Amerisleep Mattress Review and Prices 2024

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Amerisleep is a high-end mattress brand that offers a collection of five foam mattresses and two hybrids. Each Amerisleep model is made for different firmness preferences and sleep styles, which makes it easy for sleepers to find a bed that meets their needs. The brand is known for excellent craftsmanship, competitive prices, and a variety of options.

Which Amerisleep mattress is right for you? In this Amerisleep mattress review, we’ll touch on all the mattresses by Amerisleep, so you can decide which model is best for you.

Who We Recommend Amerisleep For:

• People looking for options – This brand offers many options given that it has five foam and two hybrid mattresses, which means everyone is likely to find a mattress that suits their needs. All models have different firmness levels as well.
  

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• Hot sleepers – Amerisleep uses proprietary Bio-Pur® foam in their beds. This foam is designed to be more breathable than regular memory foam, which tends to heat quickly. Plus, all of the Amerisleep mattresses feature a cooling cover that draws the heat away from your body.
  

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• All sleeping positions -Since there are multiple models to choose from, it’s safe to say that Amerisleep should accommodate all sleeping positions.

Who We Don’t Recommend Amerisleep For:

• People looking for bounce – Amerisleep mattresses don’t have the best bounce, so you may be left wanting more if this is your main concern. Regardless of whether you go for a foam or hybrid model, you won’t get much bounce, so you may feel more “in” the mattress than “on” it. This could be a drawback for people with mobility issues and sexually-active couples.
  
• Heavy people who sleep near the edge – Although Amerisleep mattresses contain thicker foam in the perimeter, this may not be enough to support those who weigh closer to 230 pounds. For this reason, heavy people who like sitting on the edge of the bed or sleeping near this area may want a bed with more edge support.

First Impressions: Firmness & Feel

Firmness Scale:

• AS4, AS5: 4/10 (Slightly Soft)
• AS3: 5/10 (Medium Plush)
• AS2: 6/10 (Medium Firm)
• AS1: 7/10 (Slightly Firm)

Please remember that firmness is a subjective characteristic and your shape will dictate how you experience a bed. A heavier person whose weight can more easily push through softer comfort and support layers may experience a bed as softer than a lightweight person. The way you are shaped could also play a role here. Consider your weight, shape, and size when evaluating firmness scores.

The firmness levels of Amerisleep’s mattresses depend on the model. We rate each model based on our 1-10 firmness scale, with one being the softest and 10 the hardest.

The softest Amerisleep mattresses are the AS4 and AS5 models, which are excellent for people experiencing achy joints, as well as lightweight individuals.

If you’re looking for more of a medium-plush feel, you may want to consider the AS3. This mattress provides a more universal comfort level that should work well for most sleepers.
The Amerisleep AS2 has a medium-firm feel for those who need firmer support but still a bit of pressure relief, while the AS1 mattress is slightly firm and should be a good fit for people with back pain or stomach sleepers.

How Does It Feel?

All Amerisleep mattresses should make you feel like you’re sleeping “in” the bed instead of “on” it. This is due to the lack of bounce. You should also feel the plush top and cooling cover with all models, but the precise feel depends on the exact bed you choose.

The softer mattresses should provide a more gentle cradle, and allow a bit of sinkage for pressure relief. On the other hand, the firmer Amerisleep models should provide more support for better spine alignment, especially for stomach sleepers.

What We Like About Amerisleep

• Design variety – Amerisleep mattresses feature a variety of constructions. Their hybrid beds allow sleepers the opportunity to take advantage of both foam and coils, while the foam beds should provide great pressure relief and support.
• Proprietary materials – Amerisleep incorporates high-quality proprietary foams into their beds such as Bio-Pur®, a cooling foam material; HIVE®, a flexible, responsive foam; and BioCore®, a uniquely supportive base layer.
• Cooling – Amerisleep mattresses don’t include traditional memory foam that’s prone to overheating. Instead, the company incorporates Bio-Pur® foam and a cooling cover across all its mattresses.

