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Price drop! This pillowtop air mattress makes guests forget they're sleeping on the floor

Libby Sentz

Updated August 29, 2022 at 12:48 PM

Remember when you'd spend an exhausting half-hour pumping up an air mattress only to have it sink beneath you as you settle in? Pfft. Well, that's all in the past! The firm yet ultra-comfy Intex Comfort Plush Mid-Rise Dura-Beam Airbed has got your back. With the press of a button it auto-inflates, offering a dreamy pillowtop surface and reliable support that over 23,200 five-star fans swear by. "Best air mattress I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of them," shared one. Oh, and did we mention?...It's on sale!

Intex

Intex Comfort Plush Mid Rise Dura-Beam Airbed

$42

Plush, durable and easy as 1, 2, 3: This topselling air mattress auto-inflates with the flick of a switch! Nab this 13-inch twin, or size up to a full or a queen and a thickness of 18 or 22 inches.

$42 at Amazon

Comfort is key

The "surprisingly comfortable" Intex airbed comes is perfect for road trips, sleepovers, and camping. The carry bag makes it easy to transport. Plus you'll be prepped well in advance for holiday guests.

Some find it so comfortable, in fact, that they are actually replacing their old mattresses with the Intex:

One five-star fan who raved about the "exceptional comfort," called it "the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on. I'll never go back to a conventional one. More, I've tried many brands. This is absolutely the best."

Intex Comfort Plush Mid Rise Dura-Beam Airbed and clouds — This popular, plush, self-inflating airbed is on sale. (Photo: Amazon)

This thrilled reviewer got our attention too: "I have had back surgery so I can't lay on just any mattress without pain and being stiff in the morning. But after two weeks on this mattress I can say that I might just be inclined to trade in my old bed for this! I totally recommend this mattress to anyone who is looking for a great, comfortable night's sleep."

The shopper also noted: "I love that you can plug it in and it does the work of airing up and deflating for you. It deflates flat, making storing great. It comes with a bag to store it in. We have have no leaks at all. It is thick and durable material."

It pumps itself up!

If you know, you know...the self-pumping, self-deflating feature is a huge help!

"To see the pump in action is a thing of beauty," writes a smitten shopper, who shared a video. "It takes under three minutes to inflate the mattress. The pump can also be reversed, and it will deflate the mattress in about the same amount of time...

"This is a very nice mattress — far and away the best air mattress that I have personally ever owned or used. It feels solid all around. You know the way some air mattresses seem a bit like Jello — with a bit of wobble when you lie on them? You don't get that effect there. It's pretty much rock solid. It's also solid on the edges and just feels like a fully supportive platform."

Woman resting on Intex Airbed — Comfy yet firm, this may be the air mattress of your dreams. (Photo: Amazon)

Be a happy camper

Whether traveling, camping or glamping, you'll be grateful for this companion. Pop it in the handy-dandy carry bag and go.

"Easy to inflate, deflate and store," explained an avid camper, who bought the 18-incher, "I have used many air mattresses over years of camping, but this is my first electric, self-inflating mattress. Wow! Super easy...One of the most comfortable air mattresses I have every used. The 18-inch height makes it easy to get off of it without having to roll onto the floor first. The edges are slightly rounded, so you're less likely to roll off during the night. The flocked material provides traction to help the sheets stay in place and also helps keep the mattress from being too hot...Totally recommend!"

"This mattress is great for camping," writes another fan, "and you can use your own battery-powered air pump if you're using it for camping and cannot plug the built-in electric pump. I have a standard rechargeable battery air pump...simply plug into the removable cap next to the air pump on the mattress."

Intex

Intex Comfort Plush Mid Rise Dura-Beam Airbed

$42

Plush, durable and easy as 1, 2, 3: This topselling air mattress auto-inflates with the flick of a switch! Nab this 13-inch twin, or size up to a full or a queen and a thickness of 18 or 22 inches.

$42 at Amazon

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