Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Review
Written by Loren Bullock, Lead Mattress Tester
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a responsive, durable, and organic bed that’s great for back and stomach sleepers. Read on to see if this Saatva mattress is for you.
Is the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress for You?
Who’s Going to Love the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
- Hot sleepers
- Back and stomach sleepers
- Organic and eco-conscious shoppers
Who Should Steer Clear of the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
- Budget shoppers—For a more affordable latex hybrid mattress, check out the GhostBed Natural.
- Side sleepers—Need more pressure relief from your bed? Check out the all-natural Avocado Green mattress.
- Couples—If you are your partner sleep light, take a look at the Loom & Leaf memory foam mattress for top notch motion isolation.
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Want the bottom line? Skip to the Nerd’s Take below.
Video Review
Want to see the Saatva Latex Hybrid in action? Join Loren in the Nerd Lab to learn more:
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Firmness and Feel
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Firmness
At Mattress Nerd, we like to rate firmness on a scale of 1–10, where a 1 is softer than air and a 10 is firmer than sleeping on bricks. With this in mind, we put the Saatva Latex Hybrid at an 8/10. This is pretty darn firm, but it can work for sleepers of all sizes; however, side sleepers and lightweight back sleepers may need to dial back the firmness.
What Does the Saatva Latex Hybrid Feel Like?
The Saatva Latex Hybrid feels bouncy, and it doesn’t have much cushioning. The bed’s firmness level keeps you elevated on the mattress and provides plenty of support for back sleepers and stomach sleepers. However, it may feel a bit too firm for strict side sleepers to remain in a comfortable position.
What Sleeping Position Is Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Best For?
| Body Type: | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers |
| Lightweight< 130 lbs: | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Average-weight130–230 lbs: | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Heavyweight> 230 lbs: | 5 | 5 | 3 |
1 = Very poor 2 = Not good 3 = Fair 4 = Good 5 = Excellent
Back Sleepers
The best mattresses for back sleepers work by supporting the lower back and maintaining the natural “S” curve of the spine. With the Saatva Latex Hybrid, average-weight and heavyweight sleepers should get plenty of back support on this firmer mattress. However, if you’re a lightweight back sleeper under 130 lbs, you may need more softness.
Stomach Sleepers
Stomach sleepers need a firm mattress that will keep their hips from sinking down and their spine aligned too. So obviously, the Saatva Latex Hybrid is the best match for lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight stomach sleepers.
Side Sleepers
The best mattresses for side sleepers are usually softer and relieve pressure on the shoulders and hips. With that, the Saatva Latex Hybrid’s firmer feel doesn’t ease pressure well for heavyweight, average-weight or lightweight side sleepers; they don’t get enough cushion to “sink” down enough into the mattress.
Combination Sleepers
Combination sleepers are harder to pin down since they change their sleep positions throughout the night. That said, this latex Saatva’s responsiveness and bounciness is great for combination sleepers of all weights. Specifically, however, heavyweight and average-weight combination sleepers will feel most comfortable, while lightweight sleepers may need more softness to get comfortable.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Performance
Is the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Cooling?
Hot sleepers will likely love the many cooling qualities of the Saatva Latex Hybrid, including the naturally cool latex and the breathability of the innerspring coils, organic cotton, and New Zealand wool. While the cover is very breathable, it does not feel cool to the touch. Still, this latex hybrid will not trap heat like a traditional memory foam bed, and we would definitely score it among the best cooling mattresses.
Using a thermal camera gives us a very good idea of how effectively a mattress dissipates heat and regulates temperature. We measured the time it took for the Saatva Latex Hybrid to return within one degree of its resting temperature after our tester spent five minutes on the bed. Approximately three minutes and fifty-six seconds after our tester got up, the Saatva Latex Hybrid was back to a comfortable 67.7 degrees. This short time indicates fantastic cooling capability.
Edge Support
One way to measure support is the sturdiness of the edges in a mattress. Thanks to the solid structure of both innerspring coils and Talalay latex, the edges of the Saatva Latex Hybrid are sturdy enough to lie on comfortably. So, we gave this bed a great score of 5/5 for lying down edge support. And, coming in right behind, we also gave this bed a 4/5 for sitting edge support.
Seniors and older folks especially need a mattress with good edge support, like Saatva, to easily get in and out of bed. Check out our top picks for the best mattresses for seniors for similar options.
Responsiveness
Latex hybrid mattresses are generally known for being responsive, and the same is true of the Saatva Latex Hybrid. This bed’s organic Talalay latex comfort layer and pocketed coils offer plenty of bounce and responsiveness for combination sleepers and couples alike.
