The DreamCloud mattress lineup is a series of hybrid mattresses (foam + coils). By comparison, the Saatva offers a more traditional coil-on-coil mattress and a combo foam mattress.
So what are the similarities and differences between these two brands? Let’s dive in and find out.
DreamCloud
Saatva
DreamCloud Mattresses
| Dreamcloud Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 8.27 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 8.26 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.78 | Read Review | Check Price |
Saatva Mattresses
| Saatva Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saatva Classic | 9.74 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Saatva HD | 9.28 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Saatva Latex Hybrid | 9.48 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.24 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Saatva RX | 9.16 | Read Review | Check Price |
| Zenhaven | 9.44 | Read Review | Check Price |
Saatva and DreamCloud are very different mattresses that use different materials, different designs, and have different price points. Depending on what your budget is and what feel you’re looking for, DreamCloud or Saatva could be a good choice for you.
DreamCloud
Type: Hybrid / Foam + Coil
Firmness Range: 6.0 – 7.0
Price Range: $999 – $1,399 (queen)
Best For
- A good option if you’re working with a lower budget
- If you’re specifically looking for high-profile options
Saatva
Type: Innerspring or Hybrid
Firmness Range: 3.5 – 8.0
Price Range: $1,495 – $2,775 (queen)
Best For
- Plush, Euro cover, especially great for side sleepers
- Excellent edge support
- A higher-end mattress
Our Verdict
In today’s comparison of DreamCloud vs. Saatva, we’re looking at the top three DreamCloud’s compared to the Saatva Classic and Memory Foam Hybrid.
DreamCloud offers a luxury hybrid design with foam and coils, while the Saatva Classic has the choice between a traditional coil-on-coil mattress or a hybrid with coil and memory foam.
Both of these companies have good quality mattresses, but the Saatva is certainly a bit more high-end. It offers better cooling, a faster response time, and excellent pressure relief.
DreamCloud comes in at a lower price tag, but has a few setbacks like poorer edge support and slower response time overall.
In This Comparison
Compare the Models | Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Summary
Compare the Models
At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We score each mattress using a series of performance tests. Here is a full comparison of all current models we’ve tested between DreamCloud vs. Saatva.
This first table shows the factor scoring of all current models that we have tested:
| Factor | Dreamcloud | Dreamcloud Premier | Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Saatva Classic | Saatva HD | Saatva Latex Hybrid | Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | Saatva RX | Zenhaven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 8.27 | 8.26 | 7.78 | 9.74 | 9.28 | 9.48 | 9.24 | 9.16 | 9.44 |
| Cooling | 8.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 10 |
| Motion Transfer | 9.7 | 9.7 | 10 | 9.6 | 7.1 | 10 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 10 |
| Response | 5.0 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 8.7 | 9.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 10 |
| Edge Support | 8.3 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Sex | 9.0 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 9.9 | 10 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.1 | 8.2 |
| Pressure Relief | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 10 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 9.0 |
| Off-Gassing | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.2 |
| Company | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 |
The following table shows scores from the same mattresses listed above, but with a bit more detail. If you’re looking for the hard data numbers, this is the table for you.
