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Coil-Beam vs I-Beam Air Mattress: Which Construction Is Better?

Coil-Beam air mattresses use many small vertical air coils inside, which give a flatter, more even surface; I-Beam mattresses use a few long beams, which are simpler and cheaper. On our flat beds a Queen has 48 Coil-Beam chambers versus 8 I-Beams. Choose Coil-Beam for guest and nightly use, and I-Beam for occasional use and entry-price retail.

What is the difference inside?

  • Coil-Beam: rows of vertical coils (24 on Single up to 56 on King in our flat range) hold top and bottom together at many points.
  • I-Beam: 4–8 long beams run across the bed (Single 4, Queen 8 in our range).

Which is more comfortable?

More attachment points mean less "hammock" effect and less rolling toward the middle, which is why Coil-Beam beds feel flatter. I-Beam beds are fine for a night or two and fold smaller.

Size and capacity options

SizeInflated sizeWeight capacityExample model
Single191 × 73 × 22 cm (75″ × 29″ × 9″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10001
Single191 × 76 × 25 cm (75″ × 30″ × 10″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10019
Single × 2191 × 73 × 22 cm (75″ × 29″ × 9″) × 2 pcs150 kg / 330 lbs each bedUNI10006
Twin191 × 99 × 22 cm (75″ × 39″ × 9″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10002
Twin191 × 99 × 25 cm (75″ × 39″ × 10″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10016
Twin191 × 99 × 30 cm (75″ × 39″ × 12″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10023
Twin195 × 96 × 46 cm (77″ × 38″ × 18″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10028
Twin196 × 96 × 46 cm (77″ × 38″ × 18″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10033
Twin191 × 99 × 33 cm (75″ × 39″ × 13″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10030
Twin191 × 99 × 46 cm (75″ × 39″ × 18″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10031
Twin191 × 99 × 46 cm (75″ × 38″ × 18″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10038
Twin198 × 103 × 43 cm (78″ × 40.5″ × 17″)150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10040
Twin198 × 101 × 46/94 cm150 kg / 330 lbsUNI10043
Double191 × 137 × 22 cm (75″ × 54″ × 9″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10003
Double191 × 137 × 25 cm (75″ × 54″ × 10″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10017
Double191 × 137 × 30 cm (75″ × 54″ × 12″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10024
Queen203 × 152 × 22 cm (80″ × 60″ × 9″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10004
Queen203 × 152 × 25 cm (80″ × 60″ × 10″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10018
Queen203 × 152 × 30 cm (80″ × 60″ × 12″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10025
Queen203 × 152 × 36 cm (80″ × 60″ × 14″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10026
Queen203 × 152 × 46 cm (80″ × 60″ × 18″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10029
Queen194 × 147 × 43 cm (76″ × 58″ × 17″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10041
Queen203 × 152 × 46/94 cm300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10044
King203 × 183 × 22 cm (80″ × 72″ × 9″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10005
King211 × 183 × 43 cm (83″ × 72″ × 17″)300 kg / 661 lbsUNI10042

From the UNIFUN 2027 catalog.

Which should a retailer stock?

Most ranges carry both: I-Beam flocked beds at the opening price point and Coil-Beam beds, raised beds and foam-top beds in the mid and premium tiers. See all air mattresses.

FAQ

Is Coil-Beam better than I-Beam?

Coil-Beam gives a flatter, more even surface; I-Beam is simpler and cheaper. For nightly or guest use, Coil-Beam is the better choice.

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