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Avocado vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison
Stuck between the Avocado and Saatva mattresses? I’m here to help. I’ll go in-depth on how each bed works, their pros and cons, prices and policies, and more, so we can figure out which bed works best for you.
For more information on how we test and rate sleep products to find the best for you, check out our testing methodology.
Avocado vs. Saatva Overview
The Avocado Eco Organic is an affordable organic mattress while the Saatva Classic is a luxury hybrid bed with three firmness options.
| Avocado is best for… | Saatva is best for… |
| Budget shoppers | Luxury shoppers |
| Side sleepers | Back sleepers |
| Eco-conscious people | Seniors |
Who Should Choose the Avocado Mattress?
- Budget shoppers: The Avocado Eco Organic comes in at under $1,000 for a Queen size—a very low price for organic materials.
- Side sleepers: The Avocado has great pressure relief, which side sleepers need to avoid joint pain.
- Eco-conscious people: The materials in the Avocado mattress are naturally sourced or organic, including wool, cotton, and latex.
Who Should Choose the Saatva Mattress?
- Luxury shoppers: The Saatva Classic is an affordable luxury bed—it has a cashmere cover, pillow top, two coils systems, and generous policies.
- Back sleepers: Back sleepers need a balance of cushioning and support, and the Saatva gives you just that.
- Seniors: Saatva offers free white glove delivery and in-home setup, so seniors don’t have to lift a finger. Plus, this bed has amazing edge support, making getting in and out of bed a breeze.
Avocado vs. Saatva Mattress Video Comparison
If you want to see what each mattress has got, watch Corey and I duke it out over which mattress is better.
Avocado vs. Saatva: Top Similarities
- Hybrid mattresses: Both beds use a foam comfort layer and a coils system for support. If you’re looking for an all-foam bed, see our list of the best memory foam mattresses.
- Sleep cool: Avocado and Saatva both feature breathable layers that provide airflow, so your body heat has somewhere to go.
- Good for combination sleepers: The coil layers allow both beds to work well for people who switch sleeping positions throughout the night.
Avocado vs. Saatva: Top Differences
- Policies: Saatva has more generous policies than Avocado. Saatva gives you a full year to try out your bed followed by a Lifetime warranty while Avocado offers a 100-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty.
- Materials: Saatva uses a traditional hybrid combination of foam and coils, but Avocado is made of all natural and organic materials.
- Sleeping positions: Avocado will work better for side sleepers than the Saatva, but the firm version of the Saatva will work better for heavyweight stomach sleepers.
Avocado vs. Saatva: Firmness & Feel Differences
I know what you’re here for: you want to know how these beds feel to sleep on. I’ll go into detail on both firmness and feel in this section.
What’s the Firmness Of the Avocado & Saatva Mattresses?
We rate mattresses on a firmness scale from 1–10, with 1/10 being super soft and 10/10 being extremely firm. Your sleeping position plays a big role in which firmness level feels the most comfortable. For example, side sleepers need a lot of pressure relief, which is typically found on medium-soft to medium-firm mattresses.
See Also: Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers
The Avocado mattress is available only with a 7/10 medium-firm feel, and we think it’s closer to firm than medium. However, you can add a pillow top layer that drops the firmness level down to 6/10. The Avocado is probably best for stomach sleepers and back sleepers who like a firm feel, but side sleepers will still get the pressure relief they need.
The Saatva mattress is offered in three firmness options: plush soft (3/10), luxury firm (6/10), and firm (8/10). The luxury firm is an ideal choice for back sleepers; it’s also the model we tested in our lab.
What Do the Avocado & Saatva Mattresses Feel Like?
The Avocado mattress, while firm, feels cushioning against your body. You’ll sink down slightly, but nothing significant. Latex foam is pretty bouncy on its own, so paired with coils, the Eco Organic mattress feels very bouncy and buoyant.
The Saatva feels very sturdy: you don’t sink at all near the edges and you stay elevated when you lie down. That being said, the pillow top does hug your body for a cozy feel.
What’s It Like to Sleep On the Avocado & Saatva Mattresses?
