8 Inch Queen Size Folding Sofa Bed with Memory Foam - Convertible Futon Sleeper Chair for Living Room, Bedroom & Guest Room - Dark Grey - Perfect for Small Spaces, Studio Apartments & Overnight Guests

My sister moved out some time ago, and I decided to transform her old room into a hang-out spot. I was looking for an affordable sofa bed my sister can sleep on when she visits the family. After extensive research, most options were either too expensive, looked uncomfortable, were poorly reviewed, or just unattractive.My search seemed hopeless until I came across these foldable mattresses that could double as a sofa. I thought this was perfect! It was affordable, easily converted into a mattress, and looked decent! However, I had some skepticism based on the reviews but decided to purchase one anyway. So, here’s my honest review.1. HeightThe sofa is quite low. I mean, what else can you expect? It’s a mattress. But that didn’t bother me much. Adding pillows to the backrest makes it pretty comfortable for leaning back. I think the low height actually enhances the lean-back experience.2. Mattress ComfortThe firmness received mixed reviews, but I personally found it comfortable. It feels slightly firm when lying down due to even weight distribution but slightly compresses when sitting on a single point, especially the edges. It’s all preference, but if you’re particular about mattress firmness, then this purchase is a gamble. You have to just see for yourself. But if it helps, it’s like any other memory foam products if you’ve ever owned any before.3. Air Tight SealingThis had the most complaints across all foldable sofa bed mattresses, from every and any company, on all possible websites that allow public reviews. This is a common issue across air-sealed products. There are numerous reasons why the shape won’t reform. Well, for one, it’s been compressed and air sucked dry for who knows how long. Most companies would also apply some sort of chemical that acts as a light adhesive so that the product remains compressed when shipped. It is also the reason why it will release odors when it’s first unpacked. After researching, about 80% of the shape will take its form after leaving it out for 24-48 hours as instructed. However, in most cases, only about 60-70% of the shape will take its form, usually in about forever. But there is a way to help the sofa shape back to its regular form! I’m probably not the first to do this, but I thought of a cheat code that can revive most of the sofa’s shape. If you have one of those handheld steamers, then you can make your sofa look much better. You probably put the pieces together already, but I just started steaming it, and I saw the sofa slowly come back to life. People have also complained about the wrinkles, so essentially, you’re killing two birds with one stone. This process might take a while because you want to make sure to steam all areas evenly. I steamed the corners more than any other area because it tends to be stiffer. If you commit to this process, then I can guarantee you that the sofa will look at least a little better.4. Fabric MaterialThe fabric cover feels cheap. It’s really thin and tight around the inner corners. I feel like I can tear the fabric if I sit down hard enough. I just know the fabric is prone to tearing. So, to extend its life, I slightly unzipped the cover, just enough to reduce tension on the fabric.5. PillowsThe pillows are adequate. It was included, so I’m not complaining. I steamed those too, and they look much better than when first unpacked.Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase. I had some hesitations due to mixed reviews, but this sofa bed was the best option for my needs. I hope this review helps with your decision!