| Factor | Dreamcloud | Dreamcloud Premier | Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Saatva Classic | Saatva HD | Saatva Latex Hybrid | Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | Saatva RX | Zenhaven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (Queen) | $799 | $1,099 | $1,399 | $1,756 | $2,745 | $1,932 | $1,580 | $2,801 | $2,845 |
| Cooling | Good | Fair | Fair | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent | Outstanding |
| Sinkage – Depth | 3.02″ | 1.94″ | 2.18″ | 2.40″ | 1.77″ | 1.85″ | 1.88″ | 2.05″ | 1.44″ |
| Sinkage – Feel | Extremely Deep | Minimal | Moderate | Deep | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate | Very Minimal |
| Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.60 m/s² | 5.67 m/s² | 2.62 m/s² | 5.86 m/s² | 11.34 m/s² | 3.13 m/s² | 10.11 m/s² | 10.76 m/s² | 4.62 m/s² |
| Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 5.0 sec. | 0.9 sec. | 3.7 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.2 sec. |
| Response Time – Fully Recovered | 6.0 sec. | 1.5 sec. | 4.5 sec. | 0.8 sec. | 0.6 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 1.0 sec. | 0.5 sec. | 0.3 sec. |
| Bounce – Height | 11.20″ | 11.03″ | 7.88″ | 14.67″ | 12.50″ | 10.82″ | 14.06″ | 10.28″ | 8.40″ |
| Bounce – Feel | High | High | Low | Extremely High | Very High | High | Extremely High | High | Moderate |
| Edge Support – Sitting | 5.00″ | 3.75″ | 5.50″ | 3.00″ | 2.50″ | 3.00″ | 3.50″ | 3.50″ | 3.50″ |
| Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent | Mediocre | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent |
| Comfort Layer Thickness | 5.5″ | 5.5″ | 6.5″ | 4.5″ | 7.5″ | 4.0″ | 2.5″ | 6.0″ | 4.0″ |
| Mattress Thickness | 14.0″ | 14.0″ | 16.0″ | 11.5″ | 15.5″ | 12.0″ | 11.5″ | 15.0″ | 10.0″ |
| Off-Gassing – Smell | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | None | None | None | None | None | Strong |
| Off-Gassing – Days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 3 days |
| Trial | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Best Mattress For
Before diving into the specific tests, let’s highlight some of the best models for specific needs. The table below marks some honorable mentions for a number of factors that may be important to you.
Depending on what exactly you’re looking for, you may find DreamCloud or Saatva to be best suited for your needs.
| Factor | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Best Overall | Saatva Classic | 9.74 |
| Best Cooling | Saatva Classic, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Zenhaven | 10 |
| Most Sinkage | Dreamcloud | 3.02″ |
| Least Sinkage | Zenhaven | 1.44″ |
| Lowest Motion Transfer | Dreamcloud Premier Rest, Saatva Latex Hybrid, Zenhaven | 10 |
| Fastest Response Time | Saatva Latex Hybrid, Zenhaven | 10 |
| Most Bounce | Saatva Classic | 14.67″ |
| Least Bounce | Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.88″ |
| Best Edge Support | Saatva Classic, Saatva HD, Saatva Latex Hybrid | 10 |
| Best for Sex | Saatva HD | 10 |
| Best Pressure Relief | Saatva Classic, Saatva HD, Saatva RX | 10 |
| Least Off-Gassing | Saatva Classic, Saatva HD, Saatva Latex Hybrid, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Saatva RX | 10 |
| Best Company | Saatva | 9.4 |
Performance Tests
To assess the performance test of each mattress, we look at nine different factors. A mix of objective and subjective data helps to score and rank each mattress.
Testing categories include:
- Cooling
- Sinkage
- Motion Transfer
- Response
- Bounce
- Edge Support
- Sex
- Pressure Relief
- Off-Gassing
- Company
Cooling Test
For cooling, the Saatva Classic takes the win. You can see a full assessment of all cooling data in the table below.
| Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max Temp | Ending Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 8.0 | 79.7° | 89.5° | 82.0° |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 7.0 | 78.5° | 92.0° | 83.9° |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.0 | 79.4° | 91.7° | 84.5° |
| Saatva Classic | 10 | 81.4° | 94.0° | 90.1° |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 10 | 78.0° | 89.4° | 81.3° |
- Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
- Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
- Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
When we’re talking about cooling, it’s important to consider data outside of just the temperatures in the table above.
For example…
While the max temp of the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid is technically lower, the cooling performance of the Saatva Classic and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid are both better than Dreamcloud, in my view.
This takes the subjective analysis of each mattress into consideration. When lying on the Saatvas, they both seem to breathe significantly better than the Dreamcloud mattresses.
The coil-on-coil construction allows maximum airflow and helps to keep the surface comfortable. By the same token, the foam Saatva is breathable and ultra-responsive so heat retention just isn’t a problem here.
During our tests of the Dreamcloud, I had a sensation of greater warming and heat retention. The top layers of foam simply feel denser and feel warmer over time.
