If your California King just isn't cutting it anymore, you might want to try delving into the world of oversized mattresses. And there's nothing more oversize than the Alaskan King bed. The largest among oversized beds in America, the Alaskan King reigns supreme but which one is the best one among all the Alaskan King mattresses? We've tried out all the brands for you and we've come up with our top three. Our Editor's Choice for Best Alaskan King Mattress is the Big Mattress Premier.
Top 3 Best Alaskan King Bed Mattresses
- Big Mattress Premier - editor's choice - overall best
- Mattress Insider Alaskan King mattress - best for pressure relief
- Big Mattress Classic - best for large families
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Pros
- Cooling
- Suitable for all sleeping positions
- Adjustable firmness levels (for the hybrid version)
- Available in both all-foam and hybrid versions
- Components are replaceable
Cons
- Needs custom order bed sheets and bed frames
- Shipping may take a while
Our experience with Big Mattress Premier
The Big Mattress Premier is Big Mattress Co.'s most luxurious oversized mattress. It comes in two mattress type options - an all-foam version and a hybrid version. The Big Mattress Premier Hybrid features a revolutionary air pod system instead of a typical hybrid mattress' coil unit. We like that the air pods can be adjusted according to sleeping position and preference.
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We also appreciate the fact that both the all-foam version and hybrid version of the Big Mattress Premier features replaceable components which makes for a sustainable mattress that can be used for a very long time.
Who should buy Big Mattress Premier
- Families who practice co-sleeping
- All sleeper types
- Taller individuals
- Heavier-set individuals
- Those who would like a luxury Alaskan King bed
- Hot sleepers
Firmness
The Big Mattress Premier features adjustable firmness levels that ranges from a 4 to a 7 on the mattress firmness scale. That means its' firmness can be adjusted to be a soft to a medium to firm. This makes it suitable for all sleeper types, including strict back and stomach sleepers.
The Big Mattress Premier Alaskan King bed is also suitable for heavier-set individuals (those weigh 300 lbs. and up) due to its supportive hybrid construction.
Those who tend to sleep hot will also appreciate the Big Mattress Premier's gel-infused memory foam, and air pods combo that helps draw heat away from the mattress. Aside from that, the Alaskan King size of the Big Mattress Premier features a unique convoluted foam design that helps promote continuous air flow throughout the entire mattress.
As for motion transfer, we found both versions to be very good at keeping cross mattress movement at bay. We barely felt any movement whatsoever when we tried the Big Mattress Premier with a partner which is crucial especially when sharing a bed with the entire family plus a pet or two.
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We found edge support to be a little better on the all-foam version than the hybrid version, especially if the firmness level is set to soft but that could easily be rectified by setting the firmness level to firm.
Construction
There are 3 layers in the Big Mattress Premier's all-foam version and 2 in the hybrid version. These layers come encased in a thermo-regulating soft cotton cover that helps keep you warm when it's cold and stay cool when it's hot.
The primary comfort layer is made up memory foam that's infused with cooling gel. Regular memory foam is pretty notorious when it comes to heat retention and the gel infusion does away with all of that.
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Below that lies a proprietary contouring foam that makes up the bulk of the mattress. This contouring foam has a similar cradled-in feel that only memory foam can give but is more responsive which means there's none of that stuck in the mud feel.
In the hybrid version, the support layer also acts as the base layer. There are up to 80 air pods in each mattress. These air pods help provide support and enhanced responsiveness while also offering maximum pressure relief.
The base layer in the foam version is made up of high density foam that hols up all the top layers together, providing stability.
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All of the foam layers used in the Big Mattress Premier are CertiPUR-US certified.
Sizes
The Big Mattress Premier comes in all oversize mattress sizes. It measures 13" in thickness.
- Wyoming King
- Texas King
- Vermont King
- Family Bed
- Alaskan King
- Family Bed XL
Financing
The Big Mattress Co. offers financing for all of their mattresses through Affirm.
Shipping, Trial Period and Warranty
Big Mattress Co. offers a 100 night risk-free trial period for all of their mattresses. The Big Mattress Premier Alaskan King bed size comes backed by a 10 year warranty. Due to the fact that each mattress is made to order, your Alaskan King bed might take a month to ship. Big Mattress Co. offers free shipping for all of their mattresses.
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Pros
- Adjustable firmness
- Cooling
- Can fit an entire family
- 3-piece setup
Cons
- Shipping is not free
- Non-returnable
Our experience with Mattress Insider Alaskan King Mattress
Mattress Insider's Alaskan King bed features a multi-piece design that is easy to customize according your firmness and thickness preference.
As all Alaskan King beds go, the Mattress Insider Alaskan King size mattress can comfortably fit an entire family that likes to co-sleep.
Firmness
The Mattress Insider Alaskan King bed's firmness level can be customized by shifting its internal foam layers around to get your desired firmness. Ranging from medium-soft to firm, the Mattress Insider Alaskan King is suitable for all sleeper types, including strict side sleepers. If you're worried about the layers moving around, fret not because the mattress features a patent pending 'zip in place' system.
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Since it's a hybrid mattress, the Mattress Insider Alaskan King bed can also support heavier-set individuals.
