For many years Sleep Number was the only major adjustable firmness mattress on the market. However, in more recent years a number of new adjustable air mattresses have launched competitor mattresses.
This guide is going to look at the best Sleep Number alternatives, comparing features, performance, price, and more. With that said, let’s jump in.
In This Guide
Alternative Mattresses | Performance Tests | Sleep Number Compared
Best Sleep Number Bed Alternatives
The list below highlights our top 5 alternatives that offer similar or better features and performance compared to Sleep Number.
The Top 5 Sleep Number Alternatives
- Saatva Solaire – Best Adjustable Overall
- Personal Comfort Rejuvenate – Best Memory Foam Feel
- Bryte Balance Pro – Best Features + Control
- Bryte Balance Signature – Best Value
- Personal Comfort Rego – Best Value
In this guide, we’ll be comparing these 5 mattresses to the Sleep Number ComfortMode. It’s important to note that Sleep Number does have higher-priced models that likely offer better performance than the ComfortMode; the ComfortMode mattress we tested is one of their more basic models.
However, since it is the only Sleep Number mattress we have specific data on, we’ll be using it as our baseline for Sleep Number mattress performance.
With that in mind, let’s go ahead and get started.
| Mattress | Overall Score | Price | Firmness | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saatva Solaire | 9.26 | $4,599 | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Read Review |
| Personal Comfort Rejuvenate | 9.09 | $3,700 | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Read Review |
| Bryte Balance Pro | 9.01 | $5,999 | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Read Review |
| Bryte Balance Signature | 8.90 | $4,799 | Medium (5) to Firm (8) | Read Review |
| Personal Comfort Rego | 8.66 | $2,200 | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Read Review |
| Sleep Number Comfort Mode | 8.20 | $1,599 | Medium (5) to Extra Firm (9) | Read Review |
Sleep Number vs. Saatva
When comparing Sleep Number vs. Saatva, Saatva has substantially better overall performance, at least among the models that I’ve personally tested.
The Saatva Solaire is the best adjustable mattress that we’ve tested to date. Like the Sleep Number, the Saatva Solaire is an adjustable mattress that uses an air bladder to fill and release air to achieve desired firmness levels.
Firmness on the Solaire can be adjusted via a physical remote control, and you can also program two memory presets.
Saatva Solaire
Sleep Number Comfort Mode
Aside from mattress design, there are fundamental performance differences between the Saatva Solaire and the Sleep Number.
The Saatva Solaire uses a combination of a plush pillow-top cover, latex foam, gel memory foam, and poly foam to make up the totality of the comfort layer.
Regarding performance, Saatva offers better cooling, less motion transfer, better edge support, better pressure relief, faster off-gassing, and a better company score. The Saatva outperforms the Sleep Number mattress in 6 out of our 8 performance categories.
The Sleep Number Comfort Mode mattress has a thin cover and two simple poly foams for its comfort layer.
While the price is lower, the trial period, warranty, and overall performance are also lower. The one advantage that the Sleep Number mattress has over the Saatva layer is a slightly faster material response time.
You can see a full side-by-side comparison of Saatva vs. Sleep Number here.
| Feature | Saatva Solaire | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.26 | 8.20 |
| Price (Queen) | $4,599 | $1,599 |
| Height | 13.0″ | 10.0″ |
| Firmness | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Medium (5) to Extra Firm (9) |
| Firmness Settings | 50 settings | 20 settings |
| Dual-Sided Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort Material | Latex + Memory Foam | Poly Foam |
| Cover / Top | Quilted, Pillow Top | Thin, Knit Cover |
| Adjustment Method | Remote control | Remote control |
| App Control | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Required | No | Yes for connected/app features |
| Trial Period | 365 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 15 years |
| Shipping + Returns | Free Shipping, $99 Return Fee | $250 Shipping Fee, $150 Return Fee |
Sleep Number vs. Personal Comfort
Looking at Sleep Number vs. Personal Comfort, Personal Comfort is certainly the better value between the two. We have only tested the Sleep Number Comfort Mode, which is one of the most basic models from the Sleep Number collection.
As you move into higher-performance models from Sleep Number, prices can go as high as $4,300 for a queen-size mattress, whereas the Rejuvenate is the top-tier model from Personal Comfort.
Personal Comfort uses a combination of memory foam and poly foam for the comfort layer, while Sleep Number relies solely on poly foam. Personal Comfort adjustable mattresses also have a thicker overall profile, with the 13″ Rejuvenate being the thickest of the three options.
