I'm a Firm-Mattress Evangelist, and Sleep Number's New Smart Bed Made Me Question My Stance
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I'm a Firm-Mattress Evangelist, and Sleep Number's New Smart Bed Made Me Question My Stance
"The premise of this new line is upgrading pressure relief, cooling, and general support. You'll still get the hallmark features of a Sleep Number bed, which include intensive sleep tracking from the bed itself, and 100 firmness levels at your fingertips via app connectivity. You'll also have a range of motion for the bed's top and bottom, along with settings like zero gravity to reduce pressure on the spine."
"With smart beds, the ability to adjust firmness levels depends on an internal air chamber. It inflates to become firmer or deflates to become softer. Many smart beds will incorporate a few thinner layers of foam to be a buffer between you and the air chamber. That is still the case with the ComfortNext Lux, but the softness is quite prominent due to a thicker layer."
Sleep Number has reorganized its mattress offerings into three collections: ComfortMode, ComfortNext, and Climate. The ComfortNext Lux, a mid-tier model, features upgraded pressure relief, cooling, and support while maintaining Sleep Number's signature features including intensive sleep tracking and 100 adjustable firmness levels via app. The mattress uses an internal air chamber that inflates or deflates to adjust firmness, with thicker foam layers providing substantial cushioning for pressure points. Despite its plush feel, the bed prevents motion transfer and offers customizable support through its smart technology. However, even at maximum firmness, it doesn't match truly firm hybrid mattresses, and the foam construction may retain heat.
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