While testing, our experts found that it takes more time to fully inflate than many of the other air mattresses we tested (4.5 minutes in our tests), likely because it's taller than many other air mattresses on the market. We also noticed that it took longer to deflate than some other air mattresses we've tried. This caused one of our consumer reviewers to damage the mattress by pulling the pump out early, causing leaks.

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The inside support layer comes with the Fiber-Tech construction, the multiple air chambers that are sectioned off by the fiber tech walls to distribute weight and keep you up on the mattress, instead of sinking through it as with most air mattresses.The 600-pound weight limit allows for multiple sleepers at once without the danger of deflating or bursting. While using it in their own homes, our experts found that it stood up to multiple people jumping, moving and sitting on it all at the same time without losing air or having any other issues. Our analysts placed 170 pounds of sand on the air mattress to assess overnight leakage after 24 hours. Good Housekeeping / Jillian Sollazzo The top, comfort layer has this collection of interconnected, beignet-shaped air cells, built into the surface. They’re meant to allow air to flow between you and the mattress surface, meant to keep you cooler. You are sleeping on plastic and need whatever airflow you can get. The air chamber takes up most of the space inside the plastic outer layer. The interior is actually several chambers with partitions in between. It helps distribute your weight and keep an even surface from top to bottom and from side to side. 18-inch Queen Comfort Plush Elevated Airbed Construction Built-in, high-powered internal AC electric pump (110-120V) for hassle-free inflation and deflation

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The support layer is the air chamber inside. It takes up most of the space inside the plastic outer layer. The interior is actually several chambers with partitions in between. It’s constructed with something called “Fiber-Tech Construction™” which makes it a stronger setup than just an air-filled chamber. 24in Queen Dura-Beam Dream Lux Pillow Top Airbed Construction An air mattress is a great way to provide extra sleeping accommodations, especially if you don't have a spare bedroom or plan to host several guests for a weekend. And don't worry if you're looking for something that won't leave your guests sore and tired the next day — at Good Housekeeping, our Textiles Lab tested several to find the best air mattresses available. Here, a 10-pound weight is placed on the Intex mattress to gauge indentation. Jill Sollazzo What We Love About Intex Air Mattresses Remember: Air mattresses are the same size as a standard mattress when inflated, so if you don't have enough room for a Queen mattress, you won't have enough room for a Queen airbed. Make sure to measure your space before you buy, and especially before you blow up the mattress. When fully inflated, our testers noted it felt fairly firm, so if you prefer a softer, squishier mattress, you'll have to experiment with the amount of air you let in to adjust to your ideal firmness. The Bottom Line: Is an Intex Air Mattress worth it? The air chamber takes up the rest of the space inside. The air chamber is actually several sections separated by fiber walls. That construction maintains an even sleep surface so you can use the entire mattress surface for sleep, 20-inch Queen Supreme Air-Flow Airbed ConstructionVelvety soft sleeping surface for extra comfort and indented sides keep your fitted sheets from slipping So, when I look at their air mattresses, I know I’m getting more than a plastic bag filled with air. Their mattresses are more complicated and durable than that. While the mattresses are super affordable when compared to traditional models, you’re still getting a good, thoughtful design for the price. A consumer tester lies on the air mattress to gauge initial comfort. Jill Sollazzo What to Consider Before Purchasing Side Sleepers will definitely want to choose options with a pillowtop to get as much contouring as possible. They won’t get as much as a traditional mattress, but some contouring is better than none, even in a temporary situation.