



We’ve likely all had the displeasure of sleeping on a shoddy air mattress, only to wake up on the floor, as all the air drained in the night. The very mention of these blow-up beds can make your back feel tight and neck stiff before you’ve even pulled out the air pump.
Yet, whether you’re camping, hosting, moving or otherwise need a portable place to sleep — sometimes an air mattress is the only option. Rest assured that these days, there are some comfortable and durable options on the market. And we rounded up our favorites for you.
From super-plush versions that measure nearly two feet high, we curated some of the highest-rated, most comfortable air mattresses you can find online. Some are ideal for nights in the great outdoors; some are great for out of town friends and family crashing in the living room. All come recommended by happy campers and well-rested sleepers who got some serious shut-eye while sleeping on a latex cloud.
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The price we've listed below is for the exact option that I have, but you can get in twin and full sizes and in 13- and 18-inch heights.
Promising review: "Our guests were having difficulty with our lower inflatable bed mattress so we decided to give this one a try. It exceeded our expectations. It was extremely easy to inflate and deflate. The bed held firm for several days. Weekend guests said the mattress provided a very restful night sleep. I was amazed at how easy it was to fold up and get into the bag. One warning: queen size sheets do not fit over this bed, so bought a complete set of king size sheets. I found the king size sheets so much easier to use over this bed. Highly recommend this mattress." — Raymond J. Fonck
Promising review: "Between me and my family, we own 5 air mattresses from this company. I first experienced this product from a sleep over at a friend's place and inquired for this specific brand as it never deflates at a quick rate as other competition. You will never experience back pain or waking up in the middle of the night because your bed is gradually deflating. I move a lot for work and since owning this, I know I'd get regular sleep despite not being on my real mattress, if not the same feeling. The product is top tier, well constructed and well packaged. The customer service is elite. They are prompt with responses and and delivers immediate action. The product is also well-priced. Every cent is worth it. SoundAsleep is on the only brand I will ever trust for an air mattress." — Faye
Promising Amazon review: "Absolutely love this mattress! We got it for overnight company and it has been a perfect addition. Set up is super easy and the built in pump took maybe 5-7 minutes to blow up. Super sturdy and comfortable. Easy to deflate and roll back up to store it away. The headboard is a nice touch so the guest don’t have to lay flat the entire time. I would definitely buy again!" — Payton
Promising review: "simply push a button to inflate and deflate or adjust firmness. Purchased for sleepover full of rambunctious 4th graders. slept two comfortably, was used by all just for seating and hanging out. Kept up in our family room for an additional week just for fun. Never needed to add air. Stayed firm for all of it." — kate
Promising Target review: "This air mattress is very large and spacious. I like that you have options to adjust the air in either the whole mattress or pick the right or left side. It also comes with a nice storage bag. I would recommend this mattress." — A
Promising review: "Made of high quality materials and extremely soft on top and comfortable, one of the most comfortable air mattresses I have tried. Would recommend to all extremely quiet air pump! Love the product!" — Made of high quality materials and extremely soft on top and comfortable, one of the most comfortable air mattresses I have tried. Would recommend to all extremely quiet air pump! Love the product! — naushadh
Promising review: “I ordered 2 of these air mattress for a 4 day and night retreat. I liked the durability of the material, the soft top,and the size of the mattress. It was very comfortable to sleep on and I only had to pump it up one time but only because I like it firm. It maintained the air. The control panels, "inflation and deflation" make it super simple to use. My 7 and 9 year old are able to use this air mattress, it's very self explanatory.” — Alicia
Promising review: "Very comfortable!This air mattress has become an absolute game-changer in terms of comfort and quality.Setting it up was an absolute breeze. The built-in pump is a genius addition, and with just a push of a button, the mattress quickly inflated to its full size. Within a few minutes, it was ready to use.I must say, it has exceeded all my expectations! I highly recommend it for a comfortable sleep experience!" — Steven
Promising review: "This mattress rivals my bed at home, it's so comfortable! The wide version is great for a little extra room to move around, plus my dog can sleep by my feet without it getting too overcrowded. Worth every penny, I can't imagine camping without it at this point!" — amyrose
Promising review: “This is the best inflatable mattress I’ve ever owned. It’s really comfortable, stable and easy to use. Ideal for car camping or traveling. You can substitute this for an Aero Bed at a quarter of the weight. The carrying case is a nice idea compared to a sleeve but doesn’t allow you to make the pad compact when rolled up. I suprisingly like the hand/foot pump which is a nice feature to help inflate quickly.” — Stay Stoked