Our Amerisleep Complaints

• No memory foam – Amerisleep has created its own eco-friendly version of memory foam designed to provide cushioning and responsiveness without the extra heat. However, if you have your heart set on traditional memory foam material, you may consider this a disadvantage.
• More costly – Amerisleep is a brand that offers shoppers a lot of design variety and value, but if you are shopping for a mattress on a tighter budget, some of the mattress’s higher price tags may put you off.

Testing the Amerisleep Mattress: How it Performed

When testing a mattress, we look at factors like firmness, sinkage, bounce, motion isolation, and edge support. This makes it easier to evaluate who would be the best match for a certain mattress once we consider the body weight and preferred sleeping position.

Sleeping Positions for Different Body Types

According to Amerisleep, smaller bed sizes, including the Queen, can support up to 400 pounds. Larger sizes, such as King and California King, can support 400 pounds on each side, for a total of 800 pounds. This makes most of the mattresses a good fit for heavier people, given they can handle the extra weight without showing signs of wear and tear prematurely.

Side Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight side sleepers should like the AS4, and AS5 models as these are the softest and should allow the most sinkage to relieve pressure in the hips, shoulders, and knees.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight side sleepers can also go for the AS4 and AS5 models, or the AS3 if they prefer a firmer feel. Those who weigh closer to 200 pounds may even like the hybrid AS5 Amerisleep.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavier side sleepers should like several Amerisleep models but may want to avoid the softest ones since these might not offer enough support to keep the spine straight.

Back Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight back sleepers need a medium-plush feel that offers a balance of pressure relief and support. They should get this from the foam and hybrid versions of the Amerisleep AS3 model.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight back sleepers who weigh closer to 170 pounds and above can go for a firmer feel, so the AS2 may be a good choice here. The mattress does a good job of distributing weight across the surface and contouring along your curves without losing support.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy back sleepers should like the AS2 and AS1 models, depending on their preference. Both beds are designed to keep you on top of the layers, which promotes minimal sinkage and maximum support.

Stomach Sleepers

• Lightweight Sleepers – Lightweight stomach sleepers still need more pressure relief than support, so they can go for some of the medium Amerisleep models. The AS5, AS4, and AS3 should feel good in this position.
• Average-weight Sleepers – Average-weight stomach sleepers have a higher chance of sinking deeper into the mattress, which is why they should focus on a firmer feel. The AS2 model should be a good match as it has a medium-firm feel that should ensure your hips stay aligned with the rest of the body.
• Heavyweight Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers need maximum support, which is where the AS1 mattress shines. The Bio-Core® base layer ensures durable support without sagging under the extra weight.

Pressure Relief & Pain

Amerisleep mattresses are excellent for pressure relief since they include multiple foam layers that help prevent pressure from building up. Different models provide variable levels of pressure relief, depending on the firmness and feel. However, softer beds should be better to relieve pressure in sensitive areas as they allow slightly more cradling and sinkage.

Models made with Amerisleeps’ proprietary Bio-Pur® foam in the comfort layers should be an especially good match for those who deal with pressure build-up.

Back Pain – People with back pain usually go for a firmer mattress that can support the spine in healthy alignment. The Amerisleep mattresses with a medium-firm and slightly firm feel should provide the right balance of contouring and support that can help relieve back pain.

Hip Pain – Hip pain can be difficult to fall asleep with, which is why most of those who deal with hip pain choose to sleep on their backs. Back sleeping takes the pressure off the hips since most of your weight is evenly distributed. All Amerisleep mattresses can be good for back sleeping with hip pain, depending on your body weight.

Shoulder Pain – If you sleep with shoulder pain, you might also want to try sleeping on your back. Side and stomach sleeping usually puts too much pressure on the shoulders. Several Amerisleep models, such as the AS3 and AS2, can be good for relieving shoulder pain, depending on your sleeping position and weight.

