WinkBed vs. Saatva

WinkBed vs. Saatva—two luxury brands that have higher price tags, but also exceptional quality.

Today’s Winkbed vs. Saatva comparison will give you the run-down of what you need to know and the similarities and differences between WinkBed and Saatva. Let’s go ahead and dive in.

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 WinkBed vs. Saatva.

This first table shows the category scoring of all current models that we have tested:

Factor	Saatva Classic	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Winkbed	Winkbed Plus
Cooling	10	10	10	10
Motion Transfer	9.8	8.7	9.8	8.8
Response	10	10	10	10
Edge Support	10	9.8	10	10
Sex	9.9	9.8	9.9	9.4
Pressure Relief	10	9.5	10	10
Off-Gassing	10	10	10	9.9
Company	9.8	9.8	9.8	9.8

The following table shows scores from the same mattresses listed above, but with a bit more detail. If you’re looking for hard data numbers, this is the table for you. See here for more info on how we test mattresses.

Factor	Saatva Classic	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Winkbed	Winkbed Plus
Overall	9.95	9.71	9.95	9.82
Max Temp.	94.0° F	89.4° F	90.3° F	89.3° F
Max Sinkage	2.40″	1.88″	2.38″	2.50″
Total Motion Transfer	5.86 m/s²	10.11 m/s²	5.85 m/s²	9.67 m/s²
Response Time	0.4 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.2 sec.	0.3 sec.
Total Bounce	14.67″	14.06″	9.91″	6.75″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage	3.00″	3.50″	2.25″	2.50″
Edge Support – Lying Support	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional	Exceptional
Sex Overall	9.9	9.8	9.9	9.4
Comfort Material	4.50″	2.50″	5.00″	5.50″
Off-Gassing – Smell	None	None	None	Moderate
Off-Gassing – Days	0 days	0 days	0 days	1 days
Trial	365 days	365 days	120 days	120 days
Warranty	15 years	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 the best mattresses across a number of important categories.

Depending on what exactly you’re looking for, you may find Winkbed or Saatva to be best suited for your needs.

Factor	Winner	Value
Best Overall	Saatva Classic, Winkbed	9.95
Best Cooling	Saatva Classic, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Winkbed, Winkbed Plus	10
Most Sinkage	Winkbed Plus	2.5″
Least Sinkage	Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	1.88″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Winkbed	5.85 m/s²
Fastest Response Time	Winkbed	0.2 sec
Slowest Response Time	Saatva Classic	0.4 sec
Most Bounce	Saatva Classic	14.67″
Least Bounce	Winkbed Plus	6.75″
Best Edge Support	Winkbed	2.25″ max sinkage
Best for Sex	Saatva Classic, Winkbed	9.9
Best Pressure Relief	Saatva Classic, Winkbed, Winkbed Plus	10
Least Off-Gassing	Saatva Classic, Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, Winkbed	None, 0 days

To rank and score each of these mattresses, we perform a series of tests that looks at nine different factors as well as consider the policies of the company as a whole.

We look at a mix of objective and subjective data to help generate the final scores for these mattresses.

Testing categories include:

1. Cooling
2. Sinkage
3. Motion Transfer
4. Response
5. Bounce
6. Edge Support
7. Sex
8. Pressure Relief
9. Off-Gassing
10. Company

Let’s go ahead and dive in.

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

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

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Depth	Max Sinkage
Saatva Classic	Deep	2.40″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Minimal	1.88″
Winkbed	Deep	2.38″
Winkbed Plus	Deep	2.50″

The sinkage levels between all WinkBed and Saatva models that we’ve tested fall within 0.5″ between the maximum and the minimum. This is a moderate level of sinkage, considering the average amount of sinkage is 2.21″.

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has less sinkage than the average (1.88″), while the other three mattresses in this comparison have more sinkage than average.

At the top of the scale is the WinkBed Plus with 2.50″ of sinkage. These results don’t really surprise me, especially since the WinkBed Plus has a plusher top than the other mattresses.

This plushness on the Plus can be great for heavier sleepers who want a bit more contour without sacrificing good support.

Moving right along, let’s talk about response time. WinkBed and Saatva were absolutely fantastic when it comes to fast and snappy response time.

