Our Review
By MyTopMattress Team
Mattress Construction
The Amerisleep AS2 mattress is an all foam mattress made of three layers and totaling 12 inches, 2 inch memory foam, 3 inch poly foam, 7 inch layer of high density poly foam, CertiPUR-US certified for safety.
Amerisleep recommends that you use a platform base or slatted base for their mattresses, since it’s much more firm. However, if you really want to use a boxspring and you’re satisfied with the firmness of your current one, go ahead - just put at least 0.75" of moisture-resistant plywood on top to provide a solid surface for.
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The Amerisleep AS2 Mattress
Sleeping Positions
It is more suited for stomach sleepers and back sleepers. It also offers higher support and stability that’s needed by these sleeping positions.
Stomach Sleepers – The Amerisleep AS2 mattress is a good choice for stomach sleepers who have a light to average weight.
Back Sleepers – This bed is an ideal choice for back sleepers as it relieves pressure and minimizes the risk of back pain. It also provides enough support to users who are average weight.
Side Sleepers – One downside of the AS2 is that it’s too firm. I would recommend a softer mattress for pressure relief on hips and shoulders.
Firmness Review
Even though the Ameriisleep AS2 has several layers of foam at the top, it’s very difficult to notice that you’re sleeping on gel-infused memory foam. That’s because the quilted Euro pillow top in our mattress holds you afloat, preventing you from sinking into the bed. This feeling is common in traditional memory foam mattresses.
The Amerisleep AS2 has a little cradle to it, but this is a good thing- so there’s less material hugging you. Because of the way the mattress is set up, when you move around on it your bed won’t feel like it’s swallowing you.
In summary, the Ameriisleep AS2 mattress is an excellent choice if you want a plush feel without a feeling of being stuck in mud which is common with traditional memory foam mattresses.
Value for the Money
The initial feel when pressing into the AS2 is of the memory foam comfort layer, which allows users of this mattress to sink in and contours to my hand a bit. When you applied more force and pressed into the mattress with both hands you went through the memory foam and began to interact with the poly foam layer beneath. This firmer layer provides a smooth transition from the soft layer of memory foam to the firm base layer at the bottom.
Overall
The AS2 is the firmest mattress in the Amerisleep line. It features open-cell memory foam which accommodates many different body types and allows sleepers to sink in without feeling stuck. The bed also features a transition layer of polyfoam which gives some bounce for extra comfort. The AS2 firmness is quite different than many on the market, but it offers more contouring than the AS1. Amerisleep’s firmest model.