Written by Bridget Chapman, Senior Product Editor
This Saatva mattress review highlights one of the most popular innerspring mattresses on the market: the Saatva Classic. Built with gentle memory foam and a sturdy coil-on-coil system, this bed was designed to provide a luxuriously supportive sleeping experience. It also comes in multiple firmness options, heights, and with free white glove delivery.
But is Saatva’s affordable luxury mattress too good to be true? That’s what I hope to uncover in this review. Come along with me as I test the Saatva Classic mattress, and discover if it’s the bed of your dreams.
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We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Where the Saatva Classic is Featured
Here at Sleepopolis, we use a series of hands-on tests to determine which mattress roundups a bed belongs on and who it might be good for. Here are some of our 2023 mattress roundups that include the Saatva Classic:
Saatva Mattress Overview
When I say that the Saatva has a coil-on-coil construction, I mean that it has two layers of springs, and that’s what makes up most of the mattress. Unlike a memory foam mattress or a hybrid mattress (which uses substantial amounts of springs and foam), it has a traditional innerspring feel — high on both firmness and support.
However, there is some variation across the Saatva Classic, as it comes in three different firmness options: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm. It also comes in two height options: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. In this review, I tested the Luxury Firm version with the 11.5-inch height. One way Saatva stands out from its competitors is that, unlike other online mattresses, it’s never compressed in a box. It arrives fully formed with free white glove delivery, meaning that the company sends someone to your home to deliver the mattress and set it up.
Because of this, the Saatva shouldn’t have an off-gassing period or need time to decompress. You can sleep on it after arrival. Read more about off-gassing and other mattress terminology in our mattress glossary.
Saatva Classic Mattress Review Video
Want a better look at the Saatva mattress before I get into the full written review? Check out my video to see its materials up close and how it performed during our tests. Overall, I rated this mattress at a 4.8 out of 5, and you can see my individual scores for all of our testing categories at the end of the video.
Saatva Mattress Sleepopolis Score
Motion isolation is the one area where the Saatva had a lower score. If you’re looking for a mattress that better absorbs motion, check out our best mattresses for couples.
What Is the Saatva Mattress Made Of?
The Saatva is an innerspring mattress with a zoned support system. It has a coil-on-coil construction, and the model I’m reviewing has a height of 11.5 inches. However, the bed is also available in a 14.5-inch model. Here’s how it breaks down layer by layer.
Cover – The Saatva has an organic cotton cover that’s breathable and soft to the touch. The cover also has an antimicrobial treatment.
Comfort Layer – The top layer is made from a 3-inch Euro pillow top. This layer offers nice cushioning and pressure relief.
Support Layer – A layer of individually wrapped pocketed coils contours to your body’s movements and adds some nice bounce, airflow, and support.
Zoned Support Layer – There’s a thin layer of memory foam in the middle of the mattress. This separates the two layers of coil and treats sleepers to pressure relief at the hips and lower back, where they need it most.
Foundation Layer – The Saatva’s base layer is made from steel coils and high-density foam edge support (wrapped around the coils to maximize the bed’s surface area). The coils here work to double down on the bounce of individually wrapped springs, producing an even more powerful lift.
Saatva Mattress Firmness
The feel of a mattress comes down to a few different factors, but firmness might be the most important. At the same time, it’s important to note that firmness is subjective. So, to get a wide-spanning range of opinions, I polled a range of folks in the Sleepopolis office — several of whom are Certified Sleep Science Coaches — and we determined the firmness level together.
I originally thought the Saatva felt like a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, but after lying on it and discussing it with my coworkers, I rated the Saatva a 7. The firmness scale ranges from 1 (softest) to 10 (firmest), so compared to the industry standard for medium firm of 6.5, the Saatva in the Luxury Firm model is a touch on the firmer side.
The Saatva gets its firm feel from its coil-on-coil construction, which offers quite a bit of support. The Saatva might feel softer in the center since it has a zoned support system. This means it’s firmer in certain parts of the bed and softer in others. The memory foam layer in the middle offers pressure relief in the center where sleepers need it.
