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Intex Mattress Reviews 2026: Buy or Avoid?

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Written byRon Burns, Staff Writer and Editor
Updated6 April 2026
Intex is one of the largest manufacturers of air-beds in the UK. One thing that separates them from other air-bed manufacturers is the end product really is a full bed, that is, you will sometimes find a blow up headboard attached to the end of the blow-up bed. A cute little addition that really adds to the comfort when needing to prop yourself up.

Intex beds are sold by numerous retailers across the UK. These products are often cheap and treated as a temporary stop gap while moving home or needing to house guests in need. One piece of advice would be to obtain an electric pump if you intend on making a habit of continued use as some of the products can take quite a long time with a foot or hand pump.

Reasons to buy

  • One of the largest airbed manufacturers in the UK, with products available through multiple retailers at accessible pricing.
  • Full bed designs with features like blow-up headboards add a level of comfort and completeness most basic airbeds lack.
  • Built-in pump systems on premium models make inflation and deflation fast enough for convenient regular use.
  • Excellent portability for camping, festival use and temporary guest accommodation where permanent bed space is not available.
  • Budget pricing makes Intex the practical choice for temporary sleeping arrangements where spending on a proper mattress is not justified.
  • Range covers single through to king-size airbeds, so temporary sleeping for couples as well as individuals is covered.

Reasons to avoid

  • Airbeds are a temporary solution, not a long-term mattress replacement. Comfort cannot match a proper pocket spring or foam mattress for nightly use.
  • Inflation can take time with a manual pump, and even electric pumps add noise that can disturb a household at night.
  • Punctures are always a risk.
  • Back support and spinal alignment are significantly worse than even a budget traditional mattress, so extended use can cause stiffness and pain.
  • Not suitable for daily use beyond a few nights. The comfort and support deteriorate noticeably with repeated nightly loading over weeks.

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    Corrections

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    11 October 2026
    We said Intex products were available through Dreams. We've removed that.

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