Support

Amerisleep mattresses offer good support in all sleeping positions, more so since you can choose among various firmness options that provide variable support levels. Each mattress, except the AS1, has Hive® foam, which offers targeted support for your most sensitive areas.

On top of that, the hybrid models provide even better support thanks to the coils, which support the upper layers and maintain a healthy body alignment. Since you have so many options, it’s best to first consider your body weight and preferred sleeping position because not everyone needs the extra support that some of these mattresses provide.

Motion Transfer

Motion isolation is a major concern for couples and co-sleepers as it prevents you from feeling the other person tossing and turning on your side of the bed. The all-foam Amerisleep mattresses do a good job at isolating motion, so they should work well for people who share their bed with a partner, child, or pet. The hybrid models have individually-wrapped coils and at least two comfort layers above the support layer, all of which helps with motion isolation.

Temperature Regulation / Cooling

Hot sleepers struggling to fall asleep should like Amerisleep as these beds have open-cell foams that allow more breathability than traditional memory foam. The Bio-Pur® foam is a proprietary material that doesn’t retain body heat. Instead, it pulls it away from the surface so that it doesn’t build up around your body. In addition, these beds have cooling covers to further help hot sleepers achieve a good night’s sleep.

Those who sleep hot may also want to consider Amerisleep’s hybrid models, which allow greater breathability thanks to the coils.

Performance for Couples

Couples usually focus on motion isolation, bounce, and edge support. The Amerisleep mattresses excel at motion isolation, which is helpful if you share your bed with a restless sleeper. However, these beds aren’t very bouncy, so you may be left wanting more if this is important to you. The hybrid models are bouncier than all-foam ones, though, so you may still find the AS3 and AS5 worth considering.

Edge support may also be a concern for couples, in which case you want to focus on hybrids once again. All Amerisleep beds have reinforced edges, but the softer all-foam ones may not be strong enough to keep heavy sleepers from feeling like they could roll off.

Preference-based Features

Targeted Support

Hybrid versions of the AS3 and AS5 mattresses have coil layers designed to provide targeted support where you need it the most. Depending on the particular model you choose, as well as its firmness level, you should feel extra support in the hip, shoulder, and knee areas.

Proprietary Materials

Amerisleep prides itself on using proprietary materials that are unlike the traditional foams and coils you may find in other bed-in-a-box mattresses. This allows the brand to provide a more customized feel that you may not get with a similar mattress from another brand. Plus, their proprietary foam is made to feel cooler than traditional memory foam.

Adjustable Base Compatible

All Amerisleep mattresses are compatible with an adjustable base, so you can further customize how they feel. In addition, they also work with other bed foundations.

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Construction: What’s Inside Amerisleep?

Amerisleep mattresses are available in different heights, ranging from 10 to 14 inches. All models have breathable, temperature-regulating covers that feel soft and gentle to the touch. Different models have different layers, but all Amerisleep mattresses feature the brand’s proprietary Bio-Pur® open-cell foam for comfort and pressure relief.

For this section, we will focus on the company’s most popular mattress – the Amerisleep AS3. At 12 inches tall, it features a cooling cover followed by three foam layers.

• The comfort layer is made from Bio-Pur® open-cell foam that replicates memory foam in its performance. However, it’s designed to be cooler, so it doesn’t trap heat the way traditional foam does. This layer offers gentle contouring and has good bounce-back support, so you shouldn’t feel stuck inside the mattress.
• The transition layer is made from HIVE® foam, which provides targeted support and pressure relief. The targeted zones allow more support for the head, legs, and back and more cushion for the hips and shoulders.
• The Bio-Core® base layer supports the upper layers by enhancing the overall durability of the mattress. This one shouldn’t sag or develop any dents or soft spots.

Note: The Amerisleep AS3 is also available in a hybrid version. With a 12-inch profile, this model has the same comfort and transition layers as the all-foam version with the addition of individually-wrapped coils.