Personal Comfort
Rego
Personal Comfort Rejuvenate
Sleep Number
Comfort Mode
Looking at performance, both Personal Comfort Rejuvenate and Rego have higher overall performance in the Sleep Number Comfort Mode.
Personal Comfort outperforms Sleep Number in the following categories: lower levels of motion transfer, faster material response time, better pressure relief, and faster off-gassing.
They are also backed by better company terms, including free shipping, a notably longer trial period, and a longer warranty period. Personal Comfort also offers free returns if you end up not loving the mattress, whereas Sleep Number charges a $175 return fee.
You can see a full side-by-side comparison of Personal Comfort vs. Sleep Number here.
| Feature | Personal Comfort Rejuvenate | Personal Comfort Rego | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.09 | 8.66 | 8.20 |
| Price (Queen) | $3,700 | $2,200 | $1,599 |
| Height | 13.0″ | 11.0″ | 10.0″ |
| Firmness | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Medium (5) to Extra Firm (9) |
| Firmness Settings | 45 settings | 45 settings | 20 settings |
| Firmness Range | 5–50 | 5–50 | 0–100, by 5s |
| Dual-Sided Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort Material | Memory Foam + Poly Foam | Memory Foam + Poly Foam | Poly Foam |
| Cover | PCM Cover (cooling) | Thin Cover | Thin Cover |
| Air Chamber | Adjustable air chamber, Flexible— better for adjustable bases | Adjustable air chamber, Basic | Adjustable air chamber, Basic |
| Adjustment Method | Remote control or app | Remote control or app | Remote control only (no app) |
| Included Remotes | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| App Control | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trial Period | 120 nights | 120 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 25 years | 25 years | 15 years |
| Shipping + Returns | Free Shipping, Free Returns | Free Shipping, Free Returns | $250 shipping fee, $150 return fee |
Sleep Number vs. Bryte
Regarding Sleep Number vs. Bryte, Bryte is our top pick for the best features. The Bryte Balance Pro especially has advanced zone support that allows you to change targeted firmness in specific areas of the mattress instead of only dual-side adjustments.
If you are into technology and more features, the Bryte collection is a great option.
Bryte Balance
Pro
Bryte Balance Signature
Sleep Number
Comfort Mode
Considering performance, both the Brtye Balance Pro and Brtye Balance Signature mattresses have higher overall performance than the Sleep Number Comfort Mode. Again, this is a bit of a skewed comparison because the Comfort Mode is the base-level model, and the Bryte Balance collection is certainly at a higher price point.
Still, the Bryte Balance adjustable mattresses have significantly lower levels of motion transfer, better edge support, better pressure relief, faster off-gassing, and a higher company score as well.
The Bryte Balance collection is controlled entirely via a smartphone app, whereas the Comfort Mode collection is controlled via a remote control. That said, the higher-end Sleep Number collections that are more on par with Bryte are also managed via smartphone app.
You can see a full side-by-side comparison of Bryte vs. Sleep Number here.
| Feature | Bryte Balance Pro | Bryte Balance Signature | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.01 | 8.90 | 8.20 |
| Price (Queen) | $5,999 | $4,799 | $1,599 |
| Height | 14.50″ | 15.25″ | 10.0″ |
| Firmness | Soft (4) to Firm (8) | Medium (5) to Firm (8) | Medium (5) to Extra Firm (9) |
| Firmness Settings | 100 settings | 100 settings | 20 settings |
| Dual-Sided Adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustment Method | Remote control or app | Remote control or app | Remote control only (no app) |
| Active Pressure Relief | Yes | Yes | No |
| Individual Zone Control | Yes, 8 zones | No | No |
| Contoured Support Profiles | Yes | No | No |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sleep Insights | Yes | Yes | No |
| App Control | Yes | Yes | No |
| AI Sleep Concierge | Yes | No | No |
| Silent Wake | Yes | No | No |
| Cooling Cover | Yes | No | Yes |
| Trial Period | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 15 years |
| Shipping + Returns | Free Shipping, Free Returns | Free Shipping, Free Returns | $250 Shipping Fee, $150 Return Fee |
Performance
The sections below contain more details about each mattress and how it compares to Sleep Number.
See all of our data below and decide if the improved performance of these alternative options is worth the higher cost compared to the Sleep Number Comfort Mode.
