Mattress 120 x 200 test & comparison »top 9 in january 2020

An overview of the 9 best mattresses in the 120 x 200 format.

Do you have problems sleeping through the night and often wake up with tension or back pain? Then it is time for a new mattress. A widely used size is the mattress with a width of 120 cm and a length of 200 cm, which gives a person plenty of freedom of movement, but also in the practice test offers enough space for two people.

When buying mattresses, pay particular attention to the type of material: You will find it in our product table Spring mattresses with high point elasticity as well as allergy-friendly cold foam mattresses and breathable models made of comfort foam.

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Mattress 120 x 200 comparison
Illustration *	Compare winner					Price-performance winner
Model *	Badenia Irisette Lotus cold foam (H3)	Ravensberger Struktura-Med 60	Ravensberger latex Oeko Tex 100	FMP Noblesse	Sleeping paradise Optima Classic	Dibapur Q – XXL	Bed ABC OrthoMatra KSP-500	Inofia mattress	Dream night base
valuation at Amazon *	534 reviews	233 reviews	210 reviews	80 ratings	514 reviews	505 reviews	1838 reviews	168 reviews	81 reviews
Dimensions in cm (W x L) not rated	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm	120 x 200 cm
Evaluation-relevant criteria
type 50% of the grade QX foam = 50 points Barrel pocket spring core = 35 points Cold foam, natural latex = 33 points Pocket spring core, visco foam, synthetic latex, gel foam = 30 points Comfort foam = 25 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	80% synthetic latex, 20% natural latex 30 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points	Pocket sprung 35 out of 50 points	cold foam 33 out of 50 points
Overall height in cm 17% of the grade from 19 cm = 17 points 16 – 18.9 cm = 14 points less than 16 cm = 0 points	20 cm 17 out of 17 points	19 cm 17 out of 17 points	19 cm 17 out of 17 points	19 cm 17 out of 17 points	19 cm 17 out of 17 points	25 cm 17 out of 17 points	16 cm 14 out of 17 points	20 cm 17 out of 17 points	15 cm 0 out of 17 points
Density in kg / m³ 15% of the grade The density (RG) is a measure of the longevity of a mattress: the higher the value, the more robust the mattress. from RG 71 = 15 points RG 51 – 70.9 = 11 points RG 30 – 50.9 = 6 points RG 20 – 29.9 = 3 points	55 kg / m³ 11 out of 15 points	60 kg / m³ 11 out of 15 points	65 kg / m³ 11 out of 15 points	37 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points	40 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points	30 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points	30 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points	40 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points	30 kg / m³ 6 out of 15 points
Cover material 10% of the grade The best variants are fabric blends made of synthetic fibers (polyamide, polyester) and natural fibers (cotton, tencel / lyocell). The perfect blend scores with breathability and easy care thanks to synthetic fibers and a pleasant feel thanks to natural fibers. 26 – 74% synthetic fiber & 26 – 74% natural fiber, as well as 100% Tencel / Lyocell = 10 points 75 – 100% natural fiber = 7 points 75 – 100% synthetic fiber = 5 points	45% Lyocell (Tencel), 28% polyamide, 25.5% polyester and 1.5% elastane 10 out of 10 points	80% cotton, 20% polyester 7 out of 10 points	80% cotton, 20% polyester 7 out of 10 points	100% cotton 7 out of 10 points	100% polyester 5 out of 10 points	100% polyester 5 out of 10 points	100% polyester 5 out of 10 points	75% polyester, 25% cotton out of 10 points	100% polyester 5 out of 10 points
Washability of the cover 5% of the grade The cover should be washable for hygienic reasons and should have a zipper or the like so that it can also be removed. 60 ° C are the most hygienic. from 60 ° C = 5 points up to 40 ° C = 3 points up to 30 ° C = 2 points not washable = 0 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points	up to 40 ° C 3 out of 5 points	up to 60 ° C 5 out of 5 points
Number of lying areas 3% of the grade For average tall people (between 1.60 and 2 meters tall) 7 zones are sufficient. 9 zones are recommended for people over 2 meters tall; People under 1.60 meters tall should use a slatted frame with 5 zones. 7 zones = 3 points 9 zones = 2 points 5 zones = 2 points less than 5 zones / none = 1 point	7 zones 3 out of 3 points	7 zones 3 out of 3 points	7 zones 3 out of 3 points	7 zones 3 out of 3 points	7 zones 3 out of 3 points	9 zones 2 out of 3 points	7 3 out of 3 points	7 3 out of 3 points	7 3 out of 3 points
