The Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress is arguably the brand’s most eco-conscious model. It combines a responsive coil layer with durable, certified organic latex foam. According to the brand, the Latex Hybrid isn’t just eco-friendly. It also delivers cooling benefits and the signature weightless buoyancy of latex—and we put those claims to the test.
As a group, the Mattress Clarity team has tested over 500 mattresses and 150 sleep products with our hands-on review process. In the seven years we’ve been in operation, we’ve helped more than 40,000 people find the best mattress for their needs. We pair our testing conclusions with guidance from experts like Dr. Raj Dasgupta, our chief medical officer, and Dr. Hannah Habeeb, our chief medical product tester. That’s how we offer the most comprehensive and thoughtful take on every bed we test.
So, how did the Saatva Latex Hybrid perform? Below, we cover the highs and lows and share insights about how this bed is likely to perform for different sleepers.
Our Saatva Latex Hybrid Review in a Nutshell
The Saatva Latex Hybrid pairs bouncy, firm latex with coils for excellent support and a noticeably uplifted feel—an entirely different sensation than soft, slow-moving foams. While there was no shortage of spinal support, we found pressure relief a little lacking. Combination sleepers should fare quite well on its responsive surface, but couples in search of good motion isolation may find this combination of materials simply transfers too much movement across the bed.
This responsive hybrid works well for most back sleepers, and its firmer latex feel is a good fit for average and heavyweight stomach sleepers as well. While it’s a good fit for combination sleepers, it’s not ideal for couples who need good motion isolation. It’s reasonably cooling, but very hot sleepers may prefer a mattress with active cooling technology. It has the buoyant, lifted sensation common with latex, which can be a surprise if you’re expecting a slow, sunken feel.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Performance: My Overall Rating
We use our testing methodology on all the mattresses we evaluate. It gives us average scores across multiple performance categories. The Saatva Latex Hybrid earned 3.9 out of 5, with its highest scores in response and edge support. Still, the bed under-performed in almost every category compared to the average mattress we test — more on that below.
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Watch Us Test the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
I Recommend the Saatva Latex Hybrid For…
- Combination sleepers. With its buoyant, responsive feel, the Latex Hybrid is a good fit for sleepers who alternate between sleep positions at night.
- Most back sleepers. The medium-firm feel and uplifted sensation tested well for back sleeping, with enough support to maintain spinal alignment.
- Fans of a buoyant surface. This bed is springy, with a definite “on top” sensation. If you aren’t a fan of sinking into your bed, this might work really well.
I Don’t Recommend the Saatva Latex Hybrid For…
- Couples concerned with motion transfer. The springy nature of latex doesn’t lend itself to standout motion isolation, so light sleepers sharing the bed may want to consider something else.
- Shoppers on a budget. With a queen priced at $2,599 before discounts and sales, this bed definitely falls into the luxury mattress category. That might put it out of reach of some shoppers.
- Older adults or those with mobility issues who need sturdy edges. The bed didn’t score particularly well in edge support, so those who need strong, reliable edges will probably want to keep looking.
How Well Did the Saatva Latex Hybrid Perform?
Below, we share the Saatva Latex Hybrid’s performance in our testing categories, compared to the average score of all the beds we’ve tested.
| Test | Performance | Average |
| Firmness | 6.5/10 – Medium-Firm | 6.7/10 – Medium-Firm |
| Side Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Back Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Stomach Sleeper Comfort | Good | Good |
| Pressure Relief | 3.3/5 | 3.9 |
| Edge Support | 3.8/5 | 4.1 |
| Cooling | 3.5/5 | 3.8 |
| Motion Isolation | 3/5 | 3.9 |
| Response | 4/5 | 4.3 |
| Sinkage Depth | 3.5” | 3.12” |
| Sinkage Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce Height | 16” | 17.89” |
| Bounce Rating | Moderate | Moderate |
| Noise | 5/5 | 4.5 |
| Sex | 4.3/5 | 4.3 |
| Trial Period | 5/5 | 4.2 |
| Warranty | 5/5 | 4.6 |
How Firm is the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress?
Our firmness scale is based on a scale of 1 to 10. The lower the number, the softer the bed feels. The industry standard is 6.5/10, which qualifies as medium-firm. The Saatva Latex Hybrid has a single firmness level, which we rated 6.5/10. While latex is a denser material, this isn’t a firm mattress.
The bed actually veered slightly softer for side sleeping, around 6/10. “The zoned support in this bed—both in the springs and the latex foam itself—is very pronounced,” our lightweight tester reported. My hips (and even my legs) felt delightfully lifted, and my shoulder felt more cushioned than buoyed. This is exactly the combo I enjoy most: lift for the lower body, softness for the upper body.”