Motion Isolation: Is it good for those who share a bed?
Motion transfer is how well your bed absorbs unwanted movement. For the Saatva Latex Hybrid’s motion transfer, we answered your most important question: Can you sleep well with a partner?
First off, for the beaker test, we gave this mattress a 3.5/5. Although hybrid beds are known for being more responsive than motion-absorbing, this Saatva’s pocketed coils make it safe to enjoy a glass in bed. Next, for the partner test, we gave the Saatva a 4.5/5. Again, the Latex Hybrid doesn’t have perfect motion isolation, but even light sleepers shouldn’t have any issues with sharing this mattress.
For even more options, check out the best mattresses for couples.
Noise
Mattresses with coil or spring support layers can sometimes have unwanted creaking. However, the Saatva Latex Hybrid is virtually silent, even when you move around on it.
Pain Relief
The best mattresses for back pain support proper spinal alignment depending on your body weight and sleeping position. When lying on your side, you need sufficient cushioning so the shoulders and hips can sink into the mattress. For stomach sleepers, extra support is a must in order to keep the hips from sinking in too far. Back sleepers need a combination of cushion and support.
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a firm mattress with minimal cushion along the top layer. Zoned Support provides great spinal alignment for heavier folks and stomach sleepers. The multiple pressure zones also make this mattress excellent for most back sleepers. If you spend most of your time on your side or if you weigh less than 130 lbs, the surface may be too firm for healthy spine alignment.
Sex
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a great mattress for sex. The materials are naturally buoyant, springy, and temperature neutral. Also, the mattress stays quiet when you move around on its surface.
Off-Gassing
We didn’t notice any off-gassing coming from our Saatva Latex Hybrid. If you detect a “new mattress smell,” it’s non-toxic and should be gone within 24 hours in a well-ventilated room.
Durability
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is far more durable and supportive than your average mattress. Talalay latex and steel coils, both used in this mattress, are two of the longest-lasting mattress materials. They also provide the kind of pressure relief and springy support that make the Latex Hybrid excellent for heavier people. We believe this mattress should last well over 10 years.
What Is the Saatva Latex Hybrid Made Of?
The Saatva Latex Hybrid’s organic hybrid construction features high-quality, breathable wool and latex, along with supportive and firm pocketed steel coil support. Also, each comfort and cover layer of the Latex Hybrid is hypoallergenic and antimicrobial.
Euro Top Mattress Cover: The top layer is made of hand-tufted Euro top and hypoallergenic and antimicrobial cotton. Although this layer doesn’t feel cool to the touch right away, it’s designed to feel breathable and cool all night long.
Organic Wool Comfort Layer: This layer that adds more organic breathability to the Saatva Latex Hybrid, naturally wicks away moisture, and has an antimicrobial and hypoallergenic treatment as well.
Talalay Latex Comfort Layer: Supportive and breathable Talalay latex. Also, this layer of latex is designed to provide excellent pressure-point relief and is hypoallergenic too.
Pocketed Coil Support Layer: Saatva Latex Hybrid is supported by individually wrapped steel coils that give the mattress its responsive, firm, and lifted feel.
Organic Base: This base layer of eco loft pad made from organic cotton and GOTS-certified wool stabilizes and improves the durability of the mattress above while also making it feel more firm too.
How Much Does the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Cost?
| Mattress Size | Price | Dimensions | Height | Weight |
| Twin | $ | 38” x 75” | 12” | 77 lbs |
| Twin XL | $ | 38” x 80” | 12” | 85 lbs |
| Full | $ | 54” x 75” | 12” | 100 lbs |
| Queen | $ | 60” x 80” | 12” | 120 lbs |
| King | $ | 76” x 80” | 12” | 150 lbs |
| California King | $ | 72” x 84” | 12” | 148 lbs |
How Do the Policies Measure Up?
Shipping & Unboxing
Saatva differentiates itself from other online mattress companies by delivering the new mattress to you with free white glove delivery. Customers choose a date and time to have delivery professionals hand-deliver the bed and set it up. They also provide old mattress removal. Note that white glove delivery is only offered in the contiguous U.S.
Trial and Returns
Saatva offers a generous 365-night sleep trial. During this lengthy sleep trial, if you decide the bed is just not right for you, the company will come to your door and pick it up. After it’s been picked up, expect a full refund minus a $99 transportation fee. Also, Saatva donates returned mattresses to veterans’ shelters or offers them to employees.
