Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Expert Tested

9.1

Overall test lab scoreHybrid · Medium Firm (6) · 11.5″ profile

Price range$1,295 – $2,790

Who it's best forSide sleepers, couples, people with back or hip pain.

While the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has a slightly higher cost than its competitors, it’s still very reasonably priced considering its attributes. This bed ticks all the boxes, offering low motion transfer, strong edges, and a sturdy build. The bed also comes with free White Glove delivery and old mattress removal, as well as a year-long sleep trial.

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Pros

• ✓Strong overall performance powered by a blend of contouring and bounce
• ✓Sleeps cool, especially for a mattress with memory foam
• ✓Lifetime warranty, free White Glove delivery, and a 365-night sleep trial

Cons

• ✕Motion transfer may cause sleep interruptions for couples
• ✕A $99 return shipping fee is deducted from all refunds

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The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid adds to Saatva’s growing lineup of mattresses built with attention to detail in both design and materials. 

The Memory Foam Hybrid is 12 inches tall and has interior layers of memory foam and bouncy pocketed coils crafted from recycled steel. Its thick quilted cover is made with organic cotton. 

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress feels medium firm (6), a mid-range firmness level that suits many types of sleepers. As with other Saatva mattresses, the Memory Foam Hybrid comes with free White Glove delivery and a sleep trial that lasts for a full year.

We took a detailed look at this mattress in our in-house Test Lab. We’ll describe the findings of our testing and outline the benefits and drawbacks of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid to help you make a decision about whether it’s a good fit for your sleep needs.

TEST LAB RATINGS

How the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Scored

▲ Great 8.0–10 ● Good 6.0–7.9 ▼ Fair 5.9 or below

Motion Isolation●6.5/10

Like a lot of hybrid mattresses, the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has considerable springiness from the coil-based support core. The memory foam layers aren’t quite thick enough to insulate this bounce, so motion can spread from one part of the bed to another.

Our testing team didn’t find this to be a major problem, and it’s unlikely to bother most couples. But it may be a reason to look elsewhere if you are a really light sleeper and have a bed partner who moves around a lot.

Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: One of the weaker points of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is motion isolation. The bounce from the coils is substantial, and the top layer of polyfoam also adds some bounce. As a result, there’s more motion transfer than you’d expect.

Pressure Relief▲8.0/10

Our testing team gave this mattress average scores for pressure relief. Most sleepers experienced little to no pressure points, but others wanted deeper conforming to really soften impact around sensitive areas.

In the end, pressure relief is largely in the eye of the beholder since support needs vary based on sleeping position and body weight. We found that sleepers who like moderate contouring are most likely to be satisfied with the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.

Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: Pressure relief on the Saatva Memory Foam Mattress is solid but not spectacular. I liked the gentle contouring, but some people may want a mattress with more hug.

Temperature Control▲8.0/10

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is a solid choice for people who want the feel of memory foam without overheating during the night.

Several features, including a breathable cover, airflow channels through the coils and foam, and gel-infusions, are all engineered to reduce heat buildup. In our testing, we found those features helped deliver a comfortably cool night’s sleep.

Colin Simpson, Product Research Manager: The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid sleeps way cooler than most mattresses with memory foam. Air can flow around your skin and through the mattress to prevent heat buildup.

Edge Support▲8.0/10

You can count on dependable edge support from the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid. The foam layers compress lightly around the edges, but the steel coils and reinforced perimeter create a base that stays solid across the entire mattress surface.

Brad Nehring, Product Testing Manager: You really notice the effect of the reinforced edges in the support core of this mattress. I felt stable and secure when sleeping or sitting around the edge.

Ease of Movement●7.5/10

The ease of movement on this mattress is powered by the responsive coils in the support core. The polyfoam quilted into the cover also has a degree of bounce, so you can easily adjust your sleeping position and avoid the “quicksand” feeling that can affect some memory foam mattresses.

Mary Fenton, Head of Product Content: I wasn’t expecting it to be so easy to move on a mattress with two layers of memory foam. But ultimately, there’s plenty of responsiveness, so you don’t feel stuck in place.

Durability▲8.0/10

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has mid-range firmness and combines memory foam and an 8-inch layer of pocketed coils. Saatva is known for using high-quality components and that, along with its construction, adds durability to the mattress. Even though it’s a memory foam mattress, there are also two layers of denser polyfoam, giving it more support. Users should expect around eight or nine years of mattress life.

HANDS-ON TESTING

Testing Team Takeaways

To test the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.

Mary Fenton

Head of Product Content · Combination sleeper · 150 lbs

Combination sleeper · 150 lbs

As a combination sleeper, I was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable this mattress was for me in different sleeping positions. While it felt the best on my side, I got quality support on my back and stomach, too.

Brad Nehring

Product Testing Manager · Back sleeper · 215 lbs

Back sleeper · 215 lbs

My favorite things about this mattress were its ability to stay cool and its balanced feel. It has light contouring but also enough sturdiness to hedge against sinkage.

Colin Simpson

Product Research Manager · Stomach sleeper · 190 lbs

Stomach sleeper · 190 lbs

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has more bounce than you’d expect for a mattress with memory foam, which helps make it easier to move in bed. But the downside is that it permits more motion transfer that can bother a bed partner.

Side Sleepers

During our evaluation, side sleepers were generally pleased with the ability of the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid to support their joints and spine. In particular, side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds found the mattress hit the sweet spot of comfortable cushioning without pronounced sinkage. 

For most testers, the light contouring from the memory foam was able to relieve pressure around the hips and shoulders, two key hot spots for side sleepers. Some people under 130 pounds thought the mattress was a touch too firm. For some side sleepers over 230 pounds, the comfort layers were too thin to fully cushion their joints.

Back Sleepers

Our testing found that back sleepers who weigh under 230 pounds get quality support from the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid. They liked how the lumbar pad cradled the curve of the lower back. At the same time, they appreciated the bounce and sturdiness of the coils, which prevented sinking into the mattress.

Back sleepers over 230 pounds received adequate support from this mattress. However, they felt that it was slightly too plush, with the thinner comfort layers providing less dependable cushioning for sleepers with a higher body weight.

Stomach Sleepers

The stomach sleepers on our testing team liked the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, but they didn’t find it to be their ideal mattress. It got the highest marks from stomach sleepers with a body weight between 130 and 230 pounds.

As a general rule, stomach sleepers maintain better spinal alignment on a firm mattress that stops their midsection from pushing down into the mattress. The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is medium firm (6) and softer than what stomach sleepers usually need, but the thick coils help compensate somewhat for the lack of firmness.

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