{"id":1550,"date":"2017-11-19T16:47:35","date_gmt":"2017-11-19T16:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/?page_id=1550"},"modified":"2019-05-15T22:51:20","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T22:51:20","slug":"amanda-smart-mattress-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goodnights.rest\/top-sleep-products\/best-mattress-reviews\/amanda-smart-mattress-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Amanda Smart Mattress Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Technology can be a double-edged sword when it comes\u00a0to how advances in the field affect\u00a0sleep habits and sleep health in general. For example: The advent of electricity and the ensuing widespread use of artificial light<\/a> has\u00a0resulted in many creature comforts for humans, but it has also resulted in more varied and often unhealthy sleep-wake cycles. However, there are also many tech-based products that are specifically designed to elevate the sleep experience; from accessories like electric blankets, to\u00a0big ticket items like\u00a0air beds offering adjustable firmness. Enter: Amanda Sleep. The company is a newcomer to the\u00a0industry, but already it is making waves with its sleep technology-based offering—the Amanda smart mattress,\u00a0with its proprietary design\u00a0and accompanying biometrics-sensing sleep tracker.<\/p>\n When it comes to the actual mattress design and construction, the information on Amanda Sleep’s official website\u00a0is not so precise. It took us a few rounds of conversation with customer support representatives—more on that later—to verify that the Amanda smart mattress and the Amanda Rubiflex sleeping mattress are exactly the same, sans the sleep tracker\u00a0bundled in with the former.<\/p>\n The Amanda Sleep\u00a0mattress is composed of four layers—including a Rubiflex<\/a> cocoon polyurethane-based foam layer—which stack up to a total of an above average thickness of 11 inches. All foams are\u00a0CertiPUR-US approved; and the mattress cover has been given a Standard 100 Class 1 certification by\u00a0Oeko-Tex, which means that it’s been deemed suitable for use by children and infants. The company’s vaunted sleep technology is actually powered by health monitor makers\u00a0EarlySense.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The one-inch top layer of foam <\/strong>is made of what Amanda Sleep calls “Pneumatic Visco-gel”;\u00a0our best guess based on this description is that this is a gel-infused foam variant designed for good airflow. The company states that this layer is designed specifically for temperature regulation and comfort.<\/p>\n The two-inch layer of Rubiflex foam <\/strong>sits immediately underneath the top. This is what sets apart the Amanda Sleep mattress from its competitors.\u00a0One can argue, though, that most mattress startups today do have that one specific material that makes\u00a0their product different;\u00a0for example: Brooklyn Bedding<\/a>‘s TitanFlex or Purple<\/a>‘s hyper-elastic polymer. However, Rubiflex maker Huntsman has released a paper on the use of Rubiflex as a mattress foam<\/a>.\u00a0After checking out the data, we can understand why Amanda Sleep has made this material the cornerstone of their mattress design! The results show that Rubiflex provides great cradling support and pressure point relief, as well as heat and humidity dissipation.<\/p>\n The penultimate layer is\u00a0composed of two inches of support\u00a0foam <\/strong>likely to serve as a transitional layer between the Rubiflex foam and the bottom\u00a0of the mattress. Support foam’s high density and durability can make this layer important in keeping a sleeper’s body properly aligned on the bed, too.<\/p>\n The final\u00a0layer is a\u00a0six-inch block of\u00a0support foam\u00a0<\/strong>that\u00a0is the foundational base of the mattress itself. On top of further helping with pressure relief and body alignment, it’s also the part of the product that needs to hold up most against whatever solid surface the mattress will be laid over.<\/p>\n There’s no specific data regarding how Amanda Sleep makes their mattresses fire resistant, but a quick question sent to customer support solved this mystery right away. They use a fire sock, although the fabric composition and treatment was not specified in their reply. Over this fire sock is a hand-sewn, quilted cover that’s about half an inch thick\u00a0and made of bamboo fiber that is organic and free of harmful chemicals. Amanda Sleep claims that the cover is designed to be breathable, hygienic and anti-bed bug; on top of being wrinkle-free.<\/p>\n Unlike many mattresses, Amanda Sleep states that while you can use a damp cloth for spot cleaning the surface, you can also hand wash the cover, and even place it in\u00a0a dryer. However, they do also state on the official website that the “layer with the technology\/sensor” is non-washable.\u00a0Curious since the tech is not found anywhere in the mattress or even on the cover;\u00a0unlike close competitor Eight<\/a>‘s smart mattress, for instance.<\/p>\n Now, let’s look at the sleep technology that’s specific to the Amanda smart mattress bundle. We encountered some difficulty when we did our research on this; as even Amanda Sleep’s official website does not have a single photo of the device itself, nor a precised and detailed explanation of how it works and what it does! However, persistence pays off, and we did eventually find out that the sensor that the Amanda smart mattress uses actually comes from EarlySense; and that it’s much more than simply a sleep tracker.