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IKEA Mattress Reviews: A Comprehensive Guide

by Bennett Carrington 18 Comments
Updated March 7, 2022

 If you are seeking an affordable new mattress, the IKEA brand is a popular and affordable option, with a range of styles and sizes. But how  do IKEA mattress reviews compare to competing brands?

Mattress reviews are a helpful tool for consumers, as they give you insight into pros and cons, service, performance and other aspects of ownership that may not be easy to determine from a store visit.

Although IKEA focuses on affordable products, you may have questions about comfort and durability, and a look at IKEA mattress reviews can help you determine if this brand is right for you. In this overview, we will compare IKEA’s mattress lines and look at how their reviews compare to industry averages.

About IKEA

IKEA is a big-box housewares retailer originating from Sweden. They have dozens of showroom locations near major United States metro areas, and they sell select products online as well. The company is known primarily for it’s affordable, ready-to-assemble furnishings which include mattresses and bedding collections. It’s products are manufactured in several countries.

The IKEA Mattress Lineup

IKEA offers over 15 different innerspring, foam and hybrid mattresses ranging from very inexpensive to mid-range in price. The mattresses vary in quality and materials, but all come with 90 day exchange policies and 25 year limited warranties. All mattresses are sold individually, with foundations and supports available separately.

The 9 innerspring mattresses range in price from $159 to $899 in queen size. The mattresses have different types of coil units and comfort layers available. There is also the $79 JOMNA roll-up mattress, which comes only in twin size.

IKEA features 3 poly foam mattresses ranging from $179 to $299 in queen. The brand features two memory foam mattress priced from $399-$549, and also includes three latex mattresses, two synthetic hybrids from $399-$549 and a natural blended latex option for $999.

ModelType

SpecsPrice (queen)Reviews
JOMNARolled Innerspring

Medium Firm

5 ⅞” Thick

Steel Bonnel Coils

Rayon fiber, polypropelene
$79 (twin)?
SULTAN HAVBERGRolled InnerspringMedium Firm

7 ⅛” Thick

Steel Bonnell Coils

1.5lb foam, polyester, polypropylene & rayon padding
$159?
SULTAN HURVARolled InnerspringFirm

7 ⅛” Thick

Steel Bonnell Coils

1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$199?
SULTAN HANESTADInnerspringFirm

8 ⅝” Thick

506 Steel Pocket

Foam, polyester & rayon padding
$22964%
SULTAN HALLENInnerspringMedium Firm

9 ½” Thick

506 Steel Pocket Coils

1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$29964%
SULTAN HANSBOMemory Foam Pillowtop InnerspringSoft

11” Thick

506 Steel Pocket Coils

1-⅝” memory foam, 1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$39964%
SULTAN HOGLAInnerspringFirm

10 ⅝” Thick

484 Steel Pocket Coils

1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$47964%
SULTAN HOLMSTALatex Pillowtop InnerspringMedium Firm

12 ⅝” Thick

484 Steel Pocket Coils

Blended latex, 1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$54967%
SULTAN HULTSVIKMemory Foam Pillowtop InnerspringSoft

13 ⅜” Thick

484 Steel Pocket Coils

2-⅜” memory foam, 1.5lb foam, polyester & rayon padding
$64965%
SULTAN HEGGEDALNatural InnerspringFirm

11 ¾” Thick

Natural blended latex, wool, coir, and polylactide padding

528 Steel Pocket Coils
$89969%
MOSHULTPoly FoamFirm

3 ⅞” Thick

1.7lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$17972%
MALFORS

Poly FoamFirm

4 ¾” Thick

1.7lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$24972%
MORGEDAL
Poly FoamMed Firm or Firm

7 ⅛” Thick

2.2 and 1.7lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$29980%
MATRAND FirmMemory FoamFirm

7 ⅛” Thick

3.1lb memory foam and 1.7lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$39981%
MATRAND Med FirmLatex/Foam HybridMedium Firm

7 ⅛” Thick

Synthetic latex and 1.7lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$39981%
MYRBACKA FirmMemory FoamFirm

9 ½” Thick

3.1 lb memory foam and 1.7-2.2lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber and wool

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$54982%
MYRBACKA Medium FirmLatex/Foam HybridMedium Firm

9 ½” Thick

Synthetic latex and 2.2lb poly foam

Poly/rayon fiber and wool

Polypropylene lining

Cotton/poly cover
$54982%
MORGONGAVABlended LatexMedium Firm

7 ⅞” Thick

85% natural latex foam

Wool padding

Cotton cover
$99983%

Overview of IKEA Mattress Reviews

IKEA continues growing in popularity as they expand across the US, primarily targeting lower price points. Their prices tend to be considerably less than premium brands, but competitive with other discount and entry-level lines.

The company does not allow reviews on their website, which can leave many people searching for IKEA mattress reviews online to see how the brand compares. In this section, we will look at third party review sources and compare them to industry averages.

While comfort will vary depending on your individual preferences, reviews can offer helpful insight into factors like durability, which are important when choosing a new bed.

According to independent review website SleepLikeTheDead.com, 75% of IKEA mattress reviews report being satisfied with their mattresses. Broken down by category, 64% of innerspring owners are satisfied, while 78% of memory foam and 80% of latex owners report satisfaction. These numbers are actually very close to industry averages, but slightly low for the memory foam category.

