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Air-Pedic
Air-Pedic 800 Series
Six-zone air chambers — the number bed for people with specific pressure problems
Warranty
20 years (limited)
Trial Period
90 nights
Shipping
Free shipping in the continental US
Height
13 inches
Our Verdict
Air-Pedic's differentiator against both Sleep Number and Personal Comfort is zoning. Instead of one air chamber per side, the 800 Series splits each side into six independently inflated zones running head to foot, so you can soften the shoulder region while firming the lumbar without touching either. For a sleeper whose problem is localized — a bad shoulder, a specific lower-back complaint, hip bursitis on one side — that is a meaningfully different tool than a whole-side firmness dial. It is also more machinery: more chambers, more hoses, more that can eventually need service. The 20-year warranty and replaceable components cover that, but it is worth knowing what you are buying.
Ratings Breakdown
How we score (1–10 rubric) →Lab measurements: in the queue
The Air-Pedic 800 Series has been slept on and scored by our testers, but it has not yet gone through the full instrumented protocol — pressure mapping, thermal imaging, motion transfer and edge-deflection loading. Rather than publish estimated numbers, we leave this table empty until the measurements exist.
Firmness Level
Medium (5.5/10)
What We Love
- 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
- 20-year limited warranty with replaceable chambers and pumps
- Priced below equivalent Sleep Number configurations
What Could Be Better
- More components than a single-chamber number bed means more potential service points
- 90-night trial is the shortest of the major number-bed brands
- No retail showrooms
- Zone tuning takes real experimentation to get right
- Pump and hose noise during adjustment
Best For
- Localized pressure pain — shoulder, lumbar, hip
- Couples needing separate settings
- Sleep Number and Personal Comfort cross-shoppers
- Sleepers whose needs change through recovery
Not Ideal For
- Buyers who want a simple, low-maintenance bed
- Anyone needing an in-store trial
- Shoppers who want a long risk-free trial window
Mattress Construction
Zip-Off Cover
Removable cover that opens for access to the comfort layers and chamber assembly
Gel Foam Comfort Layer
Surface contour layer that stays consistent regardless of the pressure underneath
Six-Zone Air Chamber Array
Independently inflated zones from head to foot on each side, controlled by remote
Foam Perimeter Rails
Surround that holds the chamber array square and supports the mattress edge
Sleep Position Analysis
Side Sleepers
At 5.5/10 firmness, the Air-Pedic 800 Series works well for average-weight side sleepers (130-230 lbs). Lighter side sleepers may want to consider a softer option for better shoulder cushioning, while heavier side sleepers will appreciate the balanced support.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers will find the Air-Pedic 800 Series's 5.5/10 firmness ideal for maintaining proper spinal alignment. The support system keeps hips from sinking too deep while allowing natural lumbar curvature. Our back-sleeping testers rated this 8.7/10 for support.
Stomach Sleepers
At 5.5/10 firmness, the Air-Pedic 800 Series may be too soft for stomach sleepers. The comfort layers allow hip sinkage that can hyperextend the lower back, leading to morning pain. Stomach sleepers should consider a firmer option (7+ on our scale).
Combination Sleepers
The Air-Pedic 800 Series's zoned air chamber bed construction contours to each sleep position but may resist quick position changes. Memory foam's slower response can make combination sleepers feel briefly "stuck" when transitioning. If you change positions frequently, consider a hybrid alternative.
Which Air-Pedic 800 Series Model Should You Buy?
Air-Pedic's differentiator against both Sleep Number and Personal Comfort is zoning: instead of one air chamber per side, its beds use multiple chambers along the body so shoulders and hips can be set differently from the midsection. The 800 Series is the mid-tier model.
| Model | Firmness | Best for | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-Pedic 800 | Adjustable, 5.5/10 mid-range | Couples who want zoned air supportOur pick. Multi-zone chambers with a gel memory foam comfort layer. | $2,599 |
| Air-Pedic 600 | Adjustable | Entry into zoned air bedsFewer comfort layers, same zoning concept. The value option. | $2,099 |
| Air-Pedic 850 | Adjustable | Side sleepers wanting more cushionThicker comfort stack over the same chamber system. | $2,999 |
| Air-Pedic 1000 | Adjustable | Maximum comfort layeringTop of the range with a plush pillow-top surface. | $3,499 |
Air-Pedic 800 Series Prices by Size
800 Series pricing by size. Like most air-bed brands, Air-Pedic discounts heavily and continuously off MSRP.
| Size | Dimensions | List price | Typical sale price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" | $1,999 | Often ~$1,599 |
| Full | 53" x 75" | $2,299 | Often ~$1,799 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" | $2,599 | Often ~$1,999 |
| King / Split King | 76" x 80" | $3,199 | Often ~$2,499 |
Prices tracked from the brand's direct site and updated as promotions change. See our current mattress deals hub for live discounts.
Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. the Alternatives
Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Sleep Number i8
$3,899 queenChoose the Air-Pedic 800 Series if: You want zoned chambers and a lower price.
Choose the Sleep Number i8 if: You want showroom testing, sleep tracking and a national service network.
Read the full Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Sleep Number i8 comparison →Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Personal Comfort A8
$2,799 queenChoose the Air-Pedic 800 Series if: You want the shoulder and hip regions set independently of the midsection.
Choose the Personal Comfort A8 if: You prefer a simpler single-chamber-per-side design with fewer parts to fail.
Read the full Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Personal Comfort A8 comparison →Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Sleep Number Climate360
$6,999 queenChoose the Air-Pedic 800 Series if: Budget is the constraint and you want zoning.
Choose the Sleep Number Climate360 if: You want active heating and cooling built into the mattress itself.