total score	79 out of 100 points	76 out of 100 points	73 out of 100 points	71 out of 100 points	69 out of 100 points	68 out of 100 points	66 out of 100 points	64 out of 100 points	52 out of 100 points
Further data not rated
Degree of hardness There are usually 3-4 levels: Degree of hardness 1: soft, for people up to 60 kg Degree of hardness 2: medium, for people up to 80 kg Degree of hardness 3: hard, for people over 80 kg Degree of hardness 4: very hard, for people over 100 kg	H3 also available in H2 / H4	H3	H3	H3	H2	H3	H3	H3	H3
Other sizes available (W x L)	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm 200 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 120 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 190 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm 200 x 200 cm and more	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm 200 x 200 cm	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm 200 x 200 cm	80 x 200 cm 90 x 200 cm 100 x 200 cm 140 x 200 cm 160 x 200 cm 180 x 200 cm 200 x 200 cm
Öko-Tex Standard 100 Textiles with this standard were tested for pollutants such as pesticides or formaldehyde using an independent test procedure and classified as harmless to health.
benefits	good climatic properties particularly good lying properties adapts particularly well to the body Absorption of odors through mattress cover	with zipper, through which the cover can be removed very dense mattress with very high density	20% natural latex very high lying comfort no cavity formation	high lying comfort stable and dimensionally stable	with zipper, through which the cover can be removed dense mattress with high density	with zipper, through which the cover can be removed appropriately dense mattress with sufficient density	stable and dimensionally stable particularly good air circulation	adapts particularly well to the body particularly good air circulation	particularly good air circulation especially whitecher microfibre
grading 1.0 = 100-99 points \| 1.1 = 98-97 points \| 1.2 = 96-95 points \| 1.3 = 94-93 points \| 1.4 = 92-91 points \| 1.5 = 90-89 points \| 1.6 = 88-87 points \| 1.7 = 86-85 points \| 1.8 = 84-83 points \| 1.9 = 82-81 points 2.0 = 80-79 points \| 2.1 = 78-77 points \| 2.2 = 76-75 points \| 2.3 = 74-73 points \| 2.4 = 72-71 points \| 2.5 = 70-69 points \| 2.6 = 68-67 points \| 2.7 = 66-65 points \| 2.8 = 64-63 points \| 2.9 = 62-61 points 3.0 = 60-59 points \| 3.1 = 58-57 points \| 3.2 = 56-55 points \| 3.3 = 54-53 points \| 3.4 = 52-51 points \| 3.5 = 50-49 points \| 3.6 = 48-47 points \| 3.7 = 46-45 points \| 3.8 = 44-43 points \| 3.9 = 42-41 points 4.0 = 40-39 points \| 4.1 = 38-37 points \| 4.2 = 36-35 points \| 4.3 = 34-33 points \| 4.4 = 32-31 points \| 4.5 = 30-29 points \| 4.6 = 28-27 points \| 4.7 = 26-25 points \| 4.8 = 24-23 points \| 4.9 = 22-21 points 5.0 = 20-19 points \| 5.1 = 18-17 points \| 5.2 = 16-15 points \| 5.3 = 14-13 points \| 5.4 = 12-11 points \| 5.5 = 10-9 points \| 5.6 = 8-7 points \| 5.7 = 6-5 points \| 5.8 = 4-3 points \| 5.9 = 2-1 points \| 6.0 = 0 points If you have any further questions about the grade calculation, please contact [email protected]
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The most popular types of mattresses are cold foam and innerspring mattresses. Cold foam mattresses are very suitable for people who freeze easily during sleep, while spring-loaded mattresses are better suited to the requirements of heavy sweating. Comfort foam mattresses are bought a little less, but are very breathable.
When choosing the mattress cover that lies directly above the core of the mattress, you have a large choice of cotton, polyester, lyocell, elastane, fleece and polyamide. Cotton impresses with its high ability to absorb moisture, while polyester ester hardly wrinkles. In addition, most covers are equipped with a zipper so that you can wash them in the washing machine, preferably at 60 ° C.
We recommend that you ventilate the mattress every day after sleep without bed linen on top for 15 minutes so that the moisture absorbed overnight can be released into the ambient air. Once a month you should ventilate the mattress completely free-standing.

