Air mattresses have become more popular recently due to the ability to change the feel of your mattress at will. Many air mattresses allow you to change the firmness of one side of the mattress independent of the other. Air mattresses often have many parts that can break. We have seen that air mattress warranties contain less coverage. Also, like innerspring mattresses, you do not receive the same contouring effect that you do with foam.

Foam mattresses have several advantages. They are lighter in weight than innerspring mattresses and are easier to move and position. Foam is often a good choice for allergy sufferers, especially if the foam is mildew and dust-resistant. Foam mattresses have little side-to-side sway, so you're not disturbed when your partner changes sleep positions. Because foam is flexible, a foam mattress is a good option if you want a queen-size or king-size bed but may have trouble getting the mattress up a set of stairs or around a tight corner in your home. Many consumers consider foam to be an inexpensive material; however, the price of a good quality foam sleep set compares to that of a good quality innerspring set.