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Best air beds
A mini army of testers help us find the best air beds and tell us which ones are the most comfortable to lie on.
We also find out which are the best air beds for durability, which ones are noisy if you toss and turn, and which deflate the most overnight.
We've tested 22 of the most popular air beds with built-in pumps from brands such as Yawn, Argos, Active Era, Intex and Bestway, as well as a few manual blow-up beds.
How our tests find you the best
We've tested 22 air beds
We assess products from the big brands and at different price points to ensure you get the best value and performance
Deflation
Ever gone to sleep on an air bed and woken up on the floor? Not on our watch! We reveal which air beds will stay properly inflated all night long.
Comfort
Sleep position matters. Whether your guests sleep on their front, side or back, we've found the air beds which will help them get a good night’s rest.
We also test...
Which ones are a dream to use and which will give you nightmares, as well as durability and noise.
The air beds we tested
The biggest brands and the most popular air beds are listed below.
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| Air bed | Price | Score | Deflation test | Comfort on side | Comfort on back | Ease of getting on and off bed |
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| 74% |
We've tested 22 air beds in total, but the table displays our top picks only.
Date tested: March 2024, January 2023 and April 2022. Page last checked: March 2025. We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
Bestway AlwayzAire
Most recently tested March 2024
Max user weight 300kg
How do you inflate it? In-built plug-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 150 x 196cm, folded 42 x 17 x 37cm
Need to know Carry bag, soft top, in built pump but also allows for manual inflation with your own pump
Bestway Dreamair Premium King Size
Most recently tested January 2023
Max user weight: 200kg
How do you inflate it? Built-in plug-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 148 x 193cm, folded 40 x 22 x 36cm
Need to know Side pouches for a phone, walled sides, carry bag, soft flocked top
Bestway Fortech Air Bed King Size
Most recently tested April 2022
Max user weight 350kg
How do you inflate it? Built-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 43 x 148 x 198cm, folded 19 x 41 x 46cm
Need to know Flocked top, carry bag
Bestway TriTech Air Mattress Queen
Most recently tested January 2023
Max user weight 300kg
How do you inflate it? In-built plug-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 148 x 200cm, folded 42 x 21 x 37cm
Need to know Carry bag, walled sides
Dreamcatcher Deluxe Air Bed Double
Most recently tested April 2022
Max user weight Not stated
How do you inflate it? In-built pump, but can also be inflated with a manual pump so it's suitable as a camping air bed
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 49 x 139 x 190cm, folded 22 x 42 x 34cm
Need to know Carry bag, soft flocking cover material
Ecasa Avenli High Raised Air bed
Most recently tested March 2024
Max user weight 200kg
How do you inflate it? In-built pump or manual inflation
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 45 x 140 x 200cm, folded 20 x 51 x 38cm
Need to know Soft top, carry bag included
Hi-Gear High Rise Flock King Air Bed
Most recently tested March 2024
Max user weight Not stated
How do you inflate it? Built-in plug-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 50 x 146 x 190cm, folded 40 x 22 x 36cm
Need to know Carry bag, in-built pillow, walled sides, soft flocked top
Hi-Gear High Rise Foam King Air Bed
Most recently tested January 2023
Max user weight Not stated
How do you inflate it? Built-in plug-in pump
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 150 x 200cm, folded 52 x 27 x 60cm
Need to know The sleeping surface is a foam layer on top of the inflated bed, carry bag, walled sides
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I Air Mattress Double
Most recently tested January 2023
Max user weight 295kg
How do you inflate it? With an in-built plug-in pump, or through a manual valve
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 148 x 200cm, folded 41 x 20 x 34cm
Need to know Carry bag, walled sides
Outwell Flock Superior Double Airbed with Built-in Pump
Most recently tested April 2022
Max user weight Not stated
How do you inflate it? Built-in pump, but can also be inflated with a manual pump so it's suitable as a camping air bed
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 40 x 150 x 193cm, folded 17 x 41 x 43cm
Need to know Flocked top, carry bag
Tuomico Inflatable Double Air Bed
Most recently tested April 2022
Max user weight 300kg
How do you inflate it? Built-in pump, can also be inflated with a manual pump so it's a suitable camping air bed
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 44 x 149 x 199cm, folded 34 x 22 x 42cm
Need to know Raised edges around the side to stop you rolling off, flocked cover material
Vango Blissful Double Air Bed
Most recently tested April 2022
Max user weight 227kg
How do you inflate it? Built-in pump, Constant Comfort pump auto inflates when the bed loses firmness
Dimensions (H x W x D) inflated 45 x 135 x 186cm, folded 36 x 18 x 54cm
Need to know Flocked top, carry bag, Constant Comfort pump auto-inflates when the bed loses firmness, in-built pump has auto-cutoff so you can't over-inflate the bed
More air beds from our tests
Here’s how the rest of the air beds from our test measured up, listed in alphabetical order.
| Air bed | Price | Score | Deflation test | Comfort on side | Comfort on back | Ease of getting on and off bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Era Premium King Size | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50001612 | |||||
| AirzzZ Inflatable High Raised Double Air Bed | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50000083 | |||||
| Bestway Comfort Quest | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50001615 | |||||
| Bestway Tri-Tech King Size | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50001621 | |||||
| Green Haven Premium King Size Air Bed | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013394 | |||||
| Hi-Gear Comfort King Size | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50013393 | |||||
| Pro Action Double Flocked | SQUIRREL_TEXT_50001627 |
Date tested: March 2024, January 2023 and April 2022. Page last checked: March 2025. We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.
How we test air beds
We shortlist the most popular pillows from UK buy all the products we test so you know our reviews can be trusted. The best air beds should be comfortable, durable and able to stay inflated overnight.
But more than that, if you invest in a decent air bed, you'd expect it to be easy to set up and tidy away, to not make an irritating squeaking noise when someone turns on it and not have an unpleasant odour.
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A mini army of testers assess the comfort of all our air beds. Each tester spends time lying on each bed in turn. They rate each one on how easy it is to get on and off. They also mark how comfortable the air bed is when lying on their back, front and preferred side. We find a reassuring degree of consensus from this test.
We then assess and measure the following to find the best air beds
- Deflation: Each bed is inflated to its firmest setting, weighted down with heavy benches and left for 18 hours overnight. In the morning, we note which beds have stayed firm and which ones are noticeably spongier than the night before.
- Durability: Each of the beds is jumped on 10 times and poked by a sharp point with 50 newtons of force to assess its long-term durability, and how well it stands up to general wear and tear or a bit of rough treatment.
- Ease of use: We test how long it takes to inflate each bed, and how long to deflate and tidy the bed away. We also asses how easy it is to achieve the desired firmness setting and how easy it is to fit a standard fitted sheet to the bed.
- Smell: An unpleasant rubbery smell can really upset a good night's sleep. Our testers sniff each bed and marked air beds down if they have a strong whiff of rubber. The best don't have any odour at all.
- Noise: We rate each bed on how noisy it is with a tester turning and shifting their body weight on it. Some beds make a terrible racket, but the best handle the wriggliest of sleepers with barely a squeak.
There's not much that's more important than a good night's sleep. Make sure you get yours with the best mattress and best duvet brands.
What are the best air beds for camping?
Air beds provide a more comfortable sleeping surface than typical camping mats, which is why some people choose to buy them for more of a VIP camping experience.
When looking for an air bed for camping, double check the dimensions of your tent and the air to make sure it fits comfortably inside when inflated.
Check out our reviews to find the best air bed for camping.