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9.74 Overall Score
Tested With Scoring System 1.2
10 Cooling
9.6 Motion Transfer
8.7 Response Time
10 Edge Support
9.9 Sex
10 Pressure Relief
10 Off-Gassing
9.4 Company
Best For
- Pillowtop plush cover
- Sleepers who sleep warm / hot (coils don’t hold onto heat the way a foam mattress will)
- 3 optional firmness levels; 2 optional mattress heights
Considerations
- Coils naturally have more bounce
- Costlier option compared to foam-based mattresses
- Higher profile may be too thick for some aesthetics
Our Verdict
The Saatva Classic is an 11.5-14.5” coil mattress made of a euro-style pillow topper, 4.0″ of foam-encased coils, and a support coil base. The Saatva offers very low motion transfer, a fast response time, and extremely high bounce. It’s an excellent mattress with a balanced feel that most sleepers will enjoy sleeping on.
The Saatva Classic has deep sinkage and extremely high bounce.
It comes in 3 different firmness levels: a soft (3.5 out of 10), a medium (5.5 out of 10), and a firm (8 out of 10) making it a good option for a wide range of sleepers.
The Saatva Classic mattress has an overall score of 9.74 which placed it in the top 1% percentile compared to all mattresses tested to date. Looking specifically at coil-based mattresses, this mattress is the number 1 coil mattress we’ve tested to date.
Type: Coil
Firmness: Soft (3.5), Medium (5.5), Firm (8)
Best For: All Sleeping Positions, All Body Weights
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In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs
If you would prefer to watch rather than read we’ve got our complete Saatva Classic mattress review video below:
Performance Tests
At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.
We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. We then take the results of that test and compare to every mattress we’ve tested to date.
Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:
Factor | Saatva Classic | Average |
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Overall Score | 9.74 | 8.58 |
Price (Queen) | $1,795 | $985 (Coil only) |
Cooling – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
Sinkage – Depth | 2.40″ | 2.13″ |
Sinkage – Feel | Deep | Moderate |
Motion Transfer – Score | 9.6 | 8.2 |
Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 5.86 m/s² | 8.71 m/s² |
Response Time – Score | 8.7 | 9.0 |
Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 0.4 sec. |
Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.8 sec. | 0.9 sec. |
Bounce – Height | 14.67″ | 9.66″ |
Bounce – Feel | Extremely High | Moderate |
Edge Support – Score | 10 | 8.6 |
Edge Support – Sitting | 3.00″ | 4.04″ |
Edge Support – Lying | Outstanding | Good |
Sex – Score | 9.9 | 8.5 |
Pressure Relief – Score | 10 | 8.7 |
Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.5″ | 4.1″ |
Mattress Thickness | 11.5″ | 12.0″ |
Off-Gassing – Score | 10 | 8.1 |
Off-Gassing – Smell | None | Strong |
Off-Gassing – Days | 0 days | 7 days |
Company – Score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
Trial | 365 nights | 173 nights |
Warranty | Lifetime | 24% have lifetime warranties, average of other 76% of mattresses is 13 years |
How is Saatva Different?
The Saatva Classic has an overall performance level that is above the average mattress and a price tag that is also above average average. Compared to the average coil mattress, the Saatva is 45% more, costing you $810.
Advantages
Advantages of the Saatva Classic are the higher-than-average cooling performance, lower motion transfer than average, and overall better performance than the average in practically every category. Additionally, it comes in 3 different firmness options.
Company policies are also better than average with a 365-night trial period and lifetime warranty.
Neutral Factors
The Saatva has deep sinkage and extremely high levels of bounce. You will need to prefer a deeper sinkage surface that is highly responsive thanks to the coil construction.
Disadvantages
While there aren’t many disadvantages for the Saatva, price is one of them. This mattress is 18% more expensive than the average mattress we test.
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10
Cooling Test
The Saatva started with a temperature of 81.4° F. After lying on the mattress for 15 minutes the mattress got up to 94.0° F. At that point, we waited 5 more minutes to see how much the mattress would cool down and found it was able to reduce the temperature from 94.0° down to 90.1°
Baseline Temp.
