Our verdict
My original Ananda review covered both a 12-inch foam mattress and a boxed adjustable base. The appeal at the time was the complete package: a medium-feeling mattress paired with a base that could raise and lower, without buying the pieces separately.
I found the mattress medium, perhaps slightly softer than many foam beds labeled medium-firm. The queen base arrived folded and was straightforward to assemble. These are my observations of the 2019 sample; current products and terms may differ.
Who the system suited
- Shoppers seeking both pieces: the bundle was convenient if an adjustable base was already on the shopping list.
- Back or combination sleepers who enjoy foam: I found a moderate, rather than extremely deep, sink.
- Shoppers needing a particular firmness: try the exact current model, since feel and construction may have changed.
- Anyone comparing return policies: ask whether the mattress and base have separate trial and return terms.
The original review discussed value at the price available then; that price is not a current quote.
Setting up the adjustable base
The queen base arrived folded in a box. I unfolded the frame, attached the modular legs, checked the connections and turned the base upright before plugging it in. The legs on my sample could be assembled in sections to adjust the bed’s height.
My sample included a wireless remote and a foot retainer to help hold the mattress in place. The original product description also listed app and voice controls; confirm availability and compatibility for the current base. Follow the manufacturer’s current setup instructions and get help lifting a heavy base.
Mattress construction and feel
The mattress I tested was a 12-inch all-foam model with a zippered cover. It expanded after unboxing. Its layers gave a moderate foam contour; the original review described the cover as machine washable, but you should follow the care label on your own mattress.
I used the bowling ball to show compression and filmed motion transfer. Neither test is a standardized firmness measurement or a promise of how the bed will feel for another sleeper.
Watch the original tests
These videos document the original system and its setup.
Current product and terms
Ananda’s current product page lists mattress and adjustable-base combinations with multiple choices. That listing is not evidence that today’s options are identical to my 2019 sample. Verify the specific size, firmness, base features and total price before ordering.
Read the trial, return and warranty terms for each component, including fees and any minimum break-in period. If buying through a different retailer, that retailer’s policies may differ. See our adjustable bed guide for more comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
What did the original mattress feel like?
I found the 12-inch foam mattress medium and slightly softer than some medium-firm foam beds.
Did the adjustable base arrive assembled?
My queen sample arrived folded; I unfolded it and attached the legs before use.
Are today’s trial terms the same as in 2019?
Do not assume so. Check the current written terms for the mattress and base you purchase.
Compare this mattress against 142 tested mattresses
Sort all 142 mattresses we have tested by pressure relief, support, cooling, motion isolation, edge support, price, trial and warranty, then filter by how you actually sleep. Of those, 84 hold a complete standardized record and 41 a partial standardized record.