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.
Open coil mattresses are also called traditional innerspring mattresses. They have interconnected coils in a metal mesh that provide even support across the mattress surface.
Many open coil systems use hour glass shaped springs in their interconnected systems so that the evenness is distributed from the top to bottom.
Though this system is good at providing even support, there are complaints of aggravated pressure points and discomfort with open coil systems.
Pros: Durable materials and traditional even feel.
Cons: Pressure point discomfort and motion transfer issues.
Overall Score:
Innerspring: 8.7/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10
Comfort:
Innerspring: 8.7/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10
Softness:
Innerspring: 8.4/10
Open Coil: 8.4/10
Cooling:
Innerspring: 9.5/10
Open Coil: 9.5/10
Hypoallergenic:
Innerspring: 9.4/10
Open Coil: 9.4/10
Odor:
Innerspring: 9.4/10
Open Coil: 9.4/10
General Support:
Innerspring: 8.9/10
Open Coil: 8.9/10
Eco-Conscious:
Innerspring: 8.7/10
Open Coil: 8.7/10
Price Value:
Innerspring: 8.4/10
Open Coil: 8.4/10