This detailed comparison of the Reverie 8Q, Reverie 7S, Reverie 5D and Leggett & Platt Prodigy 2.0 adjustable beds is organized in to:
TOP 6 Critical Differences Among the Reverie and Prodigy 2.0 Adjustable Beds
Feature | Prodigy 2.0 | Reverie 8Q | Reverie 7S | Reverie 5D |
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1. Pillow tilting | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Reverie 7S, Reverie 5D, Leggett & Platt S-Cape, ShipShape etc. are adjustable beds with only these two types of adjustments. Check out the image on the right; the bed can flex at the hip region (known as “head tilt”) and at the knee region (known as “foot tilt”). In addition to the above two adjustments, several models of adjustable beds such as the Prodigy 2.0 and Reverie 8Q have a 3rd level of adjustment known as “Pillow Tilting”. This is basically a 3rd level of tilting around the neck region. Pillow tilting facilitates proper support of your neck when you’re in the upright position watching TV, reading a newspaper or when you’re checking email on your laptop/iPad. On a bed without Pillow tilting, you’ll need to have a pillow to substitute for pillow tilting. However, note that all adjustable beds up to about year 2014 did NOT have this 3rd level of tilting and adjustable bed users were still elated about their beds! Which adjustable beds have pillow tilting?
Out of all the differences among the above four adjustable beds, we would say “Pillow Tilting” is the critical most feature! Pillow tilting makes the Reverie 8Q superior to Reverie 7S and 5D. Especially given that the Reverie 8Q is only a couple hundred dollars more expensive than the 7S (for a queen size adjustable bed frame), there is absolutely no reason for you to settle for anything less than an 8Q, if you’re in the market for a Reverie adjustable base! | ||||
2. Wall Hugging | Before we tell you how the Reverie 8Q and 7S adjustable beds compare to the Leggett & Platt Prodigy 2.0 beds’ wall hugging feature, let us tell you what wall hugging actually is.
Reverie 8Q vs Prodigy 2.0 Wall HuggingThe image we put together for you below is pretty self-explanatory! We’ll shut up and let you figure out the obvious. It’s not that Reverie 7S and 8Q don’t have wall hugging, but rather the degree of wall hugging is insufficient. Is the ‘lack’ of wall hugging on the Reverie 8Q a deal breaker?YES and NO!
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3. Programmable Memory Positions | Up to 4 memory positions can be programmed on the Prodigy 2.o: e.g.
| Up to 2 memory positions can be programmed on the Reverie 8Q, 7S and 5D models | ||
4. Factory Preset Memory Positions | The Prodigy 2.o comes with the following 2 factory preset memory positions:
| All 3 models (Reverie 8Q, 7S and 5D) come with the following 3 factory preset memory positions: | ||
What’s more important? “Factory preset memory positions” or “programmable memory positions”?As you’re well aware, adjustable beds can be “adjusted” to adopt hundred and one positions. Some of the popular ones are: (A) flat position (obviously), (B) sit-up position for watching TV, reading the newspaper, having breakfast on bed, working on a laptop etc., (C) zero-gravity or lounging position for total relaxation, (D) elevating only feet for therapeutic reasons. Given below is a graphical illustration of some of these positions. What you need to understand is that the preferred TV watching position (for example) by every individual is not identical. Anne may want it at a 60 degree incline while Mary may like 55 degrees best. And BIG John may want it at 75 degrees. The point we’re trying to make here is that a factory preset position may not suit every single consumer the same way. In contrast, if Anne, Mary and Big John had the option of programming their favorite TV watching position to 60, 55 and 75 degrees, respectively, according to their preference, that would be a better option than factory preset TV watching position of 65 degrees. Read more on the topic of “programmable memory positions vs factory preset memory positions” on our Leggett & Platt Prodigy 2.0 vs S-Cape vs Premier Series comparison. In summary, we’ll take an adjustable bed with 4 programmable memory positions over one with 2 programmable memory positions, all day-all week! In other words, we’d give the 4 programmable positions on the Prodigy 2.0 FIVE stars while we give the 2 programmable positions on the Reverie adjustable beds FOUR stars. However, for someone that wouldn’t need that many programmable positions, the 2 custom positions on the Reverie would be plenty! | ||||
5. Mattress retaining bars vs MicroHook retention system |
Certainly NOT! It holds the mattress and sheets in place very well. It’s just that it’s a tad bit more work to tuck in the bed sheets every morning when making your bed. | |||
6. Price | A queen-size Prodigy 2.0 can be bought for ~$1850 (Reverie 7Smattress) | A queen-size Reverie 8Q can be bought for ~$1600 (excluding mattress) | A queen-size Reverie 7S can be bought for ~$1400 (excluding mattress) | A queen-size Reverie 5D can be bought for ~$1200 (excluding mattress) |
10 Minor Differences Among the Reverie and Prodigy 2.0 Adjustable Beds
Feature | Prodigy 2.0 | Reverie 8Q | Reverie 7S | Reverie 5D |
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1. Head tilting and foot tilting | Yes, all 4 of them have head and foot tilting capabilities (if they didn’t, they wouldn’t be adjustable beds!) | |||
2. AC outlets | NONE | 2 on the remote stand | None | None |
3. USB Ports | 4 on each side: 8 in total | 1 on the remote stand | None | None |
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4. Built-in Massage |
| 10 speeds of massage on the Reverie is awesome; however, 3 speeds vs 10 speeds really doesn’t make a big difference when it comes to choosing one of the two. | ||
5. Sleep Timer | The Prodigy 2.0 has a sleep timer through its smartphone app. You can program the bed to automatically lower in to the ‘flat position’ from the TV watching upright position after a set time. | Reverie 7S and 8Q too have the sleep timer function through its iOS/Apple iPhone/Android apps | The Reverie 5D doesn’t have the ‘luxury’ sleep timer! | |
