Billed as featuring “luxury comfort for the bigger body,” the Saatva HD mattress is designed with heavyweight folks in mind (specifically those over 250 pounds). To that end, the structure features a combination of latex, poly foam, memory foam, and sturdy steel coils for a one-two punch of pressure relief and support.
But is the mattress, you know… actually comfortable? To find out, I’ll run it through thorough a series of tests that asses its construction and feel to see if it actually is ideal for heavier sleepers.
To get my full thoughts, keep reading below! If you’re short on time, you can also skip over to my Saatva HD mattress review summary.
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Saatva Plus Mattress Overview
As a brand, Saatva is known for its sturdy innerspring mattresses. Although their beds tend to be a bit pricey, these are true luxury mattresses, and each one comes with free white glove delivery. That means Saatva will send someone to your home to deliver and set up your new mattress at no extra charge. This can come in handy for the Saatva HD, which, due to its extra height (15.5 inches in total) and highly durable materials, is a bit heavier than other beds on the market.
It’s also worth noting that, unlike many other online mattresses, Saatva beds aren’t compressed or rolled into a box. They arrive at your doorstep uncompressed and ready to use, so you don’t have to deal with any strenuous unrolling or off-gassing period.
Saatva HD Mattress – Our Video Review
Throughout this review, I’ll be going over several of the tests I put the Saatva through. But if you prefer to watch our mattress-reviewing process rather than read about it, you can check out the below video. You’ll see me score the Saatva HD on all of our testing categories, then tally them for an overall average score. I ended up giving the Saatva HD 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Saatva HD Mattress Sleepopolis Score
The only category with a somewhat low score is motion isolation. This isn’t exactly surprising, as Saatva is known for creating mattresses with a bouncy, innerspring feel. That means they’re likely to cause more movement to ripple across the bed’s surface. While this results in a high level of responsiveness, it doesn’t give you that slow-sinking feel of memory foam. If you’re after more sinkage and contouring, check out our list of the best memory foam mattresses.
What is the Saatva HD Mattress Made Of?
The Saatva HD mattress features layers of buoyant natural latex, gentle memory foam, sturdy poly foam, and supportive coils. This is an interesting combination of materials, and it shows that Saatva is attempting to do a lot with this design.
To see how (and if) these layers come together, let’s dive into the mattress.
Cover – The Saatva HD has an organic cotton cover with a cozy and soft feel to it.
Pillow Topper – The Euro pillow top layer is three inches tall and is made with hypoallergenic cotton. It offers some nice pressure relief and cushioning.
Zoned Support Layer – Built with bouncy Talalay latex, this layer has a quick response to pressure, which means you shouldn’t experience too much sinkage into this section. It also has zoned support, which means it’s firmer at the lumbar region and softer at the head and shoulders. Latex is also naturally cooling, so it should help to dissipate body heat.
Comfort Layer – Below the latex layer, you’ll find a section of memory foam. This material has a much slower response to pressure, so it is meant to softly contour to your body as you sink into the bed. By placing it under the latex, Saatva has ensured that this sinkage won’t be too overwhelming, which can be important for heavier folks who tend to sink too far into their beds. There is also a two-inch section of comfort foam included in this section, which adds some durability to the memory foam.
Transition Layer – Up next, you’ll land on a transitional layer of poly foam. This firm section is intended to curb the sinkage of the memory foam above it and ease the sleeper into the coil support system below.
Support Layer – The bulk of the mattress is made up of this section of recycled steel coils, which bring some hefty bounce to the structure and increase airflow throughout the bed. Steel coils are incredibly sturdy, so they should help bolster sleepers of all sizes. I should also mention that these coils are wrapped in a section of high-density foam for added edge support. This maximizes the usable surface area of the bed — a plus for couples. Finally, this layer includes two inchces of high-density hard foam that, once again, provides more stability to heavier sleepers.
Saatva HD Mattress Firmness
As with any feel factor, firmness is highly subjective, and can change a lot depending on one’s size, weight, and overall preferences. Therefore, I always like to incorporate a few different perspectives into my firmness test. Basically, a few coworkers and I take turns lying on the mattress, and afterwards, we each give it a personal firmness rating.
