Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Saatva
Serta
Comfort
9.3/10
Not lab tested
Support
9.6/10
Not lab tested
Value
8.9/10
8.5/10
Cooling
9.4/10
Not lab tested
Motion Isolation
8.8/10
Not lab tested
Durability
9.5/10
Not lab tested
Blank cells mean that model has not completed our instrumented lab protocol, so we publish no measured score for it. We never estimate a number we have not recorded.
Quick Specs Comparison
Spec
Saatva
Serta
Price (Queen)
$1,295
$1,199
Type
Coil-on-Coil Innerspring
Innerspring / Hybrid / Foam
Firmness
6/10
6/10
Trial
365 nights
120 nights
Warranty
Lifetime
10 years
Manufacturer Specs Compared
Figures each brand publishes on its own product page. Values a brand does not publish show as "Not published".
| Spec | Saatva | Serta |
|---|---|---|
| Profile height | Not published | Not published |
| Layers published | 6 | Not published |
| Cover material | Organic cotton blend cover | Not published |
| Coil count | 884 wrapped comfort coils + 416 base coils (queen) | Not published |
| Coil gauge | 14.5-gauge comfort coils, 13-gauge base coils | Not published |
| Zoning | Patented Lumbar Zone quilting, active spinal wire and gel memory foam crown through the centre third | Not published |
| Foam density | Not published | Not published |
| Fire barrier | Plant-based thistle pulp flame barrier; no fiberglass | Not published |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD Gold | Not published |
| Made in | Assembled in the USA | Not published |
| Queen dimensions | Not published | Not published |
| Queen weight | Not published | Not published |
Sources: Saatva official page
Key Advantages
Why Choose Saatva
- Free white-glove delivery and old-mattress removal
- 365-night trial and lifetime warranty
- Dual-coil construction built to last 15+ years
Why Choose Serta
- Try before you buy at thousands of retail stores
- Far lower entry prices
- Frequent deep retail discounts