Best Adjustable Beds – Our Picks and Buyer’s Guide

Feature	Description
Customizable height	Some models can be adjusted at the legs to increase or decrease the overall height. In some cases, leg extensions are sold separately.
Dual adjustment	The bed may be split lengthwise down the middle to provide customizable settings for both sides of the bed.
Zero-gravity preset	In the zero-gravity position, the legs are elevated higher than the head to create an S-shaped sleep surface that simulates zero-g conditions. This position is associated with enhanced pain and pressure relief, and may be ideal for people with conditions like lower back pain or high blood pressure.
Anti-snore preset	Many sleepers snore because their head is not elevated. An anti-snore preset allows sleepers to automatically raise the head to their desired profile at the push of a button.
Timed adjustment	This feature is ideal for sleepers who tend to adjust their position throughout the night. Adjustable beds with a sleep timer will readjust to an even surface after the preset number of minutes or hours have elapsed.
Memory position	With one-touch remote technology, some adjustable beds will immediately shift to the sleeper’s favorite position. Adjustable beds may offer as many as four different memory position presets.
Retention system	Retainer bars are often affixed to various points of the bed to keep the mattress from slipping off the base. Most adjustable beds have four retainer bars, two at the head and two at the foot or one at each corner, while others have a single bar at the foot of the bed. Additionally, some models forego the retainer bars completely, and instead use an internal hook-based system to keep the mattress in place.
Wall-hugging technology	This feature eases the transition into bed by gently lowering the sleeper’s body as the bed inclines. The amount of space between the wall and the bed remains the same.
Headboard brackets	The adjustable bed may come with metal brackets that can be used to attach a headboard to the base, or the brackets may be purchased separately.
Built-in massage	The base is designed to create a rippling wave effect on the surface. Most models with this feature allow users to adjust the strength of the waves.
Silent alarm	Rather than using loud noises or music to wake up sleepers, some adjustable beds feature silent alarms that wake sleepers with gentle vibrations or wave-like sensations.
Lighting	Some adjustable beds feature lights beneath the base that can be turned on or off using remote and wireless controls.
A/C plugs and USB ports	An adjustable bed may feature as many as 10 built-in plug outlets and/or USB ports that allow sleepers to charge various devices while they sleep.
App accessibility	Although remote controls are standard, some adjustable beds allow users to program settings using apps on their phone, tablet, or other wireless devices.