First Thoughts on the Saatva Classic Mattress 

When the Saatva Classic Mattress arrives, it’s all about ease. You won’t have to lift a finger—just make room for it. Saatva works with local teams all over the country to bring the mattress right to your door, making it one of the easiest mattresses to get. And guess what? This smooth delivery doesn’t cost you extra, and they won’t charge you to take away your old mattress either if you ask during checkout.

Your new mattress is ready to sleep on as soon as it gets there. Unlike some mattresses that come squished in a box and can smell a bit funny, the Saatva Classic doesn’t have any weird smells. That’s partly because it isn’t squashed into a box, which can trap smells inside. It also doesn’t have as much memory foam or other stuff that holds onto smells like some other mattresses sold online.

On my first night, the mattress was firmer than I thought it would be, but it was still really comfy. It has a nice layer of memory foam on top that makes it cozy and gives just the right amount of cushioning. I had a good night’s sleep that felt snug and supportive.

Comfort Options: The Saatva Classic mattress is available in three types of comfort: soft, medium, and hard. We looked at the medium version, which feels like a 7 to 8 in terms of support. However, Saatva says it’s more like a 5 to 7. The support you feel might change depending on the two layers of coils inside the mattress and could feel softer for heavier people.

Thickness Choices: You can choose between two thicknesses: 11.5 inches or 14.5 inches. Both have a soft 3-inch top layer and a firm memory foam layer underneath for back support. Below that are two sets of coils, one wrapped individually and one made of strong steel, to stop the mattress from sagging.

Saatva says both thicknesses work the same, so it’s up to you which one you prefer.

Movement on the Mattress: Usually, spring mattresses like this one don’t stop movement as well as memory foam mattresses do. This means if you move in your sleep or share your bed, you might feel more bouncing.

Our tests showed that the Saatva Classic does move quite a bit when you’re on it, especially if you’re heavier.

Edge Support: Spring mattresses are good at supporting you when you sit on the edge of the bed. Our tests found that this mattress has strong edge support, making it easy to get in and out of bed.

Staying Cool: The Saatva Classic isn’t marketed as a cooling mattress, but spring mattresses usually stay cooler than foam ones because air moves through them better. Our tests confirmed this, and we noticed that the mattress stays cool for a while before warming up slightly.

Remember, your sheets can also affect how cool your mattress feels.

What’s Inside the Saatva Classic? The Saatva Classic has two layers of coils: one for durability and to prevent sagging, and another made from recycled steel that moves with your body for better support. There’s also a thin layer of memory foam and a soft 3-inch top layer for comfort.

First Look at Saatva Classic: The Saatva Classic mattress feels strong and comes in two thicknesses: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. Unlike other mattresses that come in a box, Saatva delivers the mattress to your home ready to use. It’s heavy, so this service is helpful.

Lying on the mattress, it feels springy but comfortable because of the foam layers and soft top. It’s like a mix of bounce and cushioning.

Support and Feel: Saatva Classic offers three firmness levels:

• Soft Plush: Medium softness, good for side sleepers.
• Elegant Firm: Medium-firm, good for back or stomach sleepers or those who change positions.
• Sturdy Firm: Very firm, best for heavier people or those who sleep on their back or stomach.

The mattress feels like a luxury hotel bed with a strong base and soft foam on top. It’s supportive but not too hard.

Inside the Saatva Classic: Both thickness options have similar materials but differ in coil thickness. The mattress has:

• A base layer of strong steel coils with foam around the edges for support.
• A layer of pocketed coils to reduce motion transfer.
• A layer of high-density memory foam for comfort.
• A 3-inch pillow top for extra softness, wrapped in organic cotton.

Saatva Classic vs. Zenhaven Latex: The Saatva Classic has traditional springs with two coil layers, while the Zenhaven Latex is different in design and materials but both offer luxury comfort.

Saatva Classic Mattress

• Rating: 3.9
• Price: Starts at $1,995
• Type: Innerspring
• Firmness: Medium-Soft to Firm
• Trial: 365 Nights

Saatva Zenhaven Latex Mattress

• Rating: 3.9
• Price: Starts at $3,295
• Type: Foam (Latex)
• Firmness: Medium
• Trial: 365 Nights

Comparison with The WinkBed The WinkBed is a hybrid mattress with more foam layers than the Saatva Classic. It comes in different firmness levels and is good for back sleepers but may be too firm for side sleepers. The Saatva Classic is bouncier and better for those who want a firmer sleep surface.