We were all pretty much in agreement about the firmness of the Saatva HD, landing on an average rating of 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. When compared to the industry standard of 6.5 for a medium firm mattress, it seems like this bed is on the firmer side.
I personally gave the Saatva HD a 7, as I found it to have a solid, traditional innerspring feel. What I mean by this is that the steel coils really set the tone for the entire structure of the mattress with their bounce and durability. You’re still likely to get some pleasant comfort in the latex and memory foam layers, but the dominant vibe is definitely one of firm support. This may not work for some sleepers, but heavier folks could find a lot to love in this extra oomph, which will help keep them positioned more on top of the bed than in it.
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Sleeping Position and Body Weight
We recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 250 pounds).
As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average weight sleepers and tend to sink into the mattress more.
As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Saatva HD a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – This mattress will feel quite firm to light back sleepers, as this bed is made with heavier sleepers in mind — but some may actually prefer this sturdy feel. These sleepers could rest assured they will wake up with a neutral spine alignment.
- Light Side Sleepers – I think that light side sleepers would benefit more from a softer mattress that offers more sinkage and cradling. This mattress is not going to provide enough contouring at certain pressure points to best benefit these sleepers.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – The firm build of this mattress will feel quite supportive under light stomach sleepers, but it may be a good choice for these sleepers who like an extra-firm feel.
Is the Saatva HD a Good Mattress for Average Weight Sleepers (130 to 250 pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – If you’re a back sleeper who likes a firmer mattress that keeps you on top of the bed rather than in it, you’re in luck, because that’s precisely what the Saatva HD is designed to do. I think average weight back sleepers will really enjoy the stability of this mattress.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – I think this mattress could be a little too firm for these sleepers, especially if they sleep strictly on their side. Its zoned construction might relieve some pressure on their shoulders and hips, which are common pain areas for side sleepers, but I think a softer mattress would suit them better in the long run.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – This firm bed is great for stomach sleepers. It has a reinforced feel that should keep these sleepers’ hips in line with their shoulders, which promotes a neutral spinal alignment.
Is the Saatva HD a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – The Saatva HD is specifically designed for heavy sleepers, making it an excellent choice for larger back sleepers. On an ordinary mattress, heavier people might feel like they sink too far through the comfort layers. However, this bed will do the opposite and keep them on top of the mattress.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – This mattress is quite firm, which should allow heavy side sleepers to avoid the sinkage they may experience with softer mattresses. Although this bed is built tough, levels of poly and memory foam still allow for an initially soft touch. I think this mattress could be a good choice for heavy side sleepers.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers should do very well on this bed, as the latex and innerspring coils provide sleepers with a durable and supportive place to lie down each night.
Saatva HD Mattress Performance
While firmness and body weight are two of the most important factors to consider when searching for a new mattress, there’s more to think about when shopping for the right bed for you. To give you an in-depth idea of mattress performance, I run some specialized tests on every bed I review. Read on to see how the Saatva HD mattress performed in areas such as pain relief, cooling, edge support, and more.
Saatva HD Pain Relief Performance
When I say pain relief, I’m really just talking about a bed’s ability to alleviate tension around sensitive spots like the back, shoulders, and hips. To assess the Saatva HD’s capacity for pressure relief, I’m going to use a handy dandy pressure map.
Basically, I roll this baby out, hop aboard, and let the map do the rest. As I move around, the device tracks the force my body’s exerting on the structure in real time. Areas that appear blue and green exhibit low pressure, whereas yellow and red zones indicate high pressure.
Also, I always like to emphasize that your body type and sleeping position should take precedence over the pressure-map results. For instance, there isn’t a ton of pressure developing while in the side-sleeping position. However, I don’t recommend the Saatva HD for light or average weight side sleepers, so they’ll still want to choose another bed. Essentially, pay attention to your weight and sleeping position first, then go off of the pressure map.
As you can tell from the above images, stretching out on my back was really comfortable. My weight was evenly distributed across the structure, and I could feel the top layers of foam filling in the space around my lumbar region for some nice pressure relief. Given the bouncy nature of the bed, I also found it easy to move around and change positions. I’d say this supportive bed could help sleepers with back pain feel more comfortable in any sleeping position.