81.4° F
Max. Temp.
94.0° F
Ending Temp.
90.1° F
Max. Temp.
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Ending Temp.
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- 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 (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes
Our test results offered a bit of a mixed bag. Looking at the objective data vs. other mattresses we’ve tested, the Saatva was on the higher end.
However, in all of my sleep tests over the years on the Saatva Classic, I have never once felt that it slept warm even to the slightest degree
In a contest between what the data is telling me vs. what my experience tells me, I tend to want to give more leeway to my experience.
It’s possible that the surface level of the euro-style pillowtop does indeed hold onto heat more. However, when lying on the mattress your body is interacting between layers of coils, air, and the pillowtop, providing a greater level of overall cooling.
Heat Dissipation Over Time
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It’s also possible that the adjacent window played a factor in this test (we didn’t have a window this close in many of our other cooling tests). In the coming weeks, we are planning to re-do this test to verify our findings.
Overall, it is still my view that the Saatva mattress will sleep cooler relative to most foam mattresses, but slightly warmer compared to coil mattresses that have a thinner top comfort layer (or non-pillow top layer).
Sinkage Test
The results of this test showed that the Saatva mattress has a deep level of sinkage. Our pressure point sinkage test revealed a maximum sinkage depth of 2.4″.
This is slightly more than the average of 2.22″, based on all of our mattress tests to date. However, at 2.4″ of sinkage it’s still very much within a reasonable range that will be comfortable for most sleepers.
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Of course, heavier weights will experience more sinkage than lighter weights, as shown above. This would also be true if you sleep on your side, as side sleepers see more sinkage where there is more weight (namely in the hips and midsection).
The top layer of the Saatva is 3″ of euro-style pillow top, which will allow for relatively easy sinkage, thereby providing pressure relief and comfort.
9.6
Motion Transfer Test
The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below.
Overall, the Saatva has very low levels of motion transfer.
These levels are going to be higher than what you’d typically see with a memory foam mattress, but not as high as traditional innerspring (due to the thick euro-style pillowtop layer).
Our accelerometer tests measured a total acceleration range of 5.86 m/s², which is essentially average compared to all mattresses we’ve tested to date. Our average acceleration range is 8.64 m/s². That said, having more motion transfer than average isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Max. Acceleration
3.59 m/s²
Min. Acceleration
-2.27 m/s²
Accel. Range
5.86 m/s²
As you can see in the table below, the initial bounce is fairly intense, but subsequent bounces get increasingly less impactful. By the 0.2 second mark the motion is minimal.
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The entire span of this chart is less than 0.5 seconds. So while it is definitely a high bounce, motion transfer duration is fairly quick.
8.7
Response Test
Within 0.4 seconds the Saatva mattress was mostly recovered and by 0.8 seconds was fully recovered. This is a faster recovery time compared to memory foam, and is similar to other high-response poly foams.
Mostly Recovered
0.4 sec.
Complete Recovery
0.8 sec.
The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.
These results show that the Saatva has a fast response time.
Saatva’s mostly recovered time of 0.4 seconds matches the average time of 0.40 seconds. However, Saatva’s full material recovery time of 0.8 seconds beats the average of 0.98 seconds.
As with any mattress, your exact position and weight may also impact the overall response time. Heavier weights will take longer to respond compared to lighter weights.
Bounce Test
On the Saatva mattress, the ball sank to a maximum depth of 5.73″ before rebounding upwards.
Max. Depth
5.73″
Max. Rebound
8.94″
Total Bounce
14.67″
The rebound proved that this mattress is bouncy, as the ball ended up around 8.94″ above the height of the mattress, which was a 14.67″ span between max sinkage and max bounce.
Max. Sinkage Depth
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Max Bounce Height
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Saatva’s total bounce height of 14.67″ is a bit more than the average of all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which comes in at 9.69″.
The level of bounce is documented in the video below.
As you can see, as soon as the ball hits the mattress it experiences a decent amount of sinkage followed by a pretty large bounce upward.
