Katie Golde: Hey, guys. It's Katie from Mattress Clarity. I am so excited because today I get
to talk to you about Sleep Number beds. We're going to cover all things sleep number, what
a Sleep Number is, what kind of beds they have, all the construction and details.
I'm going to make some recommendations for you, and also give you some things to consider.
If you're ready to learn more about Sleep Number, stick around because we're about to
dive straight into these beds.
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Katie: If you're shopping for a new mattress and you want to see our favorite picks, just
google, "Mattress Clarity best mattresses." It will be that first link that pops up.
Let's talk about Sleep Number and Sleep Number of beds and Sleep Number numbers. What does
it all mean?
As I mentioned before, Sleep Number has been around for a long time, since the late '80s,
and they're really known for their adjustable airbeds. What that means is that no matter
what Sleep Number bed you get, and depending on the size, you're either going to get one
or two adjustable air chambers inside your bed. You are going to control how full those
air chambers are.
With either your smartphone app, or a remote, you're going to add or deflate air inside
those air chambers. The more air that's inside the air chamber, the firmer the bed's going
to be. Likewise, when you release air, the softer the bed's going to be so it gives you
a lot of control.
It also transitions and correlates to the Sleep Number. Sleep Number is a number from
0 to 100 that helps assess your preferred firmness level. The closer to zero the softer
your bed preference is going to be, the close to 100 the firmer your bed preference is going
to be.
I'm personally somewhere in the 70s with my Sleep Number because I prefer a medium firm
bed. You can always go to a store and have them help you figure put your Sleep Number.
If you get a Sleep Number bed at home, you can also use all the amazing technology within
the bed that we're going to talk about to help you figure out your Sleep Number as well.
You can adjust your settings of your air chambers and set it to your preferred Sleep Number
either using a smartphone app that will comes with your bed or a remote that you can buy
at additional cost. Let's talk about what you're going to get when you get a Sleep Number
bed. The majority of the models that are out right now are 360-degrees Smart Bed.
What that means if you're going to get that either single or dual air chamber so no matter
what, you're going to be able to inflate or deflate that bed, but you're also going to
get some really cool sleep promoting technology.
What that means is you're going to get Sleep IQ technology which basically takes your Sleep
Number and sets your bed, but then tracks your sleep using amazing sensors inside your
bed. It's going to track your heart rate, average breathing rate, your movement, and
take all that information, and help give you a picture of what your sleep looks like at
night.
You're going to wake up the next day, look at your phone and your app, the Sleep Number
app, and it's going to show you some amazing things that help you optimize your sleep.
You're going to get the Sleep IQ technology. You're also going to get something really
cool, which really makes it a smart bed. It's a responsive air technology.
This is going to help adjust your bed while you sleep at night. Your Sleep Number's going
to say, "Start at one number during the night." If you move around, if you're not comfortable,
the bed's going to adjust itself, adjust that number to help you stay asleep all night long,
which is really pretty cool. You're going to get those two pieces of technology in every
360-degrees Smart Bed.
The last thing you're going to get is comfort layers. This is very important because these
are the layers that are going to be between you and that big adjustable air chamber down
below. They're going to vary.
There's going to be more basic options and more luxurious options. That's going to change
what type of comfort layer and how much of that comfort layer is in your bed, but it's
basically four different collections.
You've got your Classic Series, which is the most basic. Then Performance Series, Innovative
Series and the Cooling Memory Foam Series. They're going to add technology, add enhanced
features, depending on which series you get. There's also specific models within each series
that we're going to go over, but there's also two value beds.
I want to mention these because, of course, they're a good deal because they're a value
bed and they have everything I just talked about except that responsive air technology.
You're going to get sensors, tracking, all that stuff, but it's not going to move and
adjust the bed for you overnight. That being said, you're going to get a lot of great features
at a good price. Now let's dive into each of these collections. I'm going to tell you
more about the models.
Let's talk about the Classic Series. This is the most basic series of beds. There's
two model options in here. It is it 360-Smart Bed collections. You're going to get the air
chambers that you can control the inflation and deflation, of course.
You're also going to get that sleep IQ technology that's tracking your sleep, plus the responsive
air technology that's moving the bed at night to help you stay comfortable. You're getting
all of that, and there's two different model options as I mentioned, a c2 and a c4.
