A great mattress topper can go a long way to change your sleep experience, especially if you arenโt ready to upgrade to an entirely new mattress. Take the Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper, which promises to add cooling comfort with three inches of graphite-infused foam. But does it deliver?
The Mattress Clarity team tested the Saatva topper to find out, evaluating its responsiveness, support, motion isolation, and yes, cooling ability, so we could figure out which sleepers might find it most comfortable. As a group, our team has tested over 200 sleep accessories in the seven years weโve been in operation. In that time, weโve helped over 43,000 people with our comprehensive reviews.
While the Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper did reasonably well in our cooling tests, it earned higher scores elsewhere. Keep reading for our take on the Saatva topper.
Our Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper Review in a Nutshell
The Saatva Graphite Topper has a soft, body-hugging plushness that comfortably accommodates most side sleepers, as well as back sleepers who prefer noticeable cushioning in the lower back. While its cooling ability isnโt the best weโve ever seen, our testers found that the high-density foam topper stays reasonably cool thanks to the graphite infusion. Plus, its contouring sinkage means a pleasing amount of pressure-point relief. Between its material quality, customer policies, pricing, and overall performance, we think it offers good value for the money.
Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper
The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper is a quick and affordable way to breathe life into an old mattress. It is made from durable, high-quality materials that can provide additional support for your current bed.
Mattress Clarity Score
4.1 / 5
Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper Performance: My Overall Rating
We put the Saatva Graphite Topper through our standard testing methodology to assess features like motion isolation, responsiveness, and cooling. We also evaluated its level of support and value given its overall performance. After all of that, the Saatva Graphite Topper earned an overall score of 4.1 out of 5, earning its highest scores in our material, value, and support categories.
Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper Prices and Sizes
The Saatva Graphite Topper comes in standard mattress sizes. Hereโs a look at the price breakdown before discounts or promotions.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 37โณ x74โณ | $225 |
| Twin XL | 37โณ x79โณ | $225 |
| Full | 53โณ x74โณ | $275 |
| Queen | 59โณ x79โณ | $305 |
| King | 75โณ x79โณ | $355 |
| California King | 71โณ x 83โณ | $355 |
Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper In-Depth Test Results
Value
When we assess value, we consider how a topper was built and how it performed. The score here reflects whether our testers feel the product is worth the price tag.
Saatva prices a queen-size topper at $305, which seems reasonable given the material quality and our testing experience. Still, that price point falls into the premium range. High-quality mattress toppers generally start around $100. Still, the higher cost is typical of Saatva, which is known for its premium, durable mattresses and bedding products.
According to our in-house tester, however, given the graphite infused memory foam, organic cotton cover with an antimicrobial treatment and strong anchor bands, the quality of this topper justifies the expense, earning it 4/5 in this category.
Support
Toppers can add enough support to your current mattress for minor spinal alignment improvements (though they may offer some additional support, a deeply sagging mattress should be replaced; check our best mattresses that wonโt sag guide for more information), and they also boost pressure relief and soften a firm mattress. The Saatva Graphite Topper earned another 4/5 for its performance here, thanks to its plush memory foam feel. In fact, it tops our list of the best mattress toppers for hip pain.
The three-inch topper offered a cushioning effect around our testerโs shoulders and hips to ease pressure point pain. According to Dr. Raj Dasgupta, thatโs essential for maintaining comfort if youโre dealing with back pain, joint pain, or general discomfort
We think the Saatva topper is a good choice for people looking to add soft support and the classic hugged feel of memory foam. Side sleepers will likely appreciate the body-contouring benefits, but other sleep positions can work as well. Back sleepers who like a softer feel should be quite comfortable, but weโd advise stomach sleepers to find something in the medium-firm to firm range.
Given its softer feel, our tester cautioned that people looking for firm support may not love how this topper feels.
Responsiveness
Responsiveness refers to how quickly materials rebound once pressure is released. Itโs not a hallmark of memory foam, which responds to heat and pressure and is known for its slow movement. Still, the Saatva Graphite Topper scored slightly higher than expected, with 3.5/5.
