Best Inflatable Couch for a Party: Intex Inflatable Corner Sectional Sofa

When we polled our readers for their favorite inflatable couches, one brand came up time and time again: Intex. This company seems to have cornered the inflatable couch market, with well-designed furniture that is impressive in quality.

For the best inflatable couch for a party, we like Intex’s Sectional Sofa as a best bet. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Waterproof so it works well in a backyard or around a pool.

• Good quality.

• Great to use as temporary furniture in a new house or apartment.

• Ideal for a kids’ game room.

• Folds compactly for storage.

• Can hold up to 880 lbs.

What Needs Work

• Takes a while to inflate. 

• Can leak if you aren’t careful.

Best for the Beach or Camping: Wekapo Inflatable Lounger Air Sofa

We first saw these clever air sofas out in Hawaii—a couple held their air sofas open to the trade winds and in a few seconds they had comfortable seating! 

We liked Wekapo’s air sofa best among the five different brands we researched. Another interesting benefit: if you’re on a crowded beach or park, you can easily spot your space thanks to their bright colors.

What We Liked

• Easy to carry on camping trip, the beach, fishing or to a park.

• Built-in headrest.

• Lightweight and small.

• Very comfy!

• Stays inflated for five or six hours.

• Includes carry bag.

What Needs Work

• A bit tricky to inflate. Good news: online videos show some helpful shortcuts.

• Have to stake it to the ground or it will fly away!

• Noisy.

Best Budget-Friendly: AlphaBeing Inflatable Lounger

Air sofas can get pricey. Good news: we loved this air lounger, which is good quality and comfy, yet easy on the wallet.

What We Liked

• Folds up to small size.

• Perfect for taking to a sporting event (think kids’ soccer game) or music festival where you provide your own seating.

• Affordable.

• Supports up to 400 lbs.

• Headrest and three pockets.

• Includes aluminum stake to hold it down.

• 16 colors.

What Needs Work

• Ripstop fabric is durable—but can still tear if you aren’t careful.

Best Sofa Bed: Intex Pull-Out Inflatable Bed Series

What’s better than an inflatable couch? An inflatable couch that unfolds to make into a queen-size bed! Perfect for camping, this one is a reader favorite for its comfort and versatility. If you have a guest room without much space, this couch/bed can do its job and then fold away. Impressive!

What We Liked

• Bed is surprisingly comfortable!

• Easy to inflate.

• Includes two cup holders.

 • Perfect for guest room or as a stand-in if you are waiting for new furniture.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Air can leak from the cup holders, say some readers.

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