Saatva vs. Tempurpedic: 11 Mattresses Objectively Compared

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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 Saatva and Tempurpedic, the two top recommendations are Saatva Classic and Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid.

The Saatva Classic and Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid are extremely different in terms of design, firmness, and performance.

First and foremost, the performance score of the Saatva Classic is the second-highest we’ve seen across 390+ mattresses reviewed to date. Meanwhile, the Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid has a score that is among the bottom 14%. This disparity looks worse when you factor in price.

Both mattresses are priced around the same luxury tier, with the Classic being $200 less expensive at $1,795 over the Supreme Hybrid’s $1,999. However, both mattresses come with white-glove delivery for no extra charge. This is a company-wide policy on Saatva’s part, while it’s Costco that throws this perk in for the Supreme and Supreme Hybrid only.

The Tempurpedic has its merits, especially for its low motion transfer, excellent cooling, and fantastic pressure relief. But the Saatva Classic is even better in all these areas without nearly as many trade-offs.

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	Saatva	Tempurpedic
Overall	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid
Side Sleepers	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Saatva Latex Hybrid	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Heavy People	Saatva HD	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Cooling	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid
Affordable	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Tempurpedic Cloud
Back Pain	Saatva RX	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Sex	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid
Soft Mattress	Saatva Classic	N/A
Medium-Firm Mattress	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid
Firm Mattress	Saatva Classic	Tempurpedic Supreme

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 11 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

After comparing 7 Saatva mattresses, the brand average score is 9.24. After comparing 4 Tempurpedic mattresses, the brand average is 7.70.

Between the two, Saatva has a higher performance, but Tempurpedic has a lower average price. The average price for a Saatva mattress is $2,698, and the average price for a Tempurpedic mattress is $2,174 (for a queen), exclusively looking at models that we have personally tested.

All Saatva Mattresses Tested

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

All Tempurpedic Mattresses Tested

Tempurpedic Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Tempurpedic Cloud	7.63	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	7.87	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Tempurpedic Supreme (Costco Only)	7.38	Memory Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	7.92	Memory Foam Hybrid	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, Saatva Solaire	10
Most Sinkage	Saatva Solaire	2.93″
Least Sinkage	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	1.73″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Saatva Latex Hybrid, Tempurpedic Supreme	10
Fastest Response Time	Saatva Latex Hybrid	10
Most Bounce	Saatva Classic	14.67″
Least Bounce	Saatva Contour5	4.32″
Best Edge Support	Saatva Classic, Saatva Contour5, Saatva HD, Saatva Latex Hybrid	10
Best for Sex	Saatva HD	10
Best Pressure Relief	Saatva Classic, Saatva Contour5, Saatva HD, Saatva RX, Saatva Solaire, Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	10
Least Off-Gassing	Saatva Classic, Saatva HD, Saatva Latex Hybrid, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Saatva RX	10
Best Company	Saatva	8.8

Looking at all available mattresses we’ve tested, Saatva ranges in firmness from 4 to 8 out of 10, and Tempurpedic mattresses range from 5 to 8 out of 10.

This means that Tempurpedic isn’t a great option for those wanting a particularly soft feel. Medium (5) is a touch softer than the standard medium-firm (6), and it’s as soft as the brand gets.

Saatva has a few soft (4) options and multiple slightly firm (7) and firm (8) options. It also has the Saatva Solaire, which offers real-time, adjustable firmness that ranges from 4 to 8. It’s also the best-performing adjustable model we’ve tested to date.

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

Firmness	Rating	Feel
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
Tempurpedic Cloud	6	Medium-Firm
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	5, 6, 7	Medium, Medium-Firm, Slightly Firm
Tempurpedic Supreme (Costco Only)	6, 8	Medium-Firm, Firm
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	6	Medium-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.

Below, we have a deep-dive comparison on 6 popular mattresses — 3 from Saatva and 3 from Tempurpedic.

