Firmness Options: Soft (3), Medium Soft (4), Medium (5), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7) Firm (8)
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
6.5/10
Edge Support
6.5/10
Temperature Control
7.5/10
Ease of Movement
8/10
Off Gassing
8.5/10
Pressure Relief
8/10
Pros
Firmness can be easily adjusted in real-time for each side of the bed
Suits sleepers of any weight or sleeping position
365-night sleep trial and free in-home setup
Cons
Expensive
$99 return fee
The Saatva Solaire is an airbed, meaning that its support core is made of air chambers that can be inflated or deflated to modify the firmness level of the mattress. A remote lets you make real-time adjustments for each side of the bed, offering maximum firmness flexibility.
Because of this advanced design, the Solaire is Saatva’s most expensive mattress. We tried the mattress for ourselves to see how well its design performed in our test lab. We review the Solaire’s strengths and weaknesses and share other key information that can help you decide if this mattress is worth the cost and if it’s the right fit for your bedroom.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Saatva Solaire Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
Side sleeper
215 pounds
Sleeps with a weighted blanket
I was skeptical of the adjustable firmness, but it’s actually really impressive. It took some trial and error, but I was able to find a setting that maximized my comfort and my spinal posture.
Jeremy Klein
Senior Product Testing Manager
Side sleeper
160 pounds
Nightly melatonin user
As a side sleeper, I was impressed by how well the comfort layers relieved pressure near my hips and shoulders. Being able to make little tweaks to the firmness was also a plus for getting comfortable and staying comfortable.
Daniel Noyed
Senior Product Editor
Back sleeper
165 pounds
Dunks head in ice water to wake up
Since I’m a back sleeper, I find a lot of mattresses on the market to be too soft. That made it really satisfying to be able to set the Solaire’s firmness to a level that kept my body in a neutral and supported position.
Saatva Solaire Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Saatva Solaire performed when put to the test in our lab.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Solaire
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
7.5/10
8/10
8/10
Back Sleepers
8/10
8.5/10
8/10
Stomach Sleepers
8/10
8/10
8/10
Side Sleepers
The Solaire Mattress is well-suited to side sleepers. Because its firmness can be changed at the touch of a button, the mattress can easily support people of all weights in this sleeping position.
That said, in our testing, the mattress got slightly lower ratings from side sleepers under 130 pounds. While they could make the mattress softer, contouring was limited by the top layers of fabric and latex. Overall, they still got solid support, but they weren’t as enthusiastic about the Solaire as other side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
Back sleepers on our testing team reported excellent support and comfort from the Solaire Mattress. The layers of latex and memory foam provided an appealing balance of bounce and cushioning, and the adjustable firmness helped ensure that they could find a healthy sleep posture.
Stomach Sleepers
Our in-house testing found that the Solaire provided high-quality support to stomach sleepers of any weight. People in this sleeping position need a mattress that won’t sink or sag, and the Solaire’s adjustable firmness creates a flat and even sleep surface.
Stomach sleepers also liked the feel of latex in the top layer, which added a degree of bounce and prevented them from feeling like they were being suffocated by the mattress.
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
6.5
/ 10
“Because the top layer is latex, there’s more motion transfer than I initially expected. I noticed vibrations when I was looking for them, but under normal conditions, they shouldn’t be disruptive.” – Brad
There’s some motion transfer on the Solaire, but it’s not enough to be a problem for most couples.
Since the mattress has a bit of bounciness, you may feel light vibrations when your bed partner rolls over or gets in and out of bed. But unless you’re a really light sleeper, those vibrations are unlikely to wake you up.
Pressure Relief
8
/ 10
“The combination of memory foam and latex generated a solid degree of pressure relief. It’s enough to lightly cradle your pressure points, but it doesn’t give out beneath you.” – Danny
Our testing found minimal pressure buildup around the joints and lower back while lying on the Saatva Solaire.
The memory foam comfort layer has enough contouring to cushion heavier areas, but the latex hedges against any sinking sensation. Adjusting the firmness also lets you adapt the mattress to suit your body and find a pressure-free spinal alignment.