Warranty
The Saatva Latex Hybrid comes with a Lifetime warranty. For the first two years of the warranty, Saatva will replace the mattress with a new one at no charge to you if the mattress is deemed defective. In the following years, the company will repair and re-cover your mattress. The only charge will be transportation costs of $99 each way.
Addressing Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Complaints
Too Firm
Some Saatva Latex Hybrid buyers complained that the mattress felt too firm, especially for side sleepers and lightweight sleepers. In our own tests in the Nerd Lab, we also found that this bed could place too much pressure on the shoulders and hips of many sleepers, and we also found that lighter sleepers may have trouble sinking down into this Saatva bed.
Not Responsive Enough
A couple of Saatva Latex Hybrid owners complained that the mattress felt too “sinking” and sagged too much, making it difficult to change sleeping positions and move around on the bed. However, we found that this Saatva mattress’s firm, latex construction offers top of the line responsiveness. Also, since this bed is durable too, you shouldn’t have issues with sagging.
Comparing Different Saatva Brand Mattresses
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. Saatva Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress | Saatva Mattress |
| Back and stomach sleepers | Hot sleepers |
| Eco-friendly shoppers | Sleepers with back pain |
| Combination sleepers | Side sleepers |
These two mattresses vary greatly in both their construction and their feel. The Latex Hybrid is made with a 3” latex comfort layer and innerspring coils at the base, whereas the Saatva Classic is mostly coils (a dual coil system), topped with a 3” euro pillow top. Thus, the Latex Hybrid feels more bouncy while the Classic has an innerspring mattress feel with some cushioning on the top.
Another big difference is firmness. While the Latex Hybrid comes in one firmness, the Classic comes in three firmness options. The Plush Soft and Luxury Firm Saatva Classic are both much softer than the Latex Hybrid, while the Firm Classic is slightly firmer than the Latex Hybrid. These differences make the Classic better for lightweight people and side sleepers.
See our full Saatva Classic Mattress Review to learn more.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. Zenhaven Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress | Zen Haven Mattress |
| Back and stomach sleepers | Lightweight sleepers |
| Eco-friendly shoppers | Hot sleepers |
| Combination sleepers | Side sleepers |
The Zenhaven and Latex Hybrid are both all-natural luxury mattresses with Talalay latex, organic cotton, and New Zealand wool. As such, they’re both excellent for eco-conscious consumers and people with allergies. There are two big differences in their construction. First, only the Latex Hybrid has a layer of innerspring coils. Second, the Zenhaven is a flippable mattress with two firmness levels, while the Latex Hybrid is a one- mattress.
The Zenhaven has a Luxury Plush (medium-soft) and Gentle Firm (medium-firm) side, both of which are softer than the Latex Hybrid. The softer feel makes the Zenhaven better for side sleepers and lightweight people. The added coil layer in the Latex Hybrid makes it better for most heavy folks, hot sleepers, and those who enjoy the innerspring bounce.
See our full Zenhaven Mattress Review to learn more.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. Saatva HD Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Is Best For… | Saatva HD Mattress Is Best For… |
| Back and stomach sleepers | Heavyweight sleepers |
| Eco-friendly shoppers | Sleepers with back pain |
| Combination sleepers | Hot sleepers |
The Saatva HD is the only Saatva mattress designed specifically for heavyweight sleepers. Both the Latex Hybrid and HD have a layer of zoned latex and innerspring coils, bringing a supportive, responsive, and cool feel. Both have a similar firmness, although the HD is a bit softer than the Latex Hybrid.
One of the biggest differences between these beds is that the Saatva HD contains layers of durable polyfoam and memory foam. These materials add pressure relief and contouring for bigger bodies, which makes the bed a better fit for heavier side sleepers. However, the HD’s surface doesn’t have the easy softness of the Latex Hybrid’s cotton and wool pillow top.
Read our Saatva HD Mattress Review to learn more.
Comparing Saatva Latex Hybrid Brand to the Competition
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. Avocado Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress | Avocado Mattress |
| Firm mattress fans | Budget shoppers |
| Eco-friendly shoppers | Side sleepers |
| Back sleepers | Sleepers needing pressure relief |
Both the Saatva Latex Hybrid and the Avocado Green mattresses are environmentally friendly and non-toxic. They also have similar constructions that combine organic cotton covers, all-natural latex, and recycled innerspring coils. However, the Saatva uses Talalay latex while the Avocado uses Dunlop latex. Dunlop latex is not quite as soft, buoyant, or durable as Talalay, but it tends to be less expensive.
