Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Eight Sleep Pod 3
Saatva Contour5
Comfort
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Cooling
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Edge Support
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Durability
Not lab tested
Not lab tested
Value
8/10
8.3/10
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Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Eight Sleep Pod 3
Saatva Contour5
Price (Queen)
$2,795
$2,674
Type
Smart Foam
Memory Foam
Firmness
6/10
5.5/10
Height
11 inches
12.5 inches
Trial
100 nights
365 nights
Warranty
2 years (10 years for mattress)
Lifetime warranty
Shipping
Free shipping
Free white glove delivery, in-room setup and old mattress removal
Key Advantages
Why Choose Eight Sleep Pod 3
- Active cooling and heating per side
- Comprehensive sleep tracking
- Dual zone temperature control
Why Choose Saatva Contour5
- Deep memory-foam contouring with a zoned lumbar layer rather than uniform sink
- Saatva publishes the foam densities — 4 lb gel memory foam over a 3-inch 5 lb core
- Phase-change material built into the lumbar matrix instead of only in the cover