Compare the Models
Below, you can watch a video of how the heat dissipates on each mattress during our cooling test. For this test, we lie on the mattress for 15 minutes, get off the mattress, and then take periodic surface-level temperature measurements.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
DreamCloud Premier
Saatva Memory Foam
DreamCloud Premier Rest
Sinkage Test
The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images and table below.
| Sinkage Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | Extremely Deep | 3.02″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier | Minimal | 1.94″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Moderate | 2.18″ |
| Saatva Classic | Deep | 2.40″ |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | Minimal | 1.88″ |
The sinkage levels between the DreamCloud and the Saatva mattress are all fairly similar (excluding DreamCloud original).
However, the Dreamcloud Luxury Hybrid is by far the deepest sinkage at 3.02″. It is among the most deep sinkage we’ve tested to date.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
DreamCloud Premier
Saatva Memory Foam
DreamCloud Premier Rest
The mattress with the most amount of sinkage in this lineup is the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid at 3.02″.
With the least amount of sinkage, comes the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, with 1.88″ of sinkage and the DreamCloud Premier at 1.94″. This is a little more than 1.0″ less sinkage than the original DreamCloud.
The Saatva Classic falls somewhere in the middle of this range at 2.40″ sinkage depth.
For reference, I would describe moderate sinkage to be between 2.0 to 2.3″.
For the most part, all of these mattresses are right around those sinkage depths. The DreamCloud original pushes it quite a bit further at 3.02″. It is the only mattress here that I would say you really need to like a deeper level of sinkage.
All of the other mattresses are within the moderate range or very near it so they shouldn’t be problematic for most sleepers.
Motion Transfer Test
Motion transfer is an important testing category to consider, especially for couples. You can see the full chart below of how the comparison went between DreamCloud vs. Saatva.
| Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 9.7 | 5.60 m/s² |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 9.7 | 5.67 m/s² |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 10 | 2.62 m/s² |
| Saatva Classic | 9.6 | 5.86 m/s² |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 7.7 | 10.11 m/s² |
Overall, both DreamCloud and Saatva had good scores. All scores fell between 9.6 and a perfect 10 with the one exception being the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid had 10.11 m/s² of motion, which is about 2X all of the other mattresses.
Furthermore, I have to highlight the motion transfer of the DreamCloud Premier Rest. On the Premier Rest, Motion transfer is 2.62 m/s² which is about half the levels of any of the other three mattresses we tested—75% less than the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.
The average amount of motion transfer we typically see (average across all mattresses tested to date) is 6.02 m/s².
All of the mattresses tested here have less motion transfer than average, excluding the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.
The full videos of the motion transfer are included below:
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
DreamCloud Premier
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
DreamCloud Premier Rest
The graphs below show a quantifiable version of motion transfer based on accelerometer data.
DreamCloud: Accelerometer Data
Saatva Classic: Accelerometer Data
As you can see in the graph, the DreamCloud and Saatva Classic have pretty similar levels of motion detected initially, but the mattress’s response to the motion is where the difference really comes into play.
Despite being coil, the Saatva really does a fantastic job of absorbing the motion and for the most part, it is gone by 0.3 seconds.
For comparison, motion transfer on the DreamCloud continues until a little past 0.7 seconds, when it sharply drops off.
If you’d like to see the motion transfer chart for each specific model please see our full reviews below:
Response Test
Considering the response times, there is a pretty big range between DreamCloud and Saatva. You can see the full detail set in the table below.
| Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 5.0 | 5.0 seconds | 6.0 seconds |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 5.9 | 0.9 seconds | 1.5 seconds |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 5.0 | 3.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Saatva Classic | 8.7 | 0.4 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.0 | 0.3 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
The mattress with the slowest response time is the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid at 6.0 seconds for complete recovery.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Saatva. Both the Saatva Classic and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid were mostly recovered between 0.3-0.4 seconds and fully recovered by 0.8-1.0 seconds.
Our average response time across all mattresses tested to date is 0.94 seconds for complete recovery.
Both Saatva mattresses have average response and all DreamCloud mattresses respond slower than average.
A slower response can result in sleepers feeling “stuck” or “entrapped” by the foams. In contrast, a faster response adapts more quickly to changes in sleeping position. It also makes the mattress easier to move around.
