iGel Advance 2050i Mattress Rated 4.6/5 based on 548 customer reviews
iGel Advance 2050i Mattress

iGel Advance 2050i Mattress

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£1299.99
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51p per sleep based on average mattress lifespan
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Tests & Verdict

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Firm but still has the softness of the foam to sink into slightly. 

The tension promotes back and neck relief.

iGel technology keeps the mattress cool and ideal for all seasons.

All popular UK sizes available.

10 year guarantee is above market expectations.

Price point alienates the lower market segment, however, the quality on offer provides great value for money.

Long delivery times may put off those who need a mattress in a hurry.

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Who is it best for? powered by SnoozeScore

In our experience, the materials and construction that go into this product can make it suitable for the following people.

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For combination sleepers
Suitable for back, stomach and side sleeping.
Temperature regulation icon
Great temperature regulation
Breathable materials keep you cooler.
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Helps those with sleep apnea
Soft and medium tensions promote side sleeping.
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Helps prevent snoring
Promotes side sleeping which stops snoring.
Acid reflux icon
Helps with acid reflux
When paired with a compatible adjustable bed.
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Good for those who toss and turn
Materials like memory foam can restrict movement.

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How does it feel?

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Why our sleep experts loved it

The iGel™ Advance 2050i Mattress features a premium, high-tech material at it's core: Graphene. When you sleep, the body releases lactic acid and carbon dioxide. This is the process that builds up muscle fatigue and creates wrinkles - which is why you want to have a mattress that can regulate temperature. The Graphene in iGel™ technology acts like a heat sink, absorbing the body's heat and transferring it to the surrounding air.

As a result, your skin will feel cooler and more comfortable all night long. The technology also works in reverse: when you sleep on an iGel™-enabled mattress, the mattress cools down, absorbing your body's heat and circulating it through the mattress with every movement. As a result, your body will stay cool and fresh throughout the night. As well as regulating temperature, iGel™ technology helps provide pressure relief against aches and pains so you can get to sleep faster.

This technology is unique to the iGel range and isn't available elsewhere. Further to the impressive iGel on offer, you also get an impressive 2050 pocket springs that are better than traditional open coil springs found in lesser quality mattresses. With pocket springs, the more the better with 1000 being typical for most mattresses. More springs does not equate to a firmer mattress, rather, just better body contouring and support.

In this instance, the iGel Advance 2050i Mattress is a medium tension mattress, making it ideal for those looking for something that is soft (thanks to the iGel) yet firmer (thank to the pocket springs specified tension). Best suited to those looking for an all rounder that will satisfy both side sleepers and back sleepers alike. 

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Suitability

*Assuming average weight, suitability will vary dependant on body type, use the quiz above for a more tailored guide.
  • Back Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Stability
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Odour

  • Initial Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★
  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.