The c2 is eight inches tall. It's got two inches of comfort layer. It's gel-infused
foam. Then C4 has nine inches. It's nine inches tall. It has three inches of that comfort
layer. The prices are of course, going to change. I would encourage you to look at sales.
In general, the c2 is right around $1,000 for a queen, and the c4 is about $1,700 for
a queen.
Next up is the Performance Series of Sleep Number Beds. These are very popular beds because
you're getting an additional level of pressure leaving comfort foam in there, which is very
nice, but it's also not the most expensive option, so some people find this to be the
best fit for them.
What you're going to get is, all the same things as the Classic Series that dual adjustability
with those air chambers, the sleep IQ technology, and that responsive air technology. The tracking
and the movement, all that's included. You're going to get that additional exclusive pressure-relieving
comfort layer, which can add a lot of comfort to your bed, of course.
You're going to get p5, p6 or pSE as your options. PSE means special edition. Depending
on when you watch this video, this may or may not be available at the time, but we're
going to go over it right now anyway.
The P5 is 10 inches tall. It has four inches of a combination of plush comforting comfort
layer in there. It's just around $2,400 for a queen size. The P6, which is one of the
most popular of all the mattresses, is 11 inches tall. It has a five-inch comfort layer.
Again, a mix of technology, but mostly a lot of pressure-relieving comfort foam in there,
and that is right around $2,900 for queen.
Then a special edition option is also 10 inches tall and also has a four-inch comfort layer,
which has made it a little different mixture than the P5. That one goes for just about
$2,800 for a queen. Of course, these are at full price. I would recommend definitely checking
out their sales.
Now we're on to the Innovation Series of Sleep Number Beds. This is like the crème de la
crème of Sleep Number Beds. They have so much going on.
Each series and each collection building off the other, you're getting everything that
both the Classic collection and the Performance collection have within. You're getting some
really cool TEMPUR-balancing properties as well.
You're going to get, of course, the dual air adjustability. You each have your own air
chamber you can control, getting the sleep IQ technology, the responsive air technology.
All of that, tracking all that adjusting overnight to help you sleep. You're getting the beautiful
pressure-relieving layer, so a lot of added comfort.
Then to make sure you don't sleep hot, you're getting some really cool TEMPUR-balancing
foam in there too. This is all really interestingly engineered high-tech innovative layers within
the mattress. You're going to get three different models. You have the I8, and the I10 and the
ILE. The LE stands for Limited Edition.
The I8 is 12 inches tall. It has a six-inch comfort layer, so a lot of pressure relief,
a lot of cooling, balancing temperature in there with the foam and the way that it's
designed and engineered.
Of course, if you think back to the Classic Series, that original first c2 model, is only
two inches of comfort foams. This is three times as much foam. It's going to be a really
luxurious feel. Then you've got the I10, which is the mothership of Sleep Number Beds. It's
incredible.
It's got all the pressure relief, all that cooling, all of that comfort, everything combined
maxed out in this. For a queen, it's just about $5,100. It's 13 inches tall and has
a seven-inch comfort layers. Who's going to imagine there's a lot of comfort going on?
Limited Edition is the last option for you. This is 12 inches tall. It has a six-inch
comfort layer, which has similar dimensions as the I8, but different combination of materials
and different layers, and different foam was being used in here. It's also great for the
pressure relief, great for the temperature balance. It comes in just about $5,000 for
a queen.
The last series and the whole collection of the 360-Smart Beds from Sleep Number is the
Cooling Memory Foam Series. Again, it's all adding up and building up from all the other
series. You're going to get that dual adjustability.
You're going to get the sleep IQ technology that's tracking the responsive air technology
that's adjusting your sleep. You're also getting beautiful pressure-relieving layers. You're
going to get gorgeous temperature-balancing foam, but it's all going to be that cooling
memory foam sets sinking in that contouring excellent pressure relief.
There's only one model in this series. It's called the M7. It's 11 inches tall with the
5 inches of comfort layer in there. Again, maximizing that memory foam feel, really helping
to provide some excellent pressure relief. At full price for a queen, you can find that
at just about $3,600.
We just sent an in depth look at a 360-degrees Smart Beds from Sleep Number. Let's look at
the two value beds they offer, because they might be a good deal for you as well. What
you're going to get with them is, again, the dual adjustability. You get your air chambers.
You get to control all that.