Saatva Solaire
Our Verdict
The Saatva Solaire is a 13″ adjustable mattress featuring a Euro-top cover, foam comfort layer, and air chamber support system. Firmness can be adjusted using either the included wireless remote or a smartphone app.
The Solaire offers a firmness range from Soft (4) to Firm (8), providing a considerable amount of flexibility. This wide range makes it a particularly compelling option for sleepers who aren’t certain which firmness level will work best for them.
The Solaire also creates a deeper, more pronounced contour around the body than many mattresses we’ve tested, a characteristic that can be especially well suited to side sleepers.
Across our performance tests, the Solaire earned an overall score of 9.26, which is among the top 6% of all mattresses tested to date. Looking exclusively at adjustable mattresses like Sleep Number, the Solaire is the best adjustable mattress we’ve tested.
That level of performance and adjustability comes at a high cost. A Queen Solaire is priced at $4,599, making it 65% more expensive than the average adjustable mattress we’ve tested (as well as 65% more than the Sleep Number Comfort Mode).
Click here to read our full Saatva Solaire review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Adjustable—Soft to Firm (4-8 out of 10)
Saatva Solaire Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Saatva Solaire vs. Sleep Number Comfort Mode
| Factor | Saatva Solaire | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.26 | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $4,599 | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 10 | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.93″ | 2.78″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Extremely Deep | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 7.36 m/s² | 10.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 1.0 sec. | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 5.23″ | 7.93″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.5 | 8.4 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 6.5″ | 3.50″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13.00″ | 10.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 9.4 | 3.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 2 days | 23 days |
| Company – Score | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Trial | 365 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 15 years |
Personal Comfort Rejuvenate
Best For
- Fantastic pressure relief with deep sinkage (2.37″)
- Memory foam comfort layer with more dramatic contour
- Wide firmness range—soft to firm (4-8 out of 10)
Considerations
- Low bounce is problematic for good sex performance
- Mattress lacks support when lying at or near the edge
- 120-night trial period is shorter than average
Our Verdict
The Personal Comfort Rejuvenate is a 13″ adjustable mattress with a memory foam comfort layer, adjustable air chamber, and support foam base. Like the other mattresses listed in this guide, the Rejuvenate adjusts by adding or removing air from the central air chamber, using a remote or app.
It has a firmness range of 4 to 8 (out of 10), giving the mattress a Soft to Firm feel. This firmness range covers a very wide range of feels, making the mattress suitable for a wider range of sleepers.
When tested with a medium-firm feel (firmness level 30), the Rejuvenate has deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. Edge support when lying also provided a little more sinkage than we’d ideally like to see, but sitting edge support was very supportive.
In our tests, the Rejuvenate earned an overall score of 9.09, putting the mattress among the top 16% of all mattresses tested to date.
The price is a little high, $3,700 for a queen mattress, making it 33% more than the average adjustable mattress. But again, we see higher performance too so the cost could be justified to some sleepers.
Click here to read the full Personal Comfort Rejuvenate review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Adjustable—Soft to Firm (4-8 out of 10)
Personal Comfort Rejuvenate Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Personal Comfort Rejuvenate vs. Sleep Number Comfort Mode
| Factor | Personal Comfort Rejuvenate | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.09 | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $3,700 | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.37″ | 2.78″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.4 | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 6.23 m/s² | 10.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.55″ | 7.93″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Fair | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.0″ | 3.50″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 13″ | 10.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 7.8 | 3.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 8 days | 23 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 20 years | 15 years |
Bryte Balance Pro
Best For
- Wide firmness range between 4 – 8, with app control
- Fantastic pressure relief performance with lots of customization
- Excellent cooling performance
Considerations
- Low bounce on all firmness levels, which lowers sex score
- Strong smell and long smell duration
- The most expensive on this list
Our Verdict
The Bryte Balance Pro mattress is a 15.50″ adjustable mattress made of 8 distinct material layers: a thin cover, memory foam, poly foam, foam-encased air cylinder zones, poly foam, support foam, and a final layer of support foam.
The Bryte Balance Pro is available in six firmness levels — soft, medium, medium-firm, slightly firm, and firm. The adjustability ranges from 0 to 100. The 0 has a soft feel (4 out of 10), and the firmest setting, 100, has a firm feel (8 out of 10). All tests were performed at 50% firmness.
