Loom & Leaf vs. Saatva: 8 Mattresses Objectively Compared

In This Comparison
Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

The mattresses earning the title for “best overall” from each brand have the highest overall performance. Overall performance is determined by scores from 8 different categories including cooling, motion transfer, response time, edge support, sex performance, pressure relief, off-gassing, and company.

Sinkage and bounce are also taken into consideration, but they are not direct scoring factors.

Between Loom & Leaf and Saatva, the two top recommendations are Loom & Leaf and Saatva Classic.

If you’re looking for the best-of-the-best between these two brands, I’d recommend the Loom & Leaf and Saatva Classic. Saatva has the higher overall performance and a lower price tag (34% less than the Loom & Leaf).

But they also have very different feels so it’s not all about the price and performance score. For a luxury memory foam feel with extremely deep sinkage and very low levels of bounce, Loom & Leaf is the better option.

Saatva Classic is a coil-on-coil mattress with deep sinkage and extremely high levels of bounce. If you want a mattress that is active and engaging, the Saatva Classic may be the better pick.

Both mattresses have exceptional pressure relief and high-quality materials.

Best Mattress by Category

Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed exceptionally well when considering each individual category listed.

Best For	Loom & Leaf	Saatva
Overall	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic
Side Sleepers	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Latex Hybrid
Heavy People	Loom & Leaf	Saatva HD
Cooling	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic
Affordable	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
Back Pain	Loom & Leaf	Saatva RX
Sex	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic
Soft Mattress	N/A	Saatva Classic (Soft version)
Medium-Firm Mattress	Loom & Leaf (Relaxed Firm version)	Saatva Classic (Medium-Firm version)
Firm Mattress	Loom & Leaf (Firm version)	Saatva Classic (Firm version)

In total, 8 mattresses were tested for this comparison. The table below details the 8 mattresses we were analyzing.

The Loom & Leaf mattress has a performance score of 8.75. In total, we have tested 7 Saatva mattresses, which gives the brand an average performance score of 9.24.

Between the two, Saatva has a higher performance and also a lower average price. But if you’re looking exclusively for memory foam, Loom & Leaf is a great option.

Loom & Leaf Mattress Data

Loom & Leaf Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Loom & Leaf	8.75	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price

Saatva Mattress Data

Saatva Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Classic	9.68	Coil	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Contour5	8.82	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva HD	9.22	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.42	Latex Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.18	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva RX	9.10	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Saatva Solaire	9.26	Adjustable	Read Review	Check Price

Moving on, let’s talk about specific performance categories. Depending on what factors are most important to you, individual mattresses may rise above others. The table below looks at 10 testing categories and highlights the top-performing mattresses in those particular tests.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Saatva Classic	9.68
Best Cooling	Saatva Classic, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	10
Most Sinkage	Loom & Leaf	3.09″
Least Sinkage	Saatva Contour5	1.85″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Loom & Leaf	10
Fastest Response Time	Saatva Contour5	9.9
Most Bounce	Saatva Classic	14.67″
Least Bounce	Saatva Contour5	4.32″
Best Edge Support	Saatva Classic, Saatva Contour5	10
Best for Sex	Saatva Classic	9.9
Best Pressure Relief	Loom & Leaf, Saatva Classic, Saatva Contour5	10
Least Off-Gassing	Loom & Leaf, Saatva Classic, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	10
Best Company	Loom & Leaf, Saatva	8.8

Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Loom & Leaf ranges in firmness from 5.5 to 8 out of 10, and Saatva mattresses range from 4 to 8 out of 10.

If you definitely want a soft feel, Saatva will be your best bet, but if you are looking for something between a medium and firm feel, either brand could work for you.

Check the table below to see the details of each mattress.

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Loom & Leaf	5.5, 8	Medium, Firm
Saatva Classic	4, 6, 8	Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm
Saatva Contour5	6, 8	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
Saatva Solaire	4, 4.5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8	Soft, Medium, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm, Firm

Not sure which firmness you need? Your ideal mattress firmness depends on two major factors—sleeping position and body weight. With the right firmness, your body and spine will maintain proper alignment when sleeping.

