Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Saatva
Stearns & Foster
Comfort
9.3/10
Not lab tested
Support
9.6/10
Not lab tested
Value
8.9/10
8.2/10
Durability
9.5/10
Not lab tested
Edge Support
9.7/10
Not lab tested
Cooling
9.4/10
Not lab tested
Trial Period
9.5/10
7.5/10
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
Stearns & Foster
Price (Queen)
$1,295
$2,499
Type
Innerspring Hybrid
Innerspring Hybrid
Firmness
6/10
6/10
Trial
365 nights
90 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 | Stearns & Foster |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- $1,100 cheaper at Queen size
- 365-night trial vs 120 nights
- 15-year warranty vs 10 years
- Three firmness levels available
- Free white-glove delivery + old mattress removal
Why Choose Stearns & Foster
- Hand-tufted construction by master craftsmen
- Slightly better edge support
- Available in 1,000+ retail showrooms to test
- Slightly better cooling materials
- Premium hotel-grade construction