Because of the range, I would say that the overall level of bounce on the Saatva is extremely high.
10
Edge Support Test
Our edge support test revealed a maximum compression depth of 3.0″.
Max. Sinkage
3.0″
Lying Support
Outstanding
The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.
Sitting, 140 lbs.
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Sitting, 200 lbs.
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As you can see from the photos, the edge support is excellent. On average, we see an edge support compression of 4.07”. Saatva’s 3″ of compression is significantly better.
The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.
Lying on Edge, 140 lbs.
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Lying on Edge, 200 lbs.
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With the weighted vest, I still only had a moderate level of sinkage. And even the sinkage that was there was not really an issue for bedside sitting.
The edge support is stronger on the Saatva because of two things:
- Reinforced cording designed along the edge of the cover
- Dense foam layer along the edge perimeter of the mattress
This perimeter foam provides more support than the pocketed coils could provide alone and helps to enhance the edge support around the entire mattress.
9.9
Sex Test
The best mattresses for sex have high bounce, good edge support, quiet materials, and good pressure relief and cooling.
These 5 factors make up the NapLab sex performance score.
Sex Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Rating |
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Bounce | 65% | 10 | Extremely High |
Edge Support | 20% | 10 | Outstanding |
Noise | 5% | 8.0 | Moderate |
Pressure Relief | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
Cooling | 5% | 10 | Outstanding |
This performance is better than most other mattresses that we’ve tested and it has a lot to do with the coils.
By nature, coils generate more bounce than foam in most cases. Coils help provide better airflow and cooling as well as better edge support.
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Saatva also uses a reinforced perimeter for stronger edges as well.
Typically mattresses with coils are notably louder, but with Saatva, the coils are encased in foam so they are not as loud as traditional coils or springs.
10
Pressure Relief Test
The pressure relief on the Saatva Classic is outstanding. It has a 4″ comfort layer, which makes up 35% of the overall mattress thickness. In addition, it also has a plush Euro pillowtop cover that further alleviates pressure points.
Comfort Layer
4.0″
Support Layer
7.0″
The core of the mattress is a blend of foam and foam-encased pocketed coils (7″) in total on the 11.5″ Saatva). This combination helps to relieve pressure by independently responding and adjusting to the contours of your body as needed.
10
Off-Gassing Test
The Saatva Classic mattress ships uncompressed. As a result, by the time it arrives at your home any off-gassing that may have occurred is already finished.
Initial Smell Strength
None
Off-Gassing Period
0 days
If you’re ultra-sensitive to off-gassing smells, buying a mattress that is never compressed can be a great way to avoid this issue altogether.
9.4
Company
The company score takes a look at factors that may influence your experience with the mattress.
Factors include length of the trial period, warranty, shipping / return costs, and country of origin.
Company Factor | Factor Weight | Score | Data |
---|---|---|---|
Trial Period | 15% | 10 | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10% | 10 | Lifetime |
Shipping | 5% | 10 | $0 |
Returns | 20% | 7.0 | $99 |
Trust | 50% | 10 | Outstanding |
Country of Origin | 0% | USA |
Saatva offers a 365-night trial period and a Lifetime warranty. Shipping is free, however, if you decide at any point during the 365-night trial that Saatva isn’t for you, they’ll send a team to come and pick up the mattress for you. You will have to pay a $99 handling fee, however, this seems reasonable in the case of Saatva since the full-service delivery of the mattress is free.
Comparing all mattresses tested to date, this trial is 53% longer.
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Saatva also uses an online chat where you can ask reps questions or address product concerns.
What is the Fairness Replacement Option?
If at any point during the 15-year warranty your mattress is deemed defective, Saatva has the Fairness Replacement Option.
Under the terms of this program, Saatva will offer you a new mattress and you get to keep your own mattress. Depending on what point during the warranty the mattress fails, your mattress may be subject to the following offers.
After Years | You Receive | You Pay |
---|---|---|
3-5 years | A brand new mattress | 40% of original cost |
6-10 years | A brand new mattress | 60% of original cost |
11-15 years | A brand new mattress | 80% of original cost |
You can take advantage of the Fairness Replacement Option once with any Saatva mattress.