Lightweight sleepers or those who sleep on their side tend to need a softer mattress. By comparison, heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach tend to need more support and a firmer feel.

For the rest of this comparison, we will be doing a deep dive into the specific performance of the Loom & Leaf mattress and 3 of the most popular Saatva mattresses.

The list below shows exact models we’ll be comparing:

Loom & Leaf Mattresses

• Loom & Leaf

Saatva Mattresses

• Saatva Classic
• Saatva Contour5
• Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

Factor	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic	Saatva Contour5	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
Overall Score	8.75	9.68	8.82	9.18
Cooling	9.0	10	9.0	10
Motion Transfer	10	9.6	6.7	7.7
Response	7.1	8.7	9.9	9.0
Edge Support	7.5	10	10	9.7
Sex	6.1	9.9	6.8	9.7
Pressure Relief	10	10	10	9.0
Off-Gassing	10	10	9.2	10
Company	8.8	8.8	8.8	8.8

This second table shows the data from each test we analyze. We use this data to compare each mattress to others within the brand as well as to compare with over 390+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Factor	Loom & Leaf	Saatva Classic	Saatva Contour5	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
Price (Queen)	$2,699	$1,799	$2,699	$1,699
Cooling	Excellent	Outstanding	Excellent	Outstanding
Sinkage – Depth	3.09″	2.40″	1.85″	1.88″
Sinkage – Feel	Extremely Deep	Deep	Minimal	Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	5.02 m/s²	5.86 m/s²	12.29 m/s²	10.11 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.3 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.6 sec.	0.8 sec.	0.4 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	4.72″	14.67″	4.32″	14.06″
Bounce – Feel	Very Low	Extremely High	Very Low	Extremely High
Edge Support – Sitting	6.25″	3.00″	3.00″	3.50″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding	Outstanding
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.5″	4.5″	6.3″	2.5″
Mattress Thickness	12.0″	11.5″	12.3″	11.5″
Off-Gassing – Smell	None	None	Strong	None
Off-Gassing – Days	0 days	0 days	3 days	0 days
Trial	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime

Considering cooling, both Loom & Leaf and Saatva have great performance. They have very limited levels of heat retention and are very breathable.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding cooling.

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Loom & Leaf	9.0	79.1°	87.6°	80.8°
Saatva Classic	10	77.5°	88.6°	79.7°
Saatva Contour5	9.0	78.8°	89.7°	80.8°
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

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.

The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

All 4 of the mattresses in this comparison have better performance than average. The Saatva Classic and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid scored a 10/10 for exceptional cooling performance. Meanwhile, the Loom & Leaf and Saatva Contour5 were not far behind, with a score of 9/10.

Both the Loom & Leaf and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid have high amounts of memory foam, which can retain more heat than other materials. That being said, both of these mattresses had great performance and the foams did not retain excessive heat.

Loom & Leaf has extremely deep sinkage and Saatva mattresses offer either deep sinkage or minimal sinkage, offering two drastically different feels.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sinkage.

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Loom & Leaf	Extremely Deep	3.09″
Saatva Classic	Deep	2.40″
Saatva Contour5	Minimal	1.85″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Minimal	1.88″

The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.18″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Saatva Contour5 (1.85″) and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid (1.88″) both have less sinkage than average and are also a good value.

Generally, side sleepers enjoy a deeper level of sinkage, as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. For deeper sinkage, opt for the Loom & Leaf (3.09″) or the Saatva Classic (2.4″).

Regardless of which depth you’re looking for, both sinkage levels have a mid-tier price option as well as a more luxurious option.

If motion transfer is a top priority for you, I’d recommend that you stick with the Loom & Leaf or Saatva Classic. These two mattresses have the lowest level of motion transfer

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding motion transfer.

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Loom & Leaf	10	5.02 m/s²
Saatva Classic	9.6	5.86 m/s²
Saatva Contour5	6.7	12.29 m/s²
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	7.7	10.11 m/s²

The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.

The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

For the absolute lowest motion transfer, opt for the Loom & Leaf, which scored a 10/10 and had an acceleration range of only 5.02 m/s² in our tests. This is 43% less motion than the average mattress.

