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Ruth Hamilton

Are beds that come in a box good? We asked two mattress makers

Bed in a box mattress being unboxed

Bed-in-a-box mattresses are everywhere. Whereas in the past all mattresses were delivered flat, nowadays it's perfectly normal to have your mattress arrive in a compact box, having been vacuum-packed and rolled up. 

But are you making a compromise in quality by opting for a boxed mattress? We spoke to representatives from Saatva – a traditional mattress that sits at the top of our best mattress ranking – and 3Z Brands – which makes some of the best bed in a box models – to try and get to the bottom of things. Are bed in a box mattresses actually good quality? Let's find out... 

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