Best Models Prior to 2019

Prodigy 2.0 – Overall Best Adjustable Bed



This was our #1 recommended best adjustable bed of 2018 and many years before that. The Prodigy 2.0 is still the best, but with the the introduction of cheaper, yet equally good models like the Sven and Son Platinum, DM9000s and Leggett & Platt’s own Williamsburg, we had to demote the Prodigy 2.0 by a few positions. It would be unfair by the consumers if we still promoted this more expensive model over others.

Why does Leggett & Platt’s Prodigy 2.0 get our highest recommendation?

Because it has the following high-end specs… and more…

Pillow tilting : Most electric beds have only head tilting and foot tilting. But the best of the best adjustable beds for sale such as the Leggett & Platt Prodigy 2.0, have an additional level of adjustment known as pillow tilting. Pillow tilting ensures that your head and neck are adequately supported by the adjustable frame. This is especially useful when you are watching TV, reading a book, having breakfast-in-bed, checking out President Trump on your new iPad/laptop etc. in the ‘sit-up’ position. Here’s a much cheaper adjustable base with pillow tilting. It is our #1 recommended adjustable base in the high-end list. Programmable/customizable memory positions: ‘ordinary’ adjustable bases have factory preset memory positions that are often NOT customizable according to your personal needs. In contrast, high-end adjustable frames like the Prodigy adjustable bed comes with programmable memory positions. This basically allows you to adjust your bed to your favorite custom ‘book reading’, ‘laptop using’, ‘lounging’ position etc. and to store that position in the remote’s memory. Once you’ve stored your favorite positions, you can recall that favorite position with the press of a single button (instead of pressing “up” and “down” buttons a hundred times, until you find that perfect spot). Wall hugging : On some of the basic models of bed bases, when the ‘head’ is raised, your whole upper body moves forward, away from the wall/headboard. This motion also brings you away from your nightstand. So, if you had a book or TV remote on the nightstand, now you’re going to have to reach backwards to grab them. This is not very convenient. This uncomfortable movement can also cause some back problems, and you don’t want that. We strongly urge you to stay away from electric beds that are not ‘wall hugger’ models. The L&P Prodigy 2.0 is a wall hugger model that will save your back! A picture is worth a thousand words. See below… Full body massage : we’ll be the first to admit that the quality of massage you get from these adjustable beds is nowhere near what you get from your professional masseur. But, hey, if you can’t afford a masseur on a daily basis, this head-to-toe bed massage will do wonders to relax you down after a hectic day’s work. The Prodigy 2.0 offers Dual, full-body massage. In other words, there are two separate ‘massage motors’ for upper and lower body therapeutic massage. In addition to ‘regular’ massage, it also comes with Wave action to relax those tired muscles from head to toe. You also have the option of 3 speeds (low, medium, high) for your therapeutic massage. USB ports : one may think it’s silly to have USB ports on an adjustable base. But, if you use ‘smart’ devices on a daily basis (smartphone, tablet computer/iPad, MP3 player/iPod, Bluetooth speaker, Bluetooth headphones etc.) that can be charged using USB ports, these can be really handy. The Prodigy 2.0 is the king when it comes to built-in USB ports. It has EIGHT USB ports in total (four on each side). That’s almost overkill; hey but you’ve certainly got nothing to lose with a few extra USB ports! Two factory-preset memory positions : one-touch flat button and anti-snore position Lift capacity : has an industry-leading lift capacity of 850 pounds Miscellaneous specs of the Prodigy 2.0 : Alarm clock (bed would vibrate without disturbing your partner on split-king models) Sleep timer (bed would automagically adjust itself to the ‘flat’ position from ‘TV watching position’ – once you fall asleep -) Under-bed lighting Illuminated/backlit remote controller ‘Whisper’ quiet motors High safety standards Adjustable leg height : 6 – 8 inches Free fall during power outages Microhook retention system : instead of the messy mattress retaining bars. The 2017-2018 series of Leggett & Platt bed bases have done away with the mattress retainer bars because they get in the way when you’re making the bed. These L&P beds have a microhook retention system that ‘sticks’ to the mattress. This way, even without the retainer bars, the mattress won’t slide down when the head is raised. Smart bed : the bed can be adjusted using apps on your Android/Apple phone Bluetooth connectivity

You really couldn’t ask for a better adjustable bed than the feature-rich Leggett & Prodigy 2.0. Don’t forget to read our detailed Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0 Review that looks at 25 Pros and Cons of this adjustable bed.

