can quickly recognize a low-quality mattress.The above review compares mattresses based on features like (1) density/firmness, (2) thickness of gel memory foam layers, (3) heat retention, (4) CertiPUR-US safety certifications, (5) motion transfer between partners, (6) suitability to different sleeping positions, (7) hypoallergenic properties, (8) price, (9) user reviews, and (10) warranty period.Visit http://Bedroom.Solutions/Memory-Foam-Mattresses/ to learn about above features of the best budget-friendly memory foam mattresses in today’s marketplace.Popular mattress brands like Simmons Beautyrest, Serta iComfort, and Tempur-Pedic occupy the list of best luxury memory foam mattresses while less well-known brands like Perfect Cloud Ultra Plush, Ultimate Dreams, Sleep Innovations, Signature Sleep, Classic Brands, Amerisleep, Dynasty Mattress, and Lucid make up the list of best budget-friendly mattresses.
"The decision-making process that goes into selecting a mattress can be exhausting" exclaims Palmer. "The first hurdle is choosing between memory foam, latex, inner spring, water, and air mattresses" she adds.The Memory Foam vs Latex vs Inner Spring vs Adjustable Air Mattress Comparison was recently published by Bedroom Solutions to help people get through this initial hurdle.The above comparison looks at various aspects of the 4 mattress types such as: (1) support on pressure points and alignment of the spine, (2) motion transfer between partners, (3) mattress sagging, (4) the need to rotate/flip mattresses, (5) how hot or cool it sleeps, (6) suitability to use on adjustable beds, (7) off gassing odor, (8) weight, (9) lifespan, and (10) cost. The comparison clearly shows that memory foam and latex are superior to others in most aspects."Once the consumer makes the above decision, he or she still needs to decide whether to buy a (1) soft, medium, or firm mattress, (2) thin (6" – 8") or thick (10", 12" or 14") mattress, (3) full, queen, or king size, and (4) whether to buy online or at the local mattress retailer" elaborates Palmer.Once the consumer is convinced that he/she needs a memory foam mattress
, several additional factors need to be considered to ensure that an uncomfortable mattress is not purchased. "While memory foam is superior to other types in many aspects, especially, older-generation memory foam can have a few drawbacks” explains Palmer. “As a result, some of the cheap memory foam mattresses (1) emit strong chemical odors, (2) heat up too much, (3) are too soft or too firm, (4) fail to expand back to correct thickness after being shrink wrapped, (5) sag prematurely, and have (6) excessively soft edges" she adds.Over the last four decades memory foam has been around, manufacturers have recognized these flaws and come up with effective solutions. One such solution worth mentioning is how the ‘sleeping hot’ problem has been handled. Foam mattresses are inherently good at absorbing body heat, but poor at releasing it out. This has been successfully addressed in newer generation memory foam thanks to ‘open-cell’ technology, invention of gel memory foam mattresses, strategic placement of grooves that bring out hot air, use of air-infused memory foam, and even using bamboo-made mattress covers that allow mattresses to efficiently ‘breathe’, in turn allowing mattresses to stay cool.