Your Guide to Buying the Best King Size Mattress

The Hf4You 5Ft kingsize mattress is an affordable, British made product. Featuring a double foam layer in addition to traditional sprung construction it offers great support.

Main Benefits

As a British made product complying with all regulations, you can rest easy knowing that this mattress is well-constructed and safe. It features three support systems – designed to offer comfortable support throughout the night. The National Bed Federation have also given this mattress their seal of approval.

While this isn’t marketed specifically for sufferers of back-problems, they may benefit from the orthopaedic support properties offered by the reflex and memory foam components. Meanwhile, allergy sufferers will likely be attracted by the mattress’ hypo-allergenic properties.

Construction and Materials

The 3 primary support systems consist of an open coil bonnell spring unit, a high-density reflex foam layer, and finally, a memory foam layer.

Reflex foam is a popular, cost-effective alternative to memory foam, offering many of the same benefits – typically at a lower price-point. Both varieties are high-density polyurethane foams – often included in mattresses for their excellent levels of orthopaedic support. By combining both materials, this mattress offers excellent comfort and postural support while remaining great value.

Features and Specs

• Open coil bonnel springs
• High-density memory foam layer
• High-density reflex foam layer
• High-quality quilted cover
• Hypo-allergenic
• 150 x 200cm

Buyer Reviews

The majority of buyers have left very positive reviews for this product. At the time of writing almost 80% rated this as a 5 star mattress. A couple of reviewers felt that the springs could be noisy, especially towards the edges. However, this issue don’t seem to have affected the vast majority of buyer’s experiences of this product.

The two key-points that consistently stand out across the reviews are the fantastic levels of comfort and brilliant value for money. A couple of buyers even say that sleeping on this mattress is so pleasurable that they find it hard to get up in the mornings! (I guess that’s what you’d call a ‘nice problem to have’!)

Conclusion

A good value for money product, this mattress offers a medium level of firmness and three complimentary support systems. If you’re considering a king size memory foam mattress, but also favour the extra support of springs, then this could be a great buy for you!

The Luxor Mattress is produced by the British manufacturer Birlea. It features a multi-layered construction based around a core of pocket-springs.

Main Benefits

This mattress features superior pocket sprung construction – a system that ensures even weight distribution and support. Meanwhile, the foam upper layer and quilted cover ensure a comfortable sleeping experience.

The mattress is supplied vacuum-packed – a definite plus for anyone likely to experience problems moving a full king size mattress into position! Birlea, the manufacturer, offer a 3 year guarantee on this product for your peace-of-mind.

Materials and Construction

This mattress is constructed with multiple layers of different materials to ensure maximum performance. The core support is offered by a 20cm pocket sprung section – with 800 coils. This is topped by cotton felt, followed by a 1cm layer of soft foam, a fabric layer, a second foam layer, 2cms of polyester fibre, and finally a knitted fabric outer cover!

On the underside (beneath the pocket springs), is a cotton felt layer and a fabric base.

Features and Spec

• Pocket sprung with soft foam
• Medium/firm
• Hypo-allergenic
• 3 Year Guarantee
• Dimensions: 150 x 200 x 20cm 30kgs

What the Buyers Say

Over 80% of the reviews for the Birlea Luxor king size mattress are 5 star! The product is frequently praised for coming vacuum-packed (and therefore being easy to move into position). Another benefit often mentioned is the high-level of value for money… Many buyers clearly feel that they have secured a premium-quality product for a less than premium price!

Only a small minority of buyers have have left negative comments. One buyer suggested the edges of the mattress are not well supported (but still rated the product 4 stars overall). Another noted that this is a heavy mattress – something that may be an issue for some users, but not for others.

Conclusion

If you are seeking a mattress with a premium feel, at a surprisingly affordable price, the Luxor by Birlea could be the right pick for you! The mattress is vacuum packed – making delivery and initial positioning simpler. On the flip-side however, the lack of handles on the sides could make moving this mattress awkward if it needed carrying to another room in the future.

The topping of foam, rather than memory foam, may appeal to those concerned about staying cool through the night. The medium/firm support rating makes this a good, middle-of-the-road option, likely to suit most sleepers.

Constructed of Miratex Foam, this mattress by big-name manufacturer Silentnight is designed to offer a soft, comfortable sleeping experience. Hypo-allergenic and pressure relieving, Silentnight have clearly thought about the health of their product’s users when designing this.

Main Benefits

This king size foam mattress is rated as ‘medium/soft’ – this could suit buyers who favour a more luxurious sleeping experience than that offered by firmer, sprung products. Delivered vacuum packed and rolled, buyers are likely to find this an easy option when it comes to delivery. If you need a mattress for a room where access is awkward, this could be the right buy for you!

The foam construction also naturally makes this significantly lighter than some of the products we have reviewed here. Weighing in at only 14Kgs, this could be a definite plus should you need to move the mattress again after delivery.

This mattress also comes approved by Allergy UK – a real bonus for sufferers of illnesses such as dust-mite allergies.

Materials and Construction

The product is manufactured using a high-quality Miratex foam core. This is designed to absorb movement and prevent the dreaded ‘roll-together’! It is worth noting that this is the ‘entry-level’ model in the Silentnight ‘Mattress Now’ range. Unlike the other mattresses in this family, the product does not feature multi-zone support, nor a memory foam top layer.

