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Based on Data From Over 8,300 Actual Owners
"Lightweight" in our research means that the
bed is relatively easy to move, transport or make up.
The chart below shows how mattress types compare on this issue
based on owner / user experiences. Keep in mind that this represents
what is often, but not always, the case; a particular brand
or model may go against these findings.
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Air
Airbeds are light weight and easy to move and make up compared to other mattress types. This is because their main supporting feature is air, which weighs virtually nothing. Some owners complain of the beds being too light in that they easily move or because sheets don't stay tucked in. Their lightweight nature also makes some owners think of the beds as being cheap and poor quality.
Memory foam
They tend to be heavy and difficult to move or transport, especially those that have a high composition of memory foam. In addition, their weight can cause the bed to be difficult to make up.
Water
Waterbeds are the heaviest type of bed and are difficult to move. This is because, of course, they are filled with water.
Latex
They are likely the second heaviest type of bed, after waterbeds. Fortunately, they usually don't need to be flipped / turned.
Innerspring / coil
Innerspring beds, especially those that are thick with many different layers, can be heavy and consequently difficult to move or make.
Futons
After airbeds, futons are generally considered to be, comparatively speaking, the lightest and easiest-to-move type of bed.