Avocado vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison

Comparing Saatva & Avocado Mattresses

The Saatva Classic and Avocado Green are both eco-friendly mattresses with mid-range pricing. The Saatva is made with a plush pillow top, a memory foam lumbar support system and two breathable coil layers. The Avocado is a combination of perforated latex foam and is one of our picks for best organic mattresses. It includes up to 1,400 individually wrapped pocketed coils.

The Saatva is available in three firmness levels, but we’re focusing on the luxury firm model in this review. It’s a good choice for back sleepers and those with back pain, thanks to a supportive core and pressure-relieving top layer. The dual coil layers also help keep hot sleepers cool. The Avocado is ideal for stomach sleepers and back sleepers who like a firmer feel. It’s also a relatively affordable choice for shoppers who are prioritizing organic materials.

Differences

• While the Saatva and Avocado are both technically hybrid mattresses, the Saatva is topped with soft polyfoam and the Avocado is topped with a dense latex layer. Polyfoam generally allows you to sink deeper into the mattress, while latex is springy and keeps the body situated on top of the mattress.
• Two coil layers inside the Saatva help trap movement at its source, so you can sleep with fewer disruptions. The latex and steel coil combination in the Avocado doesn’t do as well at isolating motion. That’s largely because latex is a naturally bouncy material.
• We favor the Avocado for stomach sleepers who need a firm sleep surface, while the Saatva one of the best mattresses for back sleepers.

Similarities

• The Saatva and Avocado mattresses are both on the firmer end of the medium-firm spectrum, which ranges from 5/10 to 7/10 on our firmness scale. 
• You’ll experience near-perfect spinal alignment on each of these beds, which is a fancy way of saying that you’ll have great posture as you sleep.

Who the Saatva Mattress is Best For 

Best For…

• Back sleepers need a balance of cushioning and support, and the Saatva gives you just that.
• The Saatva supports healthy sleeping posture, which can alleviate muscle soreness for those with back pain. 
• Two breathable coil layers are sandwiched around the only memory foam layer in the Saatva, giving the mattress a breezy temperature profile that will appeal to hot sleepers.

May Not be Best For…

• Couples probably won’t get as much motion isolation as they’d like on the Saatva, thanks to its bouncy coil layers.
• The average side sleeper needs more pressure relief than can be found on a predominantly innerspring mattress like the Saatva.

Read our full Saatva mattress review to learn more!

Who the Avocado Mattress is Best For 

Best For…

• Stomach sleepers need a borderline firm mattress to prevent their hips from arching out of alignment. The Avocado has a soft, but thin, latex foam comfort layer that keeps your hips lifted above the mattress.
• Back sleepers will find a comfortable cross between support and pressure relief on the Avocado.
• Latex foam is naturally buoyant, so it adjusts quickly to changes in sleep position throughout the night: perfect for combination sleepers. For more, see best mattresses for combination sleepers.

May Not be Best For…

• Most side sleepers need a bit more cushioning than they can get on the Avocado.
• Couples will probably notice movement from their sleeping partners, especially if one or both are light sleepers.

Read our full Avocado mattress review to learn more! 

Deciding Between Saatva & Avocado

Firmness / Feel

We rate mattresses on a firmness scale from 1–10, with 1/10 being super soft and 10/10 being extremely firm. Your sleeping position plays a big role in which firmness level feels the most comfortable. For example, side sleepers need lots of pressure relief, which is typically found on medium-soft to medium-firm mattresses.

See: Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

The Avocado mattress is available only with a 7/10 medium-firm feel, and we think it’s closer to firm than medium. However, you can add a pillow top layer that drops the firmness level down to 6/10. The original Avocado is probably best for stomach sleepers and back sleepers who like a firm feel. The Saatva mattress is offered in three firmness options: plush soft, luxury firm and firm. The luxury firm is an ideal choice for back sleepers.

Motion Isolation

If you’re a light sleeper, you need a mattress with minimal motion transfer. This performance category rates how well a mattress prevents your partner from jostling you with their movements. Besides letting you know if it’s a good mattress for couples, this factor is helpful if you expect midnight visits from kids or pets.

Generally, all-foam mattresses do a better job here than hybrid mattresses. We found that to be true in this comparison. Neither the Avocado nor Saatva impressed us with stellar motion isolation, but the Saatva did a slightly better job.

Edge Support

Choosing a mattress with good edge support matters if you want to maximize your mattress surface. After all, no one wants to slip off the edge of the bed! It’s also a relevant factor if you plan to use the edge of your bed to get ready in the morning. Both of these mattresses earned above-average scores for edge support, but Saatva’s high-density foam perimeter keeps you lifted better near the edges of the bed.

Pressure Relief 

Pressure relief is often measured using a pressure map on the mattress surface. When a tester lies down in various sleeping positions, our testing team can see exactly where high and low pressure zones lie. This category is especially important for side sleepers, since they tend to put a lot of stress on their shoulders and hips. The Saatva and Avocado are a little firmer, so they provide only moderate pressure relief. For additional plush, both brands offer the addition of a Saatva mattress topper or Avocado mattress topper.