Overall, I experienced the Saatva as a medium-firm to firm mattress, but I still felt nice cushioning from its quilted Euro pillow-top.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Now that I’ve shared my thoughts on the Saatva’s firmness and materials, let’s discuss how these factors affect you, the sleeper. The right mattress for you often depends on both your body type and sleeping position.
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.
Take a look at the lists in the below section to see who the Saatva mattress is most comfortable for.
Is the Saatva a Good Mattress For Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light back sleepers should find that the Saatva offers plenty of firm support. If you enjoy a firm feel and lie mostly on your back, you should be happy on the Saatva.
- Light Side Sleepers – The Saatva is too firm for these sleepers, who need more pressure relief around the shoulders and hips. I’d recommend trying the Plush Soft model instead or checking out one of our best mattresses for side sleepers.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – These sleepers should feel comfortable on the Saatva. The mattress should keep their hips lifted and in line with their shoulders.
Is the Saatva a Good Mattress For Average Weight Sleepers (130 to 250 pounds)?
- Average Weight Back Sleepers – These sleepers should enjoy the Saatva. The support of the coils should keep their back in a healthy neutral position, which can help combat back pain.
- Average Weight Side Sleepers – Like light side sleepers, average-weight side sleepers will want to try the Plush Soft model instead of the Luxury Firm in order to get more contouring around their shoulders and hips. However, I think it could work for some side combination sleepers who don’t spend the whole night in this sleeping position.
- Average Weight Stomach Sleepers – I think a lot of these folks should be happy on the Luxury Firm model, but I’d recommend trying the Firm model if you’re a strict stomach sleeper. A firm mattress helps keep the hips and shoulders aligned, which is important for avoiding back pain.
Is the Saatva a Good Mattress For Heavy Sleepers (over 250 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – I’d highly recommend the Saatva to heavy back sleepers. It offers great support while lying on your back and is extremely durable.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – These sleepers might prefer something softer than the Saatva. I’d recommend they check out our best mattresses for heavy people for some other options with a gentler touch.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – These sleepers might need more support than the Saatva offers to keep their spine aligned. I’d recommend the Saatva HD — the brand’s bed designed specifically for heavy people — to these folks.
Saatva Mattress Performance
Now you should have a broad overview of who the Saatva might be good for. But our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches also performs a series of specialized tests that allow us to make even more specific recommendations. Below, you’ll find information on how the Saatva performs in areas such as pain relief, motion transfer, and more.
Saatva Mattress Pain Relief Performance
Pain relief is closely tied to pressure relief, which is a mattress’s ability to alleviate tension at pressure points at the hips, shoulders, and back. Pressure relief can be important for anyone suffering from shoulder pain or hip pain, as they’ll want a gentler feel in these areas.
To test the Saatva’s pressure-relieving abilities, I used a specialized device called a pressure map. When I spread the pressure map across the mattress and lie on top of it in different sleeping positions (usually my back and my side), it uses thermal imaging to show how much pressure is being put on my body. It changes from blue and green for low pressure (with blue being the lowest pressure) to orange and red for high pressure (with red being the highest pressure). We cover three different areas: back pain, shoulder pain, and hip pain.
Before looking at the results below, it’s important that you take your sleeping position into account. For instance, we don’t recommend the Luxury Firm model of the Saatva to side sleepers. So if you’re a side sleeper with back pain, you’ll probably still want to steer clear of this model, even though it performed well in back pain relief. In other words, consider your sleeping position first, then look at our pressure map results.
As you can see in the graphics above, the Saatva shines when it comes to back pain, as the graphic is mostly blue, with a bit of green. Shoulder pain and hip pain are a different story, with a little bit of yellow and even some red at the shoulders. Folks who struggle with tension in these areas might want to look at our best mattresses for hip pain or best mattresses for shoulder pain instead.
Motion Transfer
Motion transfer refers to the movement detectable from one side of the bed on the other. If a mattress has low motion transfer, you’re unlikely to feel movement on the opposite side of the bed on your side. This is important for couples or anyone who sleeps with a pet, as they don’t want to be disturbed by movement in the night.