Saatva Mattresses

• Saatva Classic
• Saatva Latex Hybrid
• Saatva RX

Tempurpedic Mattresses

• Tempurpedic Cloud
• Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)
• Tempurpedic Pro Adapt

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

Factor	Saatva Classic	Saatva Latex Hybrid	Saatva RX	Tempurpedic Cloud	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Overall Score	9.68	9.42	9.10	7.63	7.92	7.87
Cooling	10	9.0	9.0	8.0	9.0	7.0
Motion Transfer	9.6	10	7.4	8.7	9.0	9.5
Response	8.7	10	9.8	5.0	5.0	5.0
Edge Support	10	10	9.2	7.4	8.5	8.4
Sex	9.9	9.4	9.1	6.4	7.4	6.7
Pressure Relief	10	9.0	10	9.0	9.0	10
Off-Gassing	10	10	10	8.1	4.4	7.8
Company	8.8	8.8	8.8	6.4	6.6	6.4

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	Saatva Classic	Saatva Latex Hybrid	Saatva RX	Tempurpedic Cloud	Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	Tempurpedic Pro Adapt
Price (Queen)	$1,795	$2,199	$3,099	$1,399	$1,999	$3,399
Cooling	Outstanding	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Fair
Sinkage – Depth	2.40″	1.85″	2.05″	2.11″	2.69″	1.73″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Minimal	Moderate	Moderate	Very Deep	Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	5.86 m/s²	3.13 m/s²	10.76 m/s²	7.88 m/s²	7.13 m/s²	6.13 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.4 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.2 sec.	3.8 sec.	1.7 sec.	2.5 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.8 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.5 sec.	8.0 sec.	3.3 sec.	5.5 sec.
Bounce – Height	14.67″	10.82″	10.28″	4.47″	5.78″	4.56″
Bounce – Feel	Extremely High	High	High	Very Low	Very Low	Very Low
Edge Support – Sitting	3.00″	3.00″	3.50″	4.75″	2.75″	3.25″
Edge Support – Lying	Outstanding	Outstanding	Excellent	Fair	Fair	Fair
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.50″	4.00″	6.00″	3.00″	2.50″	3.50″
Mattress Thickness	11.50″	12.00″	15.00″	10.00″	11.00″	12.00″
Off-Gassing – Smell	None	None	None	Strong	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	0 days	0 days	0 days	7 days	20 days	8 days
Trial	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights	90 nights	0 nights	90 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime	10 years	10 years	10 years

Starting with cooling performance, Saatva comes out on top. Its three models earned an average cooling score of 9.3, and Tempurpedic’s three models earned an average cooling score of 8.0.

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

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Saatva Classic	10	77.5°	88.6°	79.7°
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.0	77.9°	91.0°	82.6°
Saatva RX	9.0	82.9°	93.7°	85.5°
Tempurpedic Cloud	8.0	74.1°	89.5°	82.6°
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	9.0	78.5°	89.6°	82.8°
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	7.0	78.6°	91.5°	84.3°

• 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 8.6. Compared to this, Tempurpedic has below-average cooling, while Saatva mattresses perform well-above average.

Among all 6 models, the Saatva Classic has the best cooling performance at a perfect 10/10. This can be explained by its coil-heavy design, as there’s much less foam material to build and retain heat.

The best Tempurpedic model was the Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid, which earned an excellent score of 9/10. This is achieved with a mix of its hybrid design and limited memory foam layer (2.5″). Models like the Pro Adapt have significantly more foam that can retain heat and create a warm sensation.

Classic or dense memory foam, like the Tempurpedic models appear to have (they did not share their specific density with us), tends to struggle with breathing well and build up heat more intensely.

Overall, it’s rare for a memory foam mattress or memory foam hybrid, like the Tempurpedic models, to have outstanding cooling performance. So if that’s your primary concern, Saatva is the better choice.

Sinkage is a preferential factor, so there is no objective winner between Saatva and Tempurpedic. However, the sinkage depth can inform the type of general feel a mattress has and what sleeping positions it may be suitable for.

The Saatva models have an average sinkage depth of 2.10″, with the full range from minimal to moderate to deep.

The three Tempurpedic models offer the same sort of range, but with even more extreme sinkage levels on either end.

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

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Saatva Classic	Deep	2.40″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	Minimal	1.85″
Saatva RX	Moderate	2.05″
Tempurpedic Cloud	Moderate	2.11″
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	Very Deep	2.69″
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	Minimal	1.73″

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

For reference, the average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.21″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Saatva Latex Hybrid (1.85″), Saatva RX (2.05″), Tempurpedic Cloud (2.11″), and Tempurpedic Pro Adapt (1.73″) all have less sinkage than average and would be best suited for back or stomach sleeping.