Spine Alignment 

If you work from a computer, you’ve probably invested in an office chair or desk that helps you to have good posture, or spinal alignment. The same principle applies to your mattress. When you sleep, your spine should stay in a neutral “S” curve, otherwise you could develop back pain that, coincidentally, could keep you up at night. Rest assured that you’ll get near-perfect spinal alignment on both of these mattresses.

Durability 

Mattress durability is determined by a few different factors, including construction, firmness, materials, and mattress use. Latex is one of the most durable mattress materials, so it follows that the Avocado is a durable bed. Pocketed coils are also durable, so we estimate both of these mattresses will last you at least seven to 10 years.

Temperature 

Mattress temperature is a major factor for hot sleepers, especially when memory foam is involved. The design teams at Saatva and Avocado address the issue of temperature by using breathable organic materials in the respective mattress covers and incorporating lots of space for airflow between the coil layers. With that said, the Saatva sleeps a touch cooler, but you probably won’t wake up with night sweats on either bed.

See: Best Cooling Mattresses

Saatva Mattress Construction 

The Saatva mattress is wrapped in an organic cotton cover and topped with a plush euro pillow top. The mattress topper is sewn directly onto the mattress, so it blends seamlessly with the other layers. Beneath the euro top is a petite layer of microcoils that easily flex to provide pressure point relief along the body.

Next up is a unique two-part layer designed to support your lumbar zone. It includes a contouring memory foam layer and rectangular wire frame in the center third of the mattress. Both add support to your lower back region. A steel coil system makes up the base layer. It drastically improves airflow and contributes to the cooler temperature of the mattress. In fact, most Saatva mattresses—from the Saatva Youth to the Saatva HD—include a steel coil system. Finally, dense foam surrounds the sides of the mattress and keeps you well supported near the edges.

Avocado Construction

The Avocado mattress is covered in GOLS-certified organic cotton, including heavy duty side handles and an organic wool layer that replaces chemical fire retardants. The layers of the mattress are fused using a technique called needle-tufting, which is a chemical-free alternative to potentially toxic adhesives. 

The comfort layer is made of 3” of GOLS organic Dunlop latex, which is slightly firmer and more durable than Talalay latex. You can add an additional latex pillow top layer, which softens the feel of the mattress and increases the height by 2”. The Avocado support system is made up of individually wrapped innersprings (1,414 of them in the Queen size) that give sleepers extra bounce and edge support.

See: Memory Foam vs Hybrid

Sizing & Price Comparisons 

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Shipping and Returns for Saatva & Avocado

Saatva: 

Saatva is considered a mid-range luxury mattress brand. The brand only sells their products online, but they offer free shipping and white glove delivery (including old mattress removal) instead of bed-in-a-box delivery. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, you’ll need to request freight shipping from Seattle or California.

Customers are given 180 nights to test out how well their new mattress fits their comfort level. Returns and exchanges are free during the sleep trial, except for a $99 transportation fee. Your used mattress will be donated to a veterans’ shelter or offered to Saatva employees. For more information, see our Saatva return policy breakdown.

The Saatva Classic mattress is covered by a 15-year warranty. During the first two years of the warranty, you’re eligible for a free replacement mattress if yours is deemed defective. During years three to 15, Saatva will repair and re-cover your mattress for only $99. You can also choose the Fairness Replacement Option, which enables you to keep your original mattress and pay 40 to 80 percent of the original price, plus a $99 transportation fee, for a replacement mattress.

Avocado: 

Avocado customers receive free shipping, including residents of Alaska and Hawaii. You can request in-home setup and old mattress removal for $249. Once your mattress is delivered, you get a full year sleep trial. That’s right: 365 days and nights. You need to sleep on the mattress for at least 30 nights before initiating a return, and then you’ll receive a full refund (a maximum of one refund per household). Ninety-five percent of Avocado’s used mattresses are donated, and the other five percent are recycled.

Avocado mattresses are covered by a 25-year warranty. During the first 10 years of the warranty, you can receive free repairs or a replacement mattress if yours develops defects. From years 11–25, you’re required to pay a prorated percentage of the original cost for a replacement mattress. The prorated price ranges from 50 to 95 percent, depending on the year of the warranty.

More Saatva Mattresses

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More Avocado Mattresses

Haven’t Decided on Your Dream Mattress? Read some of our other mattress comparisons:

• Saatva vs. Loom & Leaf
• Saatva vs. Leesa
• Saatva vs. Purple
• Saatva vs. Casper
• Saatva vs. DreamCloud
• Casper vs. Loom & Leaf
• Saatva vs. WinkBeds
• Avocado vs. Awara 

Our Saatva vs. Avocado Final Review

If you’re a stomach sleeper or back sleeper who prefers a firmer mattress, the Avocado may be your best bet. On the flip side, if you’re a back sleeper who likes a little extra cushion, the Saatva is a better option. Chances are you won’t overheat on either bed, since both are breathable. Saatva is probably the better option for couples who need motion isolation. Overall, these are each top-notch beds for anyone looking to help out the environment while sleeping on a high-quality mattress.