Written by Amelia Jerden, Senior Staff Writer
Adjustable bases allow you to customize the positioning of your head — they can raise and lower the head and foot, and sometimes have other features like massaging or special pre-set postures. If you’re on the hunt for an adjustable base, you’ve landed in the right spot. We’ve tested lots of adjustable bases, but in this review I’ll be specifically covering the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base.
This base boasts some neat features and comes at a budget-friendly price. But is it right for you? Keep on reading to find out. Or, you can always skip ahead for a review summary.
Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Power Base comes with head-to-foot tilt adjustments, plus zero gravity and anti-aging posture presets. There are two USB ports and a built-in power-down battery box that is a self-sufficient and energy-efficient source of power.
Sleepopolis Score
4.80 / 5
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What is the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base Made Of?
Let’s first go over what this adjustable base is made of.
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base has a steel frame, with black upholstered fabric around the platform where the mattress rests. The base has adjustable legs, which you can use to change the height of the bed. All you have to do is unscrew one of the four leg sections before attaching the legs to the base to lower the height.
The base also uses a self-sufficient and energy-efficient battery box, which is built into the underside of the base.
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base is designed to support up to 850 pounds, including both the mattress and sleeper(s). This is a great sign of durability and means the bed could work well for some folks with larger body types, as it is sturdy enough to support them.
How Do I Assemble the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base?
Assembling the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base is fairly simple. You won’t need any additional tools to put it together — Brooklyn Bedding provides everything you’ll need. I recommend reading through the instructions before you start assembling to ensure you put everything together correctly. Here’s a quick overview of the process:
- Clear the area where you’ll be setting up the bed. Then bring the box into the room.
- Open up the box and remove the frame. Unfold the main platform of the frame and lay it flat upside down.
- Remove the packaging.
- Look for the legs and select your preferred height by screwing the leg pieces together. Then, twist the fully assembled legs into the frame.
- Turn the bed frame rightside up.
- Look for the power cord and plug into a power supply, such as an outlet or surge protector.
- Find the mattress retainer bar and attach it to the end of the bed.
- The remote comes with batteries, so be sure to put those in and make sure the remote works.
- Then you should be ready to go!
How Does the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base Work?
You’ll use the provided remote to control the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base. As I mentioned above, it runs on batteries, so it is completely wireless. The remote has an up and down button for both the head and foot of the bed, which you can use to manually control the base. There is also a “flat” button, which will return both the head and foot to a flat position.
In addition to the manual controls, the remote comes with several presets. You can choose between a lounge, TV, zero gravity, and anti-snore positioning. There are also two memory buttons, which allow you to create your own custom preset by saving a particular position. Additionally, the remote has a flashlight.
Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Power Base comes with head-to-foot tilt adjustments, plus zero gravity and anti-aging posture presets. There are two USB ports and a built-in power-down battery box that is a self-sufficient and energy-efficient source of power.
Sleepopolis Score
4.80 / 5
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What Are the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base’s Features?
Let’s now take a look at the features of this adjustable base.
Head and Foot Elevation
Changing the elevation of your head and feet can help you sleep more comfortably, reduce snoring, help with back pain, or even just allow you to use your bed more easily to read or watch TV. The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base allows you to lift and lower the head and foot of the bed independently from one another, so you can find the perfect combination that works for you.
Zero Gravity
Or if you’d rather try out some preset functions, the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base has a few, including zero gravity. This positioning is meant to simulate weightlessness by raising your feet high up and elevating your head just a bit.
Anti-Snore
This is another one of the preset options. The anti-snore preset raises the head to help snorers and people with sleep apnea, as studies show sleeping at a slight incline is one way to help reduce snoring. Using an adjustable base to achieve this incline may be more comfortable for some people than sleeping propped up on additional pillows or another similar method of elevating the head.
TV
This preset allows you to sit up comfortably to watch TV from your bed. It could also feasibly work well for reading, working or using your computer, or any other activity you might do from bed.
Lounge
This setting is similar to the TV setting, but doesn’t sit you up quite as high. This could be another beneficial setting for times you use your bed other than for sleeping.
Flat
If you want to quickly return to the flat setting, you can press the “flat” button to lower both the head and foot of the bed down to a flat position.
USB Ports
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base has two USB charging ports underneath the base, which allow you to easily charge your phone or other devices.
Is the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base Good for You?
With everything we’ve covered in mind, let’s go over who I think this base is a good fit for and who I think should consider buying another base.
Who Should Buy the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base
- I think this base is a great pick for shoppers on a budget. Compared to some other adjustable bases on the market, it’s a pretty solid deal — especially considering it has more features than just a basic lift and lower.
- This base is a good pick for anyone looking for a simple adjustable base, with basic head and foot elevation features and a few presets.
- This base is a good pick for couples looking for a split king option, meaning they can each independently operate the lifting and lowering on their side of the bed, as this base is available in a split king size.
Who Shouldn’t Buy the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base
- If you are looking for any special features or extras, this base may not be the best option for you. It doesn’t have any massaging features, under-bed lighting, child lock, or other features that other bases on the market do have.
- If you are unsure about an adjustable base and want the option to return, this base is not the best option for you, as it is non-refundable.
- This base has a fairly basic look, so if you are looking for a certain aesthetic or something particularly chic for your bedroom, you may not love this base.
Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base
The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Power Base comes with head-to-foot tilt adjustments, plus zero gravity and anti-aging posture presets. There are two USB ports and a built-in power-down battery box that is a self-sufficient and energy-efficient source of power.
Sleepopolis Score
4.80 / 5
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Anything Else I Should Know?
- Weight Capacity — 850 pounds
- Height — 12 inches
- Trial Period — No sleep trial
- Warranty — 10-year warranty
- Remote Control — Wireless
- Return Policy — Final sale, no returns
- Sizes — Twin XL, full, queen, split king, split California king
- Pricing — $699 to $1,598
FAQs
Do I have to buy a specific mattress to use with the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base?
No, you don’t have to buy a specific mattress to use with the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base. Brooklyn Bedding says the adjustable base is compatible with all Brooklyn Bedding mattresses (which includes hybrid mattresses, memory foam mattresses, and more), so I think it is safe to say it should work with almost any mattress, from any brand. Just be sure if you have a mattress from another brand that it is compatible with adjustable bed frames in general.
Can I return the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base?
No, you cannot. The Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base is a final sale product.
How tall is the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base?
At maximum height, the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base is about 12 inches tall, with 10 inches of underbed clearance.
Does the Brooklyn Bedding Ascension Luxe Adjustable Power Base come in a king size?
No, it does not. Brooklyn Bedding offers this base in twin XL, full, queen, split king, and split California king sizes, but not a regular king size. We tested the queen size for this review.
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Amelia Jerden
Senior Staff Writer
About Author
Amelia is a Senior Staff Writer for Sleepopolis. She primarily covers bedding and sleep accessory products in reviews, how-to guides, and more. You can also find her over on the Sleepopolis YouTube channel. Amelia is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with double majors in media and journalism and in dramatic art. Outside of work, Amelia can usually be found on a hike, traveling to a new city, or at her local thrift store.
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