We come up with our motion-transfer score using a few different tests. First we simply lie down on the mattress with someone else, roll around, and see how much of each other’s movement we feel. We also place a wine glass on the mattress, fill it with water, and see if it spills when we move around. Finally, there’s our seismometer test.
This involves dropping a 10-pound steel ball from three different heights and measuring the movement on the other side of the mattress with our seismometer. As you’ll see in the graphic below, each height is meant to mimic a different movement you might feel in bed.
These are high motion-transfer results, which isn’t surprising for an innerspring mattress with coil layers. Lots of movement traveled from one side of the bed to the other. If you sleep with a partner or pet, you may feel their movements at night if you’re not a sound sleeper. It may be worth checking out or list of best memory foam mattresses instead (memory foam tends to absorb motion much better than springs).
Responsiveness
We test a mattress’s responsiveness by pressing down on its layers, removing our hand, and seeing how quickly the surface returns to its original shape. Memory foam tends to have a low response to pressure, while innerspring mattresses like the Saatva tend to have a high response to pressure.
We also like to test out the bed’s responsiveness by lying down on it and moving around. We found that the Saatva made it very easy to shift our bodies and change sleeping positions. This tells us that it’s going to be one of the best mattresses for sex, and a good fit for combination sleepers who switch between their back, stomach, and side during the night.
Cooling
We take several factors into consideration when testing out a mattress’s cooling capabilities. First, we consider its construction. Since the Saatva is an innerspring mattress (with two layers of coils, to boot), there’s a lot of space in its layers — much more than a mattress without springs. This leaves plenty of room for air to flow through the mattress and keep it cool.
We also test out each mattress with a device called a thermal gun, which uses color-coded imaging to measure how much and how quickly a mattress heats up when we lie down on it. If it heats up more than 15 degrees Fahrenheit, we consider it to have poor cooling capabilities. 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, and less than 5 degrees indicates excellent cooling.
After five minutes of lying on the Saatva, it increased 11.9 degrees. This indicates decent temperature regulation. That said, I really did feel cool when resting on it. Considering this and the airy innerspring construction, I feel that the Saatva is one of the best cooling mattresses. Also, your body temperature drops when you sleep, so chances are that the Saatva will have a lower temperature in your home at night.
Keep in mind that several outside factors can affect cooling, including the temperature of your bedroom, how close your bed is to an air vent or window, and your body’s own temperature, which can vary from person to person.
Edge Support
Edge support is how well a mattress holds up on the edges as compared to the middle. Strong edges make a mattress feel bigger, which is a perk for couples or anyone who likes to spread out and use the whole surface of their bed. The Saatva uses a reinforced edge support system combining coils and firm polyfoam. The result is some fantastic edge support. When sitting on the side of the mattress, I felt just as supported as I did in the center. The layers didn’t sink even the slightest bit under my weight.
Saatva Mattress Performance For Couples
When we’re deciding if a mattress is good for couples, we take several of the above performance factors into consideration — namely cooling, motion transfer, responsiveness, and edge support. Overall, I think the Saatva is an excellent choice for anyone who sleeps with a partner. It’s responsive enough for sex and has strong enough edge support to allow two bodies to spread out. Also, the space between its coils leave lots of room for airflow, which can help the mattress stay cool when there’s double the body heat in the bed.
The one performance area for couples where the Saatva falters is motion isolation. The bounciness of the mattress resulted in high motion transfer, meaning that, if you or your partner is a light sleeper, you may be woken up by the other person’s movement at night. However, if you’re both deep sleepers, then this shouldn’t be a problem.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
My Final Thoughts About the Saatva Mattress
Before I finish up, let’s quickly review who might most enjoy the Saatva — and who should probably look elsewhere.
Who I Recommend the Saatva Mattress For
- I think the Saatva is a great option for back sleepers, as the Luxury Firm model provides enough cushioning for their lumbar region, but also lots of support to keep their spine in a neutral alignment.