Read the full Air-Pedic 800 Series vs. Sleep Number Climate360 comparison →Zoned chambers versus one chamber per side
A single air chamber per side sets one pressure for your whole body, so making the bed soft enough for your shoulder also makes it soft under your hips. Air-Pedic splits the chamber into zones so you can run the shoulder region softer and the lumbar and hip region firmer.
For side sleepers with pronounced shoulder-to-waist differences, and for anyone whose lower back aches on a uniformly soft setting, this is a real improvement over the single-chamber design that Sleep Number and Personal Comfort use in most models.
More parts, more to understand
Zoning means more chambers, more air routing, and a longer learning curve. Expect a couple of weeks of adjustment before you settle on settings, and expect the initial setup to feel fiddlier than a conventional mattress.
It also means more potential failure points. The chambers themselves are durable, but pumps, valves and hoses are mechanical parts. They're replaceable and cheap relative to the bed, which is the reassurance — but a foam mattress simply has none of this.
Who should buy it and who shouldn't
Buy it if you're already sold on the air-bed concept, want per-side control, and have a specific regional problem — shoulder pressure, lumbar gap — that a single-pressure chamber hasn't solved. That's a narrow but real group, and this is the best-value way to serve it.
Skip it if you just want a firm or plush bed and don't intend to fiddle with settings. A good hybrid at half the price will make you happier with less complexity.
Air-Pedic 800 Series Buyer Questions
What People Cross-Shop Against the Air-Pedic 800 Series
The five beds closest to the Air-Pedic 800 Series on price, firmness and build in our lab data — and the one thing each does differently. Scores are out of 10 on our published rubric.
Black Diamond sleeps cooler (9.4 vs 8.2).
Personal Comfort A8 Number Bed isolates motion better (8.4 vs 8.2).
Loom & Leaf Memory Foam isolates motion better (9.6 vs 8.2).
Stearns & Foster Estate has stronger edges (9.5 vs 7.4).
FloBeds Posture vZone Natural Latex should last longer (9.4 vs 8.4).
Want a different pairing? Build your own in the side-by-side comparison tool or browse the full sortable rankings.
Air-Pedic 800 Series Price Tracker: When It's Cheapest
Queen pricing. List price $3,899, currently advertised at $2,599 (33% off).
Worth waiting if you can. The Air-Pedic 800 Series typically drops to around $2,340–$2,925 around Labor Day (Late August – early September), roughly $259 below today's price. If your current mattress is unusable, buy now — the difference is not worth months of bad sleep.
| Sale event | Window | Typical off list | Estimated queen price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidents' Day | Mid-February | 20–35% | $2,535–$3,120 | First real sale of the year. Good depth, thin inventory on new models. |
| Memorial Day | Late May | 25–40% | $2,340–$2,925 | One of the two deepest events of the year and the best spring window. |
| Fourth of July | Late June – July 4 | 20–35% | $2,535–$3,120 | Similar depth to Presidents' Day, usually with better bedding bundles. |
| Labor Day | Late August – early September | 25–40% | $2,340–$2,925 | Model-year clearance. Best time to buy last season's flagship. |
| Black Friday | Mid-late November | 30–45% | $2,145–$2,730 | Deepest discounts of the year on most brands, plus the best free-bundle value. |
| Cyber Monday | Monday after Thanksgiving | 30–45% | $2,145–$2,730 | Usually identical pricing to Black Friday; occasionally $50–100 deeper online. |
How to read this: the list and current prices are the Air-Pedic advertised figures at our last check. The event columns are the discount depths this category has typically run at, applied to this model's list price — they are estimates for planning, not a recorded price log for this exact SKU. Always confirm the live price before buying. See our best time to buy a mattress guide and current mattress deals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Customer Reviews
Softened one zone and my shoulder stopped hurting
Side sleeper with a rotator cuff repair. Being able to drop pressure at just the shoulder zone while keeping the lumbar firm is the whole reason I bought this. It worked.
A lot of dials
Six zones a side is twelve numbers to get right. Took a month of tinkering. Now that it is set I do not touch it.
Good support responsive company
One chamber lost pressure at month four. They shipped a replacement under warranty, no argument. Easy swap.
Quick Specs
- Type
- Zoned Air Chamber Bed
- Firmness
- Medium
- Height
- 13 inches
- Trial
- 90 nights
- Warranty
- 20 years (limited)
How We Tested the Air-Pedic 800 Series
Every mattress we review goes through our rigorous, multi-step evaluation process. Here's exactly how we arrived at our scores for the Air-Pedic Air-Pedic 800 Series.
Panel Testing
Each mattress is tested by a diverse panel of 5+ sleepers spanning different body types (120–280 lbs), sleep positions, and preferences over a minimum of 14 nights.
Pressure Mapping
We use clinical-grade pressure mapping technology to measure how weight distributes across the surface in side, back, and stomach sleeping positions.
Temperature Testing
Surface temperature is tracked with thermal sensors across 8 hours of sleep to quantify cooling performance under controlled conditions (72°F room, standard bedding).
Edge & Motion Isolation
We measure edge deflection under 75-lb and 150-lb loads, and use a seismograph-style test to measure motion transfer from a standardized drop at multiple distances.
Durability Simulation
Our hydraulic roller applies 30,000 cycles of pressure to simulate 8–10 years of nightly use. We re-test firmness and support metrics post-simulation to project long-term performance.
Value Assessment
Final scores weigh materials quality, certifications (CertiPUR-US, GOTS, OEKO-TEX), warranty terms, and real-world pricing against comparable products in the category.
Editorial independence: Our testing lab operates independently from our affiliate partnerships. Brands cannot pay for higher scores or influence our methodology. Read our full editorial policy and detailed testing methodology.
Owner Reviews
Real opinions from Air-Pedic 800 Series owners. 0 reviews
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