Saatva Classic Mattress Review

The Mattress Nerd’s Take: The Saatva mattress has been around for a decade and remains one of the most popular online luxury mattresses delivered directly to your door via complimentary whiteglove delivery. An innerspring mattress with two layers of coils, multiple firmness levels and a posh Euro-style top, the Saatva Classic works for all the different sleep positions: back, side and stomach. For hot sleepers, its polyfoam and innerspring coils make the mattress breathable and increases airflow, and the high-quality materials make it a great mattress for heavy sleepers. If affordable luxury is what you’re looking for, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better option than the Saatva Classic.

Who is the Saatva Classic Mattress Best For?

Between the organic cotton cover on top and the dual coil system at the base, the Saatva’s construction provides comfort and support for all sleeper types and weights from lightweight, or less than 130 lbs., to heavyweight, or more than 230 lbs. Scoring high marks for back sleepers especially, the mattress features two special back support layers in the middle of the mattress, known as its patented “spinal zone technology.” However, side sleepers can also rest easy on the Saatva thanks to its plush-soft firmness level for cushioning at the hips and shoulders. Yes, luxury is about choice, and this mattress comes in three firmness levels: plush soft, luxury firm and firm. The below chart is for the most popular luxury-firm option.

1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent

Back Sleepers

The Saatva is an excellent option for back sleepers because the dual support layers of coils will keep the sleeper’s spine aligned and distribute weight evenly across the bed. Since the best beds for back sleepers keep the hips elevated on top of the mattress and the spine in its natural “S” curve, we recommend the luxury-firm and firm versions of the Saatva Classic for lightweight and average-weight back sleepers. Plus-size back sleepers should choose the firm model, as it offers a bit more support.

Stomach Sleepers

Most stomach sleepers will find that the Saatva Classic gives them enough support to keep their spine aligned throughout the night. If you are a plus-size stomach sleeper, the Plush Soft model may cause your hips to sink too deeply to ensure proper spinal alignment, so try the Firm model instead. For lightweight and average-weight stomach sleepers, we recommend the firm or luxury-firm Saatva model. 

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers need a bed that offers cradling comfort along the sensitive joints of their body. Some side sleepers may find that the firm model of the Saatva puts too much pressure on their hips and shoulders. The softer options should allow for more contouring—cradling around pressure points—that side sleepers need to avoid pain in the shoulders or the hips. We recommend the plush-soft option for lightweight and average-weight side sleepers and the luxury-firm option for plus-size side sleepers. Since this mattress will register firmer to lightweight folks, they may want to try a softer mattress, such as the Saatva Solaire.

Combination Sleepers

If you move positions throughout the night, the Saatva Classic could work well for you. Depending on your personal preferences and your dominant sleeping position, any of the Saatva models can work well for combination sleepers. Plus-size sleepers should choose a firmer bed like the luxury-firm or firm model, while lightweight and average-weight combination sleepers could be happy with any bed in the line, depending on their sleep style.

Saatva Classic Video Review

How Does the Saatva Classic Mattress Feel? 

Responsiveness, Bounce and Ease of Movement 

The Saatva mattress is good for people who tend to move around a lot at night, change positions, or get in and out of bed often. There’s more freedom of movement and less of a sensation of “hugging” like with a memory foam mattress. Though some people love the feeling of a soft, cradling bed, others enjoy the supportive, denser feel of the Saatva Classic. 

How Firm Is This Mattress?

According to our mattress firmness levels from 1-10, with 10 being the firmest mattress, the plush-soft version of the Saatva Classic ranks 3/10. The luxury-firm version ranks around a 5.5/10 to a 7/10 on the firmness scale, and finally, the firm version of the Saatva Classic comes in at 8/10 on the firmness scale. 

The luxury-firm version of the Saatva Classic is the “middle of the road” level of firmness, and it’s also the most popular version. If you like a firm mattress, while still being cradled in comfort layers, this is your mattress. The firm version of the Saatva Classic is a very firm mattress that’s best for back or stomach sleepers. It’s also the one to consider if your doctor recommends a firm mattress for lumbar support, back pain or other spinal alignment issues. 

If you’re a side sleeper who needs extra cradling around your joints, the plush-soft version of the Saatva Classic might work best for you. However, the plush-soft model isn’t the softest mattress compared to other brands on the market. You should still feel ample support around your hips and shoulders.

Does It Sleep Hot? 

Sleep experts advise you to keep your bedroom fairly cool as a way to ease yourself to sleep. It’s also important to have a breathable mattress that allows air to flow through, so you don’t get too hot at night. The Saatva addresses this issue by individually wrapping the top-most layer of coils. Each coil is meant to move independently while cradling the pressure points around your body contours. This coil system encourages airflow in and through the mattress.

