The 7 Best Adjustable Beds To Customize Your Sleep Posture

Forbes

08-05-2025

You don't truly appreciate the luxury of an adjustable bed frame until you sleep on one—I learned that firsthand. By having the ability to adjust your head and foot, you can find the most comfortable sleep posture or pre-bed lounging position for your needs. You can also help minimize snoring and acid reflux symptoms, among other health benefits, if you sleep with your head raised above your heart. The best adjustable beds come with additional features that let you stretch the value of your dollar. Our top choice, the Tempur-Ergo Power Base, features everything from a massager to built-in USB ports.
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Let falling asleep come easier with the best adjustable bed frames for all different types of sleepers, from seniors and couples to people living with back pain. Whether you're looking for a value pick or a bed frame packed with extras, we have you covered below with our editor-approved picks, either backed by thorough research or personal testing experience.
Tempur-Pedic
Size options: Twin XL, full, queen, split queen, king, split king, California king, split California king | Massager: Yes | Mattress included: No
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Although it's the middle-tier option in Tempur-Pedic's lineup of four premium adjustable bases, the Adjustable Power Base comes with all the features that most people want in an adjustable base (and then some). Take your sleep quality up a notch with an AI-powered frame that can automatically detect snoring and adjust as needed, track your sleep metrics including your heart rate and blood oxygen level and more. It also includes built-in USB ports so you and your partner can charge your devices near your bed, a massager for relaxation before bedtime and a lumbar support feature. It lets you raise or lower a lumbar reinforcement bar that gives you more support under the spine, which is helpful for those living with back pain, people over 250 pounds or folks who sleep on a mattress that's too soft. With so many features, it's still competitively priced (a queen size is under $1,600 before sales).
Saatva
Size options: Twin XL, queen, king, California king | Massager: No | Mattress included: No
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Sleep habits change as we age, and an adjustable bed frame can help make seniors feel more comfortable and relieved during rest. The Saatva Adjustable Base in particular comes with extra features and services that help accommodate elder individuals, such as free setup, an easy-to-use control (no need to pull out a smart phone) and a remote equipped with a small flashlight to help improve visibility in the middle of the night. You can also adjust the height of the frame's legs for minimum or maximum underbed storage. Saatva is known for its high-quality products and excellent customer service—not to mention this frame is priced competitively. For enhanced features like a massager, underbed lights and more, consider the Saatva Adjustable Base Plus.
Sleep Number
Size options: Twin XL, full, queen, king, split king, California king, split California king, FlexTop king | Massager: No | Mattress included: Yes
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Sleep Number adjustable bases are among the most advanced on the market, and the Flexfit 2 Smart Base's premium abilities in combination with a smart mattress help justify the bundle's more expensive cost. You can adjust the mattress' firmness to pillowy soft, extra firm and everything else in between. Every morning, you can wake up to a personalized sleep score that takes into account your habits including sleep disturbances, heart rate and other health metrics that factor into sleep quality. With the frame, you can lift the head and foot of your mattress, utilize underbed lighting and enjoy presets like zero gravity and anti-snore. There's also Partner Snore technology in certain bed sizes that lets you raise your partner's head by hitting a button if they're snoring.
I have the Flexfit 2 Smart Base and it fits perfectly inside my existing Thuma Signature Frame. I love to rest before bedtime in the zero-gravity position for a weightless and relaxing feel.
GhostBed
Size options: Twin XL, queen, king, split king | Massager: Yes | Mattress included: No
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The GhostBed Adjustable Base comes with a great deal of upgraded features including a two-zone massager that offers three different modes and intensity settings, underbed lighting, USB ports, six preset positions and more. You can also adjust the height of the legs from four to 12 inches. I think it's one of the best adjustable frames you can get for your money—it's not the cheapest, but it offers a great value. You can also choose the Adjustable Base Combo Bundle if you're looking for a mattress too (you have the choice between three beds). The GhostBed Luxe model is the brand's most premium offering, which offers cooling relief and medium-firm comfort, and it comes in a foam or hybrid construction. Just keep in mind some customers say their mattresses slide a little on the split king frame.
Nectar
Size options: Twin XL, full, queen, king, split king | Massager: No | Mattress included: No
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The Nectar Adjustable Base is the most affordable option on our list (by almost half or more in most cases), but it still lets you effortlessly raise and lower your head with ease, offers presets and adjustable legs and comes with a quality upholstered design. Its simplicity is its charm, and it's best for those who just want to change their posture during rest or lounging. With that said, the Premier model has USB ports, a massager, underbed lighting and more customizability for an extra $100. I used the classic Nectar Adjustable Base for years before it moved to my guest room for my friends and family to enjoy when they stayed the night. For more insight into this base and its highlights, see my full Nectar Adjustable Bed Frame ode.
Brooklyn Bedding
Size options: Twin XL, full, queen, split king or split California king | Massager: No | Mattress included: No
