Saatva Mattress Topper Review

The Mattress Nerd’s Take: Saatva has three mattress topper options that offer unique luxury experiences for hot sleepers, side sleepers, and people with back pain. The biggest downside of the Saatva toppers is that they’re not very budget-friendly, and none of them provide the soft pillow-top feeling of a down topper.

An easy—and much more affordable—way to make your existing mattress more comfortable without having to buy a new one is to add a high-quality mattress topper. Many mattress companies make toppers, which means there are a lot of options to choose from. Saatva is one of the most luxurious and well-known bed-in-a-box companies to offer a topper.

We’re taking a closer look at the three mattress toppers offered by Saatva. These include a memory foam topper infused with graphite, a Talalay latex topper, and a high-density foam topper. All three can make your mattress more comfortable in unique ways. We’ll check out the pros and cons of each topper and find out which one is best for you. For more choices by top brands, see the best mattress toppers.

What Makes the Saatva Mattress Topper Stand Out?

Pros

• Pressure Relief
  Each of Saatva’s three mattress toppers are excellent choices to help ease back pain and reduce strain on pressure points. They’re made of materials that are designed to absorb and redistribute pressure, which prevents it from building up in common pressure points like the hips, lower back, and shoulders. This is especially important for side sleepers, who tend to experience more pain in these areas due to their sleeping position. For the best pressure-relieving mattresses, see the best mattresses for side sleepers.
• Temperature Regulation
  Memory foam is known for trapping heat, but when it’s infused with graphite, it draws heat away from your body to help keep you cool. Talalay latex naturally resists holding onto body heat; plus, the late topper is punctured with tiny holes that allow for airflow. The high-density foam option doesn’t have any cooling additions, but polyfoam usually stays at a neutral temperature—not too hot or cold. All three options have a breathable organic cotton cover. If you are a hot sleeper looking for an affordable addition, see the best cooling mattress toppers.
• Comfortable Cushioning
  Each Saatva topper allows for a different amount of softness and cushioning. If you prefer a very soft mattress with a high degree of contouring, then the graphite topper will probably be most comfortable for you. If you want your mattress to feel soft, but also bouncy, then the latex topper will best suit your needs. Finally, if you want a medium-firm mattress that still offers pressure relief, support, and durability, then Saatva’s high-density foam topper is the best choice.

Cons

• High Price Point
  Saatva is known for making luxurious sleep products like mattresses, pillows, and sheets, but all this luxury comes at a price. Based on the materials used and their design, we believe the Saatva mattress toppers are worth the extra money—but only if you have room in your budget. If you’re hoping to find a mattress topper for under $200, you might have a hard time shopping with Saatva.
• Limited Motion Isolation
  If your mattress has good motion isolation, you’re less likely to feel movements from sleeping partners. While Saatva’s memory foam mattress topper has great motion isolation, the latex and high-density foam toppers allow for a lot more motion transfer. If you or your partner move a lot in your sleep, then your options among Saatva mattress toppers are fairly limited. If motion isolation is important to you, see the best mattress for couples.
• Off-Gassing Scent
  Off-gassing is a phenomenon where mattresses, mattress toppers, and other items that are shipped bed-in-a-box style tend to release a chemical-like scent when they are unboxed. The memory foam topper and high-density foam topper from Saatva both have a strong off-gassing scent when unboxed, and the latex topper has a slight rubbery scent coming out of the box. All of these odors will fade in a few days, but if you are sensitive to scents, it’s an important factor to consider. 

What is the Saatva Mattress Topper Made Of?

Graphite-Infused Memory Foam

The memory foam topper is made from 3″ of memory foam that’s been infused with graphite—an element that helps keep your body cooler. 

Natural Talalay Latex

The latex topper is made from 1.5″ of all-natural latex that’s sourced from the sap harvested from rubber trees. It’s naturally hypoallergenic and provides a unique balance between support and comfort. Latex is also a cool, breathable material. If you like the feel of latex, check out our picks for the best latex mattresses.