Sleepers with hip pain who prefer sleeping on their back or stomach will also feel lots of pressure relief on this bed. The pressure map results are also showing low pressure for side sleepers with hip pain. Once again, I don’t recommend the Saatva HD for side sleepers. They’ll want to seek out something softer with more contouring.
Motion Transfer
Let’s take a look at motion transfer, or the amount of movement detectable from one side of the bed to the other. Though this motion transfer test is important for everyone, it’s especially pertinent for couples, as it’ll clue you into how disturbed you’ll likely be by your bedmate’s tossing and turning during the night.
To illustrate motion transfer, I dropped a 10-pound steel ball from heights of four inches, eight inches, and 12 inches and measured the disturbance it caused. The bigger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
In my opinion, these are pretty poor motion transfer results, which tells me you’re likely to feel your partner’s bigger nighttime movements. This isn’t that surprising when you consider how bouncy the structure of this mattress is, but it is something to keep in mind if you share your bed with a restless sleeper.
Responsiveness
If a mattress is highly responsive, it has a more on-top-of-the-bed feel and makes it easy to move around. I wasn’t surprised that the Saatva HD has a lot of responsiveness, given its tall layer of coils and the fact that Saatva is known for their bouncy innerspring mattresses. When testing it out, I had no problem rolling around or changing positions.
Cooling
Temperature is yet another aspect Saatva took into consideration when making this bed. The cover is breathable, and the Talalay latex below the cover is naturally cooling. Although this mattress has a layer of memory foam, which is known to retain heat and moisture, its steel coils help to allow air to flow throughout the bed. Overall, the Saatva HD is a good mattress for hot sleepers.
Edge Support
Edge support refers to how well a mattress holds up at the sides. On a mattress with strong edge support, you won’t feel the sides collapsing under your weight. The Saatva HD has great edge support. I felt just as supported (or even more supported) on the sides of this mattress as I did in the center.
Saatva HD Performance for Couples
When sharing the bed with a partner, you’ll want to keep a few more things in mind while shopping for a new mattress. Features you’ll want to consider include motion transfer, performance during sex, cooling, and edge support.
In the case of the Saatva HD, the strong edge support means that couples (especially folks on the heavier side) should be able to spread out and take full advantage of their mattress’s surface area. The bed’s high cooling capabilities should also appeal to couples, who tend to overheat more quickly than solo sleepers. And the mattress’s responsiveness means that couples should have no trouble changing positions during sex.
The only downside is that same responsiveness results in high motion transfer. This won’t be a problem for many couples, but if either you or your partner is an especially light sleeper who’s easily woken up, it’s something to consider. Outside of that, though, I think that the Saatva HD is an excellent option for couples.
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My Final Thoughts about the Saatva HD Mattress
Well folks, we’ve arrived at the end of this review, and it’s high time for you to decide: Should you buy the Saatva HD mattress? Unfortunately, I can’t make that decision for you, but I can leave you with a few of my favorite things (and a few complaints I have) to help you get there on your own.
Who I Recommend the Saatva HD Mattress For
- The Saatva HD does live up to its name and is a great mattress for heavy people. I think these folks will find some strong lumbar support and durability on this firm mattress. However, the Saatva HD’s firmness level is not only good for heavier sleepers — all body types could potentially benefit from this mattress.
- Stomach sleepers should also find a lot to love about the Saatva HD. Its firm feel will help position their hips in line with their shoulders, which helps prevent and alleviate back pain.
- Back sleepers should also be happy on the Saatva HD, as it has a nice combination of pressure relief and support.
- I think combination sleepers will also like the Saatva HD. It has a more of an “on top” feel to it, rather than a “sinking” feel, which should help these sleepers to easily move around and switch positions during the night.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Saatva HD Mattress For
- I think strict side sleepers, especially those on the light end of the scale, would prefer a softer mattress that will allow their hips and shoulders to sink in further. If that sounds like you, I’d recommend checking out our best mattress for side sleepers roundup.