The Avocado Eco Organic works for people of all sleeping positions, even though it’s on the firmer side. The latex foam does a great job of keeping pressure off of the hips, shoulders, and low backs of side and back sleepers. The firmness level and elevating feel of the mattress means it’s firm enough to keep stomach sleepers aligned. That said, side sleepers may want to opt for that pillow top for a more cushiony feel.
The Saatva Classic has a variety of feels because it comes in those three firmness options. Side sleepers will feel the most cushioned on the plush soft, back sleepers and couples will prefer the luxury firm choice thanks to the extra support, and stomach sleepers and heavy people will find the best alignment on the firm Saatva.
[Publisher: Insert a photo of our tester on each mattress in between the paragraphs for Mattress A and Mattress B.]The Avocado vs. Saatva Mattresses By Body Type
Avocado Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Saatva Performance By Body Type & Sleeping Position:
| Body Type: | BACK SLEEPERS | STOMACH SLEEPERS | SIDE SLEEPERS |
| Lightweight (< 130 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Average-weight (130–230 lbs): | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Heavyweight (> 230 lbs): | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1 = Very poor, 2 = Not good, 3 = Fair, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent
Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 lbs)
Average-weight side sleepers will prefer the Avocado over the Saatva if they suffer from hip or shoulder pain, because it relieves pressure better. Side sleepers without that joint pain will still find great alignment on the Saatva.
Average-weight back and stomach sleepers should find both mattresses comfortable—it just depends on your firmness preferences.
Heavyweight Sleepers (> 230 lbs)
Heavy-weight stomach sleepers will find the best support on the firm Saatva: not only is it firmer, which offers more support, but it also has two coil layers to prevent sagging. Heavy-weight side sleepers will find better support and comfort on the Avocado; both should work for back sleepers.
Lightweight Sleepers (< 130 lbs)
Light-weight back and stomach sleepers should find good alignment on both mattresses. Avocado does the best job at supporting light-weight side sleepers because of that pressure relief, but they may find it too firm for comfort. Saatva won’t provide lighter side sleepers with enough pressure relief, but they may find the plush soft and luxury firm options more comfortable.
Differences In Mattress Construction
Though both Avocado and Saatva are hybrid mattresses, they have quite a few differences in their construction. I’ll highlight those in this section.
| Avocado Mattress Materials | Saatva Mattress Materials |
| Organic cotton cover | Euro top with organic cotton cover |
| Wool fire barrier | Memory foam layer |
| Dunlop latex foam comfort layer | Pocketed coil support layer |
| Pocketed coil support layer | Innerspring coil support layer |
Cover
Both the Avocado and Saatva mattresses use organic cotton for their covers.
Comfort Layers
Avocado uses organic wool and firm, durable dunlop latex foam to cushion your body and add comfort to the mattress. Saatva uses a foam euro top and another layer of memory foam to do the same.
Support Layers
Both mattresses feature pocketed coils as their primary support core, but Saatva adds another layer of innerspring coils for even more support.
Avocado vs. Saatva Pricing
| Size | Avocado Prices | Saatva Prices |
| Twin | $777.00 | $1395.00 |
| Twin XL | $899.00 | $1495.00 |
| Full | $1199.00 | $1995.00 |
| Queen | $1299.00 | $2095.00 |
| King | $1699.00 | $2595.00 |
| California King | $1699.00 | $2595.00 |
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Avocado vs. Saatva Mattress Performance Ratings & Differences
Temperature
Mattress temperature is a major factor for hot sleepers, especially when memory foam is involved. The design teams at Saatva and Avocado address the issue of temperature by using breathable organic materials in the respective mattress covers and incorporating lots of space for airflow between the coil layers. With that said, the Saatva sleeps a touch cooler, but you probably won’t wake up with night sweats on either bed.
Motion Transfer
If you’re a light sleeper, you need a mattress with minimal motion transfer. This performance category rates how well a mattress prevents your partner from jostling you with their movements. Besides letting you know if it’s a good mattress for couples, this factor is helpful if you expect midnight visits from kids or pets.
Generally, all-foam mattresses do a better job here than hybrid mattresses. We found that to be true in this comparison. Neither the Avocado nor Saatva impressed us with stellar motion isolation, but the Saatva did a slightly better job.