2019 Update: There is no doubt that the Prodigy 2.0 is one of the greatest adjustable beds planet earth has witnessed! Leggett & Platt themselves have introduced two newer models in 2019, namely, the Prodigy Comfort Elite and Williamsburg, that kind of make the Prodigy 2.0 obsolete. In addition, certain power bases by other manufacturers like DynastyMattress, namely the DM9000s which packs more features than the Prodigy 2.0 at a lower price, have overtaken the Prodigy 2.0 in our overall adjustable bed frame ratings.

Reverie 8Q Adjustable Bed – 1st Runner Up



The Reverie 8Q is our #2 recommended adjustable bed frame. It ranks right behind the Leggett & Platt Prodigy 2.0. The Reverie 8Q foundation has the following major specs.

Pillow tilting (in addition to head and foot tilting) 4 customizable memory positions 10-speed dual body therapeutic massage Wall-hugging. However, the image below will show you that the Reverie 8Q’s wall hugging is NOT as good as that of the Prodigy 2.0 Three factory-preset memory positions: anti-snore, zero gravity and one-touch flat 4 mattress retainer bars: before Leggett & Platt introduced the Microhook retention system, all adjustable beds for sale had mattress retaining bars. Most of them had just one at the foot of the bed to prevent the mattress from sliding down when the head is raised. But, Reverie beds always had 4 retainer bars at the 4 corners which kept the mattress in place very well. However, this also means that you’ll have to work around them when making the bed (to work the fitted sheets under and through them) and that can be irritating sometimes! Smart bed: there are custom Reverie smartphone apps that you can use to play with the bed Alarm clock and sleep timer thanks to smartphone apps 1 USB port on the remote stand 1 A/C outlet on the remote stand Bluetooth Under-bed lighting 3 – 8 inch height-adjustable steel legs Backlit remote controller: nowadays, a standard feature with best electric beds

If you’re unsure about whether to pick the Prodigy 2.0 or the Reverie 8Q, read our Reverie 8Q vs 7S vs 5D vs Leggett and Platt Prodigy 2.0 Comparison

Reverie 9T – Best Adjustable Base for Back Pain



The Reverie 9T is one of the sleekest and most aesthetically pleasing models included in our adjustable beds’ reviews of 2018. It has plenty of great features; the one negative point that kept it from being our #1 rated best adjustable frame is its lack of pillow tilting.

Here are the major Pros of the Reverie 9T foundation:

Looks – to me, it’s the best looking adjustable bed of modern times. The deck-on-deck design and its furniture-style, curved bottom deck does the trick for me. Lumbar support FIVE memory positions – 2 customizable + 3 pre-set positions Wallhugger 3D massage feature Beautiful wireless remote with digital gauge Under-bed night light

Here are the major CONS of the Reverie 9T foundation:

Lack of pillow tilting Expensive price tag

We have a detailed review of the Reverie 9T elsewhere. Please refer to it if you’re seriously interested in purchasing a Reverie 9T bed.

Glideaway Elevation – Best Adjustable Bed for heartburn and acid reflux



The Glideaway Elevation and Ascend adjustable beds stand out like a sore finger among other electric beds. Can you guess why, by looking at the image above? That’s right! While other adjustable beds for sale have only 3 articulations, namely, head tilt, foot tilt and pillow tilt, the Glideaway Elevation electric bed has 4 articulations. The 4th is known as the ‘Elevation Lift’ which basically tilts the entire bed upwards at the head region. This position is known as the “Reverse Trendelenburg Position” and makes the Glideaway Elevation one of the best adjustable beds for seniors.

The Glideaway Elevation is undoubtedly one of the most feature-rich electric beds; however, it doesn’t come cheap. It is also one of the most expensive options when considering adjustable beds prices of 2018. This is why it doesn’t get our #1 spot in our list of best adjustable beds.

Major PROS of Glideaway’s Reverse Trendelenburg Position

Helps combat acid reflux aka heartburn aka GERD Helps the elderly and disabled to easily get in and out of bed

Major CONS of Glideaway’s Elevation bed

PRICE – it ain’t cheap; in fact, it’s probably the most expensive in our list of top 10 adjustable foundations.