A closer visual of the level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
DreamCloud Premier
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
DreamCloud Premier Rest
Bounce Test
Looking at bounce is a bit of a preferential factor, but the data below does help to show a good picture of the performance of each mattress.
| Bounce Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | High | 11.20″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier | High | 11.03″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Low | 7.88″ |
| Saatva Classic | Extremely High | 14.67″ |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | Extremely High | 14.06″ |
When dropping the same weighted medicine ball onto the mattress, the DreamCloud Premier Rest has the lowest level of bounce at 7.88″.
Both the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid and the DreamCloud Premier had a bit more, but not by a drastic margin. Both of those mattresses were right around 11″, about 25% more than the former mattresses listed.
Both Saatvas, the Saatva Classic and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, have extremely high bounce.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
DreamCloud Premier
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
DreamCloud Premier Rest
Edge Support Test
When considering edge support, a coil-based mattress is usually going to perform better than most foam-based mattresses.
Check out the table below for a sinkage summary of all DreamCloud vs. Saatva mattresses that we’ve tested to date:
| Edge Support Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 8.3 | 5.00″ | Excellent |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 9.1 | 3.75″ | Excellent |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 6.5 | 5.50″ | Mediocre |
| Saatva Classic | 10 | 3.00″ | Outstanding |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.7 | 3.50″ | Outstanding |
The level of edge support on the original DreamCloud vs. Saatva Classic is documented in the images below.
DreamCloud – Sitting
Saatva – Sitting
As you can see, the sinkage from the Saatva Classic was much better than the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid. The Saatva is able to support my core and legs, keeping shape and limiting excessive contour.
For comparison, the sinkage on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid was pretty consistent with the performance of the Saatva Classic. It sank down slightly more to 3.5″ at the edge and had exceptional lying support.
Saatva Memory Foam – Sitting
Saatva Memory Foam – Lying
The DreamCloud sank 5.0″ down, 40% more sinkage than what we see on either of the Saatvas.
It was comfortable to sit on the edge of the Saatvas, but it was uncomfortable to sit directly on the edge of the DreamCloud.
DreamCloud – Lying
Saatva – Lying
That being said, lying support was much better on the DreamCloud than the sitting support was. With weight more distributed, the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid did a fantastic job of supporting my whole body and keeping my spine in alignment.
DreamCloud Premier – Sitting
DreamCloud Premier Rest – Sitting
DreamCloud Premier – Lying
DreamCloud Premier Rest – Lying
In the images above, you can see how the support varies between the DreamCloud Premier and the Premier Rest. Between the two, the Premier is the clear winner as the Premier Rest allows for 46% more sinkage than on the Premier.
The 5″ of point sinkage when sitting on the edge of the Premier Rest is more than I’d generally like to see. It just makes the edge of the mattress feel unsupportive and not great for sitting for long periods of time.
Sex Test
Our sex rating formula looks at 5 different factors weighted based on their importance.
All factors are not equal in terms of significance, but each plays an important role.
Through our tests, we subjectively assigned the following percentages to each category within the overall sex score:
- Bounce: 60%
- Edge Support: 20%
- Noise: 10%
- Pressure Relief: 5%
- Cooling: 5%
| Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 9.0 | 9.5 | 7.5 | 10 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 10 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 7.4 | 7.4 | 6.9 | 10 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Saatva Classic | 9.9 | 10 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 10 |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.7 | 10 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 10 |
Overall, the Saatva Classic (9.9) ranks #1 for the best mattress for sex with the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid (9.7) and DreamCloud Premier (9.2) following not too far behind.
All of these mattresses have great bounce, cooling, good edge support, and fantastic pressure relief.
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid (9.0) is a close runner-up behind Saatva with slightly worse cooling and poorer edge support.
Last, in this lineup, we’ve got the DreamCloud Premier Rest, coming in around 7.4. The main struggles here were poorer edge support, poorer cooling, and less bounce than the other mattresses tested here.
Pressure Relief Test
The next category on our list is pressure relief. Pressure relief is the ability of a mattress to fully support the body and effectively relieve pressure. Especially along the spine, hips, shoulder, and neck, pressure relief is hugely important.