Even at its firmest setting, Bryte offers deeper-than-average sinkage from the foam layers above the air cylinders. It also has low bounce, as there is very little rebound from the top layer of material.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 9.01, ranking the mattress in the 19% of all mattresses tested to date. We turned all of its customizable features and contour off while testing, but these features do meaningfully increase its value. However, the price tag is may be out of reach for some sleepers.
The Bryte Balance Pro is $5,999 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 87% more expensive than the average adjustable mattress. Given the price it may ve hard to justify the Bryte for some. However, it will provide top-tier comfort and more customization than just about any other mattress on the market.
Click here to read our full Bryte Balance Pro review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Soft (4), Medium (5.5), Medium-Firm (6.5), Slightly Firm (7.5), Firm (8)
Bryte Balance Pro Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Bryte Balance Pro vs. Sleep Number Comfort Mode
| Factor | Bryte Balance Pro | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 9.01 | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $5,999 | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.36″ | 2.78″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 9.6 | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.98 m/s² | 10.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.3 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time- Fully Recovered | 1.0 sec. | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 5.56″ | 7.93″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Very Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Good | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ | 3.50″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 15.50″ | 10.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 7.5 | 3.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 9 days | 23 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 15 years |
Bryte Balance Signature
Best For
- Pressure relief and fast response time
- Medium to Firm firmness range
- A lower price than the Bryte Balance Pro
Considerations
- Strong off-gassing; takes 14 days to fully dissipate
- Still has a high price tag, well over $4K for a queen mattress
- Sex score is slightly below average
Our Verdict
The Bryte Balance Signature mattress is a 15.25″ adjustable mattress made of memory foam, poly foam, an adjustable air chamber, and a support foam base.
The Bryte Balance Signature is available in six firmness levels, ranging from medium to firm.
This mattress has deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. It has a dramatic contour that hugs the body and helps provide exceptional pressure relief for sleepers of all positions, but especially side sleepers.
Different from the Bryte Balance Pro (listed above), the Bryte Balance Signature skips the targeted multi-zone adjustment and cooling cover. Instead, the Signature has a more uniform, dual-sided adjustment level across the entire mattress. While this does limit the customization, it also lowers the price tag by a considerable amount.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 8.90, ranking the mattress in the top 29% of all mattresses tested to date.
The Bryte Balance Signature is $4,799 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 39% more than the average adjustable mattress.
Click here to read our full Bryte Balance Signature review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Medium (5), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7), Firm (8)
Bryte Balance Signature Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Bryte Balance Signature vs. Sleep Number Comfort Mode
| Factor | Bryte Balance Signature | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.90 | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $4,799 | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.36″ | 2.78″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 9.26 m/s² | 10.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.65″ | 7.93″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 4.00″ | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
| Sex – Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.00″ | 3.50″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 15.25″ | 10.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 14 days | 23 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 15 years |
Personal Comfort Rego
Best For
- A value option compared to the Personal Comfort Rejuvenate ($1,000 in savings)
- Fantastic cooling performance with little heat retention
- Wide firmness range—soft to firm (4-8 out of 10)
Considerations
- More motion transfer than average (10.17 m/s²)
- Lower bounce levels hurt the sex performance score
- Slower off-gassing—takes 14 days to off-gas, 2X the average
Our Verdict
The Personal Comfort Rego is an 11″ adjustable mattress with a similar design to the Personal Comfort Rejuvenate, but with a thinner profile and lower price tag. It is easy to adjust using the wireless remote control or by using the Personal Comfort app.
Mattress firmness ranges from 4-8, giving the mattress a soft to firm feel. This matches the widest firmness range among all mattresses included on this list.
When tested with the mattress set to a medium-firm feel, the Rego has deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. Edge support was impressive as well, with the only real disadvantage being higher levels of motion transfer (10.17 m/s²).
In our performance tests, the Rego earned an overall score of 8.66, ranking in the bottom 49% of all mattresses tested to date.
This mattress is priced at $2,200 for a queen mattress, which is $1,500 less than the Personal Comfort Rejuvenate and 21% less than the average adjustable mattress price. This mattress has the closest price to the Sleep Number Comfort Mode as well as significantly better overall performance.