She noted her sensitive shoulders, which can be an issue on latex beds because the firmness of the springy foam is aggravating. “This bed seemed to anticipate that issue with its zoning! The latex also just feels a bit more pillowy than in other latex models I’ve tried,” she added.
On her back, our tester was a big fan of the Saatva Latex Hybrid, though she noted it felt a touch firmer. “It feels a bit less soft, with less of me sinking into the surface. I’m definitely ‘on top’ of the mattress rather than embedded,” she reported.
“The zoning is still palpable, too, but less pronounced. I can feel the lift under my lower back, but I’m so aloft on the latex foam that it’s a light boost rather than a big push.” She added that she felt fully aligned. The noticeable lumbar support might be a good match for those with back pain.
When she flipped onto her stomach, our lightweight tester found that the zoning kept her hips and midsection appropriately lifted, with no risk of her lower back dipping out of alignment. But her chest felt compressed and uncomfortable. “I can see it perhaps feeling a bit too firm for lightweight sleepers in this position, but the support that stomach sleepers need is definitely present for me,” she noted.
How Does the Saatva Latex Hybrid Feel for Different Body Types and Sleeping Positions?
With its medium-firm feel, the Saatva Latex Hybrid can accommodate a fairly wide range of sleepers. But high-quality latex has a distinctly uplifting feel that may work better for some sleep styles than others. Here’s how the mattress is likely to perform for different weight classes and positions.
| Sleeper Weight | Side Sleepers | Back Sleepers | Stomach Sleepers |
| Light (under 130 lbs) | Good | Good | Unpleasant |
| Average (130-230 lbs) | Good | Great | Great |
| Heavy (over 230 lbs) | Good | Great | Good |
Heavyweight Tester – 6’4”, 250 lbs
“It feels like I’m being ‘pushed up’ around the hips specifically. It’s firm; it feels like a latex bed, so if that’s your thing, you’ll probably like it. It’s still contouring slightly. Over time, some softeness would probably settle.” – In-house tester
Average-weight Tester – 5’7”, 140 lbs
“My lower back feels nice and supported. I really like how aligned this mattress makes me feel when I am on my back.” – Dr. Hannah Habeeb, chief medical product tester
Lightweight Tester – 5’5”, 128 lbs
“It’s not super comfortable. I have a little bit of tension in my lower back. My shoulders and neck are okay. It feels pretty firm. It’s not really contouring, my hips are just getting boosted from a flat surface.” – In-house tester
Saatva Latex Hybrid In-Depth Test Results
Pressure Relief
Latex typically does a good job of distributing body weight to relieve pressure point pain, but the more uplifted feel of latex factors in. That lifted sensation in the Saatva Latex Hybrid meant our testers couldn’t sink in comfortably, resulting in a low average pressure relief score of 3.3/5.
Our findings are based on a pressure mat that generates a color-coded map showing areas of low and high pressure, along with the average pressure across the bed’s surface. Here’s how the Saatva Latex Hybrid performed for testers from light, average, and heavy weight classes.
Our lightweight sleeper wasn’t particularly impressed, noting that her hips felt higher than her shoulders. “I have a little bit of tension in my lower back,” she added. “It’s not really contouring; my hips are just getting boosted from a flat surface. Her pressure score on her side was 14.16, which is slightly below average but on the high side for lightweight sleepers.
She was much more comfortable on her back. “I feel much more aligned, and I don’t feel any sinking in my hips versus my shoulders,” she said. “It has about the same firmness, I’m just much more comfortable on my back.” Her pressure map score read 11.58, which is reasonably below average. Our tester noted that the bed was contouring a bit up into the arch of her lower back for support.
The Saatva Latex Hybrid was too firm to offer enough pressure relief for our average-weight tester. “I feel consistent pressure in my shoulder,” she said. “My hips feel okay, but my shoulder is really digging into the mattress.” Her pressure score read 13.06, a little lower than average. While she said her spine felt aligned, our tester needed a little more give in the mattress to really feel level.
However, the average-weight tester was more comfortable on her back. “It feels like my hips and shoulders are aligned and my lower back feels supported,” she reported. “It’s still a little too firm for me, but I think I would have good pressure relief with this mattress.” That was reflected in her low-pressure reading of 10.1.
Our chief medical product tester, who is also an average-weight sleeper, had similar feelings as our in-house tester. Although she didn’t consider it a frontrunner for side sleeping, she found comfort on her back. “I think this bed provides great spinal alignment for back sleepers. I felt well supported.”