We have provided a detailed Glideaway adjustable bed review elsewhere; please refer to it for more details and a comparison between the Glideaway Elevation and Glideaway Ascend reclining beds.

iDealBed 4i Custom – Best Value for Money



First things first… iDealBed is not a manufacturer of adjustable beds. iDealBed simply puts their brand name on certain models of Leggett & Platt and Reverie adjustable beds. The iDealBed adjustable beds’ prices are more reasonable than that of Leggett & Platt. They seems to have a few modifications to their original models from L&P and Reverie, but by and large, they’re the same. The most significant difference is on the price tag. The iDealBed models are much cheaper than the ‘original’ branded version.

The Major Pros of the iDealBed 4i Custom

It’s manufactured by Leggett & Platt; no need to worry about the unheard of brand name Designed and engineered in the USA 850 lb weight lifting capacity (that’s one heck of a powerful motor) ‘Ultra quiet’ motor 3-speed and 3-mode (wave, pulse, continuous) massage Delivered to your doorstep, all pre-assembled. No need of fancy tools to make it stand up 3 factory pre-set memory positions – Zero Gravity, Anti-Snore, and Flat 2 customizable memory positions Raise the head section up to 70° and the foot section up to 45 ° Wireless back-lit remote (doesn’t look pretty) 4 USB ports Under-bed night light

The Major Cons of the iDealBed 4i Custom adjustable bed

The following 3 specs are generally only found on the most high-end adjustable luxury bed frames and you shouldn’t be surprised that the 4i doesn’t come with them

It lacks pillow tilting It doesn’t come with wall hugging It’s not a deck-on-deck design

We have done a detailed iDealBed 4i Custom review elsewhere on Bedroom Solutions. If you’re seriously considering this model, I highly recommend you check that out.

Leggett & Platt S-Cape 2.0 – Best Mid-Range Bed

Even though this ranks overall 5th in our list, it’s the best model in our mid-range category. The S-Cape 2.0 was released in 2017 and is still very new for 2018. It has almost all the features of the high-end adjustable frame of Prodigy 2.0 except a few features like pillow tilting.

Here’s a breakdown of the major features of the Leggett and Platt S-Cape 2.0 power foundation

NO Pillow tilting; the S-Cape 2.0 only has head and foot tilting. If you need pillow tilting, you need the Prodigy 2.0 It has great wall hugging (the bed glides back about 8-9 inches towards the nightstand/headboard) It has 2 programmable memory positions and 3 factory preset memory positions on its remote controller It has full body, dual-motor massage with regular and wave options of therapeutic massage NO messy mattress retainer bars. It has the newest Microhook retention technology which holds the mattress in place even without the retainer bars Wireless, backlit, sleek remote controller Smartphone controllable Under-bed night lighting available Four adjustable legs (adjust from 6″ to 10″ in height as you please) The remote controller has a ‘Lock’. Once locked, the bed will not move ‘up and down’ due to accidentally pressing the wrong buttons. Especially if you fall asleep with the remote on the bed, your turning and twisting during sleep can accidentally press the wrong buttons on the remote transforming the bed to the TV watching position from a sleeping position. ‘Lock’ your bed using the ‘lock’ button on the remote and sleep with complete peace of mind! The S-Cape 2.0+ has 8 USB ports (4 either side). NOTE : The ‘regular’ S-Cape does NOT have any USB ports; only the S-Cape 2.0 + has ’em. Anti-snore position on remote controller The S-Cape 2.0 also comes with a lift capacity of 850 Lbs It is available as 3 sub-models The foundation style S-Cape 2.0: this is the basic and cheapest model The furniture style S-Cape 2.0: this is the deck-on-deck style; don’t buy this if you’re planning on using this inside your existing bed frame because the frame will cover the beautiful bottom deck The S-Cape 2.0+ : this has some extra features like USB ports which the other versions lack

The L&P S-Cape 2.0 is so feature-rich that it deserves to be among ‘HIGH-END’ luxury bed frames. However, because it lacks the pillow tilting feature, we ‘downgraded’ it to the ‘mid-range’ category. However, do not be misled by that; this is an excellent adjustable bed for anyone that doesn’t need pillow tilting.