Click here to read the full Personal Comfort Rego review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Adjustable—Soft to Firm (4-8 out of 10)
Personal Comfort Rego Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Personal Comfort Rego vs. Sleep Number Comfort Mode
| Factor | Personal Comfort Rego | Sleep Number Comfort Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.66 | 8.51 |
| Price (Queen) | $2,200 | $1,599 |
| Cooling – Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Sinkage – Depth | 2.45″ | 2.78″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Very Deep |
| Motion Transfer – Score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 10.17 m/s² | 10.34 m/s² |
| Response Time – Score | 9.9 | 9.6 |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.7 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 7.36″ | 7.93″ |
| Bounce – Feel | Low | Low |
| Edge Support – Score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 3.50″ | 4.00″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Good |
| Sex – Score | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Pressure Relief – Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.0″ | 3.5″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 11″ | 10.00″ |
| Off-Gassing – Score | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 14 days | 23 days |
| Company – Score | 9.0 | 6.8 |
| Trial | 120 nights | 100 nights |
| Warranty | 20 years | 15 years |
Sleep Number Comfort Mode
Best For
- Fast response time
- Great cooling performance and pressure relief
- Budget price, comfortably under $2K for a queen mattress
Considerations
- More motion transfer than the average mattress
- Long off-gassing; took 23 days to fully dissipate
- $150 return fee + $250 shipping fee
Our Verdict
The Sleep Number Comfort Mode mattress is a 10.00″ adjustable mattress made of poly foam, an adjustable air bladder, and a support foam base. Unlike other mattresses on this list that use a series of smaller air chambers, the Sleep Number takes a more traditional approach with a single adjustable air bladder.
The Sleep Number Comfort Mode is available in five firmness levels — medium, medium-firm, slightly firm, firm.
This mattress has very deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. It has a balanced degree of contour that provides a middle ground between hug, pressure relief, and support. Adjustments can be made via remote control or using an app on your smartphone.
In our performance tests, this mattress earned an overall score of 8.20, ranking the mattress in the bottom 24% of all mattresses tested to date. But what it lacks in performance, it may make up for with its low price.
The Sleep Number Comfort Mode is only $1,599 for a queen-sized mattress, which is 54% less than the average adjustable mattress. If you’re looking for adjustability on a budget, the Comfort Mode can be an attractive option.
Click here to read our full Sleep Number Comfort Mode review.
Type: Adjustable
Firmness: Medium (5), Medium-Firm (6), Slightly Firm (7), Firm (8.5)
Sleep Number Comfort Mode Performance
Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
Motion Transfer Test
Response Test
Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Sleep Number Model Comparison
Previously, Sleep Number Smart Beds were divided into five Series types—Classic, Performance, Innovation, Memory Foam, and Cooling. (c2, c4, p5, p6, i8, i10, m7, Climiate 360, etc.)
In March 2026, Sleep Number underwent a major overhaul regarding their collections and how they are broken down.
Their collection shifted from 12 models to only 7 mattresses, spread across 3 different collections. Current collections include: ComfortMode, ComfortNext, and the Climate collection.
- ComfortMode — Sleep Number’s simpler adjustable-air collection, focused on customizable firmness without requiring Wi-Fi or an app. Firmness is controlled with an included physical remote, and select models also offer Responsive Air technology.
- ComfortNext — Sleep Number’s more advanced smart mattress collection, combining adjustable firmness with Responsive Air, app connectivity, SleepIQ sleep tracking, and enhanced comfort materials. The collection includes ComfortNext, ComfortNext Lux, and ComfortNext Ultra.
- Climate — Sleep Number’s temperature-focused premium collection. ClimateCool provides active cooling, while Climate360 adds both active cooling and warming. Both include adjustable firmness, Responsive Air, smart connectivity, and SleepIQ technology.
Sleep Number Model Comparison Chart
| Mattresses | Collection | Height | Design | Price (Queen) | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComfortMode | ComfortMode | 10″ | Entry-level | $1,439 | Remote |
| ComfortMode Lux | ComfortMode | 11″ | Thicker profile | $1,889 | Remote |
| ComfortNext | ComfortNext | 12″ | Premium pressure relief | $2,549 | All (Remote sold separately) |
| ComfortNext Lux | ComfortNext | 13″ | More cushioning + upgraded construction | $3,339 | All (Remote sold separately) |
| ComfortNext Ultra | ComfortNext | 14″ | Most substantial non-temperature model | $3,824 | All (Remote sold separately) |
| ClimateCool + non-adjustable Foundation (non-adjustable) | Climate | 12″ | Active cooling | $4,311 | All (Remote sold separately) |
| Climate360 + smart adjustable base | Climate | 13″ | Active cooling and heating | $7,686 | All (Remote sold separately) |
