Magnetic And Memory Beds Consumer Report Comparison

Customer opinions are divided between the two bed types. Understandably, both magnetic mattresses and memory beds have pros and cons to consider before settling for one or the other. We've compiled the most notable pros and cons in an easy-to-read table.

But first, here's what you must know about home mattress trials and what makes a good foam mattress.

Mattress Prices Comparison

A high quality slow-recovery Tempur-Pedic bed can cost up to $3,000, and the cheapest memory foam mattress is around $800.

A king size magnetic mattress pad costs between $200 and 2,000, depending on producer, magnetic strength and quality of material used to cushion the magnets.

Be careful when buying a mattress pad. There are many so-called prestigious companies on the Internet that convince you to pay large sums of money on fake products.

Which Is Most Popular With Consumers

Definitely the viscoelastic mattress. The magnetic pads are known mostly because the controversy regarding their medical benefits, while memory foam pads are popular due to their undisputable qualities: body contouring, comfort, total back support and spinal alignment and heat responsiveness.

Bottom line, whether you believe in the healing power of magnets or not, beware of who you trust your money with. The Internet is full of angry reviews talking about how a certain firm sold pour quality magnetic pads for hundreds of dollars and disappeared when having to return the money to unpleased customers. And don't buy a magnetic sleeping pad before you consult with your MD.

	Memory Beds	Magnetic Mattresses
Major Pro	Can be very comfortable	Induces relaxation during sleep
Other Pros	Very supportive No sagging Your moves don't affect your sleeping partner No need to be flipped No arm/leg falling asleep Improves circulation	Might help reduce pack pain
Major Con	Gets hot during sleep	No health improvement
Other Cons	High Price Heavy Difficult to set up and move Takes time to adjust to it Can't sit up on it Weird smell in the first weeks Too heavy for the regular box spring A feeling of being gripped by the foam, not being able to turn	Cost Lack of comfort and support Causes tossing and turning Short life span (of the cushioning layer) Difficult to clean

Customer Opinions

Save your money on the magnetic part of the mattress and go buy yourself a good quality mattress that will give you whatever level of support your DOCTOR recommends you need for your condition.
groups.google.com/group/alt.support.chronic

I am now 75 years old and I have fibromyalgia which the magnets was supposed to help. They didn't help and probably delayed me receiving proper treatment. I'm out $1,329.12 plus postage of $5.04. I feel like such an idiot for being taken advantage of this way.
www.consumeraffairs.com/health/greentree_health.html

Because the mattress squishes down around you in a very nesty way, it was very difficult for me to get out of the "hole" - to turn over, I had to get fully awake and work quite hard (and painfully, I might add!) to get out of my little spot.
www.epinions.com/content_135358877316

I've slept on a magnetic sleep pad for the past few years due to pains from arthritis in both hips and chronic low back pain.....also wasn't sleeping well. I would wake up like an absolute cripple in the a.m., all hunched over and it would take me a good 2 minutes or so to straighten up. My experience has changed drastically since I started sleeping on the pad.
groups.google.com/group/alt.support.chronic

I have been sleeping on the magnetic mattress pad and it has done wonders for my pain - it numbs it. It is still there as one night did not sleep on it and had terrible pain. I started sleeping on it in January and have had alot of dizziness since then.
groups.google.com/group/alt.med.fibromyalgia

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All care has been taken to provide consumers with unbiased information on memory foam mattresses. This may include both the pros and cons of different products and of different brands. All our content is based on extensive research on existing consumer opinions found online on countless forums, discussion groups and review sites spanning back 6 years. Our findings are meant to act exclusively as a concise summary of all these consumer opinions we have read.

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A Critical Eye On The Latest Mattress Technologies

Known Brands

What is the secret behind Tempur mattress technology and why is it in the top 5 most popular brands alongside the likes of Sensus, Isotonic, Bergad and Sealy? The answer is that it uses good quality, high density, heat responsive foam.

How Long Does It Last?

What affects the expected lifetime of a viscoelastic foam topper and do Tempur toppers last longer? The answer is years and years as long as it's made of better quality, higher-density foam.

Real NASA Link

Many manufacturers claim Swedish foam was first used by the NASA Space Program to boost sales for their viscoelastic foam bed.

NASA never did use that basic material in the 1960s. NASA bedding or space bedding technology simply does not exist as such.

The truth is the Swedish Tempurpedic company did eventually come up with a reliable formula now used in the best-selling Tempur mattress.

While Tempur-Pedic pillows are commonly known to use Swedish pillow technology, not all such products made in Sweden are made of the so-called NASA bed foam.

Authenticity Test

How can you check if your purchase as good as a authentic Tempurpedic bed? You can try the wine glass test, the egg test, or the fridge test.