Split King Mattress

Choosing The Best Split King Mattress for You

Finding the best split king mattress for you requires a few more steps than buying a single mattress. That’s because a split king mattress isn’t actually one mattress: it’s two. And while you can purchase a split king mattress like you would a “normal” king mattress — with both mattresses being of the same type of mattress — you can also get two different types of mattresses. 

Split King-size Mattresses

Personalize each side of your mattress to meet you and your partner’s unique comfort needs.

76” x 80”

With the recent rise in popularity of adjustable beds, split king mattresses are seeing a bit of a renaissance. But with that added attention comes a bit of confusion. Once customers find out the answer to the question “Can you get a split king mattress?” is “Yes,” their next question tends to be something along the lines of “Exactly what is a split king mattress?”

Texas Mattress Maker’s split king mattress buying guide answers this question and more. 

Size and Dimensions

Comfort 

Adjustable Split King Beds 

Buying Considerations

Split King Mattress Dimensions

In total, a split king bed’s dimensions are approximately 76 x 80 inches  — the same size as your standard king mattresses. The extra length and width that split king and king mattresses afford provides you and a partner with ample room as you sleep.

Is a split king the same as two twin XL?

When placed together, two twin XL mattresses do indeed measure 76 x 80 inches, just like a king and split king. However, a “split king” isn’t just two twin beds placed side-by-side. A split king involves placing two twin XL mattresses within one bed frame.

Are Split King Beds Comfortable? What It’s Like to Sleep on a Split King

The most popular reason customers tell us that they want a split king is so that they can have an adjustable bed where each side can independently be adjusted from one another. Split king beds also offer couples an array of additional benefits that might make them more comfortable than your standard king bed.  

Sleeping with a partner, while delightful, can create an array of issues. Many of these involve space — and if that’s the case with you and your partner, then both a standard king and a split king bed can provide you with ample sleeping room. (And if you’re a single sleeper, you will likely derive more comfort from a standard king mattress.) 

However, if your partner’s tossing and turning keeps you awake, or you and your partner have drastically different sleeping needs, or you both want autonomy when it comes to how your adjustable bed is positioned, then a split king can help. 

When you purchase a split king bed from a store like Texas Mattress Makers, you can set the specifications of each side of your mattress. For example, one partner can get the firm mattress they need to sleep comfortably on their stomach, while the other can seek relief from arthritis pain and pressure points with a hybrid foam or latex mattress.

Meanwhile, because each of you has a separate mattress, neither of you will experience motion transfer during the night and. And if you purchase an adjustable base, each of you can have your side of the bed in whatever position you prefer; one partner can set the mattress so that it props them up as they read a book, while the other can set the mattress in a neutral position for a nap.  

To review, split king beds are ideal for 

• Couples who want each side of their adjustable bed to move individually
• Couples who desire extra room as they sleep 
• Couples who have very different sleeping needs 
• Couples who struggle with motion transfer 
• Couples and individuals who might struggle to move a single standard king mattress 

What is the Best Split King Adjustable Bed?  

Since what makes the “best” mattress for one person can be so different from what makes an ideal mattress for another person, there is not one “best” split king mattress. However, we’ve learned that when people ask this question, they are often actually referring to the base of the bed — especially adjustable bases. 

Buying Considerations for Finding the Best Split King Mattress for You 

To find the best split king mattress for you and your partner, you will want to figure out where you each stand with regard to your preferred mattress firmness, the support needs of your typical sleeping position, and the various mattress types. 

Sleeping position, firmness, and support

For example, side sleepers tend to experience pressure points on their hips and shoulders, so they typically benefit from a softer mattress — or a mattress with a soft comfort layer— that have extra cushioning for these areas. Meanwhile, back and stomach sleepers may experience back pain if their mattress doesn’t provide enough support to keep their hips raised and their spine aligned. 

As you shop, keep in mind that firmness and support are not the same thing. Support refers to the way in which your mattress keeps your spine aligned; firmness refers to how a mattress feels.

Mattress types

Different types of mattresses answer different needs.  However, almost all mattresses can fit within the parent categories listed in the following buying guides.

• Hybrid mattress buying guide
• Memory foam buying guide
• Latex mattress buying guide
• Plush mattress buying guide

If you (or you and your partner) aren’t sure how to find a mattress that will meet your needs, consider visiting a Texas Mattress Makers store in person.

Texas Mattress Makers Can Help You Find the Best Split King Mattress for You 

Looking for the best split king mattress for you? For over four decades, Texas Mattress Makers has been helping Houstonians find the best split king mattress for their needs. We hand make all of the mattresses we sell and also offer custom mattress options.

You can find the best queen-size for you from our full selection of handmade mattresses online or visit any of our mattress stores in Katy, Downtown Houston, The Woodlands, Rosenberg, Humble, or Baybrook, TX!