Saatva vs. WinkBed Mattress Comparison

Comparing the WinkBed Mattress & Saatva Mattress

The WinkBeds and Saatva are both hybrid mattresses with foam comfort layers and coil support layers. They’re made right here in the USA, and you can choose from three firmness options for each mattress: the WinkBeds is available in softer, luxury firm, and firmer, and the Saatva is offered in plush soft, luxury firm, and firm. In this comparison, we’re focusing on the luxury firm models.

You’ll like the WinkBeds mattress if you like the feel of an innerspring mattress, but want a little more cushion for your pressure points. We recommend this bed to combo sleepers and average-sized stomach and back sleepers. The Saatva mattress is an ideal choice for heavier back sleepers, light-weight stomach sleepers, and couples. It also sleeps cool, so we favor it for hot sleepers. If you are a larger sleeper, check out the best mattresses for heavy people.

Key Differences and Similarities 

Key Differences: 

• While both of these mattresses have a foam-on-coil construction, the WinkBeds has only one coil layer, while the Saata has two. Saatva’s dual coil system gives the mattress a little less sinkage and a little more motion isolation.
• The WinkBed mattress responds to your changes in position more quickly than Saatva. This feature makes it better than the Saatva for combo sleepers. For similar options, see our picks on the best mattress for combination sleepers.
• Two performance categories that keep you pain-free are pressure relief and spinal alignment. The WinkBeds mattress provides better pressure relief, but the Saatva does a better job of keeping your spine aligned.

Key Similarities:

• The Saatva and WinkBeds mattresses both have a durable construction that will likely last you at least seven years and possibly over a decade.
• Both of these beds are on the firmer side of a medium-firm rating.
• These mattresses are made with eco-friendly materials and CertiPUR-US certified foams, so you probably won’t notice much—if any—off-gassing scent from your new bed. If you are looking for an all-natural mattress, see the best organic mattresses.

Who the WinkBed Mattress is Best For 

• Stomach sleepers need a firmer mattress with plenty of lumbar support, and the WinkBeds mattress has a firmer feel, especially beneath the center third of the mattress. See best mattress for stomach sleepers.
• Combo sleepers won’t feel stuck in the gel foam comfort layer on top of the WinkBeds mattress.
• Average-sized and plus-sized back sleepers will experience a blend of cushion and support on this mattress.

Not Best For…

• Light-weight side sleepers will probably find the WinkBeds to be too firm to adequately cushion their pressure points.
• Couples will get only a moderate amount of motion isolation on the WinkBeds.

Read our full WinkBed Mattress Review to learn more! 

Who the Saatva Mattress is Best For 

• Hot sleepers will stay cool on the Saatva, due in part to all of the airflow through the coil layers.
• Back sleepers get adequate support and pressure point relief on the Saatva Classic.
• Seniors need a mattress with good edge support and a quick response to changes in position. The Saatva performed well in both of these categories.

Not Best For…

• Side sleepers, especially those with light-weight body types, will probably find the Saatva to be too firm to cushion their shoulders and hips.
• Light sleepers will probably notice movement from their sleeping partners who are sharing the Saatva mattress. 

Read our full Saatva Mattress Review to learn more! 

What to Consider When Picking a Mattress

Firmness / Feel

Mattress firmness can be subjective to each sleeper, but online mattress companies do their best to give you a clear idea of how their mattress feels before you buy it. One of the ways they do this is by rating their mattress on a firmness scale from 1–10. Extra soft mattresses are closer to 1/10, while extra firm mattresses have ratings closer to 10/10.

Both the WinkBeds and Saatva mattresses are medium-firm, which is considered the universal firmness level because it blends pressure relief and support. If you are a heavier sleeper, these beds will likely feel closer to medium than medium-firm. Those with petite body types will probably find these beds a bit firmer. Either can be a mattress for stomach sleepers, who need the most support in their hips, while still relieving pressure along the body.

Motion Isolation

Couples and those who co-sleep are the most concerned with motion isolation. Memory foam mattresses typically do the best job of absorbing motion, while innerspring mattresses are notoriously bouncy. Both of the beds in this mattress comparison are hybrid mattresses that combine foam and coils. Neither do an exceptional job at reducing motion transfer, but the Saatva isolates motion a bit better. Check out our picks on the best mattress for couples for other options that isolate motion well in foam layers.

