Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated May 2026
Category
Serta iSeries NXG 3500 Medium Foam
Air-Pedic 800 Series
Comfort
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Cooling
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Edge Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Durability
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Value
8/10
8.5/10
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Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Serta iSeries NXG 3500 Medium Foam
Air-Pedic 800 Series
Price (Queen)
$2,599
$2,599
Type
Memory Foam
Zoned Air Chamber Bed
Firmness
5.5/10
5.5/10
Height
Varies by comfort level
13 inches
Trial
120 nights
90 nights
Warranty
10 years
20 years (limited)
Shipping
Free shipping
Free shipping in the continental US
Key Advantages
Why Choose Serta iSeries NXG 3500 Medium Foam
- Deep memory-foam contouring with a medium feel
- Ultimate Edge support is unusually firm for an all-foam bed
- CoolFeel Plus counters the usual memory-foam heat
Why Choose Air-Pedic 800 Series
- Six independent air zones per side — targeted rather than whole-body adjustment
- Genuinely useful for localized shoulder, lumbar or hip pressure problems
- Dual-side control for couples