Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Power Base Review: A Premium, Supportive Model

Forbes

14-07-2025

While the right mattress for your needs is crucial for a good night's rest, placing it atop an adjustable base can also be a game-changer for your sleep quality. A bed that elevates at the head and foot can be particularly beneficial for those who wake up with chronic pain, anyone who experiences reflux at night or people who regularly snore (and/or who share the bed with a snorer). I've been using the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base for over three months now, and can attest to its value in helping me fall asleep more comfortably as well as minimizing my husband's snoring. In this Tempur-Pedic adjustable base review, I cover the bed's pros and cons as well as the types of sleepers who might benefit most from its use.
The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Base has a sturdy and supportive design at a competitive ... More price. ILLUSTRATION: FORBES / PHOTO: TEMPUR-PEDIC
We named the Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base the best adjustable bed overall , thanks to its host of handy features at a competitive price. Tempur-Pedic has been a pioneer in foam mattress technology for decades (see our guide to the best Tempur-Pedic mattresses for more details), and the brand's high-quality mattresses are regularly regarded as solid options for those looking for pressure relief and strong motion isolation. Its suite of adjustable beds has, unsurprisingly, also garnered high praise, with four options available—ranging in price from $999 to $2,599 for a queen size, depending on how advanced the base is. The Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base is a step above the classic model (the Ease Power Base ), with several more features, which I go into detail on below.
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Size options: Twin XL, full, queen, split queen, king, split king, California king, split California king | Massager: Yes | Mattress included: No | Trial period: None | Warranty: 25 years
Best for: People with back pain
Couples who snore
Those who want their bed set up for them upon delivery
Skip if: You're looking for more advanced features, like sleep tracking and AI tech
You need a frame that supports more than 650 pounds total
Setting up the Tempur-Ergo Power Base was incredibly straightforward. The bed arrives as one piece that's simply folded in half; you just have to attach the legs and the retainer bar (at the foot of the bed) and connect the power supply and power cord, then plug it into a nearby outlet. Note, however, that the bed is heavy— so it's definitely a two-person job if you decide to do it yourself. Tempur-Pedic does offer the option for free in-home setup, but because I had to disassemble my previous bed frame and was also waiting on a new mattress, I opted to set it up myself.
The Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base is easy to set up, and it arrives in one piece that looks like ... More this underneath. Emmy Favilla For Forbes
Installing the legs was very simple and done by threading the leg into the frame and tightening it by hand. You can customize the bed's height to four different options, which I appreciated: Each leg is basically a sort of cone shape split into four 3-inch segments, and you can use one piece or stack up to all four. It's definitely worth measuring how high off the ground you prefer your bed to be before installing the legs. I initially was a little off-base by just eyeballing the legs and estimating which length would work best, which meant we had to flip over the base one more time (again, it's heavy—so this was not ideal), read just the legs and then flip it back.
My first impression of this base was that it's incredibly sturdy, and while you can incorporate it into most modern existing bed frames, I use this base on its own. It also seems very straightforward to add on a headboard of your choice if you prefer to, but note that headboard brackets are an optional accessory and not included with the bed. My mattress has had no issues moving around on the base—the retainer bar at the foot keeps it in place—despite sharing my bed with another human and two large-breed dogs who jump on and off the bed regularly.
The retainer bar at the foot of the bed keeps your mattress in place. Emmy Favilla For Forbes
Like most adjustable beds, the Tempur-Ergo Power Base gives you the ability to customize the angle of elevation at the head and foot via an extremely intuitive remote control. There's also a 'zero-gravity' setting, which elevates both the head and foot of the bed significantly in order to evenly distribute your weight; it's intended to simulate a feeling of weightlessness and provide pressure relief and alleviate pain.
While using this setting while relaxing in bed is very comfortable, I don't sleep with the bed set to this zero gravity, as I'm primarily a side sleeper and personally don't find it ideal for that position. However, if you're a back sleeper and don't change positions often throughout the night, you might find this setting beneficial. (Note, of course, that although this adjustable bed is designed to help alleviate pain and other health issues, always consult your doctor first if you suffer from chronic pain or sleep apnea.) I do enjoy relaxing while reading or watching TV with my legs and feet elevated, but I typically return the foot of the bed close to its default position before going to sleep. Lumbar Support
This base is designed with a lumbar reinforcement bar that sits in the lower third of the top half of the bed, intended to provide additional support (for all sleeping positions). This is a great feature for those who experience regular back pain, anyone over 250 pounds or those who have a mattress that may be too soft for their needs. It can be raised up to six inches to accommodate your preferences, using the accompanying remote control. As someone prone to regular back aches, I do find that sleeping on my back with the addition of this support (raised only slightly) increases my comfort, but note that when you elevate this, it raises across the entire bed—so if you share your bed with a partner, you'll want to determine what's best for the both of you. (This is not the case, however, for a split king or split California king model.) Under-Bed Light
