Should I get a wall-mounted or bed-frame-mounted headboard?

Wall-mounted headboards (like the Nathan James Charlie or Furpopup) let you set any height and work even if you don't have a compatible bed frame, but they require drilling into studs or using heavy-duty anchors. Frame-mounted headboards bolt to a standard metal bed rail and move with the bed, which is friendlier for renters but limits placement. Several candidates in this roundup offer both mounting options in the box.