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Rachael Penn

Not all mattresses are compatible with adjustable beds – here's why

Image shows the Saatva Adjustable Bed Base placed in a zero gravity sleeping position.

If you’re struggling to get comfortable at night then an adjustable bed could be the answer. Adjustable bed frames let you find your ideal sleeping position simply by elevating certain parts of your body. They have tons of benefits, from alleviating health issues to reducing snoring, and can even make watching TV from your bed more comfortable. 

But if you’ve got the perfect mattress and want to upgrade to an adjustable bed then it may not be as easy as simply switching your bed frame. That's because not all mattresses have the bend and flex required by an adjustable base, including some of this year's best mattresses for all sleepers. And if the bed can't bend, your adjustable base becomes any other platform frame.

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