When it comes to heavyweight sleepers, our tester had a slightly above-average pressure score of 15, but found the actual experience reasonably comfortable. “I’m not feeling too much pressure despite the high PSI.”
On his back, our tester said the Saatva Latex felt good. “I feel more aligned than I did on my side,” he shared. “I don’t know if it’s the firmness or the fact that it’s a latex mattress, but I do feel like I’m sitting on top of it.” His pressure score here was significantly higher than the average at 16.9, but overall, he said he really liked resting in bed.
Edge Support
Edge support describes how well a mattress’s sides support weight. Older adults, couples, and people with mobility issues really benefit from strong edge support. While Saatva often excels in this category, the Latex Hybrid earned an average score of just 3.8/5.
Mattress Clarity tester Melanie Kassel performed a series of tests to evaluate the bed’s edge support. She began with a seated test on the side of the mattress, feet on the floor.
“Sitting on it, I don’t need my hands for stabilization, but it feels like it dips more than the versions with the foam reinforcement along the perimeter,” she said. “It’s very bouncy, though, and that assists with getting up and down.” She gave the bed 4/5 for this test.
In the second test, Melanie lay down in different positions close to the edge of the bed to see how secure—or precarious—she felt. “I was much more secure lying down on the edge of the bed, but on my side, the wobbliness of the latex contributed to a feeling of instability,” she said.
Melanie didn’t think it was the fault of the reinforced coils, simply an aspect of latex foam. “It’s ready to bounce you off,” she notes. “Other positions felt totally fine on the edge, with no discernible sagging or buckling.” That earned the Latex Hybrid another 4/5.
To perform the objective weighted plate test, using three weighted stacks representing all three weight classes. She took turns placing them on the side of the bed and measured how far the layers sank. From lightest to heaviest, the side of the bed sank 3, 5, and 6 inches, earning an overall score of 3/5.
Cooling
Latex tends to stay fairly temperature-neutral, and the Saatva Latex Hybrid adds ventilated pinholes in its latex layer for even better breathability. While our tester had a very positive subjective experience, after the objective tests, the bed earned only 3.5/5 for its cooling.
Melanie used a temperature gun to take a surface read of the bed before and after she lay on it for seven minutes. It increased 9.2 degrees from a starting temperature of 66.3, which is well above the average increase of 5.8 degrees.
However, it was at odds with Melanie’s personal experience. “I felt very cool, so I’m surprised that this wasn’t much lower than average,” she shared. “It could be that I was just so aloft on the bed that a lower percentage of my body was in contact with it, so I had more airflow around me naturally. There was no part of my body that felt heated or even noticeably warmer than others.”
While the overall cooling score wasn’t outstanding, warm sleepers are still likely to be comfortable on the Saatva Latex Hybrid. But if you don’t want to take any chances, check out our recommendations of the best mattresses for hot sleepers.
Motion Isolation
When a mattress has good motion isolation, it limits the amount of movement that ripples throughout the bed. That makes it a really important feature for couples or anyone who shares a bed with a partner or pet.
Motion isolation isn’t a hallmark of latex, which has a naturally buoyant feel, but individually wrapped coils tend to minimize motion transfer. The Saatva Latex Hybrid earned another so-so score of 3/5 across three tests.
In the ripple test, we use a glass of water on one side of the bed. On the other side, our tester climbs in and out of bed, and we observe how the water is affected by all that activity. “Getting into bed made both the glass and water jolt with impact twice—once when I sat down, and once when I lay down,” said Melanie. “
She went on to state that while the glass did not get close to tipping over, the movement was definitely registering and causing it to shake. She gave the Latex Hybrid 3/5 for this test.
In the second test, Melanie switched to energetically rolling around from her back to her side to her stomach. “Scooching around while adjusting from my back to my side threatened to tip the glass over,” she reported.
“The entire glass and the water inside it wobbled, especially when I put down my shoulder or hips. The glass didn’t ever fall, and I didn’t reach out to grab it at any point (like I’ve done for beds with even poorer motion isolation), but it was moving and shaking.” That earned another 3/5.
In the third test, we moved the water glass, and Melanie hopped onto the bed wearing a blindfold. On the other side, another tester got in and out of bed and switched positions. “I noticed movement pretty much any time my fellow tester got into or out of bed, as well as every time she changed positions,” Melanie said.
“My head was jostled more than the rest of my body, but I think a pillow would help with this! The latex layer in this bed is quite thick, so I did think it absorbed more motion than beds I’ve tested with less latex inside them.” She noted that the movements were light shakes rather than big waves. “If you’re a light sleeper, though, I don’t think I’d recommend this bed (or really any latex model),” Melanie added, giving the bed another 3/5.