Saatva Classic Performance Review

• Motion Isolation: Good, but not as good as all-foam mattresses.
• Edge Support: Excellent due to dual-coil structure and foam encasement.
• Temperature Regulation: Doesn’t retain heat, maintains neutral temperature.
• Durability: Likely to last over a decade without sagging, backed by a lifetime warranty.

Saatva Classic Mattress Highlights

• Off-Gassing: No chemical smells because it’s hand-delivered fully expanded and uses natural materials for flame retardance.
• Best For: The double coil system makes it great for people over 150 pounds, especially back or stomach sleepers.
• Firmness Options: Three levels, from medium to firm. Side sleepers might like the Luxury Plush, but lighter individuals may prefer a softer mattress.
• Pricing: Starts at $1,395 for a Twin size.

Who Should Buy the Saatva Classic?

• Varied Sleep Positions: The Luxury Firm model is good for those who change positions often.
• Back Pain Relief: Zoned support design helps with spinal alignment and may reduce back pain.
• Hot Sleepers: Dual coil layers allow airflow and help keep you cool.

Not Ideal For

• Motion-Sensitive Couples: The mattress is bouncy, so partner movement can be felt more.
• Memory Foam Lovers: Doesn’t have the same contouring feel as memory foam.

Firmness Level

• The Luxury Firm model is slightly firmer than average, rated at 7/10 on the firmness scale.

Saatva Classic Mattress Review

• Support: The Luxury Firm model provides strong lumbar support without sinking, but it’s not as hard as some other very firm mattresses.
• Overall Rating: Scored 4.3/5, with high marks for support and keeping cool.

Personal Experience

• Previous Comfort: Used to sleep on a 3-inch foam roll for back relief.
• Transition: Moved to a spring mattress due to cohabitation, which was uncomfortable.
• Search for Better Sleep: Tried an IKEA mattress, which was okay but not great.
• Finding Saatva: Missed the firmness of foam but liked the plushness of a mattress.

Saatva’s Reputation

• Recognized by various publications for being one of the best in different categories like spring mattresses, side sleepers, firm mattresses, luxury mattresses, and for back pain relief.

What the Saatva Classic Mattress is Made Of 

The Saatva Classic looks sleek and comes in two thicknesses: 11.5 or 14.5 inches. It’s made with foam layers and coils that hug your body and help keep your spine in line. Here’s what’s inside:

• Top Cover: Made with airy, allergy-friendly organic cotton.
• Euro Pillow-top: A three-inch layer that adds support and takes pressure off the middle part of the mattress.
• Supportive Layer: Has a special wire for extra lower back support and high-density foam to ease pressure.
• Coil Layer: Made with recycled steel coils that are strong and firm, especially in the middle, moving with you for better comfort.
• Edge Support: The edges have high-density foam so they stay firm, giving you more room to sleep and making it easier to get in and out of bed.
• Base Coil System: The bottom has two layers of tempered, recycled steel coils that last a long time, let air flow through, and don’t sag.

How Firm is the Saatva Classic Mattress? 

Saatva offers the Saatva Classic in three firmness levels: plush soft, luxury firm, and firm. I tried their most popular one—the luxury firm—which they say is between 5 to 7 out of 10 for firmness (with plush soft at 3 and firm at 8).

To me, the mattress felt firmer than Saatva says—I’d put it at about a 7 or 8. This isn’t a big difference, but you might want to expect it to be on the firmer side of what Saatva says. Keep in mind that how firm a mattress feels can change depending on how tall you are and how much you weigh—I’m 5 foot 9 inches tall and weigh less than 150 pounds.

Why Choose the Saatva Classic Mattress? 

The Saatva Classic is their main mattress and has a good price for what you get. You can choose from three levels of firmness, which is pretty great. At Forbes Vetted, we like to see if things really live up to what they say they will do. Here’s what we found out.

Saatva Classic Mattress Review 

The Saatva Classic mattress doesn’t stop movement as well as foam mattresses do. If your partner moves a lot at night, you might feel it more on this mattress. But if they move just a little, it’s not so bad. This mattress is great if you don’t like sinking into your bed too much and it stays cool, which is nice for hot sleepers.

It’s also really good at not making your body hurt at pressure points, especially if you sleep on your stomach or side. But if you’re not very heavy, it might feel too hard.

The edges of the mattress are very strong, so you won’t roll off. This is great for sitting on the edge or if you sleep close to the side. But because it’s so firm, it can be hard to put sheets on it.

Overall, the Saatva Classic is excellent for staying cool at night and has strong edges. It’s one of the best for not getting too hot. If you need more details or changes, just let me know!

The Saatva Classic mattress has great edge support, meaning you won’t easily roll off when sleeping close to the edge. It’s quite firm, which is good for back and stomach sleepers but might be too hard for some side sleepers. If you move a lot in your sleep, you might feel your partner’s movements on this mattress.