Edge Support
Choosing a mattress with good edge support matters if you want to maximize your mattress surface. After all, no one wants to slip off the edge of the bed. It’s also a relevant factor if you plan to use the edge of your bed to get ready in the morning.
Both of these mattresses earned above-average scores for edge support (Avocado received a 4/5), but Saatva’s high-density foam perimeter keeps you lifted better near the edges of the bed. It has some of the best edge support I’ve ever seen, so it got a 5/5.
Pressure Relief
Pressure relief is often measured using a pressure map on the mattress surface. When a tester lies down in various sleeping positions, our testing team can see exactly where high and low pressure zones lie. This category is especially important for side sleepers, since they tend to put a lot of stress on their shoulders and hips.
The Saatva and Avocado are a little firmer: Saatva provides only moderate pressure relief while the latex foam of the Avocado did an amazing job of easing pressure for side and back sleepers. For additional plush, both brands offer the addition of a Saatva mattress topper or Avocado mattress topper.
Pain Relief
If you work from a computer, you’ve probably invested in an office chair or desk that helps you to have good posture, or spinal alignment. The same principle applies to your mattress. When you sleep, your spine should stay in a neutral “S” curve, otherwise you could develop back pain that, coincidentally, could keep you up at night. Rest assured that you’ll get near-perfect spinal alignment on both of these mattresses.
Durability
Mattress durability is determined by a few different factors, including construction, firmness, materials, and mattress use. Latex is one of the most durable mattress materials, so it follows that the Avocado is a durable bed. Pocketed coils are also durable, so we estimate both of these mattresses will last you at least seven to 10 years. Saatva may last you longer, however, due to its amazing edge support.
Shipping, Returns, & Warranties
Avocado
Avocado customers receive free shipping, including residents of Alaska and Hawaii. You can request in-home setup and old mattress removal for $249. Once your mattress is delivered, you get a 100-night sleep trial period. You need to sleep on the mattress for at least 30 nights before initiating a return, and then you’ll receive a full refund (a maximum of one refund per household).
Ninety-five percent of Avocado’s used mattresses are donated, and the other five percent are recycled.
The Avocado Eco Organic mattress is covered by a 10-year warranty. During this timeframe, you can receive free repairs or a replacement mattress if yours develops defects.
Saatva
Saatva is considered a mid-range luxury mattress brand. The brand only sells their products online, but they offer free shipping and white glove delivery (including old mattress removal) instead of bed-in-a-box delivery. If you live in Alaska or Hawaii, you’ll need to request freight shipping from Seattle or California.
Customers are given a 365-night trial to test out how well their new mattress fits their comfort level. Returns and exchanges are free during the sleep trial, except for a $99 transportation fee. Your used mattress will be donated to a veterans’ shelter or offered to Saatva employees. For more information, see our Full Saatva review.
The Saatva Classic mattress is covered by a Lifetime warranty for the original owner. During the first two years of the warranty, you’re eligible for a free replacement mattress if yours is deemed defective. After that, Saatva will repair and re-cover your mattress for only $99.
You can also choose the Fairness Replacement Option, which enables you to keep your original mattress and pay 40–80 percent of the original price, plus a $99 transportation fee, for a replacement mattress.
Other Avocado Models
Avocado Green Mattress
The Avocado Green is a hybrid mattress made from organic materials that’s great for back sleepers, hot sleepers, and combination sleepers. However, this mattress doesn’t have the strongest motion isolation or edge support, making it less than ideal for couples and seniors.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-soft: 5/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
25-year limited warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Avocado Vegan Mattress
The Avocado Vegan mattress has a hybrid construction with coils and latex, but leaves out the wool that’s used in the Avocado Green mattress construction. The latex is also GOLS certified and the cotton is GOTS certified, meaning the Avocado Green mattress is a kind and earth-friendly product. The mattress also comes with an optional pillow-top design.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
25-year limited warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Saatva Models
Saatva HD Mattress
The Saatva HD ranks as a top mattress for heavyweight individuals over 230 lbs. The durable materials and construction provide comfort and support by keeping sleepers lifted and cushioned. The medium-firm feel works best for heavyweight back and side sleepers.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free white glove delivery
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a luxury mattress with a nice balance of comfort and support. It’s made with natural latex, organic cotton and wool, and pocketed coils. We recommend it to back or stomach sleepers and those prone to overheating at night.