In addition to receiving a new mattress, you’ll also get to keep the original mattress to keep in a spare bedroom, give it to a relative, or donate it to the charity of your choice.
To take advantage of this program you simply pay a percentage of the original cost (which varies depending on how old the mattress is) as well as a $99 shipping fee.
How firm is Saatva?
The Saatva mattress comes in three different firmness levels:
Plush Soft
3.5 out of 10
Luxury Firm
5.5 out of 10
Firm
8 out of 10
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The Saatva ‘Plush Soft’ is a 3.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It’s significantly softer than other mattresses we’ve tested and tends to be best for side sleepers, as soft mattresses may lack sufficient support for stomach or back sleepers.
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The Saatva ‘Luxury Firm’ is around a 5.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It’s still a little softer than other medium firmness mattresses but has good support for many different types of sleepers and sleeping positions.
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Lastly, the Saatva ‘Firm’ is closer to an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale. It’s the firmest mattress that Saatva offers and is best for heavier sleepers and / or those who exclusively prefer sleeping on their stomach or back.
NOTE: In this review, we tested the Luxury Firm version.
Support & Sleeping Positions
Depending on your body size, structure, and weight, you may find yourself having different needs in a mattress. Saatva addresses this personal preference by manufacturing three different firmness levels.
It also comes in two different mattress heights (11.5″ or 14.5″), although the height really has nothing to do with overall support or performance. The height is really an aesthetic choice. We tested the 11.5″ mattress in this review.
Saatva Classic: Luxury Firm
Sleeper Weight | Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers |
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Under 150 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
150-250 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
250-300 lbs. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
On the heavier side? For sleepers over 300 lbs., check out the Saatva HD, tested to support sleepers up to 500 lbs. (per side).
The Saatva Luxury Firm is good for all sleeping styles and the vast majority of sleeper weights.
Saatva Classic: Firm
If you’re a heavier sleeper (but still under 300 lbs.) or simply prefer a firm feel, you may find the Firm version to be better suited to your needs.
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 |
Saatva Classic: Soft
If you are a petite sleeper or simply prefer an ultra-soft feel, the Plush Soft could be a good option.
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 |
Design
The Saatva lineup has a pretty broad range of mattress types spanning coil-on-coil, foam, latex, and hybrid models. This particular mattress is the Saatva Classic, which is their flagship coil-on-coil mattress.
Type
Coil
Thickness
11.5″ or 14.5″
Firmness
3.5-8
It is designed with a blend of traditional coils, pocketed coils, and a foam top layer.
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Saatva comes in two different thicknesses—11.5″ or 14.5″.
What’s the difference?
Not much honestly. The different thicknesses offer the same performance and it really comes down to aesthetics only.
FAQ: Do you have a high frame? A thick boxspring? Adding all of the separate pieces together will give you a better idea of how high your bed will be when it’s all together and help you select the right mattress height.
Here are some quick specs about the Saatva mattress we tested in-house:
Materials
The Saatva Classic is an 11.5-14.5″ coil-on-coil mattress with a Euro-style pillow top, foam-encased coils, and denser support coils.
The four main layers of the Saatva include:
- Quilted organic cotton cover
- Euro pillow top
- Pocketed coils (14.5-gauge)
- Support coils (13-gauge)
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The Cover
The top of the Saatva mattress is an organic cotton cover with a quilted design that holds it in place.
The sides of the Saatva mattress have carrying handles for moving the mattress around as well.
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Encased around the cover is an ultra-thick 3″ Euro-style pillowtop. This plush top layer gives the mattress excellent pressure relief and moderate contouring.
The Comfort Layer
This layer of pocketed coils is encased in foam and provides support like a traditional innerspring. Unlike traditional innerspring, which are all connected to work as one, pocketed coils are each individually wrapped.
These separate pockets allow each spring to work independently of each other and also prevent the coils from squeaking or causing pressure points.
How many coils are there?
