Written by Logan Block, Mattress Reviewer
If you’re on the hunt for a high-quality mattress with some nice bounce, you might have stumbled across the Saatva and Avocado mattress brands. Some of their most popular models are the Saatva Classic mattress and the Avocado Green mattress. Both of these mattresses are hybrids, which means they use a combination of coils and foams to give you a one-two punch of support and pressure relief.
However, the Saatva uses memory foam, while the Avocado employs latex foam, which is bouncier and more responsive than memory foam. Which one is right for your specific needs? Read on to find out!
In this review, I’ll discuss each mattress’s materials, firmness levels, prices, policies, and share which sleepers I think they’re best for. Depending on your size, shape, and preferred sleeping position, one of these mattresses is likely to suit you better. Want to learn more about each mattress? Check out my Saatva mattress review or Avocado mattress review.
Short on time? Skip down to my review summary.
[Note: In all references to the Saatva, we are talking about the Luxury Firm version. It also comes in a Plush Soft Version and Firm Version. In all references to the Avocado, I’ll be talking about the version with a pillow top; it also comes in a non-pillow top version.]
Saatva vs Avocado
Product
Firmness
Score
Saatva vs Avocado
Saatva vs Avocado Mattress Overview
Here’s a brief overview of the strong points of the Saatva and Avocado, as well as which type of sleepers are best suited for them.
| Saatva is best for… | Avocado is best for… |
| Stomach sleepers | Side sleepers |
| Sleepers with back pain | Back sleepers |
| Seniors | Hot sleepers |
Saatva vs Avocado: Video Review
Need a quick rundown of each mattress and who I recommend them for? Check out my Saatva vs Avocado video review below.
Saatva vs Avocado: Top Similarities
- Construction: The Saatva and the Avocado are both hybrid mattresses. This means that both beds use a combination of coils and foams.
- Pressure relief: Both mattresses have zoned support systems, meaning they will offer added pressure relief to the shoulders, hips, and lower back and added support at the head and foot.
- Shipping: Both mattresses ship free! The Avocado is a bed-in-a-box model that arrives compressed and rolled in a box. The Saatva is not a compressed model, but the brand offers free white-glove delivery and set-up.
Saatva vs Avocado: Top Differences
- Construction: The Saatva uses memory foam in its comfort layer, while the Avocado uses GOLS organic certified latex.
- Firmness: While testing these mattresses, I thought that the Avocado was softer than the Saatva (in the Luxury Firm version).
- Warranty: The Saatva offers a lifetime warranty, while the Avocado comes with a 25-year limited warranty.
Saatva vs Avocado: Construction & Feel Differences
Now that the main similarities and differences between the Saatva and Avocado are out of the way, let’s focus on what these mattresses feel like. I’ll evaluate various factors, including firmness, pressure relief, bounce, and sinkage.
Before we begin, I’d like to note that these factors are highly subjective and can vary significantly based on individual body size, shape, and weight.
What’s the Firmness Difference?
It’s important to understand that, when it comes to mattresses, firmness isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. Your size, weight, shape, and other factors all determine your ideal level of firmness. So your preferences might not be the same as mine. When testing a mattress for firmness, we try to capture the variance different people might feel. I test every bed with colleagues of various body shapes, types, and sizes, then average those responses to determine the final firmness score.
My colleagues and I gave the Saatva a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. We rate firmness on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. For reference, the industry standard for a medium-firm mattress is a 6.5 on the firmness scale, so the Saatva mattress leans just a touch firmer.
The Avocado is a bit softer than the Saatva, so we gave it a score of 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, meaning it’s right at the industry standard.
What Does Each Mattress Feel Like?
The Saatva is a hybrid mattress, meaning most people should find it supportive and responsive. However, everyone interacts with memory foam differently. When testing the Saatva, I felt a good amount of support on this mattress, which isn’t surprising since it has two layers of coils.
I also noticed that the Saatva has quite a bit of bounce. This is good news for anyone looking for that classic innerspring feel. However, you often trade good bounce for good motion isolation, and the Saatva is no exception. I found that the Saatva mattress had pretty high motion transfer results, which means you’re likely to feel your partner moving on the other side of the bed.
Like the Saatva, the Avocado is a hybrid mattress. However, it’s just a touch softer than the Saatva, falling right at the medium-firm benchmark. This makes the Avocado mattress a great choice for side and back combination sleepers, who need a nice mix of pressure relief and support. Stomach sleepers, on the other hand, might find this bed a bit too soft for their liking.
