The Simmons Beautyrest/Beautysleep Review You Can Actually Trust 2019 : Ratings for Silver, Recharge, Platinum, World Class, Hybrid, Black : Compare vs Sealy Serta (2024)

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THE GOOD: Wide availability in stores • many firmness, comfort and price levels • several models inexpensive.

THE BAD: Mostly below-average owner satisfaction and durability / lifespan (like innerspring mattresses in general) • relatively high number of Better Business Bureau complaints.

THE BEDS: The comfort layer can include regular foam, gel-infused regular foam, memory foam, gel- or diamond particle-infused memory foam. Pocket coils are often used for support.

THE COMPANY: Simmons Bedding Company – founded in 1870 and under current ownership since 2012 – makes low- to high-priced spring-based mattresses. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has a "C+" SLTD rating.

THE COMPETITION: Sealy and Serta are main competitors. See the innerspring mattress reviews summary, the hybrid mattress reviews summary and the mattress comparison as well as the information below to learn how Simmons compares to these and other brands. Also see how traditional mattress brands such as Simmons compare to newer brands.

Contents

Mattress Ratings Summary
Simmons Company Ratings
Owner Satisfaction
Longevity / Durability

(Back) Pain Relief
Conforming Ability
Sleep Quality
Support
Motion Isolation
Initial Odor / Off Gassing
Sleeping Hot / Heat Retention
Easy to Move On / Get Up Off
Sex Suitability
Heavy Person Suitable
Light Person Suitable
Topper Usage
Noise
Weight

About Our Research

Findings are based on Simmons innerspring mattress owner reviews collected from diverse, credible sources. Learn more about our unbiased research methodology.

Beautyrest & Beautysleep Mattress Ratings Summary

See for the following models.

The ratings show how Simmons mattresses rate compared to the average mattress. Ratings are for the model lineup overall; individual model ratings may differ somewhat.

* Ratings may be partially based on a previous, similar model.

Simmons Company Ratings

The ratings below – based on consumer experiences and the evaluation of Sleep Like The Dead – show how Simmons compares to the average mattress manufacturer.

Owner Satisfaction

Simmons innerspring mattresses overall have 63% owner satisfaction when used everyday by one or two adults. For comparison, the average mattress has 73% satisfaction and the average innerspring mattress has 64% satisfaction. Satisfaction can vary somewhat by Simmons model. (Learn how owner satisfaction is determined.)

When used occasionally by one or two adults or when use everyday by a child, owner satisfaction is about average compared to all mattresses.

Pillow Top Vs Non-Pillow Top Models

Among the Simmons models, non-pillow top models often rate somewhat higher than pillow top models. This is due mainly to non-pillow top models having better durability, edge support, and sleep temperature. (See the truth about pillow top mattresses.)

Owner Satisfaction by Year

Like most innerspring mattresses, satisfaction is often high for the first one to two years and then falls at a rate faster than that of the average mattress due mainly to sagging.

Longevity / Durability

As is true with most innerspring mattresses, at least 25% of Beautyrest and Beautysleep owners report within the first three years of ownership sagging occurring to an extent that undermines comfort and or support.

Models with a thick pillow top or thick comfort layer appear to have the most problem with sagging. Firm models – that is, models without a pillow top or much padding – tend to have somewhat fewer sagging complaints, but they too can sag significantly.

A sleeper's size / weight does not appear to be a major factor in regard to whether and how much a Beautyrest or Beautysleep may sag.

Ownership Length

On average, consumers report keeping their Simmons mattress for about six years with regular adult use. However, using the mattress temporarily, occasionally, or lightly will tend to result in an extended lifespan.

* partial estimate

See mattress longevity for general longevity / durability analysis.

Affordability & Price

Firm, entry-level Beautysleep and Beautyrest models can start as low as $450-$500 (queen), while the more luxurious and thicker models, especially Black, can cost $2,300+, not including a foundation.

*Does not include memory foam / innerspring hybrids; their average is about $2050 for a queen.

See Beautysleep / Beautyrest prices and specs for more details.

Back Pain Relief

Owners of Beautyrest models especially often report initial (back) pain relief from their mattress.

However, the prevention and reduction of pain is generally not a long-term strength of the beds (nor is it a strength of innerspring mattresses in general). This is because sagging, including the development of body impressions, may lead to (back) pain. At least 16% of Simmons owners claim that mattress sagging is a cause of their (back) pain.

