Side-by-side mattress testing · 144+ comparisons published
Updated September 2026
Category
Tempur-Pedic
Saatva
Comfort
Not lab tested
9.3/10
Support
Not lab tested
9.6/10
Value
8/10
8.9/10
Cooling
Not lab tested
9.4/10
Motion Isolation
Not lab tested
8.8/10
Edge Support
Not lab tested
9.7/10
Durability
Not lab tested
9.5/10
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
Tempur-Pedic
Saatva
Price (Queen)
$2,999
$1,295
Type
Memory Foam
Innerspring Hybrid
Firmness
5/10
6/10
Delivery
Standard shipping
Free White Glove
Trial
90 nights
365 nights
Warranty
10 years
Lifetime
Manufacturer Specs Compared
Figures each brand publishes on its own product page. Values a brand does not publish show as "Not published".
| Spec | Tempur-Pedic | Saatva |
|---|---|---|
| Profile height | Not published | Not published |
| Layers published | Not published | 6 |
| Cover material | Not published | Organic cotton blend cover |
| Coil count | Not published | 884 wrapped comfort coils + 416 base coils (queen) |
| Coil gauge | Not published | 14.5-gauge comfort coils, 13-gauge base coils |
| Zoning | Not published | Patented Lumbar Zone quilting, active spinal wire and gel memory foam crown through the centre third |
| Foam density | Not published | Not published |
| Fire barrier | Not published | Plant-based thistle pulp flame barrier; no fiberglass |
| Certifications | Not published | CertiPUR-US, GREENGUARD Gold |
| Made in | Not published | Assembled in the USA |
| Queen dimensions | Not published | Not published |
| Queen weight | Not published | Not published |
Sources: Saatva official page
Key Advantages
Why Choose Tempur-Pedic
- Unmatched motion isolation — best for light sleepers
- TEMPUR material provides deepest pressure relief
- Decades of clinical research behind the foam
- Multiple cooling tiers available (Breeze line)
Why Choose Saatva
- $1,600+ cheaper at Queen size
- Free white glove delivery + old mattress removal
- Superior breathability with dual-coil design
- 365-night trial and Lifetime warranty