Edge Support

If you sleep with someone else, chances are you’ve had to fight for mattress space at least once. If you have a mattress with good edge support, you’ll be well-supported even if you find yourself hugging the edge of the bed. The Saatva and WinkBeds mattresses both have reinforced edges, so you’ll get good edge support on either, but we felt a little more supported on the WinkBeds.

Pressure Relief

The best mattresses for side sleepers and those with heavier body types are those that provide lots of pressure relief. Soft to medium-firm mattresses have the best pressure relief, but the WinkBeds and Saatva mattresses only offer moderate pressure relief. With that said, if you’re looking for a mattress that cushions your curvier bits, the WinkBeds mattress does a better job.

Spine Alignment 

Did you know that your sleeping posture is vital to preventing back pain? A mattress that keeps your spine in a neutral “S” shape promotes good spinal alignment—aka, good sleeping posture. Both of these mattresses keep your spine aligned, but the Saatva outperformed the WinkBeds in this category by a fraction.

Durability

Mattress durability is determined by a mattress’s materials, construction, and level of use. Innerspring mattresses are the least durable, and latex or air beds last the longest. You can expect most hybrid mattresses to last up to seven years. 

We consider the Saatva and WinkBeds mattresses to be extremely durable; plus, Saatva gives you a 15-year warranty, and WinkBeds gives you a Lifetime warranty.

Cooling / Temperature

Hybrid mattresses run cooler than memory foam mattresses, thanks to breathable coil layers. We think the Saatva mattress is a tad bit cooler than the WinkBeds, though hot sleepers won’t go wrong on either bed. For more cooling options, see our picks for the best mattresses for hot sleepers.

WinkBeds Mattress Construction

Saatva Classic Mattress Construction

The Saatva mattress is wrapped in a breathable organic cotton cover and topped with a plush soft euro pillow top. This cushioning top layer is designed to keep stress off of pressure points. Right beneath it, microcoils work to isolate motion. The base of the Saatva is a steel coil system that keeps the mattress from sagging. 

A thin memory foam layer and wire frame are sandwiched between the coil layers in the center third of the mattress. They add extra lower back support, particularly for back and stomach sleepers. Lastly, the whole mattress is surrounded by high-density foam meant to improve edge support.

Sizing & Price Comparisons 

Check out our Saatva Mattress Coupons & WinkBeds Mattress Coupons for the best price on a new mattress. 

Shipping and Returns for WinkBeds & Saatva

WinkBed Mattress

WinkBeds builds their mattresses to order at their Wisconsin factory, so delivery takes up to two weeks. Shipping is free in the contiguous U.S. Each WinkBeds customer gets one 120-night trial period and free returns, as long as you sleep on the mattress for at least 30 nights. There are no return fees, but exchanges cost $49 for a used mattress recycling fee. 

Exchanged mattresses come with a new 60-night trial period. WinkBeds mattresses have a Lifetime warranty and can be replaced for free if they’re deemed defective.

Saatva Mattress

Saatva mattresses don’t have the bed-in–a-box delivery typical of online mattress companies. Instead, you get free white glove delivery and old mattress removal with your Saatva mattress purchase. All customers also receive a 180-night trial period, which includes free returns and exchanges (minus a $99 transportation fee). Exchanged mattresses even get a new sleep trial, which is rare among online mattress retailers.

The Saatva mattress is protected by a 15-year warranty. If your mattress develops covered defects during the first two years, you can receive a new mattress for free. During years three to 15, Saatva offers to repair and recover defective mattresses for just $99. You can also request to keep your defective mattress and buy a discounted new one under the Fairness Replacement Option.

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Our Final Take

Both of these hybrid mattresses keep you cool and well supported. They have similar price tags, but you’ll save more on the Saatva mattress. If you’re a stomach sleeper, either bed will keep your lower back supported, but the firmness of the WinkBeds is a little better suited to this sleeping position. The same is true for back sleepers. 

Side sleepers probably won’t enjoy either bed, though heavier sleepers may get just enough pressure relief. Lastly, if you sleep with a partner, the Saatva does a better job of reducing motion transfer.