Responsiveness
Responsiveness describes a bed’s ease of movement, or how easy it is to move around. If you’re a combination sleeper, a quick response time is key. Latex excels here with a lightning-fast response, but the Saatva Latex Hybrid has a cushioning Euro top that slightly slows things down. Overall, the bed got 4/5 for responsiveness.
In the switch test, Melanie alternated between positions to assess how easy or challenging the bed made it. “The bounce of the latex makes switching positions relatively easy. Whenever I switched onto my back, the springiness caught me with some extra ‘oomph’ and launched me upward slightly, which was delightful,” she said.
The only reason the Saatva Latex Hybrid didn’t earn full marks here was the cushy Euro top. “With that slight bit of sink, it drags against you more than it would if it was a flatter surface,” she explained.
Sinkage: Moderate
We test sinkage using a 44-pound kettlebell on the mattress surface. The Saatva Latex Hybrid sank 3.5 inches, which is actually a little more than average. It’s a reflection of the cushioning Euro top.
Bounce: Moderate
To test bounce, we drop a weighted ball onto the bed’s surface and measure how high it bounces. While the latex does have impressive spring, the Euro top had a noticeable dampening effect. The ball bounced 16 inches, which is a little under the average and qualifies as moderate bounce.
Noise
Light sleepers shouldn’t have any issues with noise from the Saatva Latex Hybrid. Our tester reported the slightest sound of air being released from the foam, but it was minor. The mattress got a perfect score here with 5/5.
Sex
The best mattresses for sex earn high scores in responsiveness, edge support, and noise. The Saatva Latex earned 4.3/5 in this category, which is pretty good. The bed’s quick response time means sexual partners won’t feel stuck in the mattress’s layers, and there shouldn’t be any distracting sounds that kill the mood. While the edge support isn’t the best we’ve ever tested, it should be sufficient for keeping partners supported if they drift to the side of the bed.
If you’re on the hunt for a mattress that accommodates couples, we have lots of recommendations in our best mattresses for couples roundup.
Adjustable Base Compatibility
According to Saatva, the Latex Hybrid is compatible with an adjustable base. We tested that in our studio, and while it performed reasonably well, we wouldn’t recommend it for long-term use. “The mattress slid down slightly off the base and had a gap at the bottom,” said our tester. “If a person were to get off the mattress when it was folded on the base, it wants to pop up and lie flat.” That earned the bed 3/5.
Consider our picks of the best mattresses for adjustable beds if that’s a key concern.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Customer Experience Scores
There’s more to a mattress than how it performs. Here, we walk through the shopping, shipping, and delivery experience, plus need-to-know information regarding trial windows and warranties.
Trial Period
Saatva has one of the best sleep trials in the business. You get a full 365 nights to test the bed from the comfort of your own home. There’s no mandatory minimum period required before initiating a return, which isn’t typical. Many brands request that you sleep on a mattress for at least 30 days before starting the return process.
If you decide to return the mattress, note that a $99 processing fee does apply.
Warranty
Saatva’s limited lifetime warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials for as long as the original purchaser owns it. In the first two years, a defective mattress will be replaced free of charge. From year three years onward, a defective mattress will be completely repaired and re-covered. A $149 processing fee applies.
Unboxing and Moving
Saatva stands apart in the online mattress world thanks to its white glove delivery. Unlike beds-in-a-box, Saatva mattresses are shipped flat and come with free in-room delivery and setup. Plus, the company will remove your old mattress and foundation (you just need to opt in at checkout).
Saatva mattresses are made to order, with estimated delivery times of 9 to 21 days.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Construction
Now that we’ve covered performance, let’s take a look at the materials and layers doing all the heavy lifting.
Mattress Height & Weight
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is a 12-inch mattress, which is fairly standard and suitable for most people. However, luxury beds tend to be a little taller. Given the price point—a queen is $2,599 before discounts—some people may find the bed on the short side.
Latex is heavy, so that added noticeable weight to this mattress. A queen-size is 120 pounds (luckily, delivery and setup are complimentary!).
Materials
To get a good look at all the mattresses we test, we cut into the side of the cover. It’s the best way of verifying materials.
Cover
The Saatva Latex Hybrid is wrapped with a soft, breathable, organic cotton blend. It was smooth and cool to the touch. It’s part of the bed’s Euro top, so it’s hand-tufted and noticeably cushioned. The cover is also treated with an antimicrobial finish that inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria.
Inner Layers
Organic wool sourced in New Zealand is quilted into the cover, which adds temperature regulation and moisture management to the mattress, along with a soft springiness.