Is the Saatva Classic Mattress Good For Couples? 

Motion isolation is another important factor for couples to consider. The best motion-isolating mattresses will dampen movement so that you won’t feel your partner toss and turn during the night. The Saatva Classic’s memory foam/polyfoam blend up top, combined with its individually wrapped coils, enhance motion isolation, leaving you and your co-sleeper less likely to be disrupted while you rest.

How’s the Edge Support? 

Edge support is important if you tend to sleep on the edge of the mattress or if you like to sit on the edge to do things like tie your shoes. Because of the Saatva’s double layer of coils, the edge support on this bed is impressive. You shouldn’t feel as if you’re about to slide off the bed when you sit or lie along the edge, which is great for couples and those with mobility issues. While other hybrid mattresses also include coil systems, the Saatva features a dual perimeter edge support system. The perimeter is designed with a foam encasement to maximize the sleep surface for couples and improve the overall durability of the mattress. 

Saatva Classic Mattress Construction 

The Saatva Classic is a hybrid direct-to-consumer mattress. It is considered a hybrid because it combines several steel coil layers with a memory foam/polyfoam blend. The mattress is topped off with a plush Euro pillow top. In fact, Saatva’s cushioning pillow top makes it one of our top picks for the best pillow top mattresses. This mattress also comes in two different thickness levels: 11.5″ or 14.5″. All firmness options also come with these height options. The 11.5” height is easier to get in and out of, making it good for those with mobility issues. Of note, only the 11.5” version can be used on Saatva’s adjustable base.

Layer #1: Cover: The pillow top is covered in organic cotton that’s coated with Guardin® botanical antimicrobial solution. This solution is designed to block bacterial growth.

Layer #2: Comfort Layer: A memory foam layer helps provide additional pressure relief on the hips and lower back. It also helps to alleviate back pain.

Layer #3: Transition Layer: This layer is made of individually wrapped comfort coils, which are much smaller than the support coils beneath it. The smaller coil layer enhances comfort as it conforms to your body.

Layer #4: Support Layer: The heavy-duty main support coils are part of Saatva’s Bonnell coil system.

How Much Does the Saatva Mattress Cost? 

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How Do the Policies Measure Up?

Shipping & Unboxing

Though Saatva operates a showroom out of New York City, the company is primarily focused on online ordering from its website and delivery straight to the customer’s home. Saatva offers free White Glove delivery service, meaning a team will install your new mattress and remove the old mattress for free. This kind of care sets Saatva apart from some other bed-in-a-box mattress companies that simply ship a compressed, boxed mattress to your door. Since there’s no unboxing or compression, the off-gassing chemical smells are minimal.

Warranty

The Saatva Classic mattress comes with a 15-year warranty. If the mattress is deemed defective or shows evidence of sagging in the first two years, Saatva will replace it for free. During years three through 15 of the Saatva Classic warranty, if something goes wrong that can’t be attributed to regular wear and tear, Saatva will repair it for a $99 delivery charge each way.

Trial Period & Returns

After the mattress is delivered, Saatva offers a 180-night sleep trial period. If you don’t like the mattress, you can return it for a full refund of the mattress price. Still, Saatva will charge a $99 labor and gas fee for a mattress return. 

Comparing the Saatva Mattresses

Saatva Classic vs. Saatva Solaire

The Saatva Solaire is another mattress with high marks. The three firmness options of the Saatva Classic suit it well for average sleepers, while the 50 firmness options for the Solaire expand the mattress’s ability to suit almost all sleepers. As an airbed, the Solaire can be adjusted to match the air chambers to the precise needs of the sleeper, and the addition of latex makes it easy to move around on the Solaire.

Both Saatva mattresses include a pillow top and incorporate gel memory foam, but the overall feel of the mattresses differ greatly. While the Saatva Classic’s springs will facilitate movement across the mattress, it won’t isolate motion like the vulcanized air chambers of the Solaire. Priced higher than the Classic, the Saatva Solaire will deliver one of the most personalized sleeping experiences available.

See our full Saatva Solaire Mattress Review to learn more.

Saatva Classic vs. Saatva Latex Hybrid

The Saatva Latex Hybrid is 100 percent natural and organic, making it a great pick for eco-conscious shoppers. Both mattresses feature organic cotton in the top cover but the Latex Hybrid includes components unique to its environmentally focused construction. Instead of memory foam, the Latex Hybrid uses natural New Zealand wool for regulating temperature and better breathability. The five-zoned latex layer will be a welcome addition for those with back pain and in need of additional lumbar support.

