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Saatva HD Mattress Review: Ratings from Our Test Lab
The Saatva HD combines top-tier materials to deliver a no-sag sleep experience for people weighing up to 500 pounds. Sturdy layers of latex, high-density foam, and robust steel coils form a supportive cradle that helps keep the spine aligned. This mattress also boasts strong edge support, temperature control, stellar ease of movement, and motion isolation.
- Designed to support sleepers over 230 pounds
- Robust innerspring coils are supplemented by memory foam and latex
- Free White Glove delivery and a 365-night sleep trial
- Can feel too firm to some side sleepers and people under 130 pounds
- Above-average price for a hybrid mattress
The Saatva HD is unique because it was designed specifically for people who weigh between 300 and 500 pounds. Of course, it can also work for lighter-weight sleepers, but Saatva built this mattress to be comfortable and supportive for heavier sleepers.
The HD’s hybrid design includes multiple layers of carefully selected materials. It rates as firm (7) and combines polyfoam, memory foam, latex, and coils with the goal of providing meaningful cushioning without excessive sinkage.
Our team wanted to see for themselves how well the Saatva HD promotes comfort, support, and stability. We examined the mattress in our in-house Test Lab, and we go over our findings and review everything else you need to know if you’re thinking about buying the Saatva HD.
SMART MATCHING
Is the Saatva HD Right for You?
Use the filters below to see how well the Saatva HD lines up with your unique needs. We'll also give you a couple other recommendations based on your answers.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Saatva HD Scored
Motion Isolation6.5/10
Motion isolation on the Saatva HD is only around average. Its firmness and bounce reduce its ability to keep vibrations from traveling across the mattress surface.
While you can detect movement when a bed partner gets in or out of bed, it’s not enough to bother most people. It is mostly a concern for anyone who sleeps lightly and can be easily awoken.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: There’s a solid amount of bounce from various materials in the Saatva HD, so it’s not surprising that there’s motion transfer. That said, it’s not exaggerated, and I think most people will keep snoozing away even when their bed partner moves around.
Pressure Relief8.5/10
The Saatva HD provides average to above-average pressure relief to most sleepers. In our testing, it was most supportive for people over 230 pounds who can benefit from its balanced feel without excessive sinkage. Its firmness and zoned design also made it a good option to relieve pressure for people who sleep on their back or stomach.
While the Saatva HD feels solidly built, it also offers a good deal of pressure relief. Based on my experience, I think it’s more suited to support back and stomach sleepers along with people over 230 pounds.
Temperature Control8.0/10
The Saatva HD has excellent temperature regulation. It stays cool thanks to the layers of cotton, latex, and innerspring coils. Cotton is naturally breathable, and latex retains minimal heat. Air can flow through the coils so that warmth doesn’t build up in the support core.
All of these elements make the Saatva HD compelling for hot sleepers, especially those who have a higher body weight.
Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: I really value a mattress that can support me as a side sleeper without overheating. The Saatva HD was up to the task and maintained a stable temperature the entire time I was lying on it.
Edge Support8.0/10
Multiple components contribute to above-average edge support on the Saatva HD.
Extra-thick coils with a high-density polyfoam encasement create a sturdy base around the perimeter. The responsive and firm latex also holds up well around the edges.
This strong edge support is a refreshing change of pace for sleepers over 230 pounds who often find mattresses to be too soft around the perimeter.
Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The perimeter of the Saatva HD is stable and dependable. When sitting or lying down, I never felt that the mattress was going to give out beneath me.
Ease of Movement7.5/10
The Saatva HD’s bounce makes ease of movement a strength of this mattress. Both latex and coil layers create a springiness that lets you easily turn over or switch your sleeping position.
There’s no quicksand feeling on this mattress. While it lightly cradles the heavier parts of the body, it doesn’t block movement when you need to change your position or get out of bed.
Durability8.5/10
The Saatva HD mattress is likely to last close to 10 years thanks to its multiple layers of polyfoam, latex, and innerspring coils. As a hybrid, it’s a step above all-foam models. But Saatva went with more durable materials for this mattress, which is marketed to heavier people. Specifically, its 14-gauge tempered steel coils that are 25% stronger than industry standard and the latex and polyfoam components in the comfort layer, which add durability.
Video
Saatva HD Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Saatva HD performed when put to the test in our lab.