As a significant plus, the fabric outer layer features zips and can be removed and washed if necessary.

Features and Specs

• Miratex foam construction
• Fabric outer with zip
• Anti-allergy (officially approved)
• Light and mobile
• Dimensions: 150 x 200 x 14cm

What the Customers Say

This product has received generally positive reviews from users. A number of buyers have focused on the exceptional value for money provided by this mattress. As an entry level model, most buyers clearly feel the price more than reflects any (slight) compromises in quality.

Several negative reviews have focused on the fact that the mattress may have a strong smell initially. Buyers may wish to air the product thoroughly before use.

Conclusion

The removable outer cover and anti-allergy properties make this an appealing choice for those concerned about health and hygiene. The light weight of the product could be a big plus for some buyers and others may actually prefer the fact that this doesn’t feature a memory foam top layer.

Silentnight have clearly designed this product to be simple, comfortable and highly affordable. If you’re looking for a good mattress at a great price then this item definitely deserves your consideration.

The Rest Assured by Silentnight Brodsworth Memory 2000 Pocket Mattress is designed with the sleeper’s comfort at the front of mind. This well made British product combines the benefits of a traditional sprung mattress with the modern comfort of a memory foam top layer.

Main Benefits

Made by Silentnight, one of the UK’s leading mattress manufacturers, this product features a host of appealing benefits for the discerning buyer. Designed with allergy sufferers in mind, it is covered with a self-cleaning cover which effectively prevents mould and dust-mites. Built-in air vents also mean that air can circulate, preventing moisture build-up within the mattress (one of the leading causes of mould).

This mattress is suitable for use on either a divan or a traditional slatted bedstead and is graded as offering medium to firm support. Should you ever need to move this mattress to another room (or house), the strong handles on either side allow for this.

Quality Construction

This mattress is handmade with 2000 springs to provide uniform levels of support across the full sleeping surface. The top layer of memory foam provides a responsive surface which contours naturally to the user’s body. Special focus has been given to providing a finished product suitable for sufferers of back-pain and similar conditions.

Features and Specs

• Sprung + memory foam topped
• 2000 springs
• Built-in ventilation
• Medium/firm
• Self-cleaning anti-allergy cover
• Dimensions: 150 x 200 x 34 cm

Customer Reviews and Scores

The vast majority of customer reviews for this mattress are very positive (82% 5-star ratings at the time of writing). Some buyers have mentioned that the product is heavy and cumbersome, though this is, in fact, a result of its high-quality construction. The handles on the sides also mean that this is less of an issue than it could be.

Another feature that buyers praise is that it keeps its cool! Memory foam sometimes has a reputation for being hot to sleep against, but the excellent ventilation built into this mattress appears to solve that issue effectively. Overall, the product is consistently praised for being comfortable and well constructed.

Conclusion

Well made by a leading British manufacturer, this mattress provides a range of benefits. While it is bulky and heavy, most users won’t need to move their mattress too often. If you’re looking for a high-quality, well constructed mattress that brings together the benefits of traditional springs and modern memory foam materials, the Rest Assured could be for you!

The Royal Ortho Supreme – by Relyon is unquestionably a high-end product. Its pocket sprung construction offers fantastic weight distribution. As the name suggests, this mattress was designed with postural support firmly in mind!

Main Benefits

With a name like the ‘Royal Ortho Supreme’, it may seem that this mattress has a lot to live up to! But the manufacturer, Relyon, are a British maker of high-quality beds and mattresses with a long history and a proud reputation for excellence.

This mattress is designed to provide firm orthopaedic support. The 2200 pocket springs ensure that pressure points are avoided – instead the user’s body-weight is supported evenly right across the surface. Pocket springs also have the benefit of working independently. This reduces the chance of large areas of the mattress being compressed by the user’s weight (which can cause ‘roll-together’!)

Anyone suffering from back or joint problems could well benefit from choosing this product. In fact, anyone favouring a firmer, more supportive mattress will enjoy the great night’s sleep that the Royal Ortho Supreme offers.

High Build Quality

There’s no doubt that the manufacturer, Relyon, has taken pains to ensure a high quality product. The materials used and construction standards are superb…

Additional support has been added to the side areas (which can sometimes be less firm than the centre of a mattress). High-end natural materials have been selected (including silk and cashmere). Silk offers excellent absorbency and is often noted for its cooling effects. Cashmere is a form of goat’s hair traditionally prized for its exceptional softness.

Features and Specs

• 2200 springs
• Pocket sprung for enhanced support
• Reinforced perimeter and side walls
• Premium materials
• Dimensions: 200 x 150 x 30 cm

User Ratings and Reviews

Unfortunately, this product features far fewer reviews than others we have looked at here. However, the 2 reviews present at the time of writing this article are both 5-Star rated and very positive. One review noted the mattress’ firmness. The user describes the product as being ‘very comfortable once you adjust to it’. This point just goes to show that even sleepers who have previously favoured a softer mattress can often adapt to, and even benefit from, a firmer sleeping surface.

Conclusion

Excellent for anyone experiencing back problems, this mattress provides firm support. However, this does mean that users favouring a softer mattress may not find this product to their liking. Some buyers may prefer the feel of memory foam.

These are, of course, purely areas of personal preference. Any users favouring sprung construction and the appeal of premium-quality, natural materials will be strongly attracted to this high-end product.