Testing mattresses isn’t just about sleeping on them; it’s about understanding how different people will feel on them based on their sleep style and body type. I’ve tested many mattresses and consider all these factors in my reviews.

Saatva has been making eco-friendly luxury mattresses since 2010. They offer a long trial period so you can make sure you love your mattress, and they’ll even take away your old one for free.

The Saatva Classic comes in three firmness levels and two thicknesses. Even the softest option is still quite firm, so it’s good for people who like a firmer bed with just a bit of cushioning.

Saatva Classic Mattress Delivery and Cooling Review 

Saatva’s delivery service is great. They set up your new mattress in your home for free, which is much easier than dealing with a mattress that comes in a box. Scheduling the delivery is easy, and they’re good at keeping to their time. They even offer to take away your old mattress without charging extra.

The Saatva Classic mattress stays cooler than many foam mattresses. It has a cotton top that doesn’t hold heat and because it’s firmer, you don’t sink in too much, which helps keep you cool.

Choosing the Right Mattress for Sleep: A good mattress is important for sleeping well and not waking up sore. Mattresses usually last 7 to 10 years, but it depends on what they’re made of and how you use them.

Saatva’s Warranty: Saatva offers a lifetime warranty as long as you’re the original owner. They’ll cover any problems with how the mattress is made or if it gets too indented over time.

Saatva Classic Mattress Warranty and Certifications: Your Saatva mattress warranty covers normal wear but not if you misuse it. For example, don’t remove the cover or use the wrong bed frame. Saatva gives guidelines for the right bed frames to use with their mattresses.

For the first two years, Saatva will replace a faulty mattress for free. After that, they’ll fix it for a fee.

Saatva’s mattresses have certifications that show they’re made without harmful chemicals and meet high environmental and ethical standards.

What Affects Mattress Life? 

How long your mattress lasts depends on what it’s made of and how you use it. Latex mattresses usually last the longest, followed by dense memory foam, then innerspring and less dense foam.

Mattress Care and When to Replace It 

Heavier people or side sleepers might need to replace their mattresses sooner. Taking care of your mattress, like using a cover and rotating it, can make it last longer.

Signs You Need a New Mattress

• You wake up with back pain often.
• Your mattress has visible damage or stains.
• You feel your partner moving in bed more than before.
• You have more allergies or asthma when you wake up.
• You’re not comfortable sleeping, and it’s been over 7 years since you bought your mattress.

Saatva Bed Frame Review 

Saatva’s bed frame is well-made and stylish. It takes about three weeks to get it after ordering. The delivery includes assembly, which is helpful. The frame looks good, feels nice, and has space underneath for storage.

If there’s anything else you’d like to know or change, just let me know!

The Conclusion:

Every year, the Environmental Protection Agency says that people throw away 9 million tons of furniture. Saatva makes their bed frames from wood that’s cut down in a way that doesn’t hurt forests and dried in a special oven, which means they should last a really long time. Even though they’re a bit expensive, these frames look good and come with a promise that they’ll last forever, which makes me think we won’t need to buy another one for a long time.

The Saatva Classic is a traditional mattress with springs that you can buy online. Saatva sends you a strong mattress with metal springs inside right to your house, and you don’t have to wait for it to get its shape or deal with big boxes. They also give you free delivery and let you try the mattress for a long time to make sure you like it.

A while ago, we tested the Saatva Classic mattress in the “Luxury Firm” option, which is like a medium firmness. It was good for people who sleep on their side or back and aren’t too heavy or too light. But if you move around a lot in your sleep, or if your partner does, this mattress might not be the best because you can feel the movements.

What’s special about this mattress is that it comes ready to use right away. A team brings it to your house, so you don’t have to unpack it or wait for it to get bigger like other mattresses you see online. And there’s no bad smell to wait out.

Saatva doesn’t let you return the mattress for free like some other companies do. If you don’t like it within the first year, they’ll take it back and give you your money back, but they’ll charge you $99 for handling.

Even though Saatva calls the Saatva Classic a “hybrid innerspring” on their website, when I slept on it, it felt more like an old-fashioned spring mattress. It doesn’t hug your body like other hybrid mattresses that have more foam.

Back in 2017, we tested an older version of the Saatva Classic and it was really supportive for most people who tried it. Only smaller people who sleep on their side and bigger people who sleep on their back thought it was just okay. I haven’t tested the newest version in a lab, but as someone who sleeps on their side and isn’t very heavy, I found it really supportive and comfortable when I tried it at home.