Mainstays Studio 66 in Convertible Futon vs Mainstays Tufted Convertible Futon

Both are Mainstays convertible futons with split backs, so the real choice is size and finish. The Studio 66 is the smaller, lighter pick at 66 inches wide and about 67 lb, with a linen-look cover and wood legs. The 77.6 Tufted is the wider option with tufted cushions and a wipe-clean fabric, better if you want more seating room and a tidier look. Owners of this class of futon consistently report the same trade-off: easy assembly and flexible day-to-night use, but thin foam that suits occasional sleeping more than nightly use.

• Choose the Studio 66 if you have a tight wall or doorway to clear and want the lighter, easier-to-move futon with a plain fabric look.
• Choose the 77.6 Tufted if you want a wider seat for three people and tufted cushions that hold their shape and wipe clean.