Which is better for a small bedroom?

The ZUNMOS. Without a headboard it takes less wall space and leaves the area under the frame open for storage.

Which has the sturdier frame?

The Aukfa adds a center leg and plywood slats for mid-span support. The ZUNMOS is solid wood but lists no center support, so check the slat spacing if you have a heavy mattress.

Do either need a box spring?

No. Both are platform beds with slats, so a mattress sits directly on the frame.

Is the Aukfa worth stepping up to over the ZUNMOS?

If you want a headboard and a warmer wood look, yes. If you want all-solid-wood construction and a plain frame, the ZUNMOS fits better.

Hard to say from ratings alone. Solid wood usually outlasts MDF and plywood, which favors the ZUNMOS on materials, but the Aukfa's center leg helps with load. Check joints and slats on arrival for either.

The ZUNMOS advertises a noise-free design, but owner ratings are only 3.9, so tighten bolts after assembly. The Aukfa's center leg reduces flex, which helps with squeaks.

ZUNMOS Queen Solid Wood Bed Frame vs Aukfa Rattan Headboard Queen Bed Frame

Both are queen platform beds with slatted support and no box spring needed. The Aukfa is the stronger pick for most shoppers: it has a rattan headboard, pine legs and a center support leg, and its mixed wood-and-MDF build is typical for the category. The ZUNMOS is a plainer solid wood frame with under-bed clearance and a noise-free claim, but its 3.9 rating from 68 owners is middling. Choose the Aukfa for looks and a headboard; choose the ZUNMOS for a simple, low-profile wood frame.

Choose the ZUNMOS if you want a plain off-white wood frame with open space underneath and no headboard to work around.
Choose the Aukfa if you want a headboard, a walnut finish and a boho look without buying a separate headboard.

Prices

ZUNMOS Queen Solid Wood Bed Frame: $95.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)