Both mattresses include durable coils, but the Latex Hybrid coils are made from recycled steel. Choosing between the two mattresses will come down to preference in materials, both including springs, cotton and the ability to keep you cool—but one, the Latex Hybrid, has the environment top of mind.

See our full Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Review to learn more.

Saatva Classic vs. Saatva HD

The Saatva HD is the mattress for heavier sleepers looking for similar construction and feel as the Saatva Classic. The organic pillow top and contouring comfort layers are present in a majority of the Saatva mattresses, but the higher durability of the coil base in the HD better supports heavier sleepers. The Saatva HD also comes in varying firmness levels, so no matter what sleep position you find yourself in, you are likely to remain comfortable.

See our full Saatva HD Mattress Review to learn more.

Saatva vs. Other Brands

Saatva vs. Avocado

Like the Saatva mattress, the Avocado mattress is a hybrid bed made with coils and a soft comfort layer. We’d place the Avocado in the same “luxury” bucket as Saatva, especially since the bed is designed to last and comes with a 25-year warranty.

What’s unique about the Avocado mattress, however, is that it is constructed and branded specifically in light of environmental sustainability. It uses natural, sustainable latex in the top two layers, plus a layer of coils made from recycled metal. Though wool is used in the Avocado Green mattress to enhance the bed’s cooling capabilities, the brand offers a vegan version of the bed as well. Saatva certainly minds the materials and construction methods of its mattresses, but the environment is less of a focus with the latter brand.

See our full Avocado Green Mattress Review. 

Saatva vs. Purple Hybrid

Made with a top layer of Purple Grid material and a layer of robust coils, the Purple Hybrid mattress is a step up from the original mostly foam Purple mattress. Though the Purple Hybrid doesn’t provide as much motion isolation as an all-foam bed, it’s certainly good for heavyweight sleepers who want to try a Purple mattress but need extra support.

One key difference between the Saatva and the Purple Hybrid mattress is cost. Though we consider the Saatva a “luxury” mattress, the Purple Hybrid costs more than the Saatva at every size. Still, the Purple Hybrid offers a bit of a modern spin on the more traditional-feeling Saatva, so keep this in mind as you’re shopping.

See our full Purple Hybrid Mattress Review. 

Saatva vs. Puffy Lux Hybrid

The Puffy Lux Hybrid mattress is a responsive, soft hybrid bed. Because of its coil design, it sleeps cooler than a memory foam mattress, just like the Saatva mattress. Still, the Puffy Lux Hybrid only comes in one firmness level, and it’s too soft to properly support most stomach sleepers or plus-size back sleepers.

In terms of performance, the Puffy Lux Hybrid is quite responsive. In fact, it’s as responsive as the Saatva mattress. Considering its soft construction, the ease of movement on this bed surprised us. It doesn’t feel “cool to the touch” when we put our hands on it in our mattress lab, but the Puffy Lux Hybrid’s open-cell foam and individually wrapped coils add to the cooling process.

See our full Puffy Lux Hybrid Mattress Review.

Haven’t made a decision yet? Check out these comparisons:

• Saatva vs. Loom & Leaf
• Saatva vs. Avocado
• Saatva vs. Winkbed
• Saatva vs. DreamCloud
• Saatva vs. Casper

Saatva Classic Mattress FAQs

Do I need to get a certain foundation or bed frame for my Saatva Classic mattress?

Saatva recommends purchasing a foundation along with your mattress since they are designed to work together. However, your existing foundation or box spring should be fine for the mattress as long as the support system is in good condition.

Will there be any off-gassing with the Saatva Classic mattress?

Since Saaatva mattresses do not come to your home in a box, but rather arrive already fully expanded from Saatva’s warehouse, you should not experience any off-gassing smells. All foams in Saatva mattresses are stable when they are put into the mattress.

What is the difference between a Euro pillow top and a pillow top?

A Euro pillow top means that extra padding and comforting materials are inserted into the cover of the mattress, enabling the pillow top to keep its shape for longer.

What’s the Bottom Line?

Saatva should appeal to anyone in search of a classic luxury mattress that incorporates new mattress technology. For example, a memory foam/polyfoam layer is incorporated into the design to add a comfort layer beneath a thick pillow-top layer reminiscent of a hotel mattress. Saatva also offers their flagship mattress in different firmness levels to suit different types of sleepers. Ultimately, the Saatva Classic is a high-quality pick for shoppers who want a mattress that will help them sleep well for a long time. The durability factor is very high, and we predict this mattress will perform for at least 10 years, making it a good investment.