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Many couples enjoy the benefits of a split adjustable bed frame as it lets you adjust each side to your liking without disturbing the other. Brooklyn Bedding's Ascension Luxe offers two split sizes: king and California king. You can control each side of the bed individually or sync each side using your wireless remote control. This bed also has tilt adjustments at the head and foot that can be made with the click of a remote. While it doesn't include a massager or a list of fancy extras, it does have built-in USB ports, along with preset preferences for both you and your partner.
Bedgear
Size options: Twin XL, queen, king, split king or California king | Massager: Yes | Mattress included: No
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The LSX Adjustable Base from Bedgear comes with added reinforcements to make it extra supportive for those with back pain. The average adjustable bed frame comes with two motors to control the head and foot of the bed, but this comes with four separate motors, one for the neck, foot, head and lumbar region. You can choose to lift the lumbar region higher to situate yourself in the most comfortable position. It also includes other advanced features like a Bluetooth speaker on each side of the bed, a head-to-toe massager, USB ports, motion-activated underbed mood lighting and more.
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All of the selections in our best adjustable bases roundup were approved by our editors, and either backed by personal experience testing or thorough research and glowing customer reviews.
An adjustable bed frame can be a significant purchase and make a positive difference in your quality of sleep. It can also make a difference on an array of health conditions, including acid reflux, snoring, back and neck pain and more.
According to Zach Smith, doctor of physical therapy and owner of HIDEF Physical Therapy, an adjustable bed frame can be an effective aid for lower back pain. He references spinal stenosis, a common condition for aging adults, and says, 'Being able to elevate the head of the bed puts the low back into slight flexion, which relieves some of the pressure on the spinal cord and can lead to much improved sleep.'
He also cites health benefits for people who are post-surgery. 'Being able to elevate the legs using an adjustable bed frame can help with reduction of edema and swelling in the legs, which is crucial for recovery and healing,' he says.
To choose the right adjustable base for your certain needs and preferences, you should keep in mind the following considerations.
Some bed frames on our list require minimal setup like the Ascension Luxe from Brooklyn Bedding, which requires zero tools and takes around five minutes to complete, according to the brand. Other frames come with setup and delivery, which may mean that setup is more complicated or involved. Look into delivery and setup options before committing to a purchase. Also consider how you'd like to use your frame—via phone or a wireless control. Most bases in our roundup can be used with a wireless remote, however not all of them are compatible with phones (like the Nectar Adjustable Base).
Every adjustable bed frame lets you raise and lower the head and/or foot of your mattress, but many have evolved to include an added array of features, with the most high-end models offering voice-activated commands and compatibility with smartphone apps. (With smart adjustable bases, you can change settings like your incline or massage features from your smartphone.) More standard adjustable bases typically come with head elevation or head and foot, with some added enhancements like underbed lighting and presets. Here's a breakdown of the most popular adjustable bed features:
Presets: These allow the base to automatically move into certain positions, like anti-snore and zero gravity. Anti-snore positions help reduce snoring by gently lifting the head by about 10 degrees, which helps open your airways. The zero-gravity position works by lifting both the head and feet to relieve pressure from the legs and spine, leaving you with a weightless sensation.
Massager: Built-in massagers are one of the most sought-after features found in adjustable beds. That said, don't expect spa-level massages here. They typically offer more of a gentle vibration, as opposed to a pressure-relieving, kneading massage.
Underbed lighting: An underrated feature in my opinion, underbed lighting can work as a night light, or it can be helpful if you're storing items under your frame.
Most modern-day mattresses can work with an adjustable bed frame, even hybrid mattresses made with innersprings inside. However, you should always check the FAQ section of your mattress' manufacturing page to confirm if your bed is compatible with an adjustable frame. For example, the Saatva Classic Mattress in a 14.5-inch profile doesn't work with an adjustable frame, likely because of its ultra-thick construction and dual-coil design.
Check the weight limit of an adjustable base before you hit purchase. Frames can range from a 650-pound weight capacity all the way up to 1,000 pounds or more. And this includes the weight of your mattress, which usually weighs an average of 100 pounds in a queen size.
Most adjustable bases come with a warranty that provides an insurance policy in the case of manufacturing defects, but brands don't typically offer a free trial period unless you buy from Amazon. That means you aren't able to return your base after your purchase, so do your research before you make it official.
Our top choice is the Ergo Power Base from Tempur-Pedic, a feature-rich choice with advanced massaging, AI-powered technology that automatically adjusts to your needs and conveniences like built-in USB ports.
Look to a brand's warranty for an estimate on a base's life expectancy. Most adjustable bed frames should last at least ten years.
Yes. Zach Smith, doctor of physical therapy, cites adjustable bases as being beneficial for those with back or neck pain, aging adults, people who underwent surgery, nighttime reflux and more. He adds, 'People with asthma, COPD or other respiratory issues also often find that sleeping with the head elevated improves airflow and reduces nighttime coughing or wheezing.'