- This mattress doesn’t have the best motion isolation, which could mean that it isn’t the best fit for some couples. If you’re easily disturbed by your partner’s movements at night, I’d steer you to our best mattress for couples buying guide.
- Lightweight back sleepers who don’t like a bed with a firm feel might prefer something more pressure-relieving.
How Much Does the Saatva HD Mattress Cost?
Of course, you’ll want to take a look at pricing before buying a new mattress. As a luxury mattress, the Saatva HD is a bit pricier, but depending on what you are looking for in a new mattress, the price tag might be worth it. You’ll find my up-to-date pricing chart below, and be sure to visit our Saatva mattress coupon page to get the best deal.
Prices listed will be before discount or offer for each size.
| Size | Dimensions* | Price |
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| Twin | 38″ x 75″ x 15.5″ | $1,725 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ x 15.5″ | $1,875 |
| Full | 54″ x 75″ x 15.5″ | $2,395 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ x 15.5″ | $2,995 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ x 15.5″ | $3,295 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ x 15.5″ | $3,295 |
| Split King | 76″ x 80″ x 15.5″ | $3,750 |
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Does the Saatva HD come with a trial period?
Does the Saatva HD come with a warranty?
How does the Saatva HD ship?
Does the Saatva HD have an off-gassing period?
Nope, since the Saatva HD isn’t a bed-in-a-box mattress, which means it doesn’t come compressed, it doesn’t need to let out any air.
Saatva HD Mattress vs
Now that we’ve got a solid understanding of what’s going on in the Saatva HD, let’s see how it stacks up against some of its fiercest competition in the online mattress space — namely the Titan Plus and WinkBed Plus mattresses.
- Titan Plus – A great hybrid for heavy couples
- WinkBed Plus Mattress – A responsive and luxurious option
- Saatva Classic – Saatva’s flagship mattress
- Loom & Leaf Mattress – A classic memory foam feel
- Zenhaven Mattress – Long-lasting and durable
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| Firmness | Firm: 7/10 | Firm: 7.5/10 | Medium-firm: 6.5/10 | Multiple firmness options | Multiple firmness options | Multiple firmness options |
| Material | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Innerspring | Foam | Latex |
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Saatva HD vs Titan Plus
Created by Brooklyn Bedding, the Titan Plus is also designed to accommodate heavy sleepers over 250 pounds. It has a similar construction as the Saatva HD, with sturdy foams up top and innerspring coils at the bottom. However, the Saatva HD is significantly taller, coming in at 15.5 inches, whiles the Titan Plus is only 11 inches.
- Price: The Saatva HD is more than twice the price of the Titan Plus. So if you’re on a budget, definitely opt for the latter.
- Sleeping position: The Saatva HD should works for heavy sleepers of all sleeping positions. I think the slightly firmer Titan Plus should be comfortable for heavy back sleepers and stomach sleepers, but it’s probably too firm for heavy side sleepers.
- Cooling: Although I gave the Saatva HD a slightly better cooling score than the Titan Plus, both mattresses are good options for hot sleepers.
- Body weight: As both mattresses are built for heavy sleepers over 250 pounds, I think larger body types should do just fine on either option. Average weight back sleepers and stomach sleepers should also be comfortable on both beds.
Read more in our full Titan Plus mattress review.
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Saatva HD vs WinkBed Plus
Also built for heavy sleepers, the WinkBed Plus has a construction made of several layers of foam (including high-density “anti-sag” foam) and tall coils at the bottom of the mattress. At 13.5 inches tall, it’s slightly shorter than the Saatva Plus, and also has a bouncy and responsive feel.
- Price: The WinkBed Plus is significantly cheaper than the Saatva HD, although they’re both considered luxury mattresses.
- Sleeping position: For heavy sleepers, the Saatva HD is a good match for all sleeping positions. The WinkBed Plus should be comfortable for heavy back sleepers and stomach sleepers, but not heavy side sldepers.
- Cooling: We gave both of these mattresses the exact same score on cooling (4.5 out of 5 stars). Either bed should be a good option for hot sleepers.