- I think combination sleepers should be happy on the Saatva since its layers of coils make for a bouncy mattress that’s easy to move around on.
- I would recommend the Saatva to heavier sleepers because its sturdy construction increases support and durability. However, the brand does have another model built specifically for these folks: the Saatva HD.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Saatva Mattress For
- I think the Luxury Firm model is too firm for strict side sleepers. I’d tell them to choose the Plush Soft firmness level instead.
- Strict stomach sleepers may want to opt for the Firm model instead of the Luxury Firm so their hips can be propped up and in line with their shoulders.
- If you share a bed and are easily disturbed by your partner tossing and turning at night, consider choosing a mattress with lower motion transfer. Because of its traditional innerspring feel, you’re likely to feel movement on the Saatva. However, if you and your partner aren’t easily disturbed while sleeping, this mattress could still be right for you.
Saatva Pricing and Sizing
Below you can check out up-to-date pricing information about the Saatva mattress. To get a discount, check out our Saatva mattress coupon page. The price listed for each mattress size will be before discounts or other promotional offers.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | 38" x 75" x 11.5" | $935 |
| Twin XL | 38" x 80" x 11.5" | $1,225 |
| Full | 54" x 75" x 11.5" | $1,695 |
| Queen | 60" x 80" x 11.5" | $1,795 |
| King | 76" x 80" x 11.5" | $2,195 |
| California King | 72" x 84" x 11.5" | $2,195 |
| Split King | 76" x 80" x 11.5" | $2,450 |
| Split Cal King | 72" x 84" x 11.5" | $2,450 |
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Saatva’s coil-on-coil construction provides a classic innerspring feel. It's a good option for combo sleepers, who will want to feel free to switch positions and avoid feeling “stuck” in the mattress. It comes in three firmness levels, so you should be able to find one that suits your needs.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free white glove delivery
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva Mattress Policies and FAQs
What are Saatva’s shipping policies?
Saatva offers free white glove delivery, which means they’ll deliver the new mattress to your room of choice. They’ll even remove your old mattress for free.
What is the Saatva trial period?
Saatva offers a 365-night home sleep trial, allowing you to test it out for a whole year. If it isn’t the best fit for you, you can return it within that time period.
What is the Saatva mattress warranty?
The Saatva has a lifetime warranty.
Is the Saatva mattress made in the USA?
Yes, every mattress is made to order in the United States.
Do I need a bed frame for the Saatva?
No. A box spring, foundation, platform bed, or adjustable base works just as well.
Can I flip the Saatva mattress?
No, the Saatva is not meant to be flipped. If you’re worried about wear and tear, you can rotate it 180 degrees every six months or so.
Is the Saatva a true innerspring mattress?
The term “innerspring mattress” means something different today than it did years and years ago. Where innerspring mattresses were once made almost entirely of coils at their core, these springs are now usually combined with one or more layers of foam. That being said, the coils still make up the bulk of the bed and result in a traditional innerspring feel (i.e. bouncy and supportive). The Saatva is considered a modern innerspring mattress.
What do customers have to say about the Saatva?
“From beginning to end, what a great experience. ordering was very easy. Delivery right on schedule.” – Joe
“We got a Saatva mattress, and while I don’t have anything bad to say about it, we never fell in love with it. It definitely didn’t give us that comfy can’t-wait-to-crawl-into-bed feeling.” – Rachel
“I just received my new plush soft mattress and adjustable base. I haven’t slept this well in a very long time. No more hip pain! I actually sleep through the night instead of waking up every couple of hours from discomfort.” – Janet
Saatva Mattress Vs
It can be helpful to compare the Saatva to other similar online mattresses. Knowing more about how this mattress compares to its competitors can help you make a more informed buying decision.
Saatva vs Casper
The Casper Original is an all-foam mattress that’s medium-firm to firm, while the Saatva uses both foam and coils and is firm (once again, we’re referring specifically to the Luxury Firm model). Another big difference? The Casper is a bed-in-a-box mattress, while the Saatva comes uncompressed.