The queen-size mattress uses 884 coils for more even support and pressure relief across the entire mattress.
The Support Layer
The bottom layer is made up of 13-gauge steel coils that provide a stable foundation for deep pressure relief and support.
On the queen-size mattress, there are only 416 of these coils so not only do these coils use thicker steel than the pocketed coils, but they’re also about double the size.
Edge Support
The edges are wrapped in a high-density foam that helps to firm up the sides and provide improved edge support. This is the same foam regardless of which firmness level you select.
The image below shows a cross-section of the mattress internals, highlighting the thick layer of foam that wraps the perimeter of the mattress.
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Reinforced edges also help to provide support when getting in or out of bed as well.
Product Evolution
Since the Saatva Classic was first launched, there have been minimal changes made to the design.
In 2016 Saatva made updates to the cover. However, these were merely aesthetic changes. Design, materials, and overall functional performance have remained unchanged.
Other Mattresses to Consider
For Hybrid
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Winkbed
9.82 Overall Score
The Winkbed is a high-end 14″ hybrid mattress. The build and materials make it better able to support more weight per side. The Winkbed tied in performance score with the Saatva—9.95 overall.
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For Savings
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Brooklyn Bedding Hybrid
8.85 Overall Score
If you like the cooling, response, and bounce benefits of coils, but still want a more typical foam feel, the Brooklyn Bedding Hybrid is one option to consider. It’s also a good bit less expensive.
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For More Contour
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Loom & Leaf
8.81 Overall Score
Loom & Leaf is a classic memory foam mattress. It has more hug, more contour, less bounce, and less motion transfer. If you want a mattress that will better contour to your shape the Loom & Leaf is ideal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Saatva mattress cost?
The cost of a Saatva mattress varies depending on what size you’re looking for. Here are the current prices:
Twin: $995
Twin XL: $1,055
Full: $1,595
Queen: $1,695
King: $2,120
Split King: $2,360
Cal. King: $2,120
Split Cal. King: $2,360
What is the return policy?
The purchase of any Saatva mattress comes with a 365-night trial period, a 15-year warranty, and free shipping to your door. They will even set up the new mattress and haul away the old one. If you decide that the mattress isn’t right for you, they offer returns, but you’ll need to pay a $99 handling fee in order for them to come and pick it up.
Can you try the Saatva before you buy?
Yes. You can technically try out the Saatva mattress in a showroom in New York City. But for sleepers outside of the ‘Big Apple’ the extended trial period is usually the best way to test out the mattress.
How to clean a Saatva mattress?
Cleaning a Saatva mattress is similar to how you would clean any other coil-based mattress. You can spot clean with cold water and mild detergent or vacuum the mattress. To avoid stains and spills altogether, consider adding a 6-sided mattress encasem*nt protector.
About Derek Hales
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Derek Halesis the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of NapLab. His insights and work has been featured on ABC's Tamron Hall Show, CBS News, ESPN, Reader's Digest, Homes & Gardens, New York Post, Business Insider, CNET, & More. Derek has personally 360+ mattresses and began testing mattresses in 2014.
9.82 Best Score (Best Mattresses Ranked)
6.23 Worst Score
For more information see our testing and scoring system explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-cooling', {content: 'Mattress materials and design can impact how cool or hot a mattress sleeps. Our cooling score is a subjective assessment based on materials, design, sinkage, and objective temperture data.Cooling Score Summary
8.7 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score (Best Cooling Mattresses)
6.0 Worst Score
For more information see our cooling score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-sinkage', {content: 'Sinkage is the level to which sleepers will sink into the layers of the mattress. To test sinkage we use a 12 pound medicine ball to objectively measure the depth to which that ball sinks. This is representative of pressure point sinkage.Sinkage Data Summary
2.13" Average Sinkage (240+ mattresses tested)
3.20" Most Sinkage
1.05" Least Sinkage For more information see our sinkage score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-motion-transfer', {content: 'Motion transfer is the level of motion felt when a sleep partner moves, changes position, or gets in / out of bed. Our motion transfer score is an objective measure based on our accelerometer tests. We drop a 12 pound medicine ball on one side of the mattress and place an accelerometer on the other side. Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2). If an object (in this case our accelerometer) accelerates in 5 m/s^2 that means the speed is increasing by 5 meters every second.