With increasing age, the quality of your mattress becomes more and more important to the Germans. 36% of 18 to 29 year olds say they value the quality of the mattress. In the 30- to 49-year-olds it is already 43%, while it is even 53% among those aged 50 and over (source: Statista survey). In our 2019/2020 mattress comparison for the 120 x 200 format, you can read what degree of hardness is important when buying and which lying areas you can choose from when buying a cold foam mattress.

In addition, this buying advice explains the Advantages of certain mattress types, such as cold foam, innerspring and comfort foam mattresses and explains to you, what materials for the mattress cover be used. We also explain how you can limit mite infestation. In the links below you can choose a suitable slatted frame for your bed frame and a fitted sheet for your mattress.

1. Cold foam mattresses are the perfect mattresses for allergy sufferers and spring mattresses are the best for heavy sweats

Depending on whether you are sweating or freezing, you should decide which mattress is best for you. The following table shows you the three types of mattresses listed in this comparison, together with their specific advantages, among other things in terms of elasticity and thermal insulation.

Mattress type	Function and advantages
Cold foam mattress

made of polyurethane, which insulates well against cold
good for heavy people over 75 kg
suitable for people suffering from back pain
high point elasticity
has the lowest mite content in the core and is therefore ideal for allergy sufferers
good for people who freeze quickly

Spring mattress

with steel springs inside for stability
most stable type of mattress
high point elasticity
low insulation and therefore ideal for heavy sweating

Comfort foam mattress

very porous internal structure that gives way well
good for light people under 75 kg and children
very high breathability
suitable for people with slight tension

Even if many mattresses are advertised with the addition "suitable for allergy sufferers", we advise house dust allergy sufferers only to buy a cold foam mattress. But even though this type is naturally less contaminated with mites than the other mattress types, you should not rely solely on this property of the material. Instead recommend like daily ventilation without pillows and blankets for approx. 15 minutes, such as a complete ventilation while standing without any covers once a month.

This measure not only ensures that the moisture released by you to the mattress and the cover during sleep can escape again, but also contributes significantly to keeping the mite infestation at bay. Both species of mites located in Europe (more on these below) thrive best in a warm environment.

Cold air kills the mites that are in your mattress and therefore they cannot excrete any further faeces that are the cause of allergic reactions. By regular ventilation you can significantly reduce the allergic reactions. In addition, cold temperatures make the mattress less attractive for the resettlement of mites.

Large and small mattresses: In this comparison, we focus on the format 120 x 200 cm. We have listed other formats in which you can buy mattresses below:

2. Mattress covers: most often they are made of polyester

What is crawling in my mattress?

People who experience allergic reactions in bed, such as watery eyes, runny nose or a cough, usually suffer from a mite allergy. The Allergy is a reaction to the mite droppings, that is excreted in the mattress by mites, which belong to the arachnids. Are there the species Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides microceras the two most common types of mites that can frolic in your mattress.

Not only the core of the mattress is crucial for a comfortable sleep, but also the mattress cover, which has a great influence on the moisture regulation of the mattress. Therefore, when buying a mattress 120 x 200, pay attention to the processing with the appropriate material. Here, polyester comes first in frequency of use, closely followed by polyester and cotton blends.

Polyamide and lyocell are also often used in mattress covers. In this chapter we explain the specific advantages and disadvantages of the materials used to make a cover. No matter which one you choose, we recommend buying one regardless of the type of fabric Mattress whose cover is washable up to 60 ° C. the reason for that is Textiles that are in direct contact with the skin do not get completely clean at low temperatures.

2.1. Polyester provides you with particularly stretchy mattress covers

The reference from Polyester has the decisive advantage of good elasticity. However, when used in isolation as a material, it absorbs very little moisture. In addition, it is almost wrinkle-free. We recommend using a mild detergent or color detergent for the wash cycle. It should a small spin speed of around 800 rpm. can be set, so that The cover comes out of the machine as wet as possible and remains creased due to the air drying.

2.2. Cotton covers offer you the highest moisture absorption

The combination of the right mattress core and a mattress cover with cotton or lyocell content gives you a mattress with very good moisture regulation.

