Saatva Mattress Review

Plush Soft: 3/5, Luxury Firm, Firm: 2/5

While the Saatva does not isolate as much motion as some hybrids on the market, it’s likely to be sufficient for most sleepers.

The Saatva’s comfort system uses thinner layers of foam than many hybrid models. Instead, it uses an extra layer of springs within the comfort system. These thinner layers of foam combined with the Euro-top’s fiber fill absorb some motion, reducing how much movement is felt across the surface of the bed. However, sleepers may still experience some motion transfer when their partner changes position or gets up during the night due to the mattress’s two layers of springs. Individuals who are easily awoken may notice this more than other sleepers.

Thanks to its softer feel, the Plush Soft version of the Saatva absorbs slightly more motion than the Luxury Firm and Firm options.

All versions of the Saatva Mattress have significant pressure-relieving properties that are equivalent to or greater than many hybrid models.

The Euro-top cushions the surface of the mattress, while the layer of pocketed coils within the comfort system provides deeper contouring. This cradling can help spread the sleeper’s weight across a wider area, relieving pressure points that often occur around the hips and shoulders.

Additionally, the memory foam lumbar pad helps prevent the sleeper’s midsection from sinking in excessively. This extra support promotes better spinal alignment.

While all of the Saatva firmness options have pressure-relieving potential, the amount of pressure relief that an individual experiences on the mattress will vary based partially on their weight and sleep position. Individuals who weigh under 130 pounds will likely experience the most pressure relief on the Plush Soft version of the mattress, while sleepers over 230 pounds will likely get the best balance of contouring and support from the Firm version.

While hybrid mattresses tend to sleep cool, the Saatva’s construction may help it sleep even cooler than many other hybrid models.

The Saatva’s Euro-top uses polyfoam and fiber, which tends to be more breathable than memory foam. The cotton cover also allows air circulation into the mattress.

Many hybrid models use comfort systems with thick layers of memory foam, and memory foam tends to trap heat. However, the Saatva’s comfort system consists primarily of pocketed coils. Air can flow relatively freely between springs, which allows heat to dissipate away from the mattress. The Saatva’s support layer also uses coils, making the mattress exceptionally breathable.

While all the firmness options may help promote a cooler night’s sleep, the Plush Soft version has more conforming that could lead to slightly more heat retention.

Plush Soft: 3/5, Luxury Firm, Firm: 4/5

The Saatva Mattress has a sturdy enough edge to allow almost all individuals to sit or sleep near the perimeter without excessive sinkage. This edge reinforcement is excellent even compared to most hybrid models.

A foam encasement wraps around the perimeter of the Saatva’s two spring layers. This firm foam reduces edge sagging when the sleeper approaches the perimeter. The extra edge stability may expand the usable surface of the mattress since sleepers may feel secure enough to sleep near the edge without fear of rolling off. A more stable edge can also make it easier to sit on the edge of the bed, which may by extension make it easier to get into and out of bed.

Because the Plush Soft version of the Saatva allows individuals to sink in more, its edges may not feel quite as secure as those of the Luxury Firm and Firm versions of the mattress. Additionally, individuals who weigh over 230 pounds may experience more edge sinkage than lighter sleepers.

Hybrid models tend to be relatively responsive, but the Saatva’s use of polyfoam and two layers of springs make it exceptionally responsive compared to most other hybrids.

The Saatva’s comfort system consists primarily of polyfoam and pocketed coils. While these materials conform to the sleeper’s body, they tend to regain their shape more quickly than memory foam. This reduces the likelihood of the sleeper experiencing the “trapped in the bed” feeling sometimes associated with memory foam comfort layers.

All of the Saatva’s firmness options are likely to be relatively easy for most sleepers to move across and change positions on. However, most individuals will probably find the firmer versions of the mattress the easiest to move on since they conform less than the Plush Soft version.

Plush Soft: 3/5, Luxury Firm, Firm: 4/5

The Saatva’s combination of responsiveness and traction may provide a better surface for sexual activity than some hybrid mattresses on the market.

Its Euro-top conforms enough to give traction, which some couples find beneficial for sex. Two layers of coils give the mattress extra bounce. The Saatva’s sturdy edge may make it easier for couples to use the full surface of the mattress, while its ease of movement may allow couples to change positions unimpeded.

The coil core may produce some slight creaking over time, but it should be quiet enough to provide a relatively discreet experience for most couples.

While any mattress may have a “new mattress” smell, the Saatva is likely to have very little or no odor. Additionally, any potential smell should air out quickly.

Many off-gassing odors come from synthetic foams. These foams often emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from manufacturing. While these odors are generally not thought to be harmful, some individuals may find them unpleasant.

The Saatva contains synthetic foam, but these foams ship to Saatva’s manufacturing partners already stable. Additionally, since the Saatva uses two substantial coil layers, it contains less foam than many hybrid models.

We would not expect the Saatva Mattress to produce much if any odor. However, if a Saatva Mattress does smell, it should air out quite quickly thanks to its breathable construction.