Motion Transfer Score Summary
8.2 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score
3.7 Worst Score
For more information see our motion transfer score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-ease-of-movement', {content: 'How quickly a mattress responds to sleeper movements impacts how easy or difficult it may be to change positions, move around, and get up from the mattress. Our response score is an objective measure based on mattress response time (aka responsiveness). Response time is how long the mattress is able to respond to movements and adjust back to its original shape.Response Score Summary
9.0 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score
5.0 Worst Score
For more information see our ease of movement score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-bounce', {content: 'Our bounce test is an objective measurement based on the level of bounce achieved by dropping a 12 pound medicine ball on the mattress.Bounce Data Summary
9.66" Average Bounce (240+ mattresses tested)
17.15" Most Bounce
3.34" Least Bounce
For more information see our bounce score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-edge-support', {content: 'Edge support is the amount of support provided by the edge of the mattress when sitting or lying directly on it. We measure edge support by sitting directly on the edge and taking an objective measurement of edge sinkage. We also lie directly on the edge and make a subjective assessment of performance.
Edge Support Score Summary
8.6 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score
5.1 Worst Score
For more information see our edge support score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-sex', {content: 'Our sex score is based on 5 factors including: bounce, edge support, noise, cooling, and pressure relief. Those 5 factors are weighted based on their relative importance.Sex Score Summary
8.5 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score (Best Mattresses for Sex)
6.0 Worst Score
For more information see our sex score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,}); tippy('#tooltip-pressure-relief', {content: 'Mattresses with thin comfort layers, poor material quality, poor material design, and other factors may create pressure points for some sleepers. Our pressure relief score is a subjective assessment of multiple factors.Pressure Relief Score Summary
8.7 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score
4.0 Worst Score
For more information see our pressure relief score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-off-gassing', {content: 'New mattresses may release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) for a period of time. This off-gassing can create a strong smell that lingers for a period of days. Our off-gassing score is a subjective measure of the duration of the off-gassing period.Off-Gassing Score Summary
8.3 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
10 Best Score
0.0 Worst Score
For more information see our off-gassing score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-company', {content: 'Our company score is based on 5 factors including: trial period, warranty, returns, shipping, and trust. Each score is an objective rating, excluding trust, which is a subjective assessment.Company Score Summary
8.7 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
9.7 Best Score
5.2 Worst Score
For more information see our company score explanation here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-performance-tests', {content: 'Our performance tests look at 10 unique factors. These factors are a blend of objective testing data and subjective expert analysis. For more information see our performance tests explanation here. Most testing factors are color coded (green = good, yellow = okay, red = bad). However, sinkage and bounce are not color coded, despite being testing factors. These factors are not color coded because sinkage and bounce are preference based.Overall Score Summary
8.64 Average Score (240+ mattresses tested)
9.82 Best Score (Best Mattresses Ranked)
6.23 Worst Score
',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-firmness', {content: 'Firmness is rated on a 1-10 scale where 10 is the most firm. Most sleepers prefer a medium firm feel, which is a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale. Our firmness rating is a subjective assessment. For help in choosing the right firmness for you please visit our mattress firmness guide.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-support', {content: 'Mattress type, materials, firmness, and sleeper weight impact how a mattress will support you and the sleeping positions that are best suited for that mattress. Our support rating analyzes mattress firmness alongside body weight and sleeping positions to help ensure you select the mattress that best meets your needs.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-mattress-types', {content: 'Different mattress types have different feels. The materials used within the mattress and the mattress design can dramatically alter how a mattress feels. Your preferences and needs may make one or more types better suited to your needs. Our mattress types guide explains the major mattress types in-depth and can help guide you to the type that is best for you.