In contrast to polyester, cotton can absorb up to 20% of its own weight in water and is therefore the perfect cover material for people who sweat a lot during sleep. However, it is very prone to wrinkles, especially when the cover is made from pure cotton and without additional materials such as polyester or elastane.

If you sweat profusely, you should also choose cotton when buying the bed linen. For the wash cycle we recommend the use of color or mild detergent and a high number of spins. Since the cover comes out of the machine wrinkled even at low spin speeds, you can too choose a high spin speed of 1000 rpm and higher, to benefit from the increased drying effect.

2.3. Lyocell is soft and shows high moisture absorption

Chemically speaking, Lyocell consists of cellulose, which is obtained from wood. The material is very soft and, like cotton, has the property of being able to absorb a lot of moisture. Therefore, in addition to processing in mattress covers, it is also often used for the production of functional sportswear or hygiene articles. In terms of covers, it is very common in combination with cotton, When manufacturing other textiles, Lyocell is often mixed with polyester, polyamide or viscose.

Which mattress is allowed in the cleaning? As a cleaning instruction you will often find a circled capital "P", which stands for the cleaning agent perchlorethylene, on the label of the mattress. This is used in chemical cleaning because it has a very high fat-dissolving power. Only models with this marking allowed to undergo chemical cleaning.

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With the right combination of mattress core and mattress cover, you will experience a healthy and restful sleep.

When choosing your personal comparison winner for mattresses in the 120 x 200 format, you should definitely pay attention to the degree of hardness. In the case of cold foam mattresses and spring mattresses, you will also find the division into up to 9 lying areas, which further stabilizes your position in the lateral position.

With the mattress height, it is sufficient to ensure that the minimum height is not less than 17 cm, because compared to the core material and the mattress hardness, it only plays a minor role in terms of stability.

3.1. The right degree of hardness is the decisive factor for your stable position on the mattress

The most important thing to achieve a healthy position of the entire skeleton on your bed is the decision for the right degree of hardness depending on your body weight. This is even more important than buying a good slatted frame, which has less of an impact on stability than the degree of hardness. Below we have listed all the degrees of hardness used, together with the appropriate body weight and the designations used in the product table above.

temper	for a weight	description
H1 H2 H3 H4 H5	up to 65 kg up to 80 kg up to 100 kg up to 120 kg up to 160 kg	very soft soft medium hard very hard

When buying, be sure to choose the right grade. When buying a mattress for couples, do not forget to add up the body weight of the two people, so that you end up with a mattress that is to be used by 2 people with degrees of hardness H4 or H5.

3.2. Cold foam mattresses with up to 9 lying areas offer you additional support

You can find this division into different zones e.g. for cold foam mattresses in the form of 5, 7 or 9 lying zones.

Another criterion for a stable position on a mattress is the division into different lying areas. Never let yourself be fooled into thinking that the effect of the zones is stronger than the influence of the degree of hardness. For example, a mattress that has a hardness level of H2 but 9 lying zones is never more stable than a model with a hardness level of H5 that has 5, 7 or 9 zones.

A mattress equipped with lying areas provides a stronger support function in the shoulder and hip area as a model of the same degree of hardness without defined zones. To obtain this additional support function, you should only turn your mattress so that the headboard remains at the top and the foot end at the bottom. On the other hand, you can turn and turn a mattress without a specially defined lying area.

In the following overview we have summarized the most important advantages and disadvantages of mattresses with lying areas for you:

additional support in the shoulder and hip area
very suitable for side sleepers, as it also stabilizes the side position
results in an overall somewhat more stable mattress

When turning, it must be ensured that the head section remains at the top and the foot end at the bottom

If you side sleepers mattresses with lying areas are very good for you to sleep in the right position. This is because In this position, the pelvis and shoulders should lie so deep in the mattress that the lumbar and cervical spine are in a straight line. In addition, as a side sleeper, it is advisable to have a mattress about 20 cm high so that you do not sink too deep into the core.

For back sleepers however, an overall stable mattress is important to preserve the natural double S shape of the spine. Here too, the correct hardness of the mattress is crucial. Either A stable position in the area of the pelvis is important for back sleepers as well as belly sleepers so that the hips are not pushed too far into the mattress and so bends the back.