On the other hand, side sleepers generally enjoy a deeper level of sinkage, as that typically translates to better pressure relief and contour. For deeper sinkage, opt for the Saatva Classic (2.40″) or the Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (2.69″).

Are you over 300 lbs.? Heavier sleepers generally need a mattress with a firmer feel to maintain optimal support. The Saatva HD mattress is the only model between the two brands specifically designed for and marketed to heavy people. Within Tempurpedic, the Pro Adapt is the best option.

When it comes to motion transfer, Tempurpedic has the upper hand, and this is a category in which they heavily pride themselves in their marketing.

The Tempurpedic models earned an average motion transfer score of 9.1, with scores ranging from 8.7 to 9.5.

The Saatva models earned an average score of 9.0, with a wider range of performance from 7.4 to 10.

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

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Saatva Classic	9.6	5.86 m/s²
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	3.13 m/s²
Saatva RX	7.4	10.76 m/s²
Tempurpedic Cloud	8.7	7.88 m/s²
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	9.0	7.13 m/s²
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	9.5	6.13 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.

By this metric, both Saatva and Tempurpedic are excellent choices in terms of low motion transfer. Having said that, Saatva makes the best overall model with their Saatva Latex Hybrid.

The Tempurpedic mattresses have a more consistent low level of motion transfer, but don’t quite reach the level recorded on the Saatva Latex Hybrid. The Tempurpedic Pro Adapt had the lowest motion transfer recorded, as it is your best bet to reduce the chance of waking your partner with movement during the night.

When it comes to response time, we place a weighted ball on each mattress, remove it, and measure the time it takes to reform back to its original shape. Here, Tempurpedic is one of the slowest responding brands we’ve tested to date.

The three Tempurpedic models we tested each earned a score of 5.0 out of 10. Meanwhile, the Saatva models earned an average score of 9.5, with their lowest score being an 8.7.

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

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Saatva Classic	8.7	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	0.2 seconds	0.3 seconds
Saatva RX	9.8	0.2 seconds	0.5 seconds
Tempurpedic Cloud	5.0	3.8 seconds	8.0 seconds
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	5.0	1.7 seconds	3.3 seconds
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	5.0	2.5 seconds	5.5 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. By this measure, the Saatva mattresses are average to well-above average in terms of material response.

The feel and experience of Tempurpedic mattresses is largely due to their distinct memory foam. In terms of material speed, it’s one of the slowest materials on the market.

This is essentially the trade-off of having such an intense, classic memory foam feel. Many sleepers may prefer this feel, but they will have to put up with a noticeable “stuck” feeling when attempting to shift positions or move around the mattress.

If you want to avoid feeling stuck and enjoy a lively surface to your mattress, Saatva is the clear choice over Tempurpedic.

Speaking of a lively surface, let’s talk about bounce. This is another preferential factor that sleepers can use to zero in on their preferred feel. When it comes to bounce, the difference between Saatva and Tempurpedic couldn’t be more extreme.

We measured an average bounce height of 11.92″ across the three Saatva mattresses, with measurements ranging from high (10.82″) to extremely high (14.67″).

On the other hand, Tempurpedic mattresses have extremely low bounce. On average, their three mattresses had a bounce height of 4.94″, with every model measuring in the “very low” range.

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

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Saatva Classic	Extremely High	14.67″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	High	10.82″
Saatva RX	High	10.28″
Tempurpedic Cloud	Very Low	4.47″
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	Very Low	5.78″
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	Very Low	4.56″

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

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.75″.

All Saatva mattresses have more bounce than average, but the Saatva Classic is especially bouncy at 14.67″. At this level, I wouldn’t be surprised if some sleepers found it too bouncy and trampoline-like. Its design is made up of more coils than the average mattress, and it certainly shows here.

More normal levels of bounce are found on the Saatva Latex Hybrid and the Saatva RX mattress.

Tempurpedic mattresses are, again, heavily impacted by their memory foam design. While coils are springy, foam is very effective at dissipating energy. The Tempurpedic Cloud and Tempurpedic Pro Adapt are both all-foam models, and their lower bounce measurements demonstrate this principle.

The Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid has the most bounce among the brand, due to its pocketed coil unit, but it’s still in the “very low” range. If a good level of bounce is something important to you, go with a Saatva. If a cozier, less lively mattress is what you’re looking for, go with a Tempurpedic.

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.

Next, let’s talk about edge support. We measure the compression while sitting on the edge of each mattress and assess the level of support while lying. For edge support, Saatva takes another win over Tempurpedic.

The Saatva models earned an average edge support score of 9.7. with scores ranging from 9.2 to 10.

Tempurpedic edge support scores averaged an 8.1 and ranged from 7.4 to 8.5. A large part of their lower score comes from a lack of laying support.

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

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Saatva Classic	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	3.00″	Outstanding
Saatva RX	9.2	3.50″	Excellent
Tempurpedic Cloud	7.4	4.75″	Fair
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	8.5	2.75″	Fair
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	8.4	3.25″	Fair

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

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7. By this measure, all of the Tempurpedic models have less-than-average edge support, while all Saatva models excel compared to the average.

The lying support especially separates these two brands. A major component that helps with edge support is a reinforced edge, which the Tempurpedic Cloud and Pro Adapt models do not have. The Cloud model is especially poor. At only 10″ thick, nearly half of the material compresses while sitting at the edge.

The Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid, along with all three Saatva models, has reinforced edge support via thicker coils or dense(r) support foam around their perimeter. In the Supreme’s case, it’s a dense support foam that extends 4″ deep on the outside of the coil unit.

Across the board, Saatva has much better lying edge support, which effectively increases the amount of usable sleeping area on your mattress. Up next, we’ll explain how sitting edge support is good for more than putting your socks on in the morning.

To measure sex performance, we use a weighted formula that includes scores of bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling.

For sex, Saatva is the far superior mattress brand over Tempurpedic. Their mattresses earned an average performance score of 9.5, with scores ranging from 9.1 to 9.9. Tempurpedic models earned an average sex score of 6.8, with the highest score being 7.4.

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

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Saatva Classic	9.9	10	10	8.0	10	10
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.4	9.3	10	10	9.0	9.0
Saatva RX	9.1	8.9	9.4	10	10	9.0
Tempurpedic Cloud	6.4	5.3	7.8	10	9.0	8.0
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid (Costco Only)	7.4	6.1	10	10	9.0	9.0
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	6.7	5.3	9.7	10	10	7.0

For reference, the average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2.

Bounce is the heaviest weighted factor in our formula, as it helps maintain momentum during amorous activities. Tempurpedic models simply don’t have a lot of bounce; thus, they won’t be a big help in that department.

The coil unit in the Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid mitigates the more dead feeling from the memory foam, but it’s still going to be less helpful than the average mattress.

As we discussed, the Saatva Classic is extremely bouncy, but the one drawback is a noisier experience (from the mattress at least). Even still, the Saatva Latex Hybrid and Saatva RX should not disappoint couples when it comes to the dance without pants.

When it comes to pressure relief, this is one of Tempurpedic’s best performance categories. However, Saatva still edges them out as the better brand.

The three popular Saatva models earned an average pressure relief score of 9.7, with a range from 9.0 to 10. The three popular Tempurpedic models earned an average score of 9.3, with the same 9.0 to 10 range.

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

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Saatva Classic	10	4.50″	7.00″
Saatva Latex Hybrid	9.0	4.00″	8.00″
Saatva RX	10	6.00″	9.00″
Tempurpedic Cloud	9.0	3.00″	7.00″
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	9.0	2.50″	8.50″
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	10	3.50″	8.50″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6. Compared to this, both Saatva and Tempurpedic mattresses are well-above average when it comes to pressure relief.

The highest-scoring Tempurpedic model that scored a 10/10 was the Pro Adapt. Notably, this is a $3,400 mattress – a price tier well out of range of most sleepers. While we don’t have the exact density of each layer, Tempurpedic is well-known for their high-quality memory foam.

The Saatva Classic achieves this same 10/10 pressure relief score for half the price. The Saatva RX also matches this performance level, and it has one of the more complex designs, which includes microcoils and a unique foam cube layer. Both of these design features go a long way to provide a comfortable yet nuanced transition from plush comfort to effective support.

The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.