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s worth repeating at this point\u00a0that you can purchase Amanda Sleep’s Rubiflex sleeping mattress for a much lower price point—if you’re not interested in the sleep technology slant of the Amanda smart mattress, that is. There is no way to purchase just the sensor from Amanda Sleep; although EarlySense does have an online store where you can find it listed.<\/p>\n Amanda mattresses come in\u00a0six standard US mattress sizes\u2013twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king.\u00a0<\/strong>There’s no listing of the weight of these mattresses, but they are thicker than average—11 inches compared to the\u00a0usual mattress-in-a-box thickness standard of\u00a010 inches—so it makes sense to expect them to be on the heavier side. Curiously, the mattresses also come in varying comfort levels—luxury firm, plush soft, and firm—which is an option not normally given by new e-commerce mattress startups that focus instead on a “one fits all” design.<\/p>\n Amanda Sleep proudly notes that their mattresses can be used on many surfaces, including: adjustable support bases, box springs, foundations,\u00a0platform beds,\u00a0and slatted frames. However, there is no information on whether or not putting the mattress directly on the floor would void the warranty or affect the sensor or the structural integrity of the mattress itself; so it’s best not to try it. Slats may also prove to be cumbersome if they are too far apart to properly support the sensor—which is supposed to be placed in between the\u00a0mattress and its base—so keep that in mind, too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ordering the Amanda smart mattress online works the way expect:\u00a0add it to your cart, enter your details, and\u00a0wait for front door delivery. No frills here; unlike some other e-commerce mattress startups, there’s no option for white glove delivery. However, shipping and returns are free; and Amanda Sleep even provides customers a way to track their purchases online up until it’s at your doorstep.<\/p>\n The mattress and sensor come with a manual, along with a cutter that can be used to unbox and unpack the products. This also works the way typical mattress-in-a-box products do: you slowly unroll the mattress onto your bed base, remove the packaging carefully, and wait for the mattress to expand and decompress. It should take just a few hours; and any noticeable off-gassing that may occur should dissipate in that time, too. Again, we noticed a lack of information provided on the official website when we got to this point. Most competitors specify a maximum amount of time a mattress can remain compressed in a box before it starts to sustain damage; we can find no similar disclaimer made by Amanda Sleep. This may mean that they are confident that compression won’t damage their product; but it could also be an oversight that hasn’t come to light yet because the company is so new.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The sensor is easy to use and set up. No device you need to wear, no additional cover you need to slip over the mattress. Just plug it into a power outlet, slip it under your mattress, and download\u00a0its mobile app to connect the sensor to your smartphone! Not only will it track your sleep habits and sleep quality, but it will also give you constant and consistent data on heart rate, breathing, other vital signs, and stress level indicators. For more information, we recommend checking out EarlySense’s FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amanda mattresses can support about 600 pounds, although it’s not specified whether this capacity is per sleeper or per mattress. Either way, it’s a great offering; even if we assume that 600 pounds means a maximum of 300 pounds per side of a two-sleeper mattress, that’s already better than the 250 pount weight limit of close competitor and fellow smart mattress maker Eight. The advised mattress rotation schedule for Amanda mattresses is\u00a0the same as Eight’s, though: every three months, instead of the average industry recommendation of every six. Like all hybrid foam mattresses we’ve reviewed, Amanda’s mattresses should not be flipped.<\/p>\n This is hardly an issue that is worth taking into consideration before trying out the Amanda smart mattress or the Rubiflex sleeping mattress, and we are confident in saying this because of two facts: Amanda mattresses come in three different comfort levels, so you can choose exactly the kind of feel you want. On top of that, if you find your choice was not quite what you expected, there’s a risk-free trial period during which you can return the product for free. However, it must be said that an above average thickness and a generous weight capacity does make an Amanda mattress more likely to be comfortable for older or heavier sleepers.<\/p>\nPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n
What\u2019s Inside?<\/h3>\n
What’s Smart About It?<\/h3>\n
PREFERENCES & OTHER POINTS TO CONSIDER<\/h2>\n
What Can Be Used with It?<\/h3>\n
How Easy Is It to Set Up?<\/h3>\n
What\u2019s the Weight Capacity?<\/h3>\n
How Does It Feel?<\/h3>\n
PROMISE & POTENTIAL<\/h2>\n