As for firmness, the Saatva Latex Hybrid comes in at a 7.5/10, and the Avocado is a smidge less firm at a 7/10. But the real difference comes in the Avocado offering a plush pillowtop version, which can better accommodate side sleepers who require more cushioning at their hips and shoulders. The Avocado has a lower price point than the Saatva Latex Hybrid.
Check out our Avocado Green Mattress Review for more details.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. Birch Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Is Best For… | Birch Mattress Is Best For… |
| Back and stomach sleepers | Hot sleepers |
| Firm mattress fans | Combination sleepers |
| Eco-friendly shoppers | Side sleepers |
The Birch mattress is Helix Sleep’s eco-friendly offering in the hybrid category. Just like the Saatva Latex Hybrid, it incorporates wool, organic cotton, all-natural Talalay latex, and pocketed coils in its construction. However, we rank it as a 6.5/10 on our firmness scale, so it’s a bit softer than the Saatva Latex Hybrid.
Still, the Birch mattress is good for the same types of folks: the eco-conscious, those who like a responsive feel and sleep hot, as well as back, stomach, and combination sleepers. For side sleepers in need of added pressure relief at the shoulders and hips, the Birch also comes with the optional plush mattress topper, and this addition makes it a bit better for side sleepers than the Saatva Latex Hybrid.
See our full Birch Mattress Review to learn more.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress vs. DreamCloud Mattress
| Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Is Best For… | DreamCloud Mattress Is Best For… |
| Hot sleepers | Couples |
| Back and stomach sleepers | Side sleepers |
| Heavyweight sleepers | Sleepers needing pressure relief |
The Saatva Latex Hybrid and the DreamCloud are both hybrid mattresses with similar performance and Lifetime warranties; however, the DreamCloud is more affordable. Additionally, if you’re a heavyweight sleeper, you’ll likely feel more comfortable on the Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress’s more firm construction, while lightweight sleepers will prefer the more pressure-relieving DreamCloud.
Lastly, for couples, the Saatva offers better temperature control and cooling, while the DreamCloud has better motion isolation. That said, both mattresses have similar levels of responsiveness as well.
The Nerd’s Take: What’s the Bottom Line?
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a medium-firm organic, hybrid mattress that’s great for back sleepers and average-weight to heavyweight sleepers too. This mattress features solid edge support and responsiveness, along with a cool and breathable feel. That said, some lightweight sleepers may find this bed too rigid.
The Nerd’s Scores for the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
| Performance Factor | Out of 5 |
| Motion Isolation | 4 |
| Pressure Relief | 3 |
| Ease of Movement | 5 |
| Edge Support | 4.5 |
| Temperature Control | 5 |
| Durability | 5 |
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress FAQs
Are latex mattresses good?
For the right kind of sleeper, latex mattresses are good. They are the only type of bed that can be entirely natural and organic. This kind of mattress is supportive, so it does a great job of keeping your spine aligned when on your back or stomach. Latex and coils are also naturally cooling, making latex hybrid mattresses reliable choices for hot sleepers.
Is the Saatva Latex Hybrid worth the money?
Saatva is worth the money if you want a mattress made from natural materials that comes with stellar policies. Since Saatva makes luxury mattresses, they cost a little more than your average bed in a box. However, compared to other luxury name brands, Saatva is relatively affordable. Especially considering that the company sources some of the highest-quality and organic materials that are available on the market.
Should you rotate Saatva mattresses?
The Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress is not designed to be flipped over, but Saatva does recommend you rotate your bed periodically. Specifically, they recommend once during the first six months you own the mattress and then once a year thereafter. This helps maintain your Saatva’s durability and comfortability for longer.
What does latex hybrid mean?
A latex hybrid is a mattress that has a comfort layer of latex foam and the support layer of pocketed coils. Latex hybrids are some of the most durable and cooling mattresses available: Latex foam is naturally cooling and difficult to break down. A latex hybrid mattress is also among the most expensive mattress types because they are typically made with organic materials.
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Loren Bullock
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About Author
Loren is the Lead Mattress Reviewer at Mattress Nerd. She has prioritized sleeping for as long as she can remember, rarely deviating from seven to nine hours each night. As an editor on Mattress Nerd and a Certified Sleep Science Coach, Loren aims to help people achieve optimal sleep health and pick the best sleep accessories for their needs. You can find her testing mattresses, exploring the best sleep hacks, and telling you about her findings on Mattress Nerd’s YouTube channel and on TikTok.
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