Saatva vs. WinkBeds Mattress Comparison

Overall Rating

9.4

Saatva Classic

Bottom Line

The Saatva Classic delivers strong, long-lasting support with two coil layers and dense foam to cushion your lower back.

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Overall Rating

8.9

WinkBed

Bottom Line

The WinkBed is a crowd-pleasing foam hybrid with cushy comfort layers, zoned coils, and four firmness options.

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Our Testing Team’s Take 

Our team in Seattle has tested almost 2,000 mattresses against the same strict set of standards. We have testers representing a range of weight groups and sleeper types so that we can make the most accurate recommendations possible. We use a combination of at-home testing and objective trials to determine a mattress’ pros and cons and make our picks for the best mattress. WinkBed and Saatva both have thousands of customers across the country, and we also considered their opinions. Take a look at how these two beds compare to one another. 

Our Verdict

Saatva and WinkBed are both industry-leading when it comes to brand reputation and quality. If you buy a bed from either, you can expect it to be well-made and worth the cost. Neither mattress falls into the cheap category, but we think their durability and longevity make each a worthwhile value. The Saatva costs a bit more but has a longer sleep trial and free White Glove delivery. 

Jeremy Klein

Senior Product Testing Manager

Side sleeper

160 pounds

Nightly melatonin user

I loved the Saatva. The innerspring build was a refreshing change from all these squishy foam mattresses on the market today — I felt very supported and it was so easy to move around the bed. My favorite thing was how exceptionally cool the bed stayed throughout the night.

With three and four firmness options respectively, there’s a Saatva Classic and WinkBed model to suit nearly every body type and sleeping position. And with comparable constructions, these two beds are more similar than they are dissimilar. That said, our testing trials showed that extremely hot sleepers preferred the Saatva, while light sleepers who wake from their partner’s movement liked the WinkBed more. 

The most noticeable difference between the two is overall feel. The Saatva Classic has two layers of springs and you can tell. It’s got the responsive and bouncy feel that you’d expect from an innerspring mattress, but its comfort system prevents you from feeling the springs. The WinkBed has thicker foam than the Saatva and it’s more contouring and adaptive as a result. Both have significant edge support and are excellent picks if you experience back pain.

Brad Nehring

Senior Product Analyst

Side and back sleeper

215 pounds

Sleeps with a weighted blanket

I really like the WinkBed for its gentle contouring. There’s nice cushioning for my sore spots, but I never feel like the mattress is hugging me too closely. The zoned support is another nice feature. You can really feel that extra pushback from the coils around your midsection, and I haven’t had any issues with sinking too deeply into the mattress.

Construction and Materials

The table below breaks down exactly what materials are in each mattress.

Saatva Classic Breakdown 

Saatva’s flagship bed is available in three crowd-pleasing firmness options: soft (3), medium firm (6), and firm (8).  They share the same general construction with slight formulation differences that increase and decrease the firmness levels. You can choose between 11.5-inch and 14.5-inch profiles. 

Thanks in part to its organic cotton cover, the mattress sleeps quite cool. Stitched together with the cover, there’s a polyfoam pillow-top designed to cushion the body and alleviate pressure points. There’s a thin memory foam pad situated beneath the lower back to boost support and help keep your spine on an even plane. 

Many mattresses use foam as a transitional layer, but the Saatva Classic has individually wrapped steel microcoils instead. They have a zoned support system with more pushback under your midsection to prevent your hips from sinking. The support core is also made of steel coils. High-density foam wraps the perimeter to give the bed strong edge support. 

The Saatva Classic has a fairly unique build that our testers found cooling, responsive, and pressure-relieving. It feels more like a traditional innerspring mattress than the WinkBed, and it’s a better option for people who don’t like foam’s adaptive feel. 

WinkBed Breakdown 

You can buy the WinkBed in medium soft (4), medium firm (6), firm (7), and firm (8) models. Like the Saatva Classic, they all have the same general construction except for the firmest option called the Plus, which has slightly different materials. 

The Tencel cover is cool to the touch and quilted directly into the mattress’ gel-infused polyfoam Euro-top. Both materials are meant to keep the mattress cool, which they do quite well. The polyfoam aims to relieve pressure similarly to memory foam but without memory foam’s signature compression. The Plus uses firmer polyfoam with less cushioning.

The Plus also has a latex transitional layer that disperses weight without allowing sinkage. The other three models trade the latex for polyfoam that does the same job but with slightly more give. Underneath the transitional layer, there’s a pocketed coil support core with individually wrapped coils. The coils are laid out into three sections that deliver strategic support levels meant to keep your spine aligned. There are higher-gauge coils at the perimeter to bolster support around the edges. 