The blend of different foam types as well as the pocketed coils did a great job of isolating any motion when we tried the bed out with a partner, making the mattress a good choice for those who share a bed with their whole family.
We found edge support to be excellent on the Mattress Insider Alaskan King, which is a good thing if you're the type of sleeper who likes to sleep closer to the edge of the bed.
Construction
There are 5 layers to the Mattress Insider Alaskan King bed. They all come encased in a shippable organic cotton cover that's soft to the touch.
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The first comfort layer is made up of gel memory foam that contours and cradles the body, offering superior pressure relief.
Below the lies a layer of latex foam that adds responsiveness and targeted support for where you need it most. Latex is also naturally cooling, adding to the mattress' cooling properties.
The transition layer is firmer and is made up of convoluted polyfoam that also targets areas that need more support.
Beneath that lies the coil unit that's made up individually pocketed coils that provides even more support and pressure relief.
The base layer is made up of high density polyfoam that provides extra firmness to the bed. You can move around the foam layers to get your desired firmness.
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All of the foam layers in the Mattress Insider Alaskan King bed are CertiPUR-US certified.
Sizes
The Mattress Insider Alaskan King bed comes in only one size. It measures 13.5" in thickness. You would need to purchase a specialty bed frame to use with your Alaskan King size bed.
Financing
Although Mattress Insider has no financing options, they suggest using Affirm through PayPal.
Shipping, Trial Period and Warranty
Mattress Insider does not offer any trial periods for any of their oversized mattresses. The Alaskan King is also non-returnable. Mattress Insider offers free shipping within the continental United States.
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Pros
- Adjustable firmness
- Replaceable components
- Suitable for all sleepers types
- Cooling
Cons
- Needs specialty sheets and bed frames
- Slight off-gassing
Our experience with Big Mattress Classic
If you have children and want to practice co-sleeping then the Big Mattress Classic is your best bed. Made from CertiPUR-US certified foam and OEKO-TEX textiles, the Big Mattress Classic Alaskan King bed is safe for the whole family to use.
Firmness
Just like its fancier counterpart, the Big Mattress Premier, the Big Mattress Classic has adjustable firmness levels on its hybrid version which you can adjust through dials found on the side of the bed. The firmness level ranges from medium-soft to firm which is suitable for all sleeper types including strict stomach sleepers. The hybrid version can fully support those that weigh well over 250 lbs.
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We found that the all-foam version provided slightly better motion isolation than the hybrid version but there really was not too much of a difference.
Edge support was excellent, making the Big Mattress Classic a good choice for large families.
Construction
There are 3 layers to the all-foam version and 2 layers in the hybrid version of the Big Mattress Classic. They all come encased in a breathable soft cotton cover that's non-removable.
The primary comfort layer is made up of cooling-gel infused memory foam that provides pressure relief and body contouring while not retaining any heat.
The middle layer of the all-foam version features a contouring foam that's a memory foam alternative that not only provides contouring comfort but also responsive support.
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In the hybrid version, the base layer is made up of a coil system that features individually pocketed coils that helps with both support and motion isolation.
The base layer in the all-foam version is made up of high density polyfoam that holds all the layers to provide stability and durability to the entire mattress.
All the foam layers in the Big Mattress Classic are CertiPUR-US certified.
Sizes
Aside from the Alaskan King, the Big Mattress Classic also comes in different oversize mattress sizes. The Alaskan King size measures 12" in thickness.
- Wyoming King
- Texas King
- Vermont King
- Family Bed
- Alaskan King
- Family Bed XL
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Financing
Big Mattress Co. offers financing for all of their mattresses via Affirm.
Shipping, Trial Period and Warranty
Big Mattress Co. offers a 100 day free trial period for all of their mattresses. The Alaskan King bed comes backed by a 10 year warranty. Big Mattress Co. offers free shipping for all of their mattresses.
How big is an Alaskan King mattress?
An Alaskan King mattress measures 108" x 108". It is the third largest bed in the USA.
What to consider when buying an Alaskan King bed
There are a few very important things to consider before you buy an Alaskan King bed.
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Room size
Make sure the room you plan to use it in can fit an Alaskan King size bed.
Budget
Most oversized mattresses cost substantially more than regular mattresses. Make sure it suits your budget.
Sleeper size
Alaskan King beds can fit sleepers of any height and any size.
Types of Alaskan King beds
Just like regular mattresses, Alaskan King beds come in different mattress types.
Innerspring
Innerspring beds are made up of steel spring coils that provide both support and responsiveness.
Memory foam
Memory foam is contouring and pressure relieving, which is good if you have joint problems.
Hybrid
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Hybrids feature a mix of both spring coils and foam, giving you the benefits of both.
Latex
Latex foam is naturally cooling, hypoallergenic and pressure relieving but is more responsive than regular foam.
Conclusion
Alaskan King mattresses can fit large families who like to practice co-sleeping. They are also suitable for those who just prefer oversized beds as well as taller and heavier individuals.
Disclaimer: The above is a sponsored post, the views expressed are those of the sponsor/author and do not represent the stand and views of Outlook Editorial.