Product Details
Material
Latex
Firmness
Firm: 8/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free white glove delivery
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Solaire Mattress
The Saatva Solaire is made for sleepers who want customizable firmness to suit their specific sleeping preferences. With 50 unique firmness settings and pressure absorbing memory foam, you’d be hard pressed to not get a great sleep on this bed.
Product Details
Material
Other
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free white glove delivery
Price
$$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Hip Pain
This bed should be comfortable for anyone struggling with hip pain since it contours the hips and keeps them supported.
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Youth Mattress
This durable, dual sided mattress from Saatva is made specially for growing kids. The firmer side is made for kids 3+ so they stay lifted and supported, and the softer side is made for kids 8+ hitting major growth spurts.
Product Details
Material
Innerspring
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6.5/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free white glove delivery
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Kids
This bed is ideal for young sleepers and will help support their growing bodies.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Zenhaven Mattress
Made by Saatva, the Zenaven mattress is a unique latex mattress, unique because you can flip it to change the feel of it. One side is a plush, soft layer and the other is a gentle firm layer.
Product Details
Material
Latex
Firmness
Multiple firmness options
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Hot Sleepers
This bed features extra cooling technology, making it great for hot sleepers.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Loom & Leaf Mattress
The Loom & Leaf by Saatva focused squarely at dethroning Tempur-Pedic as the main name in memory foam mattresses. Of all of the direct-to-consumer mattresses we’ve tried, the Loom & Leaf feels the most like Tempur-Pedic and at a fraction of the price.
Product Details
Material
Foam
Firmness
Medium-firm: 7/10
Sleep Trial
365 nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Side Sleepers
This bed offers pressure relief at both the shoulders and hips, making it a great fit for side sleepers.
Back Pain
This bed is a good match for anyone struggling with back pain, as it cushions the lumbar region and has enough support to keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid mattress combines contouring memory foam with supportive coils. It has a medium-firm feel that’s best for back and stomach sleepers under 230 lbs. It’s also lower cost than other Saatva beds.
Product Details
Material
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-firm: 6/10
Sleep Trial
365 Nights
Warranty
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free white glove delivery
Price
$$$$$
Our Recommendation
We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:
Back Sleepers
This bed’s strong support is ideal for back sleepers because it helps keep the spine neutrally aligned.
Stomach Sleepers
This mattress is ideal for stomach sleepers as its firm support promotes spinal alignment.
Financing Options
Financing options are available for this mattress.
Other Avocado & Saatva Comparisons
- Saatva vs. Loom & Leaf
- Saatva vs. Leesa
- Saatva vs. Purple
- Saatva vs. Casper
- Saatva vs. Layla
- Saatva vs. DreamCloud
- Saatva vs. WinkBeds
- Avocado vs. Awara
- Avocado vs. Brooklyn Bedding
- Avocado vs. Birch
- Avocado vs. WinkBed
Our Final Take
So which bed is best for you? Avocado is better for joint pain, but Saatva is better for back pain. Saatva is best for luxury buyers, but you should go with Avocado if you’re on a budget. But if you’re a combination sleeper, hot sleeper, or a back sleepers, either option should suit you.
Avocado & Saatva FAQs
Do Avocado mattresses last?
Avocado mattresses can last anywhere between eight to 25 years, depending on the model. The Avocado Eco Organic is a budget version of the Avocado Green mattress. The materials are still all natural and organic, but they should only last you about eight to 10 years.
Is Saatva a luxury brand?
Saatva is a luxury brand—it even says so on their website. Saatva mattresses are made with luxury materials, like cashmere, and they come with luxury policies. You get complimentary white glove delivery with your purchase and a full year to try it out. Plus, you’re covered for a lifetime.
Should I add a pillow top to my Avocado mattress?
Side sleepers looking for more comfort should add a pillow top to their Avocado mattress. Avocado mattresses are pretty firm—that’s the nature of latex foam. So if you aren’t into firm beds, adding a pillow top could help soften it up. Be aware that there is a fee for this.