High-Density Foam

The high-density foam topper is made from 1.5″ of high-density polyfoam, not to be mistaken with memory foam. Unlike memory foam, it doesn’t contour to your body with a “hugging” sensation. Instead, it provides medium-firm support and moderate cushioning.

What does the Saatva Mattress Topper Feel Like?

The way a mattress topper feels to sleep on depends largely on the materials used in their construction. We’ve already covered the materials used in Saatva’s toppers, so let’s take a look at how they feel.

Memory Foam Topper

The graphite-infused memory foam topper feels soft and closely molds to your body. If you already have a memory foam mattress, you’re probably familiar with this unique “hugging” sensation. The memory foam feels deeply contouring and cushioning, but it doesn’t provide firm support. This option is great for lightweight back sleepers and most side sleepers. For mattresses that support the entire body, see the best mattress for back sleepers.

Talalay Latex Topper

Unlike the memory foam topper, the latex topper feels both soft and bouncy, and it’s by far the best option for back sleepers. When you lie down on this topper, your body sinks in a little, but stays lifted and supported. Latex works for a wide range of sleepers, including combination sleepers, most back sleepers, and lightweight or average-weight stomach sleepers.

High-Density Foam Topper

Saatva’s foam mattress topper feels different from the other two because it’s firmer. The high-density foam—aka polyfoam—provides pressure relief and support, but not much cushioning. This feel is ideal for stomach sleepers, who need lots of support for their hips to stay elevated. Heavyweight sleepers (those over 230 lbs) might need a firmer density foam like the kind used in this topper.

Saatva Mattress Topper Pricing and Specs

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Saatva Policies

Shipping

Saatva offers free White Glove Delivery, meaning they’ll deliver and set up your new mattress topper for you. They ship to all 48 contiguous states, and shipping is also available in Hawaii and Alaska upon request.

Sleep Trial

Each Saatva mattress topper comes with a 180-night home trial period where you can test out your new topper at home. If it isn’t right for you, you can send it back for a full refund. 

Warranty Coverage

Saatva offers a 1-year warranty for their mattress toppers. It’s a limited, non-prorated warranty, which means you’re covered for the cost of repair or replacement of the product within one year of purchasing it. 

Saatva Mattress Topper FAQs

What’s the best mattress topper on the market?

The best mattress topper for your will contour to your body’s shape, improve the overall support of your bed, and won’t cause you to overheat. Saatva’s mattress toppers do all three. The amount of cooling you’ll experience will depend on which foam infusion you choose.

Is Saatva worth the money?

This really depends on your budget and the state of your current mattress. If your mattress is sagging, uncomfortable, or more than 10 years old, then you may want to consider investing in a new mattress instead of a mattress topper. Most mattresses begin to deteriorate after 10 years.

The topper can’t repair the sagging or the natural effects of age; it just provides a more comfortable sleep surface. If your mattress is only a few years old and not the right firmness level or feel, then a high-quality mattress topper like a Saatva could improve your sleep experience.

How do the mattress toppers stay in place on top of the mattress?

Each Saatva mattress topper is designed with anchor bands in each corner to keep your topper in place and prevent it from sliding. The bands aren’t adjustable, but they’re very stretchy, and should easily fit over mattresses up to 16″ tall. The bands are the same on all three toppers.

Can I get a Saatva mattress topper from Amazon?

No, Saatva does not retail through Amazon. The best place to find their products is online at their website, Saatva.com. They also have a showroom in New York City, so if you’re in the area, you can test out the firmness and feel of their mattresses in person.

See Saatva.com for more FAQs.

The Nerd’s Final Take

Saatva makes one of the best memory foam mattress toppers in terms of keeping you comfortable and cool at the same time. Their latex topper is great for hot sleepers who sleep on their back, and the high-density foam topper is a great solution for stomach sleepers looking for comfortable support. However, each of these toppers comes with a strong smell upon unboxing, and they have a steep price point, which could be a problem for some shoppers. With such a variety of choices, we think sleepers can find a Saatva topper that fits their needs and is worth the investment.