Unboxing & Off-Gassing

Amerisleep ships all of its mattresses in a box, which makes it easy to carry the beds from your door to the bedroom. However, some of these mattresses can be quite heavy, which can make setting them up a bit tricky, so you may want a friend to assist with setup. If you want a seamless setup process, opt for white glove delivery, which is where professionals deliver and set the mattress for you.

Amerisleep mattresses take several hours to expand, depending on the particular model you choose. On top of that, you may notice some off-gassing odors, but those should dissipate by the time your bed decompresses.

Certifications

• Eco-Friendly Certifications – The foams in these beds are CertiPUR-US® certified. CertiPUR-US® is a third-party program that ensures the foams meet rigorous health and safety standards. This means they don’t contain harmful substances like ozone depleters, PBDEs, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates. They should also have low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
• Certified Natural Materials – The Amerisleep Organica has multiple eco-friendly certifications, including GOTS, Standard 100 OEKO-TEX®, Rainforest Alliance, and EcoInstitut.

Coupons, Trials, Warranties, and Shipping

• Shipping – Shipping is free within the contiguous USA. Curbside delivery should take anywhere between five to seven days.
• White Glove Delivery – Professional installation is available, but only if you purchase an adjustable base from Amerisleep to go along with your mattress.
• Trial – Amerisleep offers a 100-night trial with all their mattresses, which should give you enough time to test if the one you chose fits your needs.
• Warranty – The warranty on these mattresses is 20 years.
• Return Policy – Returns are easy and free unless you choose to return your mattress before the 30-night adjustment period is over. In this case, there’s a 99 dollar fee for shipping and handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of Amerisleep mattresses?

Although Amerisleep offers a 20-year warranty with all their mattresses, most models don’t get to live that long. In most cases, you’re advised to replace your bed after seven to ten years, depending on how worn out it is.

Do I need a boxspring for Amerisleep mattresses?

You don’t need a boxspring with your Amerisleep mattress. These beds work with all mattress foundations, including slatted bed frames and adjustable bases.

Are Amerisleep mattresses flippable?

Amerisleep mattresses aren’t flippable regardless of whether you choose an all-foam or hybrid bed. Flipping any of these beds would disrupt the order of their layers, which would then mess up their performance.

Amerisleep vs. Other Brands

Amerisleep vs. Helix

Product

Type

Score

Product

Amerisleep AS2 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.0 / 5

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Product

Helix Midnight Mattress

Type

Hybrid

Score

4.1 / 5

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Who We Recommend the Amerisleep For

• Side sleepers
• Couples
• Lightweight sleepers

Who We Recommend the Helix For

• People with back pain
• Sleepers interested in hybrid beds
• Back and stomach sleepers

Read our review of the Helix Midnight mattress

Amerisleep vs. Nectar

Product

Type

Score

Product

Amerisleep AS2 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.0 / 5

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Product

Nectar Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.3 / 5

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Who We Recommend the Amerisleep For

• People looking for firmness options
• Hot sleepers
• Side, back, and stomach sleepers

Who We Recommend the Nectar For

• Co-sleepers
• People with pressure build-up
• Lightweight sleepers

Read our full Nectar mattress review

Comparing Amerisleep Models

Amerisleep AS1 vs. Amerisleep AS3

Product

Type

Score

Product

Amerisleep AS2 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.0 / 5

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Product

Amerisleep AS3 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.0 / 5

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Who We Recommend the Amerisleep AS1 For

• Those interested in all-foam
• Lightweight sleepers
• People with back pain

Who We Recommend the Amerisleep AS3 For

• Those interested in a hybrid mattress
• People looking for medium firmness
• Stomach sleepers

Amerisleep AS2 vs. Amerisleep AS5

Product

Type

Score

Product

Amerisleep AS2 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

4.0 / 5

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Product

Amerisleep AS5 Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

/ 5

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Who We Recommend the Amerisleep AS2 For

• People looking for a thinner mattress
• Average-weight sleepers
• Back and side sleepers

Who We Recommend the Amerisleep AS5 For

• Side sleepers
• Lightweight people
• People interested in a hybrid mattress

Overall Summary

Amerisleep is a well-known company that makes a variety of high-quality mattresses designed to meet many sleepers’ needs. Choose from five foam mattresses, two hybrids, and an organic mattress that’s suitable for people with allergies, kids, or those with sensitive skin.

