Saatva Rx Mattress review 2024, researched by experts 

Our Saatva Rx Mattress experience

Our overall experience testing the Saatva Rx was positive. Here, we’ll break down our testers’ notes by category so you can get a full picture of its strengths and weaknesses. 

Firmness: Out of 10, our testers rated this mattress’s firmness a six. They noted users “get a lot of cushion from the pillow top, but also stay elevated with the sturdy coils,” adding that it’s “squishy but supportive.” 

Support: This mattress got a perfect 5 out of 5 for its spinal support due to its zoned lumbar support and advanced coil system. 

Edge support: Our testers gave this bed’s edge support a 4 out of 5, saying, “lying on the edge of the mattress is fine, but there is slightly more sinkage when sitting on the edge.”

Cooling: Out of five, our testers gave this bed’s cooling abilities a four due to its micro-coils and organic cotton cover. “While it’s not cool to the touch, there are plenty of temperature-regulating materials here, so we didn’t note any overheating.” 

Motion isolation: Like other Saatva mattresses, the Saatva Rx has a good amount of bounce, which means it doesn’t have the best motion isolation. It got a 3 out of 5 in this category, with our testers noting that “major movements are stifled, but it’s not outperforming other Saatva beds in this regard.”

Bounce: The Saatva Rx earns a 5 out of 5 for bounce. This is great news for combination sleepers, sexually active couples, or people with mobility issues. 

Pressure relief: All our testers “loved this mattress” for its pressure relief, awarding it a 5 out of 5 in this category. 

Overall value: This bed is more expensive than most at $3,295 for a queen. That said, if you live with chronic back or joint pain, this price may be worth it. It also includes some of the best company policies available, like white glove delivery, a lifetime warranty, and a year-long trial. 

Who it’s best for: We think this mattress is a great fit for almost everybody, which is rare. Lightweight, average-weight, and heavy-weight side, back, and stomach sleepers should all feel well-supported and comfortable on this bed. The only note our testers had was when stomach sleeping, average and heavy-weight people should use a flatter pillow beneath their head for proper spinal alignment. 

How we test mattresses

The Fortune Recommends team is made up of certified sleep coaches, industry experts, and real-world consumers. To provide this thorough review of the Saatva Rx, our team personally tested this bed and ranked it from one to five in each of the following categories: support, edge support, motion isolation, bounce, pressure relief, materials used, company policies, overall value, and cooling abilities. From there, we averaged these scores to come up with an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 for the Saatva Rx. 

Read our full mattress testing methodology for more information.

Compare the Saatva Rx Mattress

	Saatva Rx Mattress	The Cloverlane Mattress	Silk & Snow The S&S Hybrid Mattress	Helix Midnight Luxe	Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling
Rating	4.3/5	4/5	4.3/5	4.7/5	4.8/5
Best for	Back & joint pain	Back sleepers	Budget shoppers	Side sleepers	Hot sleepers
Price	$3,295	$3,764	$850	$2,374	$2,265
Material	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Trial Period	365 nights	365 nights	365 nights	100 nights	120 nights
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Saatva Rx vs. Saatva Classic

The Saatva Rx and Saatva Classic are both high-quality beds from a reputable brand but serve different purposes. 

The Saatva Rx is specifically designed for people with back and joint pain. As such, it includes features like the unique Therapeutic Support Core^™ and Lumbar Zone^® Quilting and is nearly 15 inches tall. It also only comes in one firmness option—medium—which is best for people with back pain. (2, 8) It is expensive since it is a “specialty” mattress. A queen costs $3,295. 

The Saatva Classic is a more basic bed. It still includes zoned lumbar support for spinal alignment, but it is located in the coil layer in this bed rather than the foam and quilting. It isn’t specifically designed for more serious back or joint pain, but the Classic is a great option if you have minor back pain or are looking for a quality bed. Since it’s not made for those with back pain, it is more customizable: you can choose between three firmness options. Since the Saatva Classic isn’t a “specialty” bed, it costs less at $2,095 for a queen. 

Both beds come with Saatva’s excellent customer service and company policies, including a year-long trial period, a lifetime warranty, and free white glove delivery, which means Saatva will remove your old bed and foundation and set up your new one for you. 

Saatva Rx Mattress pricing

The Saatva Rx is more expensive than most hybrid mattresses since it’s specifically designed for back and joint pain. For reference, according to Consumer Affairs, the average cost of a queen-sized hybrid mattress in 2023 was $2,050. (9) 

Here’s how the Saatva Rx compares: 

• Twin – $1,995
• Twin XL – $2,195
• Full – $2,995
• Queen – $3,295
• King – $3,795
• Cal King – $3,795
• Split King – $4,390

Saatva Rx Mattress trial and warranty

Saatva, as a company, has some of the best trial and warranty policies we’ve seen in the industry. It offers a competitive year-long trial period, so you’ll have plenty of time to decide whether the bed is working for you. If you decide it’s not working during your first year, you can return it for a full refund minus a $99 processing fee. Or you can simply exchange your mattress for a brand-new one, and you won’t be charged the $99 fee. 

Saatva also offers a “Friends for Life” warranty. These details are taken from Saatva’s website (10): 

• For the first two years of the Friends for Life warranty, Saatva will replace your mattress with a new one at no charge.
• Starting in year three, and for as long as you own your mattress, we will completely repair and re-cover your Saatva mattress. You will be responsible only for a $149 processing fee. 
• Separately and solely at your option, Saatva offers an unprecedented Fairness Replacement Option should your bed be deemed defective.

If you choose this option, you will keep your original mattress for your personal use in all circumstances. Instead of Saatva repairing your existing mattress:

• From years 3 to 5, we will deliver and set up a new Saatva mattress for only 50% of the original full retail price at purchase.
• From years 6 to 10, we will replace your mattress for 60% of the original full retail price at purchase.
• From years 11 to 15, we will replace your mattress for 80% of the original full retail price at purchase.

For Saatva’s complete warranty terms, visit their website.

How to choose the right mattress for you

When shopping for a mattress, there are a few main factors to keep in mind: preferred sleep position, body type, and budget. 

Back and stomach sleepers should opt for a medium to firm mattress. This level of firmness should prevent the hips from dipping into the bed and keep the spine in proper alignment. On the flip side, side sleepers benefit from a softer mattress that may cushion the shoulders and hips, which tend to press down into the bed. 

Heavy-weight sleepers should also opt for a firmer, more supportive mattress since their body may sink deeper into the bed. Lightweight sleepers might feel more comfortable on something soft to medium (depending on sleep position) since they won’t sink into the mattress as much. 

You’ll want to consider joint or back pain as well. Several mattresses include zoned lumbar support, which may help with back pain. Likewise, beds with memory foam may help ease pressure on the joints. A hybrid bed uses coils and foam in its construction and may be a great option for those who want a combination of spinal support and joint pressure relief.

Remember your budget. Traditional innerspring mattresses are typically the most affordable, followed by all-foam models, hybrids, and latex mattresses, which usually have a higher price tag.

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