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Zinus 14 Inch Smartbase Elite Review

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Zinus' 14'' Smartbase is a bed frame and mattress foundation in one. It is completely steel and is foldable for quick assembly without any tools. Addiitionally, its high profile provides a high surface for those that have trouble getting up out of a low position. Also, there is plenty of storage beneath.

Bed Frame Scores

Overall Score 9.2/10
Comfort: 9.2/10
Durability: 9.2/10
Profile: 14"
Price: $100-$140

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Setup
Setup with the Zinus 14'' SmartBase Elite is only a two step process for most bed sizes and can be accomplished by individuals though it is quicker to have a helping hand. From twin to queen, just unpack, unfold, and hand tighten the legs so they stay in place. For the King size, there is one additional step. The King is two separate bases that are bolted together and require a couple more minutes of assembly, but this is far from arduous for most folks.

Quality & DurabilityThere have been complaints about Zinus' other SmartBase (not the Elite), which has thinner steel wire rather than the thick crisscrossed steel slats that the Elite has. The Elite however is quite strong and should be durable for those of most sizes.

Noise
With the exception of the King sized foundation, noise should not be an issue. For the King size, one reviewer noted that a concern about the bolts rubbing and causing minor noise. This can be alleviated with washers (not included) between the bolts.

What Mattresses are it Good For?
This should be a good option for most mattresses. If possible, check your mattress warranty to ensure that they don't have any additional foundation rules before purchasing.

Browse Zinus 14 Inch Smartbase Elite Reviews

Great Product
Very easy to set up. Very satisfied with my purchase.

Blissful sleep
This was one of the best investment that I have made. I am sleeping better

Does the Job
Have used the bedframe now for a couple of weeks. No complaints and no issues. I am sleeping better than ever. Highly recommend.

Great Platform Foundation
All I can say is I'm super happy with my purchase. Great way to eliminate the box springs and add under bed storage

Zinus 14 in Smartbase Elite
I am a 63 year old woman and had no trouble assembling this foundation myself. I was able to get the shipped box to my downstairs myself, it would have required some assistance had it needed to go upstairs. (Just FYI.) I've purchased 3 of these now since I moved into a home where queen size standard box springs could not be maneuvered around the corners. I am happy to know that should I need to move again, this will not be an issue.

Best purchase ever
I am very pleased with my purchase. Very durable & easy to set up! I just love it. Great value, quick shipping as well. It's definitely improved my quality of sleep and didn't break the break. I definitely would recommend this product and definitely will :-)

Very Pleased
Very sturdy foundation! Super quite! Had it up in minutes!

So far, so good...
Initially, I bought the purple platform base, but it squeaked and rocked too much. Afterwords, I bought this Zinus model and it has met my expectations so far (I've had it between 1-2 weeks). No squeaks, no rocking, and 14'' is the perfect height (I'm 5-8 and my wife is 5-2).

pleased
Shipment arrival a bit longer than necessary. Easy to assemble, So far is solid and sturdy. As with any product we will see over time. Thank you for a well made product.

surprised by the quality and ease of delivery
The 13 inch Mattress with foam and springs is nice and firm , great quality and great night's sleep. I got the metal bed frame with metal headboard looks great,very stable.

Does exactly what it says!
Never having hadinner such a product from my bed I was a little skeptical. As soon as I unboxed the base I was assured it would be solid and quiet without squeaks. It was obviously well made and couldn't have been simpler to set up. I have one very minor gripe. I bought a king so it's essentially two twins you bolt together. The hinges rub together when you bolt the two frames together and I feared it would eventually become a point of squeezing. I eliminated the rubbing by putting a few washers between the two when bolting them together. Viola... problem fixed. Thanks for making a great product. Just add a pack of washers to the king set. ;-)

Almost what I want
I purchased a queen frame a month ago for my second bed room and it was perfect. very easy to assemble and most importantly, it is sturdy and does exactly what I wanted. That prompted me to try the King one to replace my frame with wooden slats and it is definitely better when it comes to being sturdy. It comes with two twin frames with connecting bolts to keep them together. I feel much better than my other options used earlier and feel like my bed is mounted on floor. I am slightly skeptical if the bed sags between in the large space and want to update review after an year or so. Great choice. not to forget the price, it is much much worthy try.