Our in-house tester noted that the topper returns to its original shape pretty quickly after changing positions or getting off the bed. But make no mistake: โItโs not bouncy, like the latex mattress toppers Iโve tried, and when youโre on it, you definitely sink into it.โ
Motion Transfer
In a mattress or topper, motion transfer describes how much movement travels across the surface when someone rolls over or gets in or out of bed. If youโre a light sleeper and you share the bed with a pet or partner, high motion isolation is an important feature.
Memory foam tends to perform very well in these tests because the material responds so slowly to heat and pressure. So our tester was surprised that the Saatva Graphite Topper performed only decently here, earning 3.5/5.
โI can feel a good amount of movement,โ noted our tester, โmore than youโd expect for memory foam.โ Still, they added that it wasnโt extreme, just higher than expected based on the material. Most sleepers will be fine, but if you sleep particularly light or have a partner with a rambunctious sleep style, this may not be your best choice.
Materials
The materials in a topper contribute to its performance, quality, durability and value, and Saatva is known for using high-quality materials that are made to last. Our tester found that this was definitely the case this 3-inch medium-firm topper model, pointing out itโs organic cotton cover, body contouring memory foam and sturdy elastic bands that help keep it secured to your bed. As such, his is where this topper earned its highest overall score โ a perfect 5/5.
โCompared to other toppers weโve tested, the materials feel very high quality,โ said our tester. They added that the organic cotton cover is soft and breathable, with no notable pilling, stretching, or poor stitching. โItโs really nicely made,โ they added.
Since the topper combines memory foam and polyurethane foam, be prepared for some degree of off-gassing. It should dissipate within a day or so.
Cooling
Memory foam isnโt generally known for its temperature regulation, but Saatva describes โadvanced cooling technologyโ in its graphite topper. While our tester noted that the cooling is pretty good for memory foam, it didnโt quite live up to Saatvaโs claims. The topper scored another 3.5/5 in this category.
As the name suggests, this topper is infused with cooling graphite in its high-density foam. Itโs a mineral with high thermal conductivity that can help prevent overheating in dense materials like memory foam, which donโt offer much airflow. That worked to some degree: โI was lying on my back and could feel the material warming slightly beneath me, but it wasnโt stifling,โ reported our tester.
Beyond this subjective assessment, our tester also used a thermal gun to measure the surface temperature before and after resting on it for seven minutes. The topper warmed from an initial temperature of 65.4 degrees to 74.3 degrees. Thatโs an increase of just under 9 degrees, indicating reasonable cooling, especially given the material.
But it might not be enough for very hot sleepers, who might prefer infused cover materials that deliver an immediate cooling sensation. Those who sleep hot on an existing mattress and need outstanding cooling power may want to consider one of our picks of the best cooling mattress toppers.
Saatva Policies
Before you buy a Saatva topper or mattress, itโs smart to understand the brandโs policies. Hereโs what to expect if you make a purchase from Saatva.
Trial Period
Saatva offers a 180-night sleep trial for its Graphite Topper. Considering that many brands donโt offer trial windows on toppers at all, itโs generous.
Returns
Saatva doesnโt offer an exchange or return policy for its mattress toppers, but you can return the Graphite Topper for a full refund during the 180-night home trial. The brand offers free returns during this timeframe.
Warranty
The Graphite Topper is backed by a one-year limited warranty that protects you in the event of workmanship defects.
Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper FAQs
What is the Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper made of?
The Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper is made with graphite-infused memory foam and polyurethane foam, with an organic cotton blend cover. The foams are CertiPUR-US certified.
How thick is the Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper?
The Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper is 3 inches thick with the classic feel of pressure-relieving memory foam.
Does this topper sleep cooler than regular memory foam toppers?
Memory foam can trap body heat, but the graphite infusion is designed to combat heat retention. During testing, we found the Saatva Graphite Topper offered reasonable cooling. It has a breathable organic cotton blend cover, but thereโs no immediate cooling sensation.