Reverie 7S – Another Mid-Range Base

Even though we ranked the Reverie 7S behind the Classic Brands Adjustable Comfort Bed, the 7S is far superior to the Classic Brands in many aspects. The only reason it came 2nd to the Classic Brands is because of the more expensive price tag of the Reverie 7S.

Major Pros and Cons of the Reverie 7S adjustable foundation

Like all of the mid-range bases, the Reverie 7S also does NOT have pillow tilting It is a wall hugger according to its manufacturer, however, its level of wall hugging is nowhere near as what you get with the Leggett & Platt Prodigy or S-Cape. Therefore, you’ll still be ‘bending your back’ a little bit when you reach for your night-stand It has 2 programmable and 3 factory preset memory positions It has 10 speed, full-body massage with the ‘wave’ mode; just like the Reverie 8Q As shown on the picture above, it has 4 mattress retaining bars on the 4 corners. It’s great, and it’s not, at the same time. The writing on the photo is pretty self-explanatory! Smartphone app controllable NO under-the-bed lighting NO USB ports Come with height adjustable legs (adjust to 3″, 5″ or 8″ in height)

This may not have the bells and whistles of the S-Cape 2.0, however, it has the must have specs of an adjustable frame. Its massage function works as it’s supposed to work, it’s durable and it has a trusted name in the USA.

At the time of writing this, the S-Cape 2.0 is cheaper than the Reverie 7S, so you really can’t justify buying a 7S, when there’s a more feature-rich model available at a cheaper price.

Hofish adjustable bed – Best Quick-Assembly

The Hofish One-Step Assembly Adjustable Bed does not have many of the high-end specs we talked about earlier It does have head and foot tilt allowing you to sit-up to read a book, watch TV or even a play game on your iPhone. It also lets you raise the feet only; or to adopt the zero-gravity position which does wonders if you have RLS (restless leg syndrome). It has two programmable memory positions; the existing zero-gravity and TV-watching positions can be customized according to your favorite positions. Most adjustable beds prices in this category are marked lower due to the inclusion of wired remote controllers which are not as sexy as wireless remotes. But worry not, the Hofish adjustable bed with an illuminated wireless remote controller (it ain’t pretty, but it does the job!) Generally, putting your adjustable bed together, once it’s shipped to your home, is the biggest pain-in-the neck! Not the Hofish, because it comes with a single-step, 3-minute assembly! It also comes with anti-crushing technology which prevents a hand, a toy, a dog, getting crushed between the bed frame and the lowering foundation. This is generally, a feature of high-end adjustable beds like the Leggett and Platt Premier Series. Reade our full review of this new electric bed here –> Hofish Adjustable Bed Review – 10 Pros and Cons

The following section describes ‘entry-level’ adjustable beds’ reviews, prices and comparisons that made our list of best bed bases. Note that they DO NOT have the following features

Pillow Tilting Wall Hugging Programmable Memory Positions Massage Smartphone app control Bluetooth USB ports Under-bed lighting Lumbar support Bedroom scenes etc.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you want to keep it plain and simple, these wallet-friendly bases may work perfectly well!

Lucid L300 Adjustable Bed – Best Entry-Level Base

The Lucid L300 adjustable base is emerging as a top contender among the entry-level, budget-friendly category of adjustable beds for sale. Here’s a rundown of its major specs.

Of course, it can’t give you the luxury of pillow tilting or wall hugging at an affordable price tag of $700. It doesn’t have the massage option either; no surprises there for the reasonable price point It comes with ONE customizable memory position. Multiple programmable positions would have been great. But one is better than none. Program the remote to remember your favorite position (e.g. lounge, zero-gravity, TV watching etc.) and recall it as and when you please, with the press of a single button It also comes with one preset memory position: that is the ‘flat’ position. It also comes with a flashlight, on the underside of the remote. This too can be very handy, especially at night USB Ports. The Lucid adjustable base comes equipped with two USB ports on the under-side of the adjustable foundation. Those that come on the side of the bed are much better. Kneeling under the bed every time you want to charge your phone is impractical. You’ll need to keep the USB charge cable plugged in continuously to make use of these ports. On the plus side, you get these ports on either side of the bed so that both partners can get their phones and tablets charged while they sleep. The looks: the L300 comes with a trendy frame that is upholstered in Charcoal Gray cloth. This gives a rich look to this entry-level bed. Last but not least, it comes with a 750 pound lifting capacity and a 10-year warranty. You really can’t ask for more from an adjustable bed of this price category