The 2nd best for low motion transfer is the Saatva Classic, with a score of 9.6 and an acceleration range of 5.86 m/s². Compared to the average mattress, this is still 33% less motion than average.

Both the Saatva Contour5 and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid have higher levels of motion transfer than average. In our tests, we measured 10.11 m/s² on the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid and even more (12.29 m/s²) on the Saatva Contour5.

Between these two brands, Saatva has a faster material response time. As mentioned above, memory foam isn’t really known for its fast recovery, so it’s not really a big surprise that the Loom & Leaf struggles.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding response.

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Loom & Leaf	7.1	0.6 seconds	1.6 seconds
Saatva Classic	8.7	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Saatva Contour5	9.9	0.2 seconds	0.4 seconds
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.0	0.3 seconds	1.0 seconds

The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.

Of these 4 mattresses, the Saatva Contour5 takes the win, being mostly recovered by 0.2 seconds and fully recovered by 0.4 seconds.

The Saatva Classic and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid are not far behind, but have more of a near-average material responsiveness.

Meanwhile, the Loom & Leaf is considerably slower. The foam layers take longer than average to respond, but that feel is also what gives the mattress its iconic memory foam feel and viscoelasticity. If you’re looking for a memory foam feel, this won’t necessarily be a disadvantage.

For bounce, Loom & Leaf and Saatva are on two opposite ends of the spectrum. The Loom & Leaf has very low bounce and Saatva offers either very low or extremely high bounce.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding bounce.

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Loom & Leaf	Very Low	4.72″
Saatva Classic	Extremely High	14.67″
Saatva Contour5	Very Low	4.32″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Extremely High	14.06″

The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.14″.

Mattresses with more bounce than average include the Saatva Classic (14.67″) and the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid (14.06″).

Mattresses with less bounce than average include the Loom & Leaf (4.72″) and the Saatva Contour5 (4.32″).

Mattresses with more bounce are better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, higher bounce also typically creates a higher level of motion transfer. So there are pros and cons when it comes to bounce.

For edge support, it’s hard to beat Saatva and the supportive feel that a coil base provides. Loom and Leaf’s memory foam design just can’t compete in this area.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding edge support.

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Loom & Leaf	7.5	6.25″	Excellent
Saatva Classic	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva Contour5	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.7	3.50″	Outstanding

The level of edge support is documented in the images below.

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6, with 4.02″ of sinkage when seated at the edge of the mattress.

All three Saatva mattresses in this comparison have less sitting sinkage than average. The Saatva Classic and Saatva Contour5 both have only 3.0″ of sinkage and outstanding lying support.

Meanwhile, the Loom & Leaf has a sitting sinkage score of 7.5, with 6.25″ of sinkage when seated at the edge. Despite its deeper sitting sinkage, this mattress does have excellent lying support.

For top-notch sex performance, Saatva is the better option compared to Loom & Leaf.

Again, the inherent properties of memory foam are taking major strikes against the Loom & Leaf. This is not because Loom & Leaf is a bad mattress, but rather due to the feel of memory foam (mainly low bounce and weaker edges).

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding sex.

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Loom & Leaf	6.1	5.4	5.9	10	10	9.0
Saatva Classic	9.9	10	10	8.0	10	10
Saatva Contour5	6.8	5.2	10	10	10	9.0
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.7	10	9.4	8.0	9.0	10

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.3.

The best mattresses for sex have high levels of bounce and supportive edges, are quiet and cool, and have good pressure relief.

Among these 4 mattresses analyzed, the Saatva Classic is the best for sex, with a sex performance score of 9.9, with the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid following close behind. Both of these mattresses have high bounce, fantastic edge support, and solid pressure relief and cooling.

The Loom & Leaf and Contour5 struggle the most with sex performance. Both of these mattresses have low bounce, which effectively kills the sex vibe.

The Contour5 does have good edge support, which is somewhat redeeming, but because bounce makes up 60% of the score, any mattress with low bounce will struggle in this category.

For good pressure relief, any of these mattresses could be a suitable fit. All 4 of these mattresses offer great support and limit pressure relief, regardless of your preferred sleeping position.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding pressure relief.