HANDS-ON TESTING
Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Saatva HD Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Logan Foley
Executive Product Director · Side sleeper · 140 lbs
Side sleeper · 140 lbs
I found the Saatva HD to be just on the borderline of too firm, but ultimately I found that it nicely cushioned my shoulders and hips. It’s a good fit for side sleepers who don’t want to sink too deeply into their mattress.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager · Back sleeper · 190 lbs
Back sleeper · 190 lbs
For back sleeping, this mattress is both supportive and comfortable. I was worried that it would feel too “heavy duty,” but it actually had the right amount of padding to prevent pain in my lower back.
Brad Nehring
Product Testing Manager · Side sleeper · 215 lbs
Side sleeper · 215 lbs
Like Colin said, the Saatva HD is great if you want cushioning but hate when your body slumps down into a mattress. Another major plus was the fact that the mattress stayed cool through the night.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Side Sleepers
The Saatva HD is a good option for side sleepers who weigh over 130 pounds and especially those who weigh over 230 pounds. In our testing, these sleepers found that the mattress offered light cushioning without causing excess sinkage.
While this mattress can suit some side sleepers under 130 pounds, they tend to find that there’s a bit too much firmness to adequately soften impact around their hips and shoulders.
Back Sleepers
The Saatva HD is a great match for most back sleepers, particularly those who weigh over 130 pounds. It gives them the flat and dependable sleep surface that they need while having just enough contouring to prevent pressure buildup in the lumbar area.
Although back sleepers under 130 pounds can appreciate the stability of the Saatva HD, they tend to rate it as slightly too firm.
Stomach Sleepers
Like back sleepers, stomach sleepers typically get great results on the Saatva HD if they weigh over 130 pounds. The Saatva HD has plenty of firmness to make sure stomach sleepers don’t feel like they’re being swallowed by the mattress.
At the same time, the zoned innerspring coils and latex bolster the areas around the lumbar spine where stomach sleepers are most at risk of misalignment. For stomach sleepers under 130 pounds, this mattress feels supportive, but its firmness may reduce overall comfort.
Construction
What’s Inside the Saatva Rx?
Cover
Cushioned quilted Euro pillow top
4.5″ Comfort Layer
Natural latex and memory foam
8″ Support Core
High density foam with stable edge support
Other Saatva Beds You Might Like
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Saatva Rx
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Hybrid · Medium Soft (4)
Saatva Latex Hybrid
9.6/109.6/10 · $1,395 – $3,040
Latex Hybrid · Medium Firm (6)
Buying It
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep Trial
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Mattress Removal
Free
White Glove Delivery
Availability
The Saatva HD Mattress is available to customers throughout the contiguous United States. It can be purchased on Saatva’s website. It is also available in brick-and-mortar Saatva Viewing Rooms, which can be found in around 15 cities nationwide.
Shipping
Free White Glove delivery is included in the purchase price of the Saatva HD for customers in the 48 contiguous U.S. states.
With White Glove delivery, local service providers come to your home and set up the mattress in the room of your choosing. Delivery usually occurs within one to three weeks of ordering, and you’ll be contacted ahead of time to set up a 4-hour delivery window.
Although Saatva does not ship directly to locations outside the continental U.S., people in Alaska, Hawaii, and international locations can contact Saatva for information about third-party freight forwarding services that may be able to transport a mattress.
Additional Services
The White Glove delivery included in the purchase price also includes free removal of an old mattress. If you need this service, make sure to request it during the online checkout process.
Sleep Trial
The Saatva HD comes with a 365-night sleep trial. At any point during the trial, you can request a return and Saatva will dispatch a team to pick up the mattress. A $99 return fee is deducted from all refunds.
Warranty
Saatva backs the Saatva HD Mattress with a limited lifetime warranty, which covers uncommon defects in materials and manufacturing.
Within the first two years of purchase, you can get a replacement mattress at no charge if yours is found to be defective. After the first two years, a repair or replacement under the warranty carries a $149 processing fee.
Saatva also offers a program called the Fairness Replacement Option. Once you’ve had the mattress for two years, you can get a discounted price on a new Saatva HD Mattress while keeping your existing mattress. Depending on how long you’ve had the mattress, the discounted price ranges from 50% to 80% of your original purchase price.
Brad is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Western Washington University. As someone who has lived with sleep problems throughout his adult life, Brad is passionate about helping others get the rest they need. He’s professionally tested and reviewed sleep products for nearly a decade.