Compare to Sleep Number® i8. Known for its exceptional quality and luxurious design, the Elegance Series lineup includes nearly every feature imaginable. These models come with our exclusive, patented, reversible seasonal top cover. The cover has a “Winter” side to keep you comfortably warm during the winter months. On the reverse is the cover’s “Summer” side that offers smart fabric to keep you cooler and more comfortable during warm seasons.
Our patented, zipped center panel design also gives you access to the center comfort compartment. This compartment contains CertiPUR-US® Certified Air Flow Comfort Layer layer and a ThermaPhase™ Gel-Infused comfort layer which makes rotating the comfort layers for longer life much easier. You can also swap the comfort layers over each other to give you even more customizability with your mattress. The Personal Comfort A8 bed comes with dual comfort layers that can be easily upgraded or replaced, which allows you to renew – rather than replace – your mattress.
These models come standard with our fully digital state-of-the-art pump system. All of our pump systems use a medically recognized pressure scale with 45 unique number settings, from 5 to 50, and measures the internal pressure of the mattress in millimeters of mercury. Our 2-Zone technology allows complete adjustment for each sleeper and our wireless remotes offer complete individualized personalization.
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Personal Comfort A8 Number Bed
Comparing Personal Comfort A8 Number Bed to Sleep Number® Elegance Series. Known for its exceptional quality and luxurious design, the Elegance Series lineup includes nearly every feature imaginable. These models come with our exclusive, patented, reversible seasonal top cover. The cover has a “Winter” side to keep you comfortably warm during the winter months. On the reverse is the cover’s “Summer” side that offers smart fabric to keep you cooler and more comfortable during warm seasons.
Our patented, zipped center panel design also gives you access to the center comfort compartment. This compartment contains CertiPUR-US® Certified Air Flow Comfort Layer layer and a ThermaPhase™ Gel-Infused comfort layer which makes rotating the comfort layers for longer life much easier. You can also swap the comfort layers over each other to give you even more customizability with your mattress. The Personal Comfort A8 bed comes with dual comfort layers that can be easily upgraded or replaced, which allows you to renew – rather than replace – your mattress.
These models come standard with our fully digital state-of-the-art pump system. All of our pump systems use a medically recognized pressure scale with 45 unique number settings, from 5 to 50, and measures the internal pressure of the mattress in millimeters of mercury. Our 2-Zone technology allows complete adjustment for each sleeper and our touch screen digital remotes offer complete individualized personalization.
Compare to Sleep Number® Elegance Series.
A8 Instant Personal Comfort Bed is known for its exceptional quality and luxurious design. The Elegance Series lineup includes nearly every feature imaginable. These models come with our exclusive, patented, reversible seasonal top cover. Because the cover has a “Winter” side, it lets you stay comfortably warm during the winter months. On the reverse is the cover’s “Summer” side. As a result, it offers smart fabric because it will keep you cooler and more comfortable during warm seasons.
Our patented, zipped center panel design also gives you access to comfort compartment, therefore, making it easy. This compartment contains CertiPUR-US® Certified Air Flow Comfort Layer layer and a ThermaPhase™ Gel-Infused comfort layer which makes rotating the comfort layers for longer life much easier. With the A8 Instant Personal Comfort Bed, you can also swap the comfort layers over each other. As a result, giving you even more customize-ability. The Personal Comfort A8 bed comes with dual comfort layers as a result, they can be easily upgraded or replaced. Renew and refresh instead of, buying new all over again.
These models come standard with our fully digital state-of-the-art pump system. All of our pump systems use a medically recognized pressure scale with 45 unique number settings, from 5 to 50, and measures the internal pressure of the mattress in millimeters of mercury. Our 2-Zone technology allows complete adjustment for each sleeper and our touch screen digital remotes offer complete individualized personalization.
Manufacturing Personal Comfort A8 Number Bed
The Personal Comfort® mattress is designed in the U.S.A. and manufactured by the producers of the Original Number Bed®, American National Manufacturing (Est. 1972). As a leader in the mattress industry, we combine the highest quality materials with state-of-the-art technology.
Build and Materials
Bamboo & Aloe Vera Top Panel Woven Cotton Zipper Cover Gel-Infused Comfort Layer (3.5/15) Air Flow Comfort Layer (1.8/28) Stretchable Airlayer™ Fabric Layer
Anti-Microbial Treated Vulcanized Rubber Electric Pump System Wired Remotes Reinforced Air Hoses
The Personal Comfort® mattress is designed in the U.S.A. and manufactured by the producers of the Original Number Bed®, American National Manufacturing (Est. 1972). As a leader in the mattress industry, we combine the highest quality materials with state-of-the-art technology.