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-best-for', {content: 'Our best for selections are mattresses that earned spots on one or more of our best mattress lists. You can learn how we test and score mattresses here and how we choose our best mattress winners here',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,}); tippy('#tooltip-mattress-prices', {content: 'Prices include any relevant promotions, sales, and discounts at the time of update. All mattress pricing listed in USD, except for mattresses exclusively available in a non-US country, in which case prices are listed in the respective local currency of that country. Prices subject to change without warning.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,}); tippy('#tooltip-body-contour', {content: 'Body contour is how the mattress hugs and wraps around the body. Mattresses that create a slight body contour don’t have a significant hug and float sleepers more on top of the mattresses. Mattresses with a dramatic body contour create a more significant hugging sensation and wrap around the exact shape of the body. Mattresses with a balanced body contour create more of an even and less polarizing feel.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-mattress-sinkage', {content: 'Sinkage is how deeply the body sinks into the mattress when you’re lying down. More / less sinkage is neither good nor bad. However, it will create a more specific feel. Mattresses with more sinkage generally have a more dramatic body contour. Mattresses with less sinkage generally have only a slight level of body contour, creating more of a floating on top fo the mattress feel.Sinkage Data Summary
2.12" Average Sinkage (240+ mattresses tested)
3.20" Most Sinkage
1.05" Least Sinkage',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-mattress-bounce', {content: 'Bounce is tested by dropping a 12 pound medicine ball onto the mattress. The bounce height is determined by how far the ball sinks down and rebounds back up. High / low bounce is neither good nor bad, but subject to personal preferences. However, most sleepers prefer a bounce in the moderate to high range, as it improves sex performance and makes it easier to move around on the mattress.
Bounce Data Summary
9.66" Average Bounce (240+ mattresses tested)
17.15" Most Bounce
3.34" Least Bounce',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-derek-bio', {content: 'Derek Hales - Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Derek has tested 360+ mattresses to date and began mattress testing in 2014. Derek leads all mattress tests on NapLab and is a respected voice in the world of mattresses and sleep. His insights have been featured by ABC, CBS News, ESPN, Reader's Digest, & More.
You can read Derek's full bio here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-kayla-bio', {content: 'Kayla Hein - Creative Director
Kayla has been writing about mattresses since 2017. She leads our review development process, ensuring our tests, analysis, and data come together in a way that is both easy to understand and aesthetically beautiful. Her dual master’s degrees in Product Design & Architecture give her a unique perspective that helps to improve our reviews. Kayla’s insights have been featured by Homes & Gardens, Apartment Therapy, Realtor.com, Elle, and others.
You can read Kayla's full bio here.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-kyle-bio', {content: 'Kyle Wandelt - Content Manager
Kyle joined NapLab in 2021 and works directly with Derek to conduct the actual testing on each mattress we review. He uses the data we collect on each mattress to build relevant charts, graphs, tables, and video clips. These assets allow Derek to create more interesting insights and analysis, and provide visual aids that help make our reviews easier to understand. ',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});tippy('#tooltip-samantha-bio', {content: 'Samantha Hales - Data Analyst
Samantha is married to Derek and has been an integral part of our mattress testing success since 2014. In 2021, she helped Derek develop the underlying systems, processes, and data structure that would allow Derek to build NapLab. Samantha’s degree in mathematics and genius level Google Sheets skills empowers our team to create the better reviews, comparisons, and best lists.',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,}); tippy('#tooltip-earning-trust', {content: 'Data-Driven Testing
All mattresses are tested with a consistent battery of data-driven tests. We conduct 10 individual tests and gather 35 data points on each mattress. We've tested 240+ mattresses using the exact same tests, photos, and videos so it's incredibly easy to compare mattresses.
Transparent & Fair Scoring
All testing and scoring methodologies are summarily explained within our reviews and tooltips, and fully here. Our scores are formulaically derived from our objective, systematic, and data-driven reviews.
No Paid Content
The brands we test cannot pay us to review their mattress, give them a higher score, or buy a top ranking. While many other sites promote certain mattress brands based on who pays them the most, we select winners based on our scores and clearly defined metrics',interactive: true,interactiveBorder: 30,allowHTML: true,});