Similar to the Saatva, the Avocado has quite a bit of bounce. Unlike memory foam mattresses, latex foam is responsive and bouncy, and in combination with coils, it makes for quite a bouncy feel.
How Does The Construction Differ?
Saatva vs Avocado Per Body Type
Every mattress will feel different to sleepers depending on individual attributes and preferences, such as body weight and sleeping position. Up next, I’ll compare how the Saatva and Avocado mattresses perform for various sleepers.
Saatva
| Body Weight | Side | Back | Stomach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (under 130lbs) |
unpleasant | good | good |
| Average (130-250lbs) |
good | excellent | good |
| Heavy (over 250lbs) |
unpleasant | excellent | unpleasant |
| Body Weight: Light (under 130lbs) | |
|---|---|
| Side Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Back Sleeper | good |
| Stomach Sleeper | good |
| Body Weight: Average (130-150lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | good |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | good |
| Body Weight: Heavy (over 250lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | unpleasant |
Avocado
| Body Weight | Side | Back | Stomach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (under 130lbs) |
unpleasant | excellent | excellent |
| Average (130-250lbs) |
good | excellent | unpleasant |
| Heavy (over 250lbs) |
good | excellent | good |
| Body Weight: Light (under 130lbs) | |
|---|---|
| Side Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | excellent |
| Body Weight: Average (130-150lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | good |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | unpleasant |
| Body Weight: Heavy (over 250lbs) | |
| Side Sleeper | good |
| Back Sleeper | excellent |
| Stomach Sleeper | good |
Saatva vs Avocado Comparing Mattress Performance
Temperature
Several factors contribute to a mattress’s cooling ability. First and foremost, I consider its construction. Since both mattresses are hybrid models that feature layers of pocketed coils, there’s plenty of room for air to flow through them and keep them cool.
I tested both mattresses’ cooling features using our thermal gun. After laying on each for a few minutes and measuring how much heat each one trapped, I found that the Avocado performed a little bit better overall. The Avocado heated up about 8 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Saatva went up 9 degrees. Overall, both mattresses should do a good job at keeping things cool throughout the night.
Motion Isolation
One thing I’ve noticed while testing out my fair share of hybrid mattresses is that these beds come with a lot of bounce, and the Saatva and Avocado are no exception. Both mattresses are super responsive, meaning it’s a cinch to switch between different sleeping positions and get in and out of bed. Unfortunately, this means if you sleep with a restless partner, you’ll likely feel all their movements on your side of the bed.
To ensure that I’m not just speaking from my experience, I perform a few tests to determine if a bed is good at isolating motion. One of those tests consists of dropping a steel ball from various heights and measuring the disturbance it causes using a seismometer.
During this test, I found that both mattresses transfer a lot of motion to the other side of the bed. However, I would give the Avocado mattress the slight edge here, likely due to the added pillow top isolating those smaller movements that tend to travel from the impact site.
Edge Support
When testing the edge support on both mattresses, I didn’t find much sinkage as I sat on the edge of these beds. However, I thought the Saatva mattress did better between the two. The Saatva uses a reinforced edge support system that combines coils and firm polyfoam, leading to some fantastic results. When I measured the sinkage with a yardstick, the layers of the Saatva sank less than a half inch under my weight. The Avocado also did a decent job here, only sinking two inches as I sat on it.
Pressure Relief
The Saatva performed well on our pressure map test, where we use a specialized mat to measure how much pressure the materials are putting on different parts of the body. The mat then creates a graphic or “map” of the body using color-coded imagery. Areas with low pressure buildup are blue and green, and areas with high pressure buildup are yellow and red. As you can see on the map below, there is a lot of blue and green, indicating that this bed is good at relieving pressure.
Similarly, there is a good amount of green and blue on the pressure map below, meaning the Avocado had good test results. However, you can see that there is a bit more pressure buildup than the Saatva, especially for side sleepers around the shoulders.
Pain Relief
The results of the pressure relief test can indicate whether these mattresses aid in reducing pain in specific areas. I think the Saatva and Avocado are good options for most back sleepers. However, side sleepers, especially those with shoulder pain, should go with the Saatva or one of our best mattresses for side sleepers.
Durability
I would say the Saatva is more durable than the Avocado. The Saatva is firmer and has better edge support, meaning it’s less likely to sag prematurely. The Saatva also has two layers of pocketed coils, which should add to that durability.
On the other hand, the Avocado mattress also has a layer of pocketed coils and uses high-quality materials, such as organic cotton and natural latex.