Build and Materials (Densities)
Bamboo & Aloe Vera Top Panel Woven Cotton Zipper Cover Gel-Infused Comfort Layer (3.5/15) Air Flow Comfort Layer (1.8/28) Stretchable Airlayer™ Fabric Layer
Anti-Microbial Treated Vulcanized Rubber Electric Pump System Wired Remotes Reinforced Air Hoses
Measurements of Components
13” Total Mattress Height 7” Total Comfort Layers 2” Bamboo & Aloe Vera Top Panel 2” Gel-Infused Comfort Layer 2” Air Flow Comfort Layer 1” Comfort Comfort Support Layer
1/4” Airlayer™ 6” Air Chambers 6.5” x 3.5” Wrapped Side, Head and Foot Rails 5’ 4” Reinforced Air Hose
Sizes and Dimensions
Twin 38” x 75” x 13” 59 lbs
Full / Double 54” x 75” x 13” 78 lbs
King 76” x 80” x 13” 99 lbs
Shipping Boxes Box 1: 51” x 17” x 16” 16-21 lbs
Twin XL 38” x 80” x 13” 61 lbs
Queen 60” x 80” x 13” 91 lbs
Cal King 72” x 84” x 13” 102 lbs
Box 2 and 3: 40” x 18” x 17” 19-73 lbs *Pre-assembled orders come in one box.
Shipping Information
Shipped domestically from either of our two manufacturing facilities located in Corona, CA, and Riverside, MO.
Shipping Costs
Free shipping in the continental U.S.A. White Glove, In-Home delivery, services available for an additional fee. Read More
CertiPUR-US® Certified
All Personal Comfort products contain certified flexible Air Flow Comfort Layers. Our comfort layers are certified by CertiPUR-US®, a not-for-profit certification program for comfort layers used in bedding products and upholstered furniture. When you see the CertiPUR-US® seal, you can be confident that the flexible Air Flow Comfort Layer inside meets CertiPUR-US® standards for content, emissions, and durability, and has been analyzed by independent, accredited testing laboratories. Visit CertiPUR-US Website
Control Unit Information
Our new generation of control units offers an easy to use interphase with touch screen technology. The pump system also includes an advanced calibration process that make setting up your mattress a breeze. The control units use a medically recognized pressure scale with a range of 5 to 50 mm/Hg and increase or decrease pressure in increments of one. There are a total of 45 personalized settings, per side, available to you. This is a standard of measurement set forth by the medical industry.
Power Use Surge protector recommended 120VAC
60Hz 50w
Warranty
25-year lifetime limited warranty.
Our Technology
Our Technology
Wireless Remote Control
Our new generation of air control units come with two wireless controllers that dynamically read the pressure of each air chamber in real-time. The pump system also includes an advanced calibration process that make setting up your mattress a breeze. There are a total of 45 personalized settings, per side, available to you.
SIZES AND DIMENSIONS
Wireless Controller Simple Ergonomic Design 5” height x 1.75” wide x 1.5” thick
Battery Type AAA Alkaline Average capacity (mAh) 1250
Using Your Wireless Remotes
Pump System
You’re in control. Our pump system only turns on when you want it to make an adjustment. And it won’t turn on automatically while you’re sleeping.
More options. More comfort. Our Instant Comfort pump system comes with two controllers that both feature 45 total pressure settings from 5 to 50 in increments of 1.
Less noise. More efficient. Our pump system uses a dual diaphragm compressor that is much quieter and more efficient than popular piston-based compressors.
Sizes and Dimensions
4.5” height x 7.25” wide x 12.5” long 2 – Connector Hoses (Male) 2 – RJ11 Jacks 1 – Power Cable
Compare to Sleep Number
Compare to Sleep Number
Our Difference at a Glance
Sleep Number® makes a nice number bed. We think ours is better—and it’s certainly a better value. See what you think.
Feature
PERSONAL COMFORT
SLEEP NUMBER
True Dual Adjustability
YES
Air chambers are completely independent, not zipped together.
NO
Zippers are used, down the middle, to hold air chambers together
40-Years of Innovation
YES
The Personal Comfort mattress is manufactured by the producers of the Original Number Bed®, American National Manufacturing (Est. 1972).
NO
Select Comfort introduced “Sleep Number” in 1997, 23-years ago
# of Comfort Levels
45
Based on a standard medical pressure scale.
20
Based on their own pressure scale.
Upgradeable and Replaceable by Design
YES
All parts and comfort layers of the bed can be replaced or upgraded. (Ex: A4 can be upgraded to an A10)
NO
(Ex: the c4 cannot be upgraded to the i10)
Real-Time Pressure Monitoring
YES
Monitoring works in flat and elevated positions.
NO
Sleep Number’s Responsive Air Technology will not work in an elevated position. Your bed must remain flat (as stated on Sleep Number’s user guide).
Upper and Lower Body Massage
YES
Personal Comfort Power-Flex 3 and 4 models come with massage.
NO
Reversible Top Cover
YES
Gives you more options and longer life (A5 and up).
NO
2 Remotes
YES
2 remotes included at no additional charge.
NO
Additional charge for 2nd remote.
Steel-Reinforced Hoses
YES
Won’t kink or crush.
NO
Lock-Tight Fabric-Reinforced Encasement
YES
Keeps dual air chambers aligned and mattress sides from bowing (A4 and up).
NO
25-Year Limited Warranty
YES
With 3 years full replacement.
NO
Only 15-years and 1-year full replacement.
Free Shipping
YES
Ships factory-direct.
NO
Not always free.
Best Number Bed Value
YES
Up to 60% less than Sleep Number.
NO
*comparison based on product availability and features as of 12/1/20
Take a Look Inside
Take a Look Inside
13” Total Mattress Thickness
Aloe Vera Top Panel – Side One
Fire Barrier
Bamboo Top Panel – Side Two
Gel-infused comfort layer – Temperature Neutralizing