Overall, the WinkBed’s materials strike a balance between cushioning and responsiveness. Though it doesn’t feel as body-hugging as an all-foam mattress, it has a more contouring and adaptive feel than the Saatva Classic. 

Mattress Sizing and Weight 

The Saatva Classic comes in two profiles: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. The thicker model’s coils have two extra turns, making the mattress taller without changing the bed’s feel. The WinkBed comes in one profile measuring 13.5 inches. All these options fit standard-depth sheets, though Saatva notes that those who choose the 14.5-inch model should ensure they use a bed base that doesn’t make the mattress too high to get in and out of.

Both come in standard mattress sizes from twin to California king. The Saatva Classic is also available in split king. You’ll need a partner’s help to lift both the Saatva Classic and Winkbed, as the queen models weigh between 110 and 135 pounds.

Performance Ratings 

There’s a reason both these mattresses often top many of our best-of lists – they perform exceptionally well for many types of sleepers. In trials, both got high scores during temperature control and edge support tests. The Saatva sleeps slightly cooler, but only the hottest sleepers should notice much difference. 

The Saatva alleviates pressure better than the WinkBed, but they are very comparable. Side sleepers who develop pressure points easily may like the Saatva better. Moving around on the Saatva is also easier, thanks to its buoyant coil system. The WinkBed edged out the Saatva during motion isolation testing. If you’re a light sleeper and concerned about waking when your partner moves, you’ll likely prefer the WinkBed because it doesn’t allow as much motion transfer.

Nearly everyone on our testing team found a Saatva and WinkBed firmness level that worked for them, with a couple of exceptions. The WinkBed falls a bit short for stomach sleepers under 130 pounds while the Saatva’s firmness options aren’t ideal for back and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds. 

Full Reviews: Other Saatva & WinkBed Models

Saatva Classic

Overall Rating:

9.4 /10

Price Range:

$1,195 – $2,690

Mattress Type:

Innerspring

Firmness Options:

Soft (3), Medium Firm (6), Firm (8)

Saatva Rx

Overall Rating:

8.7 /10

Price Range:

$1,696 – $3,732

Mattress Type:

Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium Soft (4)

Saatva Latex Hybrid

Overall Rating:

8.8 /10

Price Range:

$1,395 – $3,040

Mattress Type:

Latex Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium Firm (6)

Solaire

Overall Rating:

8.7 /10

Price Range:

$2,945 – $5,495

Mattress Type:

Airbed

Firmness Options:

Soft (3), Medium Soft (4), Medium (5), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7) Firm (8)

WinkBed

Overall Rating:

8.9 /10

Price Range:

$849 – $1,749

Mattress Type:

Innerspring

Firmness Options:

Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7), Firm (8)

WinkBeds GravityLux

Overall Rating:

8.7 /10

Price Range:

$1,199 – $1,999

Mattress Type:

Foam

Firmness Options:

Medium Soft (4), Medium (5), Firm (7)

WinkBeds EcoCloud

Overall Rating:

9.6 /10

Price Range:

$1,099 – $2,099

Mattress Type:

Latex Hybrid

Firmness Options:

Medium (5)

Mattress Pricing 

Hybrid mattresses generally cost between $1,200 and $3,000. Both the WinkBed and Saatva Classic fall in the middle of this range. The beds use similar materials and have high-quality constructions. Our durability testing shows that the flagship Saatva and Winkbed mattresses are both likely to last up to or beyond the average hybrid’s lifespan. 

The Saatva Classic costs a bit more than the WinkBed but it has a longer sleep trial and each purchase includes free White Glove delivery, which may be worth the added cost for some customers. Overall, we think the WinkBed and Saatva Classic are excellent values when considering quality, cost, and company policies. 

What Customers Are Saying 

Winkbed and Saatva customers are generally happy with their choices. Both beds get high praise for their edge support, temperature regulation, and wide range of available firmness options. Customers of both brands also felt like they got a good value for a premium mattress. Saatva buyers noted that it was easy to find sales that brought the price down. 

People above 230 pounds felt like they got substantial support from the WinkBed Plus model and appreciated that the bed was made with their needs in mind. According to customer reviews, the WinkBed has a balanced feel that blends cushioning and support. Reviews on the Saatva reflect a traditional innerspring mattress feel that feels plush, luxe, and responsive. 

Since both mattresses are comparable in terms of quality, price, and availability – your sleeping position, body weight, and habits are critical to consider when choosing a mattress. 

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