Make sure you read the customer reviews before you buy the Lucid L300

Classic Brands Adjustable Comfort Base – Popular Entry-Level Bed



This is a relatively newly introduced adjustable frame. It is very popular because of its attractive price-tag; however, be informed that you’re getting what you’re paying for. It does not have many of the bells and whistles of most Leggett & Platt, Serta or Reverie adjustable bed reviews for which we have described here. But if you’re after a basic model that is economically priced, the Classic Brands Adjustable Comfort electric bed is what you’re looking for.

Major Pros and Cons of the Classic Brands adjustable bed

It has NO pillow tilting. But if all you need is head and foot tilting, this will do! It has NO wall hugging. We strongly urge you to go with an adjustable bed that is a wall hugger. However, if you’re young and athletic and you’re sure you’ll never get back/neck sprains by leaning backwards to read the night stand; go for it by all means. Oh.. and also, if you’re not planning on having a night-stand, don’t worry about wall hugging at all! It has 4 programmable positions. Actually, it comes with 4 factory preset memory positions; (1) lounge, (2) flat, (3) zero-gravity and (4) TV/PC positions. Fortunately, these preset memory programs can be overridden or customized to suit your preferences. This is great. Unfortunately, many users of the Classic brands adjustable bed are not aware of this ‘over-riding’ feature, unlike yourself 🙂 Let’s say you don’t like the built-in zero-gravity position of the Classic brands adjustable comfort bed. First, bring the bed to your favorite zero-gravity position. Secondly, long-press the zero-gravity button on the remote for 3 seconds. Thirdly, enjoy your new, completely customized zero-gravity position that fits you like a glove! 3-speed full body massage: Note: the massage function isn’t comparable to the others. According to many reviewers, the vibration is weak and can be barely felt. Secondly, the massage motors/pads are relatively loud! Therefore, we it’s best that you visit your local mattress store and see if they have a Classic Brands adjustable bed for you to test. Check the massage feature; what do you feel? Is it strong or weak? Is it loud or quiet? Compare the strength and noise of the massage motors to a different branded bed and make your final decision! Smartphone app controllable? NO It has a built-in USB port NO under-bed lighting: but this is really NOT a deal breaker. If you need night-lighting, turn on a standalone night lamp; as simple as that 🙂 Legs can be adjusted to 4″, 7″ or 10.5″

As you will agree, the Classic Brands Adjustable Comfort bed lacks high-end features like wall-hugging and pillow tilting. However, it’ll do the job for someone who doesn’t expect much from their adjustable bed; but if you expect something more from your bed, we urge you to stay away from this. The only reason we ranked this above the Reverie 7S is because of the cheaper priced tag of the Classic Brands adjustable bed. If price wasn’t an issue, in all honesty, the Reverie 7S and S-Cape 2.0 are miles above the Classic Brands adjustable bed.

Leggett & Platt Raven – Sleekest bed frame

This too doesn’t have all those luxury specs of the high-end models This stands out among the entry-level adjustable bed frames based on two specs It comes pre-assembled in a queen-mattress sized-box. All you need to do is screw the four legs in. It only takes five minutes to assemble after unpacking.

Thin profile makes it easy to fit into any bed frame. Further, thanks to the thin frame, you can place even an extra-thick mattress (e.g. 14 inches) without making the bed too tall

Wireless remote controller – other entry-level models have wired remotes

Microhook retention – other entry-level models have mattress retaining bars

Compressed/compact frame – allows it to fit within even the slimmest beds

Charcoal gray micro-suede fabric gives a luxury look and feel Designed, engineered and assembled in the USA

Update January, 2018

Leggett and Platt has released a New Adjustable Bed for 2018 which is even more affordable than other adjustable bed prices, such as the Raven. It looks like L&P has released this model to compete with cheaper models like the Classic Brands and Hofish beds.

Sealy Ease Adjustable Bed – Last but not least bed

