If you're in the market for a piece of bedroom furniture that truly represents the marriage of luxury, innovation, and utility, the Aura Ottoman TV Bed Frame With Dolby Atmos Surround Sound might just be the ticket. This is not your everyday bed, it's a unique fusion of style and technology that takes in-bed entertainment and comfort to an entire new level.
Through this detailed review, we will rigorously dissect the high-points and not-so-great aspects of this bed frame, guiding you through its design intricacies, construction quality, suitability for various sleeping styles and preferences, as well as real insights from customers who have invested in the Aura Ottoman TV Bed Frame. This promises to be an interesting ride into immersive at-home cinematic experiences.
How we tested
Our testing took place at our local Bensons for Beds store, where we got to try out the Aura Ottoman TV Bed Frame firsthand. Our methods encompassed a thorough examination of each specification, from checking the sound quality of the built-in Dolby Atmos Surround Sound system, to assessing the practicality and fluidity of the side-lifting ottoman feature. We lounged, reclined, and prodded to get a feel of the sturdiness, comfort level, and overall user experience that the bed offers.
Design and features
The Aura Ottoman TV Bed Frame has a classy vibe, courtesy of its sleek design and deep plush upholstery. Its fully boarded sleeping base augments support to the mattress, improving overall longevity and sleep comfort. A standout feature is the inclusion of a 43" 4K UHD TV that smoothly rises into view for a captivating viewing experience. Complementing this, is the Dolby Atmos 360-degree sound system, complete with a 90W front-facing sound bar, 2 30W sub-woofers, and 2 15W headboard surround sound speakers, ideal for movie nights or in-bed concerts!
The bed also provides handy USB and USBC charging ports, ambient lighting, an under-bed storage compartment for your media devices, and a side-lifting ottoman feature that adds extra storage. It gets better. The ottoman can be configured to lift from either the left or right side, according to user preference.
Construction
Constructed with sturdiness and durability in mind, the bed frame's overall structure is designed to provide years of use. The bed frame is available in three colour options: Anthracite Grey, Deep Blue and Beige, all of which are universally appealing options that can easily fit into any bedroom décor theme.
Suitability
Fit for those who value both style and technology in their sleeping spaces, this bed frame's suitability is defined by more than just its ability to provide a good night's sleep. Its integration of an ultramodern entertainment system, specifically tailored for in-bed use, makes it an ideal choice for those who love watching movies, TV shows, or simply lounging in bed while enveloped in rich, enveloping sounds.
What customers thought
Owners mostly love how this bed looks and sounds. The velvet and the headboard lights get the warmest comments, with one owner writing "This bed truly is a show stopper, the fabric is gorgeous". Plenty are just as happy with the sound: "the surround sound is absolutely fantastic!" They also describe a solid, well-made frame that is very heavy. Once it's built it stays where it is, and one owner called it "ridiculously heavy and we cannot move it if we need to".
Assembly is the most common grumble. Owners who built it themselves talk about it taking hours. The instructions leave the headboard wiring until the end, when the bed is probably already against the wall, so take the advice that keeps coming up in the reviews and do that step first: "Before you do anything go to the last page of the instructions and plug the head board into the main supply."
The bigger complaint is the tech. A number of owners, including several who like the bed, say the TV lift comes up by itself. One wrote "TV goes up and down at will in the middle of the night". The unhappiest reviews describe repeated faults with the TV and sound system, such as a set that "needs to be unplugged and plugged back in several times a week because it refuses to switch on". The supplied TV gets mixed marks, and one owner turned the surround sound off because it "keeps getting out of sync with the tv".
The verdict
Despite some teething troubles, the Aura Ottoman TV Bed Frame stands tall as a feature-rich solution that successfully marries entertainment and sleep, two of life's greatest pleasures, if you ask us! With its upscale aesthetic and technology-laden design, it's an investment well worth considering if you're looking to make your sleep space a proper hub of comfort and entertainment.