Intex Pillow Dura-Beam Series Rest Raised Airbed with Internal Pump (2020 Model)

I bought this to replace my old regular mattress so I needed something that would both provide comfort and would hold up to daily use. I got it when it was on sale and paid around $32 including the insurance I flipped for. I’ve paid a LOT more for other mattresses over the years and haven’t been as satisfied. I wasn’t sure of the surface design as I usually go more for a gusseted style like a standard plush mattress, but it was fine. I use a sleeping bag and thin comforter under as a makeshift mattress pad for extra comfort. Keep in mind, air mattresses hold the cold air so while it’s great for people who like to keep cool, it’s not so much for those using it in the cold or winter and tend to be more on the chilly side. With most air mattresses you have to put air every day or every couple days. This one truly holds is air! Make sure you follow the instructions the first time and let it rest and stretch. After that you’ll be good to go! Seriously, you can go a week without any air loss! I loved it so much I bought a twin version for my daughter for when she visits. She didn’t have all the padding and still found it comfortable. I tried it with a foam mattress pad and it definitely holds solid like a regular mattress, I just got a cheaper pad and couldn’t deal with the odor so ditched it and used the blankets instead. My only gripe is how low it is. It’s not on the floor, more like a “medium” height in air mattress height designs. It has two “humps” and I would have had a much easier time with 3 or extra raised. The pillow feature is a nice touch to help keep pillows from sliding off or if you want to lay the opposite and prop your feet up with a small pillow vs a couple. I’m limited space and in my room a lot since I’m staying with family so I like that since I don’t have a couch in my room and don’t have the best vision for distance to sit longways and watch tv that I can reposition it sideways against the wall rather than head against the wall and feet facing the tv to save space then reposition it to go longways at night. It’s not the easiest to move around and most people wouldn’t bother, but for me, it’s just more comfortable that way with my layout. Most people would much rather have a “real” mattress for the long haul, (myself included), but if it’s not in the budget or you’re “between mattresses” this is a great option.