Side Sleepers 5/5

Side sleepers should find their best fit among the Amerisleep models. The company offers the AS4 and AS5 beds that have a slightly soft feel to accommodate side sleepers. Heavier side sleepers may want to try the AS3 as its medium-plush feel can help keep the body aligned.

Back Sleepers 5/5

Amerisleep has many options for back sleepers, depending on their body weight. Most should feel nicely supported by the AS3, AS2, and AS1 models since these have a medium-plush to slightly firm feel. In addition, hybrid versions offer targeted support back sleepers should benefit from.

Stomach Sleepers 4/5

Stomach sleepers need the most support, especially those weighing above 170 pounds. Most stomach sleepers should go for the firmest Amerisleep, which is the AS1 model that has a slightly firm feel. Lightweight stomach sleepers can do with a softer bed, but they may still want a hybrid for extra support.

Combination Sleepers 4/5

Combination sleepers need a mattress that doesn’t make them feel trapped inside the upper layers. None of the Amerisleep beds should make you feel trapped, however, these beds don’t exactly excel in the bounce department. This can be a drawback if you need help with repositioning.

Couples 4/5

Couples should like Amerisleep since it offers many firmness options and solid motion isolation, which is important for those who share a bed with combination or restless sleepers. Although these beds don’t have the most bounce and edge support, you’re unlikely to feel your partner tossing and turning on the other side of the bed.

Heavy Sleepers 4/5

Heavy sleepers usually choose firmer mattresses that can keep their bodies aligned while also providing good pressure relief. The Amerisleep AS1 is the firmest option that should work well for heavier people, although those who weigh over 250 pounds may want to look at another brand.

Lightweight Sleepers 5/5

Lightweight sleepers should find both pressure relief and support in the Amerisleep AS5 and AS4 mattresses. The two beds allow enough contouring to prevent pressure relief while supporting the body in its natural alignment for those who weigh under 130 pounds. Those who sleep on their stomach and like a firmer bed can try the AS3 model which has a medium-plush feel.

Average Weight Sleepers 5/5

Average-weight sleepers have the most options since Amerisleep has multiple firmnesses to accommodate different body types. Average-weight sleepers weigh between 130 to 230 pounds, which means they can pick any Amerisleep, depending on their exact weight. Those closer to 130 pounds should stick to softer beds, while heavier people can use firmer models and hybrids.

Overall Value 4/5

Amerisleep offers all you need from multiple all-foam and hybrid models, firmness options, and heights. This means pretty much anyone should be able to find the Amerisleep bed that fits their needs. The company adds even more value by offering a 20-year warranty, free shipping, easy returns, and a 100-night trial.

Our Verdict

After testing multiple mattresses from Amerisleep’s collection, we think they should work well for various sleeping positions, body types, and sleep needs. Some models are thinner than others, and some come in hybrid versions, which gives you plenty of options to find your best mattress.

Although these beds don’t have the best bounce, and many lack a bit in the edge support department, they should be a good match for couples with different sleeping habits. The proprietary Bio-Pur® acts like memory foam when it comes to absorbing movement without the overheating often associated with traditional foam.

Amerisleep mattresses also excel in cooling and pressure relief, making them a good fit for most hot sleepers and side dwellers. All in all, we recommend Amerisleep for those looking for options, quality materials, and an easy set-up process.

Jill Zwarensteyn

Editor

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Jill Zwarensteyn is the Editor for Sleep Advisor and a Certified Sleep Science Coach. She is enthusiastic about providing helpful and engaging information on all things sleep and wellness.

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