Rank #6 in Best Ottoman Bed 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Specs That Don't Add Up
DICTAC Double Ottoman Bed Frame with LED Headboard and Charging
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Sixth in our guide to ottoman beds, the DICTAC double is a 4ft6 (135 x 190 cm) upholstered platform bed with a hydraulic lift-up base, a bookcase headboard carrying two AC outlets and one USB-A and one USB-C port, and RGB LED lighting. It is listed at £169.99 — ten pounds under the £179.99 double from Vida Designs that places higher in the guide.
The number worth checking here is the one behind the 4.3 rating. The listing quotes 118 ratings, but the star breakdown shows 7 one-star, 3 two-star, 3 three-star, 20 four-star and 67 five-star — 100 in total, leaving 18 ratings unaccounted for. On the 100 that are shown, 10% sit in the bottom two bars, which puts this bed between the Modernique grey at 6% and the Vida Designs Vanita at 17%. The four customer reviews quoted on the listing all read positive, and none of them mentions the LED lights or the charging headboard.
Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it appeared when we checked it, not from any testing we carried out.
How those 118 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £169.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 118 ratings |
| Star breakdown | 7 one-star, 3 two-star, 3 three-star, 20 four-star, 67 five-star — 100 in total, 18 short of the 118 quoted |
| Size | Double 4ft6, 135 x 190 cm |
| Storage space | 30 cm height vertical storage space under the bed (as listed) |
| Headboard | Storage headboard with LED lights and charging station — 2 AC outlets, 1 USB-A and 1 USB-C port |
| Frame | Metal and wood, FSC-certified wood boards and solid wood slats |
| Assembly | Assembly required; ships in 2 separate boxes (A and B) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Amazing bed! Son loves it. Great price. Easy to build. Took two of us under an hour to build.”
Verified purchase“Easy to assemble, although two people will be needed. Bed looks great. Sturdy and comfortable”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Ottoman Bed 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Specs That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
Does the DICTAC double ottoman bed come with a mattress?
No. The product name ends 'No Mattress', and the included components are the ottoman storage bed, the linen upholstered headboard and wood slats, the hydraulic lift mechanism, the LED lights and charging station, plus the manual and tools.
How much storage does the DICTAC bed give me?
The special features list a 30 cm height vertical storage space under the bed, reached by raising the slatted base using the fabric pulls.
What is the DICTAC bed's rating and how many people gave it?
The listing shows 4.3 out of 5 from 118 ratings, but the star counts it displays (7, 3, 3, 20 and 67) add up to 100.
What size is the DICTAC double ottoman bed?
It is a double, 4ft6, given as 135 x 190 cm in the title and repeated throughout the bullet points. Model number BQD-01.
Do I have to build the DICTAC bed myself?
Yes — assembly is required. The listing says it ships in 2 separate boxes (A and B) with labelled, numbered parts and detailed instructions.
Can I charge my phone from the headboard?
Yes. The DICTAC headboard is listed with a built-in power strip containing 2 AC outlets, 1 USB-A port and 1 USB-C port. Note that the manufacturer part number field reads simply 'A' (as listed).
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