* partial estimate

See mattresses and pain relief for general analysis.

Conforming Ability

A conforming mattress is one that contours to the curves of a sleeper's body. Such a mattress tends to support one's body weight more equally than a non-conforming mattress, providing more of a cradling, cloud-like, pressure-relieving feel.

Memory foam tends to provide the most noticeable conforming support. How much memory foam is present is an important factor in how conforming the mattress is.

Beautysleep models tend to have little if any memory foam content, meaning they provide minimal conforming ability. Depending on the model, Beautyrest may have fairly significant memory foam content. Models with at least two inches of the material tend to have the most conforming ability.

Sleep Quality

Sleep quality is about average to somewhat above average as 20% of owners report less tossing / turning or more restful, efficient sleep. Those models that have at least two inches of memory foam appear to perform best on this issue.

* partial estimate

General Support

The high coil count and superior coil systems often found in the more expensive Simmons models tend to result in somewhat above-average support. Mattress sagging, however, can significantly undermine the ability of the mattress to properly bear the weight of a sleeper.

* partial estimate

Edge Support

The more expensive Simmons models tend to have better edge support than the less expensive models. Good edge support allows a person to sleep or sit comfortably and securely near the edge of the bed without rolling or sliding off.

* partial estimate

Motion Isolation

Beautyrest models are mostly effective in isolating the movement made by one person so that another person on the bed is not much disturbed. Put differently, they tend to minimize bounce. As a result, Beautyrest tends to have above-average couple friendliness.

* partial estimate

General analysis: mattress motion isolation.

Initial Odor / Off Gassing

Beautyrest and Beautysleep tend to not have a significant problem with off gassing as only about 5% of owners report the problem. Off gassing is a chemical-like odor that a mattress can give off when it is new due to the packaging and or manufacturing process.

* partial estimate

See mattress off gassing for general analysis.

Sleeping Hot / Heat Retention

Overall, about 7% of Simmons mattress owners report a mostly persistent sleeping hot problem. Models that have significant memory foam or those with a thick, soft pillow top have the most potential to retain heat to an uncomfortable extent.

* partial estimate

See mattress heat retention for general analysis.

Ease Of Moving On And Getting Up Off

Models with thicker comfort layers – especially those with at least two inches of memory foam – can cause the sleeper to sink into the bed to some extent. This can make moving on the bed, changing positions and getting up off of the bed difficult for some people.

Those sleepers who change positions frequently, are weak from sickness or injury, or are elderly usually have the most complaints regarding difficulty of movement.

* partial estimate

Sex Friendly

Innerspring mattresses overall tend to have somewhat above average ratings on this issue mainly because of their bounce action. The Beautyrest, however, with its motion-isolating pocket coil design and possible memory foam content limits bounce somewhat.

* partial estimate

More info: Mattresses and Sex Comparison

Heavy Person Friendly

Beautyrest models are better suited for larger people (230+ pounds) than Beautysleep models especially over the long term.

* partial estimate

Light Person Friendly

Due to the weight sensitivity of memory foam, models with two or more inches of this material may not conform well to a person under 130 pounds – resulting in less than ideal comfort.

* partial estimate

Topper Usage

The number of sleepers needing to add a mattress topper to their Simmons mattress to improve comfort varies considerably by model. Topper needs increase as the price of the model decreases due to the fact that the less expensive models tend to have a thinner and or less effective comfort layer than the more expensive models.

* partial estimate

Noise

The coils inside the Simmons Beautyrest can occasionally make a popping or clunking sound – especially as the mattress ages – say about 4% of owners. The Beautysleep, limited owner experience data suggests, may be somewhat more likely to produce noise.

General analysis: mattress noise comparison.

Easy To Lift, Handle, Move (Mattress Weight)

Thicker and pricier Simmons models, especially the Black which can be up to 18 inches thick, can weigh considerably more than thinner, less expensive models. Heavy weight can make changing linens as well as transporting, rotating or moving the bed difficult.

Mattress Model Prices, Specifications and Competitors

- Prices below are for a mattress only, not a foundation which often costs an additional $120-$300 depending on size.

- Price ranges below are due to the availability of different models within each line. Models in the higher end of a price range tend to be thicker and or have better material / design.

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