Temperature Control
7.5
/ 10
“I didn’t find myself waking up in a sweat on the Solaire. Since there’s memory foam, I thought it might collect a lot of heat, but that wasn’t my experience.” – Jeremy
In our tests, we found that the Solaire typically maintains a comfortable temperature. The air chambers don’t retain much heat, and the latex in the comfort layer stays cool. Gel-infused memory foam is also engineered to resist excess heat buildup.
All that said, if you set the firmness level very low, you may find yourself sinking a bit more into the mattress, which can allow some warmth to collect in the quilted top. For most sleepers, though, this mattress won’t sleep hot.
Edge Support
6.5
/ 10
“As with almost any mattress, the Solaire is weakest around the perimeter, but the edges still felt dependable to me.” – Danny
The Solaire compresses when you sit or lie down near its perimeter, but we didn’t find there to be a problem with rolling off the bed or feeling unstable.
When set to its lowest firmness level, the edge support may be reduced, but it shouldn’t affect your ability to use the entire mattress surface.
Ease of Movement
8
/ 10
“Even though I felt the mattress cushion my shoulders and hips, I didn’t feel stuck in place. The top layer of latex gave the Solaire just enough bounce to make it easy to move around on the mattress surface.” – Brad
The Solaire earns strong marks for ease of movement thanks to its latex comfort layer. Latex is an extremely responsive material, giving the mattress an element of bounce.
You may encounter a bit more difficulty moving when the firmness level is set to soft (3) or medium soft (4). For higher firmness settings, though, movement is relatively free of resistance.
Off-Gassing
8.5
/ 10
“There was virtually no off-gassing from the Solaire. There was a very light new mattress smell, but it didn’t have that acrid or chemical scent that comes from beds that are shipped in a box.” – Jeremy
Off-gassing is minimized by the fact that the Solaire is hand-delivered instead of being compressed and delivered in a box. You might notice a smell from its brand-new materials, but they usually dissipate within 12 to 24 hours.
Saatva Solaire Mattress Review Breakdown
The Saatva Solaire is an airbed that measures 13 inches tall and includes several comfort layers above the adjustable air chambers.
The mattress cover is made with breathable and lightweight organic cotton. Beneath it lies a 3-inch pillow-top of quilted fabric with extra material in key zones, such as the lumbar area.
The next layer is 1 inch of natural latex, which is aerated for extra airflow and zoned to give more tailored support. Underneath the latex sits a 2-inch layer of gel-infused memory foam. This foam is designed to enhance comfort, pressure relief, and spinal alignment.
The support core of the mattress is made of air chambers built with vulcanized rubber. A remote control allows sleepers to add or remove air from the chambers, increasing or decreasing the bed’s firmness. Separate chambers enable a different firmness setting — ranging from soft (3) to firm (8) — on each side of the mattress.
Firmness
Adjustable: 3 (Soft) to 8 (Firm)
Mattress Type
Airbed
Construction
The Solaire combines natural latex, gel-infused memory foam, and a quilted pillow top above a core of adjustable, vulcanized rubber air chambers.
Airbeds are the most expensive type of mattress, and the Saatva Solaire has a premium price tag. Its pricing is competitive with other airbeds, but it’s a much bigger investment than most foam, hybrid, or latex mattresses.
That said, many sleepers find the features of an airbed, such as adjustable firmness on each side of the mattress, to justify the higher cost.
The Saatva Solaire is not available in twin size, but it is offered in all of the other standard mattress sizes. It also comes in special sizes including split king, split California king, upper-flex queen, and upper-flex queen. The upper-flex sizes are designed to be used with an adjustable frame that allows each side of the mattress to move up and down independently.
The Saatva Solaire is available to customers throughout the contiguous United States. It can be ordered online from the Solaire website. The mattress can also be found in Saatva Viewing Rooms, which are retail showrooms in cities across the U.S.
Shipping
Saatva includes White Glove delivery with every Solaire Mattress. A delivery team will bring the mattress to your home and set it up in your bedroom or the room of your choosing.
It normally takes one to three weeks for the Solaire to be delivered. Prior to the delivery date, the company will contact you to schedule a time for White Glove delivery.
Saatva does not ship any products outside of the contiguous 48 