Beautyrest Hi Loft Air Mattress: The Beautyrest Hi Loft double air mattress is equipped with a plug-in electric pump that screws onto the mattress. Once attached, it inflates the mattress in about 2 minutes, but not as fully as I would have liked. Once inflated, you need to quickly unscrew the pump and replace the valve cap. It’s not the most elegant solution.
The Beautyrest Air Mattress has the same hot dog package design as the Bestway Air Bed and the precarious feel of a pool float. (Many companies that make air mattresses also make inflatable pools and pool accessories. Go figure.) It doesn’t have the stability of other air mattresses and I almost toppled it over by lying too far from it. one side.
Keep in mind that this may not be the best air mattress for you if you are tall. Simmons lists its dimensions as 80 x 60 x 17 inches, but my measurements put it closer to 76 inches long, meaning anyone taller than 6 feet will likely be hanging off the end. The mattress is constructed from a softer type of vinyl than others, making it easier to roll up and fold into a compact shape for storage.
Bestway Air Mattress: The embodiment of the inexpensive air mattress, the Bestway air mattress is compact, lightweight and relatively quick to inflate thanks to its integrated pump.
On the other hand, this air mattress is only available in one size and it is not at all comfortable. It sits low to the ground, 12 inches high, and the pump isn’t powerful enough to fully inflate it, making it a rather squishy ride. The tubular design makes it look like a package of hot dogs, and the raised horizontal hot dog intended to approximate a pillow rest places the mattress askew, making it more unstable.
The Bestway Air Bed has many negative reviews on Walmart.com that cite slow air leaks, rapid air leaks, burst seams, spontaneous bubbles, and terrible customer service (as well as dozens of very positive reviews ). While Bestway’s comically vague manufacturer’s warranty doesn’t inspire confidence, warranty isn’t a crucial consideration here given the price. However, Walmart’s policy states that most products can be returned with their original packaging for a full refund within 90 days.