- Price: Since it doesn’t contain any coils, the Casper is almost always going to be cheaper than the Saatva.
- Sleeping position: We think the Casper is a good match for back sleepers and side sleepers, and the Saatva is a good match for back sleepers and stomach sleepers. However, side sleepers can try out the Plush Soft model of the Saatva.
- Cooling: Neither mattress sleeps especially hot, but the Saatva is going to be better at cooling because its coils leave more room for airflow.
- Body weight: Due to its supportive springs, the Saatva is the better choice for heavy sleepers over 250 pounds. There’s also the Saatva HD, which was designed specifically for these folks.
Learn more in the full Casper mattress review. Or check out our full Casper vs Saatva mattress comparison.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. "From the delivery of the box to the magical unfolding of the king size mattress to the first time laying on the bed, all smiles here! I have traveled for work for years, often sleeping on different beds at different hotels night after night."
The Casper Original is an all-foam mattress that is a great option for back sleepers who want a balance of support and pressure relief. Combination sleepers will appreciate this mattress's responsiveness, which makes it easy to change positions throughout the night.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. "From the delivery of the box to the magical unfolding of the king size mattress to the first time laying on the bed, all smiles here! I have traveled for work for years, often sleeping on different beds at different hotels night after night."
The Casper Original is an all-foam mattress that is a great option for back sleepers who want a balance of support and pressure relief. Combination sleepers will appreciate this mattress's responsiveness, which makes it easy to change positions throughout the night.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. "From the delivery of the box to the magical unfolding of the king size mattress to the first time laying on the bed, all smiles here! I have traveled for work for years, often sleeping on different beds at different hotels night after night."
Casper Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
100 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Financing Options
Casper Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
100 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Financing Options
Casper Original Mattress
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10-year limited warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Financing Options
Saatva vs WinkBed
The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress that uses gel-infused foam, microcoils, and pocketed coils. Like the Saatva, the WinkBed has a traditional innerspring feel, although its foam layer is much thicker. Both mattresses are offered in multiple firmness options.
- Price: While these are both considered luxury mattresses, the WinkBed tends to run slightly cheaper than the Saatva.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses have an innerspring feel that should appeal to back sleepers and some stomach sleepers. Side sleepers should opt for the Saatva Plush Soft or the WinkBed Softer.
- Cooling: Both of these mattresses sleep very cool due to all of the space from the coils.
- Body weight: I give the WinkBed a slight edge over Saatva when it comes to heavy sleepers over 250 pounds. That said, both brands have a model designed specifically for larger body types (in Saatva’s case, the Saatva HD, and for the WinkBed, the WinkBed Plus).
Read more in our full WinkBeds mattress review. Or check out the full Saatva vs WinkBed mattress comparison.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress that comes in three firmness levels, so most sleepers should find a model that suits their needs. It could also be a good fit for couples, thanks to reinforced edge support.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress that comes in three firmness levels, so most sleepers should find a model that suits their needs. It could also be a good fit for couples, thanks to reinforced edge support.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.WinkBed Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
WinkBed Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
WinkBed Mattress
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight side sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for average weight stomach sleepers.
Financing Options
Saatva vs Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep
The EcoSleep is Brooklyn Bedding’s take on a natural mattress. It’s built with latex foam and sturdy coils, plus it has a flippable design, with both a firm side and an extra-firm side.
- Both the Saatva and the EcoSleep are made with eco-friendly materials, but the EcoSleep is a fully organic mattress.
- The EcoSleep is a latex mattress, while the Saatva is a traditional innerspring.
- Both mattresses are responsive in feel and very cooling.
- The Saatva and the EcoSleep have multiple firmness options, although the EcoSleep’s firmnesses are in a single mattress, thanks to its flippability.
- Read more in our full Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep mattress review.
Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep
Material
Latex
Trial Period
120 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
10-year warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep
An all-organic, two-sided mattress—is that an ecoflip? Close. It’s the EcoSleep from Brooklyn Bedding. Sustainable shut-eye is within your grasp with this latex hybrid bed.