4. A durability test stands for a mattress that you can use for up to 10 years

If durability is particularly important to you, the best mattress 120 x 200 is a model that has passed a durability test. A successful test means a durability of 7 to 10 years, depending on the implementation and use of the roller. For the test a plastic roller with a weight of 140 kg, for example, rolled several times over the entire length of the mattress. The mattress survives the test with a roller of this weight, this corresponds to a shelf life of 8 years.

The ideal sleeping climate: The most relaxing way to sleep is with one Room temperature between 16 ° C and 20 ° C and at one Humidity of approx. 50%.

5. Back and neck pain are the most common causes of sleep disorders

Some don’t have to worry much about restful sleep, but a not inconsiderable part of the German population suffers from sleep disorders for various reasons. In 2016, 38% of all Germans said they could not sleep well; 45% have problems sleeping through unhindered. The reasons for this are diverse and range from chronic illnesses to discomfort due to the indoor climate to back and joint pain. Orthopedic negative effects on sleep, broken down by gender, can be seen in the graphic below.

In a survey, 31% of the women surveyed stated that they had problems sleeping or falling asleep due to back pain. It’s 25% of men. As Back problems are the cause of sleep problems, closely followed by neck pain, which prevents 25% of women and 17% of men from sleeping soundly.

That is why it is so important that you choose the right degree of hardness for your weight and a suitable mattress core that relieves your back during sleep and allows it to regenerate properly. You should also Ensure a healthy back with light weight training at least twice a week.

6. Questions and answers about mattresses 120 x 200

6.1. How do I clean a mattress?

First of all, you have the option of regular washing in the washing machine for the removable covers. In doing so, they should select at least one wash cycle at 60 °, since textiles with a lot of skin contact do not get completely clean at 30 ° or 40 °. Coarse dust residues can be removed from the mattress surface with a vacuum cleaner.

If you want to remove dead mites from the mattress in addition to dust residues, we recommend a mite attachment for your vacuum cleaner, the purchase of a special mite vacuum cleaner or professional cleaning of your mattress.

When removing dust residues with a vacuum cleaner, keep in mind that the mite population increases again after 2 days, even when using a mite attachment. thats why regular ventilation is the most effective method against mites.

6.2. How often should I change a mattress??

You should use your mattress regardless of whether you use a spring mattress, cold foam mattress, viscoelastic mattress or a completely different category, replace after 10 years at the latest. If your mattress is worn out or you notice small recliners in individual places, it should be replaced as soon as possible.

6.3. What is a waterbed mattress?

To prevent back pain, you should make sure you exercise enough in everyday life and ideally do endurance sports twice a week. So that back problems do not plague you in the morning, it is important that you buy a mattress of the right degree of firmness that is not too soft for you.

What is the degree of hardness in a cold foam mattress is determined in a water bed by the amount of water used. An initial filling and thus the generation of the appropriate degree of hardness should be carried out by a specialist. Later you can also set smaller variations in the amount of water yourself. In any case, make sure that the filled mattress never protrudes more than 1 cm above the edge. This is the only way to position the spine straight in a lateral position. If there is not enough water in the mattress, you will sink too deeply and a night’s sleep can cause back pain. Likewise can a water mattress that protrudes more than 1 cm from the edge of the bed can be a sign of overcrowding and cause pain.

To keep your water mattress germ-free, you should fill in a conditioner for water beds once a year. In addition is regular ventilation is necessary. To counteract the strong rocking effect, which can be particularly annoying when two people share a water bed and one of the two goes to bed later, there is also dual mattresses, which consist of 2 completely separate mattress partsn.

If you want to achieve a similar lying comfort when sleeping as with a water bed, but save costs in the purchase and by the power consumption during use, we recommend the Buying a gel mattress. This is filled with gel granulate, enclosed on the outside with a vinyl cover and overall very elastic.

6.4. Which manufacturers offer (120 x 200) mattresses?

The manufacturers listed below have cold foam mattresses, spring mattresses, visco mattresses or latex mattresses in their range. At the brand Mister Sandmann you will find good and above all cheap models, some already under € 80. The Stiftung Warentest also advises against the use of box spring beds that have consistently performed poorly. We therefore recommend buying a high-quality mattress in combination with a bed frame that opens downwards, which enables better air circulation in the lower part of the mattress.