Poor pressure relief can lead to painful spots along these sensitive areas.
When we’re evaluating pressure relief, we’re considering a number of factors, but two of the most important include the thickness of the comfort layer and the thickness of the overall mattress.
Generally, we want to see at least 3.0″ of comfort material and at least 9-10″ of mattress thickness (for adults).
Here is a quick look at the pressure relief of the DreamCloud vs. Saatva.
| Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 8.0 | 5.5″ | 8.5″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 8.0 | 5.5″ | 8.5″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 8.0 | 6.5″ | 9.5″ |
| Saatva Classic | 10 | 4.5″ | 7.0″ |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 9.0 | 2.5″ | 9.0″ |
Pressure relief between these two brands is interesting. Technically, DreamCloud offers a thicker comfort layer and a thicker profile, but subjectively it’s just not as good as Saatva, in my opinion.
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
Saatva Classic
I think it’s a combination of material quality, compression, and coil resistance that all combine to create the full pressure relief experience.
While DreamCloud is good, Saatva is great. And this remains true for both the Saatva Classic as well as the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.
On the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, there is only 2.5″ of comfort materials, but the pressrue relief is still superior to DreamCloud in my opinion.
Off-Gassing Test
Both the Saatva and DreamCloud mattresses have low odor out of the box. As expected, the minor smell on the DreamCloud doesn’t last long at all.
| Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 day |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 day |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 9.7 | Minimal | 1 day |
| Saatva Classic | 10 | None | 0 days |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 10 | None | 0 days |
It’s gone in about 1 day. And by comparison, the Saatva emitted no odor at all so the off-gassing period was 0 days.
The average off-gassing period is 2.7 days so both DreamCloud and Saatva perform significantly better than average in this category.
Company
The company policies of DreamCloud and Saatva are nearly identical with a 365-night trial period, lifetime warranty, and free shipping. Also, both brands are manufactured in the USA.
| Company | Dreamcloud | Saatva |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9 | 9.4 |
| Trial Period | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Shipping | $0 | $0 |
| Returns | $0 | $99 |
| Trust | Good | Outstanding |
| Country of Origin | USA | USA |
The only real difference in these two polcies is that Saatva mattresses have a $99 return fee if things don’t work out.
Firmness
You can see the full table below of all available mattresses:
| Firmness | Rating | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | 7 | Slightly Firm |
| Dreamcloud Premier | 7 | Slightly Firm |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Saatva Classic | 4, 6, 8 | Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm |
| Saatva HD | 7 | Slightly Firm |
| Saatva Latex Hybrid | 6.5 | Medium-Firm |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Saatva RX | 6 | Medium-Firm |
| Zenhaven | 5, 7.5 | Medium, Slightly Firm |
DreamCloud generally stays in the middle of the pack when it comes to firmness, only offering a range between 6-7, the Premier Rest being the firmest of the three DreamCloud mattresses reviewed here.
The Saatva Classic luxury firm and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid are also a 6 out of 10.
For lightweight side sleepers, the Saatva Classic soft may be a great choice, as you’ll be able to sink into the mattress a bit more and engage with deeper layers.
For back or stomach sleepers, the Saatva Classic firm comes in around an 8 out of 10, which is the firmest mattress in this comparison.
Support & Sleeping Positions
Your body weight and sleeping position can help determine if a certain firmness would work for you. Use the tables below to decide what firmness is best for you.
Is the Saatva Classic soft right for you?
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleeper | Side Sleeper | Back Sleeper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Maybe | Yes | Maybe |
| 150-225 lbs. | No | Yes | No |
| 225-300 lbs. | No | No | No |
Is the Saatva Classic medium or Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid right for you?
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid or Premier Rest right for you?
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the DreamCloud Premier right for you?