Material
Latex
Warranty
10-year warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Trial Period
120 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Brooklyn Bedding EcoSleep
An all-organic, two-sided mattress—is that an ecoflip? Close. It’s the EcoSleep from Brooklyn Bedding. Sustainable shut-eye is within your grasp with this latex hybrid bed.
Material
Latex
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
120 nights
Warranty
10-year warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping minus HI and AK
Price Range
$$$$$
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Models from Saatva
Saatva also has a few other models which have their own unique names. Though some might think that Loom & Leaf and Zenhaven are their own mattress companies, they are actually all under the Saatva umbrella.
Saatva vs Loom & Leaf
Unlike the Saatva, the Loom & Leaf is an all-foam memory foam mattress that has no coils in its construction. But like its innerspring counterpart, it does have different firmness options: Relaxed Firm and Firm.
- Price: Also a luxury mattress, the Loom & Leaf is significantly more expensive than the Saatva.
- Sleeping position: The Loom & Leaf is softer than the Saatva and is a better option for side sleepers. Back sleepers and stomach sleepers should opt for the Saatva.
- Cooling: Foam mattresses tend to sleep hotter than innerspring mattresses, and the Loom & Leaf is no different. I think the Saatva is the better cooling mattress.
- Body weight: The Loom & Leaf uses lots of high-density foam for extra support, especially in the Firm model. Some heavy sleepers could be comfortable on this version of the mattress, as well as on the Saatva. But the best Saatva model for these folks is undoubtedly the Saatva HD.
Read more in our full Loom & Leaf mattress review.
The Loom & Leaf is a pressure-relieving memory foam mattress. It offers deep sinkage and contouring, and its foam layers absorb almost all movement, making it a great option for couples.
The Loom & Leaf is a pressure-relieving memory foam mattress. It offers deep sinkage and contouring, and its foam layers absorb almost all movement, making it a great option for couples.
Loom & Leaf Mattress
Material
Foam
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Loom & Leaf Mattress
Material
Foam
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Loom & Leaf Mattress
Material
Foam
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Saatva vs Zenhaven
The Zenhaven is a luxury mattress that’s made from all-natural Talalay latex. Unlike the Saatva, it’s made entirely of foam and is a flippable mattress with a Plush Soft side and a Gentle Firm side.
- Price: The Zenhaven runs a lot more expensive than the Saatva, likely due to its latex foam, which tends to be a pricy material.
- Sleeping position: Because it has two sides, the Zenhaven is going to appeal to more sleeping positions. Whereas we recommend the Saatva to back sleepers and stomach sleepers, the Zenhaven is also a good fit for side sleepers, who should enjoy the Plush Soft side.
- Cooling: Both mattresses could be good choices for hot sleepers. The Saatva’s springs allow for airflow and the Zenhaven’s latex is naturally cooling.
- Body weight: I think the original Saatva is more supportive and the better fit for heavy people, but I once again have to recommend the Saatva HD as the ideal model for these folks.
Learn more in our full Zenhaven mattress review.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Zenhaven is extremely durable, so you know you are investing in a mattress that will last a while. Another great perk of this latex bed is that it’s naturally cooling, which hot sleepers should appreciate. You also get two firmness levels in one with this bed since it is flippable.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress. The Zenhaven is extremely durable, so you know you are investing in a mattress that will last a while. Another great perk of this latex bed is that it’s naturally cooling, which hot sleepers should appreciate. You also get two firmness levels in one with this bed since it is flippable.
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types: Financing options are available for this mattress.Zenhaven Mattress
Material
Latex
Trial Period
365 nights
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Zenhaven Mattress
Material
Latex
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Trial Period
365 nights
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Zenhaven Mattress
Material
Latex
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Trial Period
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping Method
Free shipping
Price Range
$$$$$
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
Back Sleeping
Ideal for average weight back sleepers.
Side Sleeping
Ideal for average weight side sleepers.
Financing Options
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of Certified Sleep Science Coaches 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.