You're also going to get the sleep IQ technology. It's going to allow you to track your sleep
at night and take a look at how you might be able to optimize your sleep. There's no
responsive air technology, which means it's not going to adjust during the night. It's
going to stay put.
You're going to get two different options here. You have the s1and the s3. The s1 is
10 inches tall. It has a 1.5-inch comfort layer that has five zones of support. These
are set zones of support. It's not going to adjust and change like the other ones, but
it's going to be very consistent if that's something you're interested in.
Then the S3. It's fairly similar. It's 11 inches tall. It's got a European plush-style
pillow top, which does feel very luxurious. It has seven zones of contoured support, so
about two more zones than the s1. The s1 for queen is just about $1,000 and for the s3
it's about $1,500.
I will say that you do have some options with delivery for the 360-degrees Smart Beds. You
do have the option to let someone deliver and set up your mattress, but with the Value
Beds, they will just deliver it to you. You're going to be responsible for setting it up.
I know I just threw a lot of information at you, and you may be a little bit confused
or uncertain of which of all the many Sleep Number Beds I just mentioned is going to be
a good fit for you. Here I am to help you narrow down which one, by making some suggestions
based on sleep preferences and sleep positions.
Let's start with the Classic Series. This is the most basic set of mattresses. It's
the two options, c2 and c4. Of course, they're also the most affordable. If you're on a budget
and you have your heart set on a Sleep Number Bed, these would be two to look at.
Also, they're going to be naturally firmer because the comfort layer is thinner, so you're
more likely to go through that comfort layer more quickly, and then feel that firmness
from the air chambers below.
If you are an average size or petite individual, stomach sleepers, in that category, this is
going to be the best fit for you because of that natural firmness. Heavier sleepers, I
worry that you're going to fall right through that comfort layer and really just feel too
much pressure from the air chamber.
Again, if you're an average size or a petite individual, particularly a stomach sleeper,
I would check these out. As I mentioned earlier, the Performance line of Sleep Number Beds
are very popular. You've got the p5, the p6 and that pSE Special Edition option. These
are very nice.
They're not the most expensive, but you're getting a really nice couple extra inches
or so of that layer of pressure-relieving foam. For a lot of people, that can make a
huge difference. If you're a side-sleeper and a back-sleeper, or a combo, or if you're
a couple and you guys both have very different tastes and preferences, this should be the
perfect layer.
A good combination for you guys to stay comfortable, but still be able to customize accordingly
and not feel like you're spending all of your money on your Sleep Number Bed.
You've got the Innovation Series of mattresses. These are the ones that have all the innovation,
all the technology and all of the layers. These are going to be a good option for those
of you who are larger body types, heavier sleepers. You're not going to slide through
these layers and hit that air chamber. It's not going to feel super firm for you.
You're going to have plenty of pressure-relieving foam with some gorgeous cooling, temperature-balancing
foam. It's also going to be a great fit for hot sleepers as well.
I would say, anyone who's dealing with pressure points or pain, or waking up in pain, you're
going to want to consider the Innovation Series, or that Cooling Memory Foam Series to really
help alleviate any pain and still have that great adjustability with those air chambers.
We've also got that Cooling Memory Foam Series. It's just one model, the m7. That's 11 inches
tall, but it's got 5 inches of comfort layer, some really beautiful, cooling memory foam
in there. I'd recommend this model for those of you who are coming from a more traditional,
solid memory foam bed, where you're used to that slow response, that sinking into the
bed.
This is going to be a nice, smoother transition for you because you're going to still get
that feel with that comfort layer, but all the cool sleep-promoting technology, all the
cool adjustability that comes with the Sleep Number Bed.
Also, if you're someone who has a lot of pain, maybe you're putting a lot of pressure on
some joints -- side sleepers, you tend to be like that -- I would definitely look at
this series as well.
Sleep Number also has their Value beds, the s1 and the s3. Price-wise, they're very similar
to the Classic Series' options, the c2 and the c4. $1,000 and $1,500 for a queen for
both of those in the Value-bed section. You're getting different features though. If you
remember, the Classic has the adjustable responsive air technology. The Value beds are missing
that.
You're still getting the sleep tracking, but you're getting contoured zones of support
that are already built into the mattress. They're not going to adjust at night, they're
not going to change. They're going to remain very consistent. If that seems like a better
fit for you, I would definitely look at the Value beds because they could be a good deal
as well.
