Top Five Picks for the Best Sleep Number Bed Alternatives GhostBed 3D Matrix SmartBed– Editor’s Choice Eight Sleep Pod Pro– Best Cooling Mattress ReST Original– Best for Couples Saatva Solaire– Best for All Sleeper Types ReST Essential– Best for Memory Foam Fans

The differences between an air bed vs. a sleep number mattress are that airbeds are made of different materials, they can be deflated and inflated with pump inflation systems and are very portable, and they have poor temperature regulation. Choose a traditional air bed to maximize portability and minimize price.