Company Policies
Saatva Policies
- Trial Period – 365-night trial
- Shipping – Free shipping and white glove delivery
- Mattress Warranty – Lifetime warranty
Avocado Policies
- Trial Period – 365-night trial
- Shipping – Free shipping
- Mattress Warranty – 25-year warranty
Saatva Customer Service Rating
- Good: I gave Saatva this rating because I had to wait 25 minutes to be paired with a live agent using their website’s live chat function. Although my question was answered, they took longer than I would have liked. I also considered the bed’s warranty and trial period in my rating. Saatva’s 365-night trial and lifetime warranty (as high as you’ll find in the sleep industry) help them out quite a bit here.
Avocado Customer Service Rating
- Satisfactory: When contacting Avocado’s customer service, I was immediately paired with a bot who was unable to answer any of my questions. However, I was able to easily click talk to a human and it only took me a few minutes to reach someone. The reason I didn’t give Avocado a “good” rating is because its warranty (25 years) is a bit shorter than Saatva’s.
Comparing Saatva vs Avocado Price
When deciding between the Saatva and Avocado mattresses, your decision may come down to price. Let’s take a peek at how much these beds cost in our pricing chart. Keep in mind that you can always visit our Saatva mattress coupon page for a nice discount.
Prices listed will be before discount or offer for each size.
| Saatva | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | $887 | $1,099 |
| Twin XL | $1,087 | $1,199 |
| Full | $1,474 | $1,399 |
| Queen | $1,574 | $1,599 |
| King | $1,974 | $2,099 |
| California King | $2,174 | $2,099 |
Other Saatva and Avocado Mattress Comparisons
Wondering how the Nectar and Casper stack up to some of their competitors from other online mattress companies? Take a look at some of our other comparisons below.
Saatva
- Saatva vs Purple
- Saatva vs DreamCloud
- Saatva vs Helix
- Saatva vs Aireloom
- Saatva vs Sleep Number
- Saatva vs Allswell
- Saatva vs Loom & Leaf
- Saatva vs Amerisleep
- Saatva vs. WinkBeds
- Saatva vs Casper
- Saatva vs. Simmons Beautyrest Black
- Saatva vs Tempur-Pedic
- Saatva vs Loom & Leaf vs Zenhaven
Avocado
Comparing Other Mattress Models
|
|
|
|
| Loom & Leaf Mattress | Zenhaven Mattress | Avocado Latex Mattress | |
| Rating | |||
| Firmness | Multiple firmness options | Multiple firmness options | Firm: 8/10 |
| Material | Foam | Latex | Latex |
| Cooling | -- | ✓ | -- |
| Sleep Position | Back & Side | Back & Side | -- |
Saatva vs Avocado: Which is Better for You?
Depending on your body weight, height, and preferred sleeping position, one of these mattresses is likely going to suit your needs better than the other. Take a look at some of my recommendations below.
Saatva vs Avocado Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Saatva and Avocado mattresses ship?
Saatva and Avocado both offer free shipping on all their mattresses. Saatva also offers a white glove delivery service, where they will deliver and move your new mattress for free.
What are the return policies for the Saatva and Avocado mattresses?
Both Saatva and Avocado offer a 365-night trial for their beds. If you decide you don’t like your mattress within this period, you can return it for a full refund (minus some shipping costs).
Is the Saatva softer than the Avocado mattress?
No, the Saatva is not softer than the Avocado. We gave the Saatva rating of 7 out of 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Using the same scale, we rated the Avocado a 6.5 out of 10.
Are the Saatva and Avocado mattresses good for hot sleepers?
Since both the Saatva and Avocado are hybrid mattresses with pocketed coils, they should do a decent job at keeping you cool through the night. However, extra hot sleepers might prefer one of our best cooling mattresses.
Our Final Take
Before we wrap up this comparison, I’d like to highlight what I like most about the Saatva and point out some of my complaints.
As we finish this comparison, I’ll leave you with what I like most about the Avocado and point out some of my complaints.
Our Review Process
Our Sleepopolis reviewers personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time laying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress. Jump back to our mattress picks.
Logan Block
Mattress Reviewer
About Author
Logan is the former content director of Sleepopolis. As content director, he reviewed new mattresses every week and curated the comparisons, best of pages, and video guides on the site. Logan perfected his method by personally testing over 200 different mattresses, so he’s not only able to discern the overall vibe of a specific bed, but to contextualize its feel within the bed-in-a-box market as a whole.
Combination Sleeper