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
| 150-250 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Is the Saatva Classic firm right for you?
| Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 150 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
| 150-250 lbs. | Maybe | No | Maybe |
| 250-300 lbs. | Yes | Maybe | Yes |
Design
The design of the DreamCloud and Saatva mattresses are distinctly different. Check out the table below for a quick outline of the different types:
| Design | Type | Mattress Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| Dreamcloud | Hybrid | 14.0″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier | Hybrid | 14.0″ |
| Dreamcloud Premier Rest | Hybrid | 16.0″ |
| Saatva Classic | Coil | 11.5″ |
| Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid | Memory Foam Hybrid | 11.5″ |
The Saatva Classic uses a dual-layer coil-on-coil construction with a plush Euro cover on top.
By comparison, the DreamCloud mattresses as well as the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid are hybrids that combine foams with pocketed coils for a balanced feel. They offer many pros of foam, but without the cons since they include a coil base.
DreamCloud Design
Saatva Design
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress is made of foam and coils.
The advantages of foam mattresses include: great pressure relief, quieter for sex, and in this case more bounce. This is not always the case with foam compared to coils… in fact, it’s a bit of an anomaly.
Materials
Here is a more detailed breakdown of the insides of DreamCloud vs. Saatva:
Saatva Classic
Saatva Classic
- Cover: Euro style, pillow top
- 4.0″ foam-encased coils
- 7.0″ support foam
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
- Cover: organic cotton
- 1.0″ quilted cover
- 1.5″ memory foam
- 1.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid
- Cover: quilted, cashmere blend
- 1.0″ quilted cover
- 1.0″ gel memory foam
- 2.5″ support foam
- 8.5″ support foam
DreamCloud Premier
DreamCloud Premier
- Cover: quilted, cashmere blend
- 1.0″ pillow top
- 2.5″ memory foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 8.5″ pocketed coils
DreamCloud Premier Rest
DreamCloud Premier Rest
- Cover: quilted, cashmere blend
- 2.0″ pillow top
- 2.5″ poly foam
- 2.0″ poly foam
- 8.5″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
DreamCloud vs. Saatva: Which Should You Buy?
So you’ve made it this far—still not sure which mattress is best for you: DreamCloud vs. Saatva? Here are some quick summaries to help decide which mattress is best.
The original Saatva Classic mattress is best for just about any type of sleeper. It’s available in 3 firmnesses, so there are plenty of options for all preferences. It’s also available in regular and HD, which makes it good for weights up to 500 pounds. In terms of performance, it just nails it across the board. Saatva scored perfect 10s in 4 out of 8 categories and is the highest-rated mattress out of all mattresses we’ve tested to date.
Read our full Saatva mattress review.
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress is best for sleepers who want a minimal sinkage with an extremely fast response time, an dhigh bounce. It has exceptional cooling, excellent edge support, and excellent pressure relief.
Motion transfer is moderate, but overall this memory foam hybrid is a win for many cateogries.
Read our full Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress review.
The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress is best for sleepers who want a budget-friendly hybrid. For the most part, the original DreamCloud mattress scored well. It’s most significant weak spot is the incredibly slow response time. As long as you don’t mind the slow response time, performance in the other categories was pretty solid, especially at this price point.
Read our full DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress review.
The DreamCloud Premier mattress is best for for sleepers who want a budget-friendly hybrid, with better performance than the original Dreamcloud. The DreamCloud Premier is slightly weaker when it comes to cooling and motion transfer compared to the original DreamCloud. However, it’s got a massively faster response time, better edge support, and it’s better for sex.
Read our full DreamCloud Premier mattress review.
The DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress is best for …honestly, I’m not sure. The DreamCloud Premier Rest scored worse than the DreamCloud Premier in 3 out of 8 categories. It scored the same in 4 out of 8 categories and was only better in 1 out of 8 categories. In my view, the DreamCloud Premier is the better overall mattress. For the vast majority of sleepers, I would recommend it over the DreamCloud Premier Rest.
Read our full DreamCloud Premier Rest mattress review.
FAQ
DreamCloud is owned by the parent company, Resident. Resident is the same company that owns the sister brand, Nectar.
Any mattress is capable of sagging over time, but the high quality of Saatva materials and the use of foam + coils both help to limit any sagging.
For even better performance, try the Saatva HD which has a firmer feel and is more resistant to sagging.
All DreamCloud mattresses that we have tested fall between 6 – 7 on the firmness scale, which is a medium to medium firm mattress.