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Saatva Classic	10	0.4 seconds	0.8 seconds
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	10	0.3 seconds	1.0 seconds
Winkbed	10	0.2 seconds	0.3 seconds
Winkbed Plus	10	0.3 seconds	0.4 seconds

Of all mattresses we’ve tested to date, the average mattress is mostly recovered by 0.59 seconds and completely recovered by 0.95 seconds.

All four of the mattresses in this comparison perform better than this, but the most impressive is the WinkBed.

A closer visual of the level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

WinkBed

Saatva Classic

WinkBed Plus

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

Bounce is not as much of a black-and-white issue since bounce is largely preferential, but the data below highlights some of the differences between mattresses.

Bounce Test	Bounce Height	Bounce Range
Saatva Classic	Extremely High	14.67″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Extremely High	14.06″
Winkbed	Moderate	9.91″
Winkbed Plus	Low	6.75″

The Saatva Classic has the most bounce (14.46″) and being an all-coil mattress, this isn’t too surprising. Closely following the Classic is the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid with 14.06″.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the WinkBed Plus (6.75″) with almost half the bounce and the Original Winkbed (9.91″).

Check out the videos below for bounce in real-time:

WinkBed

Saatva Classic

WinkBed Plus

Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid

When considering edge support, all of the mattresses tested here have fantastic scores. They all have 3.0″ or sinkage or less.

Edge Support Test	Score	Max Sinkage	Lying Support
Saatva Classic	10	3.00″	Exceptional
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.8	3.50″	Exceptional
Winkbed	10	2.25″	Exceptional
Winkbed Plus	10	2.50″	Exceptional

The average across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date is 4.69″ so less than 3.0″ is phenomenal.

As you can see in the photos, both sitting and lying directly on the edge revealed fantastic support.

Across the board between all WinkBed and Saatva mattresses, there was limited sagging or pressure points due to poor edge support.

Next in our head-to-head matchup is sex performance. To assess this category we look at some of the most important factors that contribute to the overall experience.

Those factors include bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling.

Here’s a look at our sex formula:

Sex Score Formula = (Bounce * 0.6) + (Edge Support * 0.2) + (Noise * 0.1) + (Pressure Relief * 0.05) + (Cooling * 0.05)

We use the following scores, plugged into the formula, to derive a sex score for each mattress.

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Saatva Classic	9.9	10	10	9.0	10	10
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.8	10	9.8	9.0	9.5	10
Winkbed	9.9	10	10	9.0	10	10
Winkbed Plus	9.4	9.2	10	9.0	10	10

This category is another one where there’s just hardly a bad pick in the whole lot. Both Saatva and WinkBed are fantastic for sex, each putting multiple perfect scores up in the table above.

They all have enough bounce to be engaging and active, a cool sleeping surface, limited noise, optional pressure relief, and reliable edge support.

The next category on our list is pressure relief. Pressure relief is the ability for a mattress to fully support the body and effectively relieve pressure. Especially along the spine, hips, shoulder, and neck, pressure relief is hugely important.

Although there are many factors that contribute to (or hinder) good pressure relief, 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 10″ of mattress thickness (for adults).

Here is a quick look at the pressure relief of the WinkBed vs. Saatva.

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Saatva Classic	10	4.5″	7.0″
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	9.5	2.5″	9.0″
Winkbed	10	5.0″	9.0″
Winkbed Plus	10	5.5″	9.0″

Most of these mattresses have between 4.0 – 4.5″ of comfort material, which is more than sufficient for most sleepers. The only exception is the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid, which has 2.5″ of comfort material.

In my subjective opinion, the mattress with the best pressure relief is the Saatva Classic.

It just has a wonderful feel and avoids any painful pressure points. The pillow-top cradles without smothering and the foam / coils provide a strong support system.

Both the WinkBed and Saatva mattresses had very low levels of off-gassing (or none). On average, we see mattresses smell for 2.74 days and most have a strong smell upon the initial unboxing.

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Off-Gassing Period
Saatva Classic	10	None	0 days
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	10	None	0 days
Winkbed	10	None	0 days
Winkbed Plus	9.9	Moderate	1 days

Let’s talk about the company policy differences between WinkBed and Saatva. Check the table below for the highlights.

