Can the Zinus Abel really be a quality bed frame with such a low-price tag? We’re happy to share our first-hand experience with purchasing, assembling, and testing the Zinus Abel 14-inch platform bed.
Zinus Abel Bed Frame Review
The Zinus Abel is a jack of all trades, perfect for adding a layer of minimalism to your home at a relatively low cost. This frame comes in king, queen, full, and twin, and the materials used are alloy steel cross beams and slats. However, you do exchange fantastic designs for some stability issues.
Zinus Abel Bed Frame King
Zinus Abel’s king-sized bed frame is 75.5 inches wide and 79.5 inches long, ideal for the standard king-sized mattress. It also raises the bottom of the mattress off the ground by 14 inches and is made from alloy steel. The frame weighs 45.1 pounds and can hold up to 500 pounds when fully assembled.
The steel is painted black, and the frame’s bold, open design lends timeless sophistication to any space.
Because of the frame’s built-in slats, there is no need to add more cost to your design desires by purchasing a box spring. The slats install with a boltless interlocking assembly system so that you won’t need any special tools for assembly. Any tools you will need come with the item, including a spare.
The Abel bed frames pairs perfectly with one of the outstanding mattresses offered by Zinus. Check out a comparison of their best products to find the right fit.
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- GO MINIMALIST - Less is more, especially with this modern and boldly outlined foundation that lends both strength and understated sophistication to your bedroom - two qualities that never go out of style
- NO BOX SPRING NEEDED - Reliable metal slats are designed to support and extend the life of your latex, memory foam or spring mattress without the need for a box spring
- RECESSED LEGS AND UNDER BED STORAGE SPACE - A 14 inch platform features recessed side legs for even better support with no stubbed toes, and its 12 inches of under bed space is perfect for storing extra odds and ends
Zinus Able Vs. Lorelei Bed Frames
If you are willing to spend more money (only a few extra dollars, to be sure), consider the Zinus Lorelei. The Lorelei takes the same design offered by the Abel but replaces the thin alloy steel with durable steel. This small but significant change adds 200 pounds of weight capacity and helps make the frame feel less flimsy.
Zinus Abel Bed Frame Instructions PDF
One of the most outstanding features the Abel offers is its quick and easy assembly. We have the instructions directly from the manufacturer below to show you just how easy assembling the Abel is.
As you can see, assembly only takes a few easy steps and can be completed in under an hour. However, we went the extra mile to give you an easy-to-follow video on assembly.
Zinus Abel Headboard
Surprisingly, the Abel is not compatible with any headboards. You would think Zinus would want to add the headboard connectors they use in their other bedframes with all the Abel’s emphasis on design. Unfortunately, however, the Zinus Abel and the Lorelei are not compatible with any Zinus headboards.
If a headboard is a non-negotiable feature than make sure you check out our review on the Zinus Lotti or Zinus Dori bedframes. Both offer the unmatched elegance that define Zinus but have fantastic headboard options as well.
Zinus Abel 14 Inch Metal Platform
Some bedframes consume floor space by hovering low to the ground. The lower profile can be an issue when attempting to optimize the available storage space and can frustrate an otherwise tidy room. The Abel is not one of those bed frames. Instead, the bottom of the mattress sits on the 14th inch, providing 12 inches of space underneath.
The tremendous amount of under-bed space, combined with the Abel’s minimalist design, makes the Abel a perfect frame to purchase when you need to make every inch of your bedroom as functional as possible.
Zinus Abel King Bed Frame Deep Dive
Zinus Abel King Sized Bed Frame Review:
What we liked:
- Fits all standard king-sized mattresses
- Large storage space underneath
- Elegant minimalistic design
- Easy to assemble and mailed directly to your door
- Extremely inexpensive
What we didn’t like:
- Occasionally feels flimsy
- Moves easily due to its lightweight
- Requires extra materials to protect hardwood floors
Zinus Abel King Sized Bed Frame Specifications:
- Item Weight: 45.1 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 79.5 x 75.5 x 14 inches
- Underbed Storage Space: 12 inches
- Material: Alloy Steel
- Bed Base: Metal Slats spaced 5.5 to 5.9 inches apart
- Weight Capacity: 500 pounds
- Color: Black
- Warranty: 5-year warranty offered by the manufacturer
- Price: 10/10
Zinus Abel Queen Bed Frame Deep Dive
What we liked:
- Fits all standard queen-sized mattresses
- Large storage space underneath
- Elegant minimalistic design
- Easy to assemble and mailed directly to your door
- Extremely inexpensive
What we didn’t like:
- Occasionally feels flimsy
- Moves easily due to its lightweight
- Requires extra materials to protect hardwood floors
Zinus Abel Queen Sized Bed Frame Specifications:
- Item Weight: 39.2 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 79.5 x 59.5 x 14 inches
- Underbed Storage Space: 12 inches
- Material: Alloy Steel
- Bed Base: Metal Slats spaced 5.5 to 5.9 inches apart
- Weight Capacity: 500 pounds
- Color: Black
- Warranty: 5-year warranty offered by the manufacturer
- Price: 10/10