As the above examples demonstrate, a thicker design typically translates to better pressure relief performance. Tempurpedic is somewhat of an exception, as their mattresses are thinner than average, and they still have excellent to outstanding pressure relief. That comes down to efficient, high-quality memory foam.

When it comes down to pure comfort and reducing the risk for pressure point build-up, both Saatva and Tempurpedic are among the best brands from which to choose. But dollar-to-dollar, Saatva comes out a little ahead.

Next, let’s discuss the smell duration and intensity of each mattress upon initial unpacking. Both Saatva and Tempurpedic models typically come uncompressed and in a bag. The one exception among these 6 models is the Tempurpedic Cloud, which comes in a box.

For Saatva, this results in no smell experienced by the customer, even when just opening the bag. For Tempurpedic, their models had a strong initial smell and a long duration to get rid of it.

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

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Saatva Classic	10	None	0 days
Saatva Latex Hybrid	10	None	0 days
Saatva RX	10	None	0 days
Tempurpedic Cloud	8.1	Strong	7 days
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	4.4	Strong	20 days
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	7.8	Strong	8 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 7.13 days.

Based on this, the Tempurpedic models took from an average length to nearly 3X the average to complete off-gassing. In the case of the Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid, that’s a long time for a new, excited sleeper to put up with unpleasant synthetic odor.

Without having to dive into measurements or details, Saatva is the clear choice for those sensitive to the smells that come with new mattresses. For Tempurpedic, the long smell duration is, unfortunately, another trade-off with memory foam models.

Finally, let’s discuss the broad company policies that may influence your decision when purchasing a mattress from Saatva or Tempurpedic.

Saatva offers sleepers a 365-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, free shipping, but not free returns. There is a $99 fee to initiate a return of any Saatva mattress, which acts as a frustrating barrier for customers shopping in an age where free returns are not an unreasonable expectation.

One nice perk from Saatva is their free white-glove delivery service that offers customers free in-home delivery, set-up, and removal of your old mattress.

Tempurpedic’s policies vary based on whether you buy them from Tempurpedic directly, or, in the Supreme’s case, from Costco. But each source has their trade-offs.

When you order from Tempurpedic directly, they offer a 90-night trial period, a 10-year warranty, free shipping, and a large return fee of $175.

When you order Tempurpedic from Costco, it’s a different story.

Costco mattresses are backed by a “100% Satisfaction Guarantee,” meaning you can return the mattress after any amount of time and for any reason. The only caveat is that the mattresses must be clean and free of any bed bugs. Dirty mattresses will not be accepted for return.

All that said, this is not the same as a trial period. When purchased from Costco, Tempurpedic does not provide a trial period separate from Costco. And in our chats with Costco customer service they made it clear that Costco does not provide any trial period for their mattresses.

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

Company	Saatva	Tempurpedic	Tempurpedic Costco
Score	8.8	6.4	6.6
Trial Period	365 nights	90 nights	0 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	10 years	10 Years
Shipping	$0	$0	$0
Returns	$99	$175	$0
Country of Origin	USA	USA	USA

To date, we have tested 397+ mattresses from 106 different brands. The average trial length is 172 nights, and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 41% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Altogether, the return fees aren’t ideal for consumers. However, Saatva’s return fee is less, and their other policies are among the most consumer-friendly we’ve seen to date.

Saatva vs. Tempurpedic 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
Tempurpedic Supreme Hybrid	7.92	9.0	9.0	5.0	8.5	7.4	9.0	4.4	6.6	Memory Foam Hybrid	11.00"	Medium-Firm	2.69"	5.78"	0 nights	USA	$1,999	Review
Tempurpedic Pro Adapt	7.87	7.0	9.5	5.0	8.4	6.7	10	7.8	6.4	Memory Foam	12.00"	Medium Medium-Firm Slightly Firm	1.73"	4.56"	90 nights	USA	$3,399	Review
Tempurpedic Cloud	7.63	8.0	8.7	5.0	7.4	6.4	9.0	8.1	6.4	Memory Foam	10.00"	Medium-Firm	2.11"	4.47"	90 nights	USA	$1,399	Review
Tempurpedic Supreme	7.38	8.0	10	5.0	6.5	6.7	9.0	0.0	6.6	Memory Foam	11.25"	Medium-Firm Firm	2.00"	5.81"	0 nights	USA	$1,899	Review