Company	Saatva	Winkbed
Trial Period	365 nights	120 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime
Shipping	Free	Free
Returns	Less than $100	Free
Country of Origin	USA	USA

Saatva takes the win for a longer trial period and they both have a lifetime warranty. Both companies also offer free shipping. If you decide to send the mattress back, Saatva charges a return fee of $99 while Winkbed offers free returns.

Both companies have fabrication / distribution centers in the USA.

Which firmness is right for you? You can see the full table below of all available mattresses and their associated firmness.

Firmness	Rating	Label
WinkBed – Soft	4	Soft
WinkBed – Luxury Firm	6	Medium
WinkBed – Firm	7	Firm
Saatva Classic – soft	3.5	Soft
Saatva Classic – medium	5.5	Medium
Saatva Classic – firm	8	Firm
WinkBed Plus	7	Medium
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	6	Medium

Firmness: 3.5 – 4

For lightweight side sleepers, the Saatva Classic soft or WinkBed soft may be a better choice, as you’ll be able to sink into the mattress a bit more and engage with deeper layers.

Firmness: 6

The Winkbed Original comes in a medum firmness of 6 out of 10, as well as the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid.

Firmness: 7

For heavier sleepers, the WinkBed Plus is a great option at 7 out of 10. It’s a bit firmer than a true medium and designed specifically the support heavier bodies.

As a general rule, side sleepers need a little more softness. So the soft and medium firmness options are better. Stomach and back sleepers don’t want too much softness (as too much can bring the spine out of alignment), so the medium and firm choices are better for those sleepers.

Heavier weight sleepers generally want a medium or firm mattress, as the added firmness also means extra support.

Your personal 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.

A softer mattress may be right for you if your sleeper profile aligns with the below:

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-225 lbs.	Maybe	Yes	Maybe
225-300 lbs.	No	Maybe	No

A medium mattress may be right for you if your sleeper profile aligns with the below:

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

A firmer mattress may be right for you if your sleeper profile aligns with the below:

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

Design

While 3 out of the 4 mattresses have coils, not all four models do. This gives a nice variety of mattresses and design styles including 100% foam, coil-in-coil, or etc.

Design	Type
WinkBed	Hybrid
Saatva Classic	Coil-on-coil
WinkBed Plus	Hybrid
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid	Hybrid

Materials

Here is a breakdown of the insides of WinkBed vs. Saatva:

WinkBed vs. Saatva: Which Should You Buy?

Alright, so bottom line… which mattress is right for you? Both the WinkBed and the Saaatva mattresses have some advantages and disadvantages depending on what you’re looking for.

Check out the quick summaries below of who each mattress might be best for you.

The original WinkBed is best for sleepers who want excellent cooling, pressure relief, edge support, and sex performance. Being available in 3 firmness options is ideal, as it opens the mattress up to essentially all sleeping positions and most body weights. The Winkbed is designed to be comfortable and supportive for the vast majority of sleepers.

Read our full WinkBed mattress review.

The original Saatva Classic mattress is best for the same types of sleepers that Winkbed is best for. It’s a good all-around mattress that’s suitable to the needs of most sleepers. It has excellent cooling, pressure relief, edge support, and sex performance. With 3 firmnesses it can be a good option for most sleepers. Notably, the Saatva Classic Firm and Soft are a little firmer and a little softer than the Winkbed’s soft and firm options, so if you really want a feel at the extremes the Saatva can be the better choice.

Read our full Saatva mattress review.

The WinkBed Plus mattress is best for sleepers who are over 300+ lbs. The mattress is built with an extra thick euro-style pillow topper, increased firmness, and more supportive materials. This makes the mattress better suited to sleepers with heavier bodies. It’s designed to perform the same way that the original Winkbed does, just with greater support for heavier-weight sleepers.

Read our full WinkBed Plus mattress review.

The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid is best for sleepers who are looking for a hybrid mattress with the feel of memory foam. It offers a medium feel (6 out of 10) which is suitable for a wide range of sleeper preferences. This mattress has excellent performance across the board, with the only real downside being the higher levels of motion transfer.

Read our full Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress review.

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