So, you’ve decided you’d like to upgrade your sleep with the extra features of an adjustable base. Good call. There’s a mountain of practical and health benefits of adjustable bases, from better spinal decompression and alignment, to the reduction of snoring, to more convenience when reading or watching TV in bed. But which one is right for you? For many of our shoppers, their decision comes down to two – the TEMPUR-Ergo Adjustable Base and TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base.
When it comes to innovation and thoughtful features, Tempur-Pedic adjustable bases have been the industry standard for a decade or more. Either one of these bases will serve you well for years and will positively impact your sleep night after night. However, chances are good that one of them is a better fit for you than the other. Join us below for our head-to-head comparison and breakdown of the differences between the TEMPUR-Ergo Base and the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base.
Comparing TEMPUR-Ergo Base vs TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base
Why do shoppers compare these two Tempur-Pedic adjustable bases so frequently? Well, that has more to do with their similarities than their differences. In fact, to the naked eye, these models appear almost exactly the same. First, let’s cover all of their shared features, then we’ll highlight the key differences.
Shared Features
For many Tempur-Pedic customers, the TEMPUR-Ergo Adjustable Base is the baseline for what you’d want in an adjustable mattress base. That’s why the Ergo is the cornerstone upon which every other Tempur-Pedic adjustable base is built. As such, the standard Ergo and the Ergo Smart Base share all of the features below.
The TEMPUR-Ergo and TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base have all your bases covered. Both of these adjustable bases include virtually unlimited head and foot lift positions, a 700 lbs weight capacity, a wireless remote with backlit buttons and adjustable height legs. As for the settings, there are loads of presets like a TV setting ideal for watching TV or reading in bed, a zero-gravity setting for decompression and relaxation, and a return-to-flat home button.
Both models include Tempur-Pedic’s Quietmode anti-snore feature to slightly elevate your head (or that of your sleep partner) to ease snoring. Both bases also offer customers a gentle, two-zone massage function to relax your head, neck and feet. Lastly, don’t forget flourishes like under-bed LED lighting and quad USB ports to charge all your devices overnight.
Key Differences Between TEMPUR-Ergo & TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base
With everything shown above, it’s almost hard to grasp that the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base boasts even more features than the standard TEMPUR-Ergo base. Just think of the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base as its smarter, younger sibling. On top of the features above, the Ergo Smart Base has several significant upgrades, primarily Tempur-Pedic’s intelligent sleep monitor, sleep analyzer and sleep coach – Sleeptracker AI.
What is Sleeptracker AI and what does it do? The Sleeptracker AI system is more than just another sleep monitor. Consisting of both hardware and software, it includes an on-board sensor made to track nearly everything about your sleep and your sleep environment. Its companion software is a cloud-based program with smartphone apps for both Android and Apple devices, Wi-Fi connectivity, and full compatibility with smart home hubs like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home.
Sleeptracker AI is also a sleep coach. Using advanced machine-learning, Sleeptracker AI is able to analyze your sleep to give you insights and recommendations specifically tailored to you. Additionally, when paired with a TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base, it enables Automatic Snore Response, where the monitor can detect snoring and activate Tempur-Pedic’s anti-snoring Quietmode all on its own. Finally, thanks to the Sleeptracker AI app, the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base can be controlled from your phone or through voice commands.
[Editor’s Note: It is possible to equip your current mattress and base/foundation with Sleeptracker AI to gain access to top-tier sleep monitoring, analysis and coaching. However, Automatic Snore Response and voice control are only compatible with TEMPUR-Ergo models. Be sure to read our full, in-depth write-up on Sleeptracker AI here!]
Which One Is Right For You?
So, which one sounds like the better fit for you? The base TEMPUR-Ergo is just about everything you’d expect from a Tempur-Pedic product – quality, reliability, and innovation. As with everything Tempur-Pedic makes, it is a high value, premium product. That makes the Ergo a great starting point for anyone and everyone.
The TEMPUR-Ergo Adjustable Base is a great fit if you’re not particularly technologically minded, but you still want lots of premium features. It’s true, you can find basic adjustable bed features elsewhere for less. However, the TEMPUR-Ergo’s extras like zero-gravity, massage and under-bed lighting set the bar pretty high. However, the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base definitely clears that bar.
The extra brains inside the Ergo Smart Base provide a ton of extra value, especially for just a few hundred dollars more. If you’re a fitness or health nut, or simply have a drive for constant self-improvement, these extra features will help you take your sleep quality to the next level. Also, if you have a smart home system or are an early-adopter of new technologies, we also think you’ll find the additional features worth it. Lastly, if your spouse snores and you want to rest in peace and quiet without having to lift a finger (or elbow them in the ribs), we think the Ergo Smart Base’s Automatic Snore Response can be life-changing.
Come Try Them Both at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet!
Are you content with the loads of features provided by the TEMPUR-Ergo Adjustable Base? Or do you think you’ll benefit from the extra smart features of the TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base with Sleeptracker AI? Regardless of which Tempur-Pedic adjustable base you’re leaning towards, we invite you to come to Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet to try them out for yourself!
In addition to the TEMPUR-Ergo Adjustable Base and TEMPUR-Ergo Smart Base, we also have Sealy and Tempur-Pedic’s budget-friendly, no-frills Ease adjustable base, and the top-of-the-line TEMPUR-Ergo Extend Smart Base. And if you’re undecided on a new mattress, we’re also a Tempur-Pedic Elite Retailer with just about every mattress model available. Come see us in Acworth, Canton, Dallas/Hiram, Douglasville, Kennesaw and Rome!
