Dura-Beam Standard Pillow Rest Air Mattress: Fiber-Tech

I bought this air mattress as a replacement for a sad, disappointing purchase of a new hybrid mattress, which I had to return because it was just too uncomfortable for me to sleep on. Since the modern hybrid mattress comes tightly bound in a box, it's a really big deal to have to return/refund. But since Amazon is amazing, I was helped over that hurdle. But it also prompted me to question whether I should take another chance on a "bed in a box." My brilliant idea was to replace the standard mattress (hybrid, foam, inner springs, etc.) with a contemporary air mattress. After researching the subject, Intex emerged as one of the best. I chose the 10-inch high Dura-Beam Standard in full size. I especially appreciated that it came with an enclosed electric pump. However, I ended up not keeping it. Why did I not keep it? First, it was immediately obvious that it was not suited for my bed frame with headboards. The built-in pump protrudes about two inches beyond the mattress edge, and this interferes not only with the placement of the mattress but also the movement of the mattress during sleep. Second, it had the "pillow rest," which did not make for a comfortable sleep, at least for me. Perhaps others might find that feature to be a plus, especially in a camping situation, but for me it made sleeping with a traditional pillow very uncomfortable--I ended up having to scoot down and dangle my feet off the end of the mattress to escape the discomfort of the built-in pillow rest. But, hey, that's just me. I did not give up on Intex, which is a reliable brand for this type of product, nor did I abandon the idea of sleeping on an air mattress as my main bedding. (After all, I'm old enough to remember the venerable water bed!) So I ordered a new bed frame, sans the headboards, and a new Intex air mattress (also with built-in electric pump) but without the built-in pillow. Still, I have to give the Intex Dura-Beam Standard Pillow Rest Air Mattress the full 5 stars. It is durable, the pump performs flawlessly, and (aside from my personal issue with the built-in pillow) it really is a comfortable mattress to sleep on. At no time was I ever concerned about any loss of air, or any fragility in the material. I can still recommend it.

The air mattress was perfect. We needed one more bed at a recent vacation. This mattress held an adult male and never lost any air. We did inflate and deflate daily. We are pleased with this purchase.

Comfortable and pretty sturdy. It does start losing air after awhile, but it's easy to top up.

This air mattress was perfect. I used it for almost 3 weeks while I waited on my bed to get here after moving in. Both me and my cat enjoyed the pillow rest. I hardly had to refill it with air as its structure was solid.I also added a 2 inch pillow, top mattress cover which boosted the comfort. I'm excited to use it for future guests, and backyard fun under the stars.

We bought this air mattress to place on a bed frame while we were waiting to purchase a new mattress at vacation home. We used it for three days and it was very comfortable. We bought the queen size and it was fine for the two of us. It was easy to set up and took about 3 minutes to inflate to a very good firmness. The pump seems very powerful and nice to have it built in. When we deflated it using the pump to deflate, it took approximately 1-2 minutes, and it deflated extremely flat. I was able to just fold and roll it back up and put back in box for storage. Our queen size sheets fit well. We noticed a little softness the second day, but the instructions stated that the vinyl would stretch a bit, and it might need to be inflated with some more air. I would definitely recommend this air mattress due to it's quality and price.

It’s soooooooo easy to inflate, just turn the knob and it’s ready to go. Very convenient and comfortable.

I am impressed!!. This was ordered as a temporary fix while my son is setting up his apartment and so far, I have no complaint. The pump is a bit noisy but quickly works to fill the bed, the bed holds in air amazingly well and for a bed filled with air, or is quite comfortable to sleep on.

That’s how long it lasts. This is why the reviews are so polarizing. Those who say it’s great are correct. It’s great for a short while. Convenient, good thick material- and comfortable, right size, compact, able to be rolled and put away. But that lasts about two months; but after that you will wonder where the hole is and possibly not find it. There isn’t always a hole. For us, there was no hole. It just leaks air through its own mechanism and it deflated quickly. Even when it isn’t on that setting. Suddenly, it just began to leak. It wasn’t mishandled, no max weight, no rough handling, it has a protector on it and is on a poke-free surface. Still began to delete at a rapid rate suddenly.

Muy buen producto, no se desinfla, comodo

I recently purchased the Intex Dura-Beam Standard Pillow Rest Air Mattress (Full Size) for some unexpected weekend guests, and it exceeded every expectation. If you need a reliable, comfortable, and affordable sleeping solution, this is it. You won’t find a better combination of durability and convenience. It’s perfect for camping, sleepovers, or as an emergency guest bed. Highly recommended!

Excellent air matress. It is actually queen size once inflated. We've had ones that once inflated were not the size as advertised. Air pump is much quieter than previous ones we've had, although, a little slower. Does a good job in deflating mode. Gives you time to get the seams aligned nicely for folding. Nice that ir can be inflated manually if you are not near a plug-in. Only beef is the folding instructions. May work for the smaller versions but no good for the queen. Its best to just examine the existing creases and try to fold it as it was originally boxed. Great price. Would definitely recommend this one.

For the price, this was a great inflatable mattress ! I needed one urgently for the next day and fell upon this easy not so huge QUEEN size mattress ! After a few consecutive days of use, it felt slightly deflated but then easy inflated it and it was perfect. Very easy set up as well. Overall very satisfied !

Great value for the price. Very comfortable and easy to inflate and deflate with built in pump. Have it for company when they come from out of town and they were very pleased with it. High enough off the ground