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Loom & Leaf	10	4.5″	7.5″
Saatva Classic	10	4.5″	7.0″
Saatva Contour5	10	6.3″	6.0″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.0	2.5″	9.0″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

The Loom & Leaf, Saatva Classic, and Saatva Contour5 all have a thicker comfort layer than average, a largely contributing factor to the improved pressure relief.

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has only 2.5″ of material, notably less than the 4.2″ average comfort layer thickness.

For off-gassing, both Loom & Leaf and Saatva have good options. Saatva, as a brand, ships all mattresses uncompressed, delivered full-sized to your address of choice.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding off-gassing.

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Loom & Leaf	10	None	0 days
Saatva Classic	10	None	0 days
Saatva Contour5	9.2	Strong	3 days
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	10	None	0 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 6.6 days.

The Loom & Leaf, Saatva Classic, and Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid all had no smell upon initial unboxing. This is very rare, considering that most mattresses take nearly a full week to completely off-gas (comparing 390+ mattresses tested to date).

The Saatva Contour5 is a memory foam mattress that had a stronger odor upon unboxing, with a smell that lasted for 3 days. While this is longer than the other mattresses, it’s still half the length of the average off-gassing duration. Especially for memory foam, 3 days isn’t too bad.

Looking at the company data between these two brands, the numbers are very similar. Both Loom & Leaf and Saatva mattresses are produced by the same parent company, Saatva.

Check out the table below to see how each mattress compares regarding company policies.

Company	Loom & Leaf	Saatva
Score	8.8	8.8
Trial Period	365 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime
Shipping	$0	$0
Returns	$99	$99
Country of Origin	USA	USA

Among all mattresses tested to date, the average trial length is 177 nights and the average warranty is 14 years, excluding 41% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Both Loom & Leaf and Saatva have a 365-night trial period with free shipping and $99 return fees if the mattress ends up not working out.

Both brands are also backed by lifetime warranties on their mattresses.

Loom & Leaf vs. Saatva Testing Data

Mattress Name	Overall Score	Cooling Score	Motion Transfer Score	Response Time Score	Edge Support Score	Sex Score	Pressure Relief Score	Off-Gassing Score	Company Score	Type	Thickness	Firmness	Sinkage	Bounce	Trial (days)	Ships To	Price (Queen)	Read Review
Saatva Classic	9.68	10	9.6	8.7	10	9.9	10	10	8.8	Coil	11.50"	Soft Medium-Firm Firm	2.40"	14.67"	365 nights	USA	$1,795	Review
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.42	9.0	10	10	10	9.4	9.0	10	8.8	Latex Hybrid	12.00"	Medium-Firm	1.85"	10.82"	365 nights	USA	$2,199	Review
Saatva Solaire	9.26	10	8.9	9.0	9.5	7.2	10	9.4	8.8	Adjustable	13.00"	Soft Medium Medium-Firm Slightly Firm Firm	2.93"	5.23"	365 nights	USA	$4,299	Review
Saatva HD	9.22	9.0	7.1	9.7	10	10	10	10	8.8	Plus-Sized	15.50"	Slightly Firm	1.77"	12.50"	365 nights	USA	$3,099	Review
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.18	10	7.7	9.0	9.7	9.7	9.0	10	8.8	Memory Foam Hybrid	11.50"	Medium-Firm	1.88"	14.06"	365 nights	USA	$1,699	Review
Saatva RX	9.1	9.0	7.4	9.8	9.2	9.1	10	10	8.8	Hybrid	15.00"	Medium-Firm	2.05"	10.28"	365 nights	USA	$3,099	Review
Saatva Contour5	8.82	9.0	6.7	9.9	10	6.8	10	9.2	8.8	Memory Foam	12.25"	Medium-Firm Firm	1.85"	4.32"	365 nights	USA	$2,699	Review
Loom & Leaf	8.75	9.0	10	7.1	7.5	6.1	10	10	8.8	Memory Foam	12.00"	Medium Firm	3.09"	4.72"	365 nights	USA	$2,699	Review