The first time I experienced an under-bed light, I was staying at a high-end hotel and thought it was such a nifty feature for anyone who gets up in the middle of the night and needs just enough light to, say, navigate their way to the bathroom without waking up their partner. Having it on my own bed is a really nice bonus, especially because I have two dogs who sometimes wake me up in the middle of the night to go out to relieve themselves in our yard. Given that my blackout curtains keep my bedroom pretty much pitch black during the night, if my phone isn't immediately within reach, I can turn on this setting using the remote to provide some light without disturbing my husband's sleep.
The under-bed lighting feature provides just enough light if you have to get up in the middle of the ... More night. Emmy Favilla for Forbes Massage
Many modern adjustable bases include a massage feature, and while I was admittedly (and perhaps embarrassingly) most excited about this functionality, it's probably the one I use least. The Tempur-Ergo Power Base incorporates a vibrating massage feature with two intensity levels focused on the lower back. The next model up, the Tempur-Ergo Smart Base, enhances this massage feature with three intensities targeting both the head and foot of the bed. At the top of the line, the highest-end model introduces a more advanced massage system that uses sound waves to transmit vibrations throughout the entire mattress.
Because I've never used an adjustable base or experienced a bed with massage capabilities, I was surprisingly impressed by how much I could feel the vibrations even through my 13-inch mattress. While it's no match for an actual massage, of course, it's a relatively enjoyable sensation, especially if you have some aches and pains in your back or are just tired after a long day. USB Ports
There are two USB ports, on either side of the base, so you can easily charge your devices without needing to leave the bed.
The Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base remote control is very intuitive to use. Emmy Favilla for Forbes Remote
Everything is controlled using the included remote, which is extremely intuitive. In addition to the head and foot elevation, zero-gravity, massage, under-bed lighting and lumbar support controls, there is also a child-lock button (which you hold down for three seconds to lock), a star to program your favorite presets, an anti-snore preset position (which elevates the head slightly; I sleep using this position) and a button to reset everything to flat. About Tempur-Pedic Adjustable Beds
The Tempur-Ergo Power Base is one of four bases that Tempur-Pedic offers; it's the second-tier model in the line, with more features than the standard Ease Power Base ($999 for a queen), which provides only the option to adjust the head and foot of the bed. If that's all you're looking for in an adjustable base, that may be an adequate bed for you.
A split-king adjustable base and mattress gives two people who share a bed the most customizable ... More experience. Tempur-Pedic
Conversely, if you're seeking more advanced sleep-tracking capabilities, Tempur-Pedic also offers two smart bases: the Tempur-Ergo Smart Base ($1,999 for a queen) and the Tempur-Ergo ProSmart Base ($2,599 for a queen), the most premium model in the line. The smart bases provide a host of sleep insights accessible via an accompanying app as well as a 'Snore Response' feature, which automatically raises the head of the bed by 12 degrees when it senses snoring, plus more advanced massage functionalities. The ProSmart Base also has something called 'SoundScape Mode,' which allows you to hear and feel sound through the mattress for supreme relaxation. Final Thoughts On The Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Ergo Power Base
While this base doesn't incorporate fancy AI features, an automatic adjustment in response to snoring or more advanced massage capabilities, like the two smart bases in its line do, the Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base has more than enough extras to truly upgrade anyone's sleep setup. Sleeping with our heads slightly elevated has proven to be noticeably helpful in minimizing my husband's snoring (the loudly snoring dogs we share the bed with, however, are another story); as a notoriously light sleeper, I'm frequently jostled awake when he snores, and since using this base, it has rarely happened. Either I'm sleeping more comfortably or he is snoring less, but either way, I'll take that as a win.
The Tempur-Ergo Adjustable Power Base can be used on its own or with most modern bed frames. Tempur-Pedic
I also appreciate the 'nice to haves,' like under-bed lighting, the zero-gravity feature, the additional lumbar support and the two massage intensities, which I think are well worth the base's $1,599 price tag for a queen size. If you're seeking a no-frills option that simply allows you to elevate the head and foot of your bed, though, and looking to save a few hundred dollars, the Tempur-Pedic Ease Power Base may be just as welcome an addition to your bedroom. These durable bases are built to last and come backed by a generous 25-year limited warranty. Keep in mind, however, that they do not have trial periods and cannot be returned, so it's important to figure out which of the four models best suits your needs before making a purchase. Why Trust Forbes Vetted
This review is overseen by Forbes Vetted's experienced and sleep coach–certified sleep team, who leverage nearly a decade of experience testing over 200 mattresses as well as bases, bed frames and other sleep accessories to publish a large library of mattress and sleep guides . I'm Emmy Favilla, Forbes Vetted's managing editor and a media industry veteran of over two decades. I've spent the last eight years of my career professionally testing, researching and reviewing a variety of consumer products. My coverage over the years has spanned sleep and mattress, home and kitchen, pet products and other topics. I have also personally tested dozens of mattresses alongside our mattress and sleep editors to determine the best ones for various needs.
This review was edited by senior mattress and sleep editor Bridget Chapman , who leads our sleep team alongside editor McKenzie Dillon . Chapman and Dillon recently published an update to our guide to the best adjustable beds and they are also certified sleep science coaches who continuously stay on top of the latest developments in the industry.
, who leads our sleep team alongside editor . Chapman and Dillon recently published an update to our guide to the best adjustable beds and they are also certified sleep science coaches who continuously stay on top of the latest developments in the industry. We routinely update reviews with additional insights derived from our long-term testing experiences as well as to ensure all information remains accurate and up-to-date. This review was published and last updated in July 2025.