The 3-inch latex foam comfort layer comes next. It has a five-zone design with more support in the lumbar zone. It’s also finished with pinholes to boost breathability.
Below the latex foam layer is the support layer, composed of individually wrapped recycled steel coils. According to the brand, these are also arranged in ergonomic firmness zones with more lumbar support.
How to Try and Buy the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress
Saatva’s mattresses can be purchased online at saatva.com, but the brand has brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Check the website for a Saatva Viewing Room near you. Mattresses purchased here qualify for the brand’s 365-night sleep trial.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Prices & Sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38″ x 75″ x 12″ | $1699.00 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ x 12″ | $1799.00 |
| Full | 54” x 75” x 12″ | $2299.00 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ x 12″ | $2499.00 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ x 12″ | $2999.00 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ x 12″ | $2999.00 |
| Split King | Two 38″ x 80″ x 12″ pieces | $3598.00 |
How The Saatva Latex Hybrid Compares
The Saatva Latex Hybrid can be a great mattress for some sleepers, but it won’t work for everyone. If you’re on the hunt for a new mattress, here’s how this bed compares to other models we’ve tested.
- Saatva Classic – More firmness options
- Nolah Natural Mattress – Softer feel
- Nectar Mattress – Better for fans of memory foam
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| Rating | ||||
| Firmness | Firm: 7.5/10 | Multiple firmness options | Soft: 6/10 | Medium-firm: 7/10 |
| Material | Latex | Innerspring | Latex | Foam |
| Cooling | — | |||
| Best For | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers | Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hot Sleepers | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers | Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers |
Saatva Latex Hybrid vs. Saatva Classic
The Saatva Classic is the brand’s flagship mattress. The luxury innerspring comes in three firmness options (Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, or Firm models) and a choice of two heights (11.5 and 14.5). While it’s a little less expensive than the Latex Hybrid, with a queen priced at $2,179 before discounts, the Classic outperformed the Latex Hybrid in every category except motion isolation.
The Classic’s dual coil layers and cushioning layers delivered excellent pressure relief and truly outstanding edge support, making it a good match for sleepers with joint pain and couples looking to spread out. Just be warned that motion isolation is pretty poor on the Classic, so light sleepers who share the bed may want to consider something else entirely.
The Classic earned 5/5 for responsiveness, edging out the Latex Hybrid, which should make combination sleepers pretty comfortable. Eco-minded shoppers, however, may prefer the certified organic latex and cotton in the Latex Hybrid. Note that neither model is flippable.
Saatva Latex Hybrid vs. Nolah Natural
The Nolah Natural is another hybrid mattress with latex, so both models have a similar spring. Like the Saatva, the Natural is made with organic latex and a breathable organic cotton cover. Both models use natural Talalay latex over Dunlop latex. The Natural is a touch softer, with a 6/10 rating, and it has a noticeably plush feel. That makes it really comfortable for side sleeping.
Neither mattress wowed us in edge support, but the Latex Hybrid scored higher with 3.8/5 compared to 3.5/5 for the Natural. If you’re a hot sleeper, the Nolah Natural is the better choice. It earned an impressive 4.5/5 in this category.
Saatva offers a longer sleep trial than Nolah (365 nights compared to 120), but both brands offer limited lifetime warranties.
Saatva Latex Hybrid vs. Nectar Classic
The Nectar Classic is a memory foam mattress and has the plush feel common to this material. That makes these mattresses feel very different. The Saatva Latex Hybrid is much springier because of the latex, but both beds actually had a comparable response score of 4/5. If you’re a light sleeper with a bed partner, the Nectar got a much better motion isolation score at 4.7/5. It’s also the least expensive option by far, with a queen-size priced around $650.
Keep in mind that the Nectar Classic is also a bed-in-a-box mattress, meaning it’s compressed, rolled, wrapped in plastic, and shipped in a large box to your front door. That can mean both an off-gassing and a waiting period before the bed is ready for sleeping. If you prefer the ease of white-glove delivery and setup, with optional removal of your old mattress, the Saatva mattress is the better choice.
Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress FAQs
Is the Saatva Latex Hybrid organic?
No. The Saatva Latex Hybrid isn’t a certified organic mattress, but it is made with organic materials. That includes GOLS-certified latex, organic New Zealand wool, and an organic cotton cover.
How firm is the Saatva Latex Hybrid?
The Saatva Latex Hybrid has a medium-firm feel, around 6.5/10 on the firmness scale.
Is there a weight limit for the Saatva Latex Hybrid?
Yes, the Saatva Latax Hybrid has a mattress weight limit of up to 300 pounds per sleeper.