We looked at a lot of Sleep Number customers' feedback and put together some points that
are things for you to consider before you potentially invest in a Sleep Number Bed.
One of the biggest things that people talk about is potential for sagging. What can happen
here, from my understanding at least, is that you've got dual air chambers.
You're each adjusting the firmness by inflating or deflating your air chambers. In some cases,
if your partner has theirs maybe completely deflated and you're very used to a firm mattress
and want yours completely inflated, it can create a sagging or a space in between your
mattress that's not exactly even.
Some people have encountered rolling over into that during the night. I don't know the
solution to this. It's just something that does come up, but I have seen a few. Peek
around on YouTube. There may be some DIY solutions for you to look at, but of course, something
for you to consider.
In terms of operating the Sleep Number Bed, if you haven't already gotten the idea, there's
a lot of technology in here. There's an app, there's an adjustable remote that you can
buy if you need it. This is not the same thing as getting a bed delivered in a box, cutting
it open, letting it expand and then sleeping on it. There's more to the Sleep Number Bed
than that.
There are different things to operate. Air needs to be allowed into your bed [laughs]
to inflate the air chambers. I would say, if you can add into your budget the ability
for someone not only to come deliver your mattress and your Sleep Number Bed to you,
but to set it up and give you an overview as well, that would be very helpful especially
if you're not tech-savvy.
If you're not used to using a Smartphone with a tracker and an app on it, all of those things
are going to be a part of that bed. You want to use the full functionality. Just know that,
for some people, the ability to operate this bed was a little bit more tedious than they
anticipated.
We also got a lot of feedback from people who were frustrated with the actual setup
and the technical issues that they may have had. There's a lot of components to this bed
in order to get it to work, to track your sleep, and to inflate and deflate those air
chambers as I mentioned. Someone can come set up the mattress for you.
If, for some reason, something gets set up improperly, or something breaks and you need
to replace it, a lot of times we heard from people that it was very difficult to get people
on the customer service end to send someone out to repair it without spending extra money.
For that, I would say, "Read the fine print. Read that warranty. Read that in-home trial
period," especially if you are also getting a FlexFit Adjustable Base with your Sleep
Number Bed, which they do offer. I believe those may not be included in home trials.
Make sure you know exactly what you should be getting, what's covered in the warranty
and the time period, so that you know that if something does happen and you get someone
on the phone, you know exactly what you deserve to get.
Some customers do report sleeping hot. This can be for personal reasons. Some people naturally
do sleep hot. A lot of these beds do have some quite thick comfort layers and there
might not be a lot of air flow promotion between that.
If you do sleep hot, I would recommend looking at the Innovation line or ones that offer
some more cooling, temperature-balancing material within the bed to help alleviate some of that.
If you naturally sleep hot, this is worth thinking about.
We can't not talk about the price. The most affordable mattresses at full price for a
queen are about $1,000, which is not in everyone's budget. When you think about what you're getting,
it's more than just a simple mattress. You're going to get a lot of adjustability, you're
going to get a lot of personalization. There are sensors in the bed tracking your sleep.
For those who are considering that 360-degree Smart Bed option, which is the Classic Series,
Performance Series, Innovation Series and Memory Foam Series, you're going to get that
adjustability that's adjusting while you sleep. There's a lot going on here. That's what's
driving the price. It's not necessarily a budget-friendly brand.
I would highly recommend taking a look at during major holidays, sale times. Definitely
look because they're usually discounting their mattresses fairly often.
All right, that's a wrap. That's our look at Sleep Number Beds. I hope you learned something,
whether it's what a Sleep Number is or what you get when you sleep at Sleep Number Bed,
or what all this sleep-promoting technology is. There's so much to learn about Sleep Number
Beds.
Let me know if you've any questions or you want a personal recommendation. I'm happy
to do it. One more thing I want to mention about Sleep Number Beds, is that if you're
interested in trying them out, they do have a 100-night trial. They have a 25-year warranty
and they have delivery and setup if you want someone else to do it for you, which is a
nice option as well.
There's a lot to consider here. We have a ton of other mattress reviews, so make sure
to check out Mattress Clarity's YouTube channel if you want to learn more. I'm always here
for you, so definitely check back soon and I'll see you again. Thanks.
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