It's as sturdy as you hope it will be.
Set up quickly and easily. This framce is super sturdy. I did place traction tape on a few of the rails to stop my mattress sliding around (which was my mattress covers fault). Outstanding product.

Great Bed Frame
I finally gave up the platform bed that I had for many years. I liked that it had drawers underneath. However, it was difficult to reach all the way into them, and the bed was very heavy to move. I chose the 14'' Zinus Elite Foundation Bed Frame because it was so highly rated on many websites. And Zinus customer service promptly answered my questions through their online chatting. I ordered it directly through the company, and it was shipped the next day. Because the frame folds, the delivery box was a manageable size, even for me, a petite woman. It was simple to set up. No tools needed. I love the bed. It is strong and sturdy for my latex mattress, and I have twice as much storage space underneath, than I had before. I highly recommend it.

Perfect!
Ordered this foundation for a guest room. Loved the price and free shipping for starters. When it arrived it navigated my low ceilings & staircase perfectly. Unfolded and put together in a few short minutes. Height is just right. Sturdy was what I wanted and am very happy with my choice. Haven't slept on since it's in the guest room, but I'm sure it will work out great. Solved all my problems at a great price.

Love my frame!
LOVE my new frame! Very solid and my foam mattress is much more firmer they way it's suppose to be.

So easy to build
Very sturdy and easy to build! Great product, would recommend

Great elite smartbase
I was skeptical about a metal frame, but this rocks. Set the King elite frame up by myself in maybe 30 minutes. There's over 600 lbs on it. No squeeks. Really sturdy.

Uber Lightweight, Durable & for gypsy/military
So, I relocate frequently due to work so that takes a hit on bank and my furniture. As a minimalist and avid smart shopper, I wanted to find a bed that would be easy for me to transport, breakdown and install quickly and affordable. I am very happy with my purchase. I have a bohemian/industrial style so I will post photos of how the completed project looks. My ONLY disappointment Zinus is that my order was not packed together; I missing my Queen Memory Foam 0.75 Inch Thick Machine Washable Mattress Pad. Hopefully, I can find out about the status of this or get my money back. Overall yes, I would recommend to family and friends. Sturdy, easy to transport and reasonably priced. Thank you!

Smartbase Elite Queen
Smartbase Elite Queen was a great purchase. Storage ability and construction quality are great. Ours sits in the corner of a spare room so we put 1/2'' foam pipe insulation on the 2 sides that touch the wall.

Great Product
This base was really easy to assemble and it very sturdy and perfect for my new memory foam mattress.

Great Frame at a Great Price
It's holding up great. It doesn't squeak or make any noise, which is incredible. It is very solid, and was extremely easy to put up. No complaints!

It's really amazing and simple! I love simple!!
I did not realize how much our older bed frame and box springs were sagging in the middle until we go the Elite Platform Foundation. Now it feels like we have more bed to sleep on since it's flat! Better yet, there are no noises when we roll over or sit on the bed. This thing is solid and quiet. We also did not realize how much room was taken up by our bed's head board and foot board. We don't have a large bedroom so the extra room (about 12'') is really nice. Furthermore, the legs on the platform are not right at the edge of the frame. They are set in a few inches so we can't accidentally kick them as we walk to or along side the bed. Great Product at a Great Price. Thanks, Zinus...Really...Thanks.

Easy Set Up
This was so easy to set up that my 16 year old daughter did it while I was out. It fit her new bed perfectly and has the added bonus of extra storage underneath. It is a great alternative to a box spring.

Great Purchase!
I was extremely happy and satisfied with my purchase. Durable, high quality bed frame. Fast shipping! Can't beat the price!!

Very sturdy piece of metal
I bought this because my memory foam mattress was not doing its job anymore. I had the mattress on top of my old box spring. The mattress was sinking in some areas. Now I can feel a very firm sturdy base under me that doesn't creak every time we move. Easy to put together and worth every penny. I got a better price on the Zinus website than A.....n!