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4.62 - 548 reviews

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Celine Godfrey
via Bensons For Beds
5
Happy with my purchase but quite expensive even on a discount deal. I am a very warm person even in winter. Needed a new mattress anyway and wanted one that would keep me cool. Have slept much better on this one than my old (also expensive) one. But consistently good sleep is worth the money. I have noticed the cooling effect, especially in the recent heatwave. I've slept without any duvet and been the perfect temperature. If it does warm up a little under my body, I simply move .... even if I move my arm to a new part, it's noticeably cooler. The only problem now is that none of my mattress protectors or fitted sheets will stay on at each corner because the mattress is much deeper than my previous one so I'll have to invest in deeper ones. Also have to say I was very happy with Benson's service from start to finish. From the salesguy and other staff in store (Bournemouth, Mallard Road) to the delivery guys ... all really couteous, helpful and cheerful. Able to answer all my questions and give advice. For this reason I've always bought my beds and mattresses from Bensons. Trustworthy and reliable. Credit where it's due so well done guys.
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A Space
via Bensons For Beds
4
Very disappointed in the sales talk used to make us purchase the mattress protector. This is sold to apparently cover us for accidents.? The lady who sold us the mattress which was 1400 looked uncomfortable talking us through the mattress cover.. I kept asking questions. If the mattress needs a protector for insurance it should be complimentary. This product makes the mattress hot and sweaty as it is made of cheap plastic. It's not fit for purpose in my opinion. After four nights with it on we finally worked out we were so hot because the plastic used was similar to hospital beds and we were practically cooking. Clearly all mattresses are personal different for the individual. So some our breathable hot or cooling etc. what's the point of making us purchase a cover plastic cheap though 34.99 is very expensive. This totally defeats the object of a breathable cooling mattress. Personally feel like we have been conned. If we had not worked out the cover was the problem, we would have demanded a refund for the mattress. So not the experience we were hoping for. The lady who served us was very helpful until the sales push!!!
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Stephen Roberts
via Bensons For Beds
5
Great mattress, lower than the others and very cool. Tried one first with a topper and it was awful, hot and sagged either side. So we tried this one and its a double firm, very supportive and great for sitting on the edge in the mornings. Bensons customer help wasn't very good and it took along time emails back and fourth to get to the point we got to buying this one from another make which wasnt very good. But the Derby store were really helpful, Decland the manager and Amen the assistant manageress were great and really smoothed things out. To be honest if it wasn't for them just getting it sorted I'd not recommend Bensons, my advice would be any issues get it fixed in store as these returned my faith in Bensons and we have what we want and a great nights sleep now.
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Mr Spencer
via Bensons For Beds
5
This mattress helped my lower back pains that I've had for months to ease off. Deffo worth the 1200 or so that we paid (king size). The wife loves it too. The day I went early into work the week after it arrived, she never awoke from her slumber. As for quality, it's too early to say whether it'll still be providing the same level of comfort in 5/7/9 years, and value for money, well again that will be based on how long it lasts. Hence only 3 stars for both. Regardless, overall very pleased with the purchase due to no longer feeling debilitated when I get up every morning (the previous mattress was 8 yrs old memory foam, and I can only conclude that was the main factor in my most recent back troubles).
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Linda Bowater
via Bensons For Beds
3
I have a better nights sleep since getting this mattress - 5 star. However we had this mattress a short while and its beginning to sag. There is a clear defining line between my hubby and me.I am overweight so that could be the reason- but I don't want it to become like our old mattress so saggy on my side that I had problems getting out of bed because my body hurt so much. hence 3 stars for quality and value for money However -don't be put off. This is a very comfortable mattress and I have slept better since getting it.
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Miss Still
via Bensons For Beds
5
This mattress is simply incredible. Best one I've ever slept on, even when visiting hotels etc. You really do get what you pay for, the igel feature really keeps you cool all night long and so much more comfortable than your standard mattresses or even memory foam. I find memory foam get too hot and can sink' throughout the night, but the igel keeps you body from head to toe at an even level, and both me and my boyfriend have said it makes you feel weightless like you're sleeping on a cloud.
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Mrs Elliott
via Bensons For Beds
4
the mattress when it eventually came was just as good as i had anticipated. however I was must dissatisfied with the customer service. my mattress was due to be delivered mid Nov on the anticipated delivery date which was due between 7am and 6pm I recieved a phone call at 9.15 on the day to say my mattress would not be delivered that day and the date was now 18th December which was 4 months after my order was placed!!!!
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Mr Bartlett
via Bensons For Beds
4
The mattress is very comfy and I have enjoyed my nights sleep so far. I did purchase the more expensive mattress with the iGel as it is meant to help keep your body temperature regulated and cool when it's warm and I haven't noticed it yet to be honest but still very happy with my product. The only downside is that the specific mattress protector for the bed is quite noisy when your laying on it and moving around.
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Steve Paget
via Bensons For Beds
5
I love this mattress, for me it's the perfect balance between comfort and not overheating. First week i was boiling and confused (as I've had this matress before) totally forgot i had bought the iGel mattress protector. The protector was the issue it's more of a waterproof sheet than others i have bought which caused me to Sweat, bit annoyed after spending 59 on it and I've thrown it away already but hey ho!
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Margaret
via Bensons For Beds
5
I'm happy enough with gel mattress but my only concern is that because it is so deep I've a bother getting in and out of bed due to this. Ive had to buy a stool to enable me to get in and out of bed. You dont realise this when your trying out it in the shop. As I say the mattress comfortable enough but this is putting me off. Sorry Benson's perhaps this should be pointed out to elderly shoppers.
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Mrs Head
via Bensons For Beds
5
I can't recommend this mattress enough. I have been a light sleeper for years suffering from menopausal overheating and waking early. Also disturbed by my husband's snoring! This mattress has been a life-changer - I sleep through everything, even a disturbance in the street outside which my neighbours messaged about. I dream every night. And it's as if my husband has stopped snoring. Incredible!
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via Bensons For Beds
4
Its a lovely mattress, very comfortable and has sorted out the stiffness and discomfort caused by our old one. If I had one issue its that its quite warm, although changing position to a cooler spot helps. Ours is quite firm and it has improved our quality and length of time we sleep a lot. Worth the money and good to know it has a long guarantee should anything change.
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Brand: iGel
Retailer: Bensons For Beds
Delivery Time: Average
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good
Guarantee: Excellent

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