6. Alarm clock | The Prodigy 2.0 has a built-in vibrating alarm. The bed will vibrate or the remote will beep. In case of split king models, this vibration won’t disturb your partner; how convenient is that! | The Reverie 8Q and 7S also have an alarm clock function through its smartphone apps. In addition to waking up by vibration, this can also automatically lift up your head to wake you up when the alarm goes off. How cool is that? | The Reverie 5D doesn’t have an alarm clock either! | |
7. Snore control | The Reverie 5D doesn’t have an anti-snore preset position; however, you can manually adjust to an anti-snore position by lifting the head to open up some ‘blocked’ airways! | |||
8. Under-bed lighting/ Nightlight | The Reverie 5D and 7S don’t have an under bed nightlight | |||
9. Height adjustable legs | 6 – 10 inch height-adjustable legs. You adjust the height by placing the pin in the appropriate hole! | 3 – 8 inch height-adjustable legs. You get a 3″ leg and a 5″ leg. Use them individually for 3″ or 5″ heights or mount on top of each other to make it 8″ in height. | ||
10. Sleep system availability | None by the manufacturer, Leggett & Platt. However, if you look in the right places, you can find the Prodigy 2.0 being coupled with popular mattress brands (e.g. DynastyMattress) and sold as combos. | Dream 8X Sleep System Available from the manufacturer itself OR from places like Amazon 15.5-Inch AtlantisBreeze GEL Memory Foam Mattress | N/A | Available from the manufacturer itself |
The Verdict
If you could cough up the extra few 100 dollar bills, the Prodigy 2.0 is undoubtedly the best bed your money could buy. However, if you insist on saving those $200, you can go down to a Reverie 7S. We don’t recommend you go below this level. This is mainly because of the lack of Pillow Tilting on the 5D and 7S. Those who wish to use the bed in the upright seated position. should make up their minds to dish out the extra cash needed to buy on a mattress with pillow tilting. |
@ Chelsea, Yes, we do have a review on the Reverie 9T on https://bedroom.solutions/best-adjustable-beds/reverie-reviews/9t/
You’re right in saying the 9T looks better. If looks aren’t all that important to you, I’d recommend the 8Q because the 8Q has pillow tilting (9T doesn’t) and the 8Q is cheaper than the 9T. But you’re paying more for the 9T because you get more features with it. Please check out our Reverie 9T review for more details on it.
Good luck!
Belinda
@ Karen,
Great question. It’s always good to see people asking the right questions!
Your concern is very legitimate. Unfortunately, NO the Reverie 9T does not have a safety feature like that. Actually, out of the Leggett and Platts, only the Premier Series has the safety feature called “LP sense” detection technology. The Prodigy 2.0 has a ‘lock’ on the remote that prevents accidental raising/lowering of the bed. But models like the Prodigy and S-Cape do not have the same safety feature.
Hopefully, adjustable bed manufacturers will adopt this safety technologies in the very near future.
The good news is that, generally, once the cat senses/hears the motors of the raising/lowering bed, they’ll get out asap.
Yes I agree, the 9T looks awesome; however, it doesn’t have pillow tilting, which can be a deal breaker for some. We have recently done a Reverie 9T review and you can find it from the adjustable bed drop down menu at the top of this page.
Hope that helped!
Belinda
I am looking for an adjustable bed and I’ve had the ability to test out the Reverie 9T at a local mattress store and also at Costco. My biggest concern with these adjustable beds is the safety of my pets. I understand the Leggett and Platt base has a pet safety feature? Do all Leggett and Platt models have this feature? Do any of the Reverie beds have a safety feature? I actually prefer the look of the Reverie with its wood grain base but we have had a instance where our cat was injured in a reclining couch a few years back so we are really cautious now. Any advice?
Do you have a review of the Reverie 9T rising bed? Do you recommend the 9T or the 8Q? The 9T certainly looks better. What is your take on this?
Chelsea, MI
@Kmk
Thank you for pointing out the broken links. Reverie.com seems to have rearranged their product pages a bit. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
A sleep system simply is a fancy word these manufacturers (and retailers) use to describe a “bed + mattress combo”. Instead of selling you the bed or mattress, they sell you the ‘whole system’!!
For reference, we’ve given a few examples on Reverie.com and Amazon.com. However, feel free to search the whole internet and your local mattress/bed stores to find the ‘sleeping system’ that suits you best. Generally, you get better deals online that from the manufacturer or the local stores.
Thanks again! We have corrected the links.
Belinda
What is a sleep system? The links appear to be broken in that section.
I just placed my order for the Q8 bed and Dream Sleep mattress.
Can anyone tell me how long the split is. The lady that was selling them at the Costco road show said it’s 32”. A cannot find sheets with a 32” split.
Please let me know as soon as possible.
We would like to order the sheets to complement our Colors
I purchased a 7S and it came with a bluetooth module including night light. Since the 7S remote doesn’t have a night light button there was no way to control the night light. I purchased a low cost android phone so I could use the reverie app but there is a timer that turns off the night light. On my phone the screen doesn’t show any way to disable the timer so sometimes the light will stay on for a week or more, then at times it turns off every day. I turn the smartphone off but the light will eventually turn off anyway. Is the timer in the phone or in the bluetooth module and is there anyway to disable the timer?
You haven’t addressed split king adjustable beds. I have been trying to research them to find the right bed but find it confusing. First what are the best bases that you would recommend.
Can any of the Reverie or L&P twin XL bases (2 to make a king) fit inside of a low profile bed frame? I do like that the Reverie 8Q will go as low as 3″. It looks like the L&P will only go down to 6″