Bonnell Spring vs. Innerspring

Bonnell Spring

Bonnell spring mattress systems are the most traditional type of innerspring mattress. The Bonnell coil has an hour glass shape (wider at the bottom and the top than the middle) and are interconnected with a mesh of metal to make the spring system.

In many traditional innerspring mattresses from the 20th century and still some entry level models today have used the Bonnell spring to create durable and supportive mattresses.

Though this system is good at providing even support, there are complaints of aggravated pressure points and discomfort with Bonnel spring systems.

Pros: Durable materials and traditional even feel.

Cons: Pressure point discomfort and motion transfer issues.

Innerspring

Innerspring systems describe mattresses made with coil systems. Traditional innerspring mattresses were made with interconnected coils, providing structure to the bed. In recent years, some have used 'innerspring' to describe newer pocket spring systems that are independent and offer greater comfort.

In general, most use 'innerspring' to describe the traditional mattress styles and those that purchased a mattress in the 20th century are very used to these types of beds.

The interconnected spring systems offer a high amount of durability and support, but there are complaints of aggravated pressure points and discomfort despite comfort layers of foams on the surface.

Pros: Durable materials and traditional even feel.

Cons: Pressure point discomfort and motion transfer issues.

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Material Scores

Overall Score:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Innerspring: 8.7/10

Comfort:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Innerspring: 8.7/10

Softness:
Bonnell Spring: 8.4/10
Innerspring: 8.4/10

Cooling:
Bonnell Spring: 9.5/10
Innerspring: 9.5/10

Hypoallergenic:
Bonnell Spring: 9.4/10
Innerspring: 9.4/10

No Odor:
Bonnell Spring: 9.4/10
Innerspring: 9.4/10

General Support:
Bonnell Spring: 8.9/10
Innerspring: 8.9/10

Eco-Conscious:
Bonnell Spring: 8.7/10
Innerspring: 8.7/10

Price Value:
Bonnell Spring: 8.4/10
Innerspring: 8.4/10