- Body weight: Both mattresses are a good fit for heavy sleepers, which makes sense, given that they’re both designed for these folks. Average weight back sleepers and stomach sleepers may also be comfortable on the Saatva HD or WinkBed Plus.
Read more in our full WinkBed Plus mattress review. Or check out the full Saatva HD vs WinkBed Plus mattress comparison.
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Other Models from Saatva
I’d like to take a little time to break down some of Saatva’s other offerings. This luxury brand offers a range of mattress types, including beds made from memory foam, latex mattresses, or a combination of materials (hybrid). You can also see a more comprehensive breakdown in our Saatva mattress comparison.
Saatva HD vs Saatva Classic
The Saatva Classic is the brand’s flagship mattress. With two layers of innerspring coils, it has a bouncy and responsive feel, and is available in three different firmnesses: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm. This allows it to appeal to a wide variety of sleepers.
- Price: The Saatva Classic is less expensive than the Saatva HD.
- Sleeping position: If you’re an average weight or lightweight sleeper, I recommend opting for the Saatva Classic, but make sure you have the right model. Plush Soft is best for side sleepers, Luxury Firm, is best for back sleepers, and Firm is best for stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: Both of these mattresses have a lot of room for airflow in their construction, thanks to the springs. You should sleep cool on either bed.
- Body weight: Although the Saatva Classic can support some heavy sleepers depending on their sleeping position, I recommend that they go for the Saatva HD since it was built specifically for them. Sleepers under 250 pounds will be better off on the original Saatva.
Read more in our full Saatva mattress review.
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Saatva HD vs Loom & Leaf
Unlike some of Saatva’s springier mattresses, the Loom & Leaf is made entirely of foam. It comes in two different firmnesses: Relaxed Firm and Firm. The Relaxed Firm version is definitely going to give you more of that slow-sinking memory foam feel.
- Price: The Loom & Leaf is more affordable than the Saatva HD.
- Sleeping position: I recommend that average weight side sleepers choose the Loom & Leaf, which should offer plenty of contouring at the shoulders and hips, where these folks put the most pressure.
- Cooling: As is the case with many foam beds, I found that the Loom & Leaf slept a bit hot. If you’re a hot sleeper, definitely opt for the Saatva HD, which allows lots of air to flow between its coils.
- Body weight: Although some heavy folks might fare well on the Loom & Leaf, I generally recommend that they opt for the Saatva HD.
Read more in our full Loom & Leaf mattress review.
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Saatva HD vs Zenhaven
The Zenhaven is Saatva’s latex offering. Although the Saatva Classic and Saatva HD both have some latex foam in their layers, the Zenhaven disperses the material throughout the entirety of its construction. This results in a mattress that’s bouncy, responsive, and incredibly cooling. It’s also flippable, with both a Luxury Plush Side and a Gentle Firm side. We scored the Luxury Plush side a 6 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale and the Gentle Firm side a 7.5 out of 10.
- Price: Currently, the Saatva HD and the Zenhaven are the exact same price.
- Sleeping position: Light and average weight side sleepers will likely be most comfortable on the Zenhaven’s Gentle Firm side, which is going to give them the most contouring. Average weight back sleepers and stomach sleepers could be comfortable on either bed; it comes down to what material and feel they prefer.
- Cooling: Both mattresses are incredible cooling. Latex naturally keeps a low temperature, and the springs of the Saatva HD make way for plenty of airflow.
- Body weight: Although some heavy sleepers might find the support they need on the Zenhaven if they’re between 250 and 300 pounds, I recommend that they look at the Saatva HD instead, seeing as it was designed with them in mind.
Read more in our full Zenhaven mattress review.
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Bridget Chapman
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About Author
Bridget is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and senior editor here at Sleepopolis. From testing mattresses to writing about various sleep health topics, her goal is to help you get a good night’s sleep. You can also find her in videos on our YouTube channel. Bridget graduated magna cum laude from San Diego State University with a degree in journalism and a minor in English. Before joining the Sleepopolis team, she was a TV news reporter and worked in cities across the country. She loves spending time outdoors, checking out new restaurants, snuggling with her pets, and of course — getting some quality Zzz’s.
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