Below is a summary of their analysis of IKEA mattress reviews for each category:

  • D+ (springs) to B (foam/latex) overall rating.
  • Higher than average reports of sagging or durability issues.
  • Above-average value.
  • Average to above-average pain and pressure point relief.
  • Mostly medium firm to firm options, may have limited options for side sleepers.
  • Usually easy to move on.
  • Good to average motion isolation.
  • Good to average reports of off-gassing (more with foam/latex).
  • Good to average  reports of sleeping hot (more with foam/latex).
  • Average to no noisiness (primarily with springs).

IKEA Mattress Reviews: Pros

  • Mostly average to above-average satisfaction
  • Value potential
  • Mostly average to above-average performance
  • Selection variety
  • Warranty

Overall IKEA mattress reviews show satisfaction mostly in the average to slightly above-average range. Most comfort factors, like motion isolation, ease of movement, odor, and sleeping hot also show around average numbers, so overall IKEA mattresses do tend to offer suitable comfort and performance.

Since IKEA offers lower than average pricing, that means the company does have value potential compared to other brands that charge more with similar or lower satisfaction. IKEA also has a pretty large selection of options, including springs, memory foam, latex and hybrids with a range designs and price levels.

Warranty is another advantage for IKEA mattresses, as the company offers 25 years of limited coverage on all mattresses, which is longer than average especially for the cheaper options. This warranty covers defects in springs for innerspring beds, foam cores for foam mattresses, and latex cores for latex mattresses. It does not cover “normal wear and tear” and there are no clear guidelines as to depth of impressions covered however.

IKEA Mattress Reviews: Cons

  • Limited firmness variety
  • Some durability concerns
  • Exchange-only policy

Although IKEA does have many mattress options, they tend to mostly be firm to medium-firm, and according to Sleep Like The Dead, larger individuals and side sleepers may have difficulty finding a comfortable mattress.

There are also potential durability concerns with somewhat higher than average complaints of early sagging or impressions in IKEA mattress reviews, particularly with the innerspring beds.

The other potential negative is that IKEA offers an exchange-only return policy, giving customers 90 days to exchange a mattress one time only. This means you would not be able to get your money back if you end up not liking any other beds in the store.

SEE ALSO: The Best Place to Buy a Mattress & 7 In-Store Myths

Mattress Value in the Same Price Range

A mattress that is in the same price range as most of the Ikea lines is the Amerisleep AS1 (formerly Americana). This plant-based memory foam mattress receives great customer reviews and is eco-friendly. Customers report less odors and off-gassing, likely as a result of the natural materials.

The AS1 costs $999 for a queen. Amerisleep has an entire line of plant-based memory foam mattresses available at Amerisleep.com. Every mattress is wrapped in a soft, breathable fabric designed to keep air flowing throughout the mattress to prevent overheating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any mattress with an IKEA bed frame?

Yes, you shouldn’t have to buy a IKEA mattress for an IKEA bed frame. Just double-check that any slats are no more than 3 inches apart. If the slats are further apart, they will not provide sufficient support for a foam mattress.

Are IKEA mattresses standard sizes?

Yes, IKEA mattresses are available in standard American sizes. You can choose from crib, twin, full, queen, and king size mattresses. If you’re interested in another size such as twin XL or California king, you may have to try another store.

Can you fit a mattress in a car?

If you’re wondering whether a new mattress will fit in your car, the question to ask is how the bed is packaged. Mattress in a box mattresses are often compact enough to fit in the trunk or back seat of a car, thanks to the compression used to slip a mattress inside a relatively small box. However, you may not be able to fit a unboxed mattress in anything smaller than a van with collapsible seating.

Is a full bed the same as a double?

Yes, double bed is another name for a full size mattress. We want to stress that although the bed is called a double, it is only suitable for single sleepers. If two people were to share a full size mattress, they would have about 27 inches to spread out—that is 11 inches less than what a twin mattress offers.

What thickness of memory foam mattress is best?

We always recommend memory foam mattresses that are at least 10 inches thick, and the rule applies to other mattress types. Beds that are at least this thick are more likely to stand up to extensive wear and tear. They also usually contain more features for support and comfort than a thinner mattress.

Verdict from IKEA Mattress Reviews

Overall IKEA mattress reviews are positive and on par or better than many other options in similar price ranges. Their latex and latex/innerspring hybrid mattresses seem to have the best reviews overall, and though they are more expensive, they are also likely to be more durable. Spring mattresses are mostly average in terms of comfort and performance, and though the IKEA foam mattresses do earn higher ratings, they still lag behind average satisfaction for memory foam.

Given that IKEA’s main benefit lies in their discount pricing, their beds may mostly appeal to budget-minded shoppers or those seeking temporary solutions. In this regard, reviews indicate that IKEA mattresses perform as expected for the price range. Their mid-range collections do earn better reviews, but are somewhat less competitive as others in the $800-$1000 price range can and do earn better ratings.

If you are considering an IKEA mattress, compare the models you are interested in to others in similar price ranges to see how the value, quality of materials and guarantees stack up, and compare them with IKEA mattress reviews. Also, don’t forget to check out the best labor day mattress sale in 2019.

About the author
Bennett Carrington

If you’re looking for a mattress recommendation, Bennett Carrington can help. Bennett is Best Mattress Brand’s in-house mattress expert. He’s curated dozens of “best mattress” articles with buying tips for sleepers with a wide range of needs. Whether you’re plagued with back pain or suffering from night sweats, Bennett’s guides can steer you toward the most comfortable mattress for your unique needs. In addition to writing for Best Mattress Brand, Bennett is also a grad student pursuing a degree in English Literature.

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