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Saatva Contour5 Mattress Review: Ratings From Our Test Lab
A sophisticated memory foam mattress designed for cooling with two firmness options to accommodate most sleepers.
$300 off purchases of $1,000 or more
Price Range: $1,695 – $3,590
Mattress Type: Foam
Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)
Pros & Cons:
Saatva is well-known in the online mattress industry, launching in 2011 and rising to popularity for its luxury designs. In addition to mattresses, Saatva sells furniture, home decor, bedding, and bath items. The Saatva Contour5 Mattress is an all-foam model engineered for cooling and conforming. It comes in two firmness options, which Saatva labels as medium and firm. These correspond to medium firm (6) and firm (8) on our 10-point firmness scale.
In addition to the Saatva Contour5, the company produces a wide array of other models. The Saatva Classic Mattress is the flagship design, boasting a Euro-top innerspring design and three firmness options. Many sleepers also gravitate toward the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, a moderately priced hybrid model with a medium firm (6) feel. Saatva also offers a latex model, a latex hybrid design, an airbed, and mattresses intended for children.
The Saatva Contour5 stands out from the rest of the line due to its all-foam design. We’ll break down what you need to know before purchasing the Contour5, including the results of our in-house testing.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Saatva Contour5, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jeremy Klein
Senior Product Testing Manager
Side sleeper
160 pounds
Nightly melatonin user
The Saatva Contour5 provides a nice, close contour and isolates motion well, but also sleeps fairly cool and is fairly easy to move on — especially compared to other memory foam mattresses we’ve tested.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager
Side sleeper
190 pounds
Talks in sleep (like a lot)
This mattress really nails what’s special about memory foam without most of the things people dislike. Deep cushioning and conforming, but I didn’t feel a lot of heat buildup or feel like I was sinking into the mattress too much.
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
Side and back sleeper
215 pounds
Always sleeps with a weighted blanket
My experience was similar to Jeremy’s and Colin’s, but I want to add that the Contour5 feels pretty stable along the perimeter. A lot of memory foam mattresses buckle and compress when weight is applied to the edges, but this one remained nice and flat.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Side Sleepers
The best memory foam mattresses are often well suited to side sleeping, and the Saatva Contour5 is no different. Two layers of memory foam mold closely to a side sleeper’s shoulders and hips to prevent uncomfortable pressure buildup around these critical areas. Combined, the memory foam comfort layers measure 4.5 inches thick for generous contouring.
Across weight groups, our testing team found both firmness options comfortable. However, those under 230 pounds slightly preferred the medium firm (6), whereas those over 230 pounds favored the firm (8).
Back Sleepers
The Saatva Contour5 is a good fit for many back sleepers. While its two memory foam comfort layers allow a back sleeper to sink in a bit, 2 inches of polyfoam strategically placed in the lumbar region reduce the risk of excessive sinkage causing poor posture.
Our testers of all weights reported that both firmness options were suitable, but sleepers under 130 pounds found the medium firm (6) closest to ideal. Heavier individuals prioritized the firm (8) version’s sturdier support.
Stomach Sleepers
Thanks to its balance of conforming and midsection support, the Contour5 fits the needs of many stomach sleepers. The close hug of memory foam prevents the surface from feeling hard. At the same time, the polyfoam layer in the center third of the mattress holds up the sleeper’s midsection to prevent lower back strain.
In our tests, stomach sleepers under 130 pounds preferred the medium firm (6) version due to its plusher feel. However, those over 130 pounds benefited from the firm (8) option’s support.
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Mattress Performance
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
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Saatva Contour 5 Mattress Review Breakdown
The Saatva Contour5 Mattress is an all-foam model measuring 12.5 inches thick. Two firmness options are available: medium firm (6) and firm (8). Note that Saatva refers to the medium firm option as medium.
A knit cover constructed of organic cotton wraps around the mattress. This material lets air circulate into the surface so that heat can disperse. The cover is also treated with an antimicrobial protectant designed to ward off mold, mildew, and bacteria. A fire barrier derived from tree products lies below the cover.
Next, 2 inches of polyfoam reinforce the center third of the mattress. A phase change infusion is engineered to dissipate heat, keeping the sleeper cooler and the foam in the lumbar region firmer for enhanced lower back support. A 1.5-inch memory foam layer underneath molds to the body to relieve pressure. Meanwhile, its gel infusion and ventilation channels are built for temperature control. Another 3-inch layer of memory foam rests below. This denser foam deepens the cradling sensation.
A 2-inch transition layer helps prevent the sleeper from sinking in against the firm core, while the core uses another 6 inches of polyfoam for support.
Firmness |
Medium Firm (6), Firm (8) |
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Mattress Type |
Foam |
Construction |
The Saatva Contour5 Mattress contains a comfort system consisting of memory foam and polyfoam. Its core also consists of polyfoam, and the model is encased in a cotton cover. Cover Material:Organic Cotton Comfort Layer:
2″ Polyfoam (Ventilated)
Support Core:6″ Polyfoam |
Mattress Prices and Sizing
The Saatva Contour5 Mattress carries a higher price tag than the average all-foam mattress. This is likely due to a combination of factors, including components designed for cooling, an extensive use of memory foam, and generous shipping, sleep trial, and warranty policies. While the Contour5 requires a larger up-front investment, the potential advantages may make it worth the cost for many sleepers.
In addition to the six standard mattress sizes, the Contour5 is available in split king.
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Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
The Saatva Contour5 Mattress is available through the Saatva website and delivered within the contiguous U.S. Saatva will also ship mattresses to a freight forwarder of your choosing, if you want to arrange for transport outside of the contiguous U.S.
Saatva has more than a dozen showrooms across the United States so that you can check out its mattresses in person.
The Saatva Contour5 Mattress includes free White Glove delivery within the contiguous United States. A team will call ahead to schedule a delivery date, and they’ll clarify a four-hour delivery window the evening before that date. On the agreed-upon day, they will deliver your mattress, set it up in your room of choice, and remove your old sleep surface if you choose.
Most Saatva mattresses arrive within 9 to 21 days, but this window may vary for some locations.
Saatva includes free White Glove delivery and old mattress removal with the purchase of the Contour5. If you wish to have your old mattress removed, be sure to check this option during checkout.
The Saatva Contour5 comes with a 365-night sleep trial. If at any time during this window you decide the mattress isn’t for you, you can reach out to Saatva to initiate a return or exchange. The company arranges mattress pickup, and a $99 processing fee applies.
Saatva provides a limited lifetime warranty for the Contour5. During the first two years, Saatva offers to replace a mattress if it determines there is a qualifying defect. From year three onward, Saatva will repair and re-cover an eligible defective mattress for a $149 processing fee.
Alternatively, if you prefer to keep the defective mattress without repair, Saatva offers the option of also purchasing a new mattress at a discount prorated based on how long you owned the original mattress. A $99 fee applies for this option.
The warranty covers lasting body impressions deeper than 1.5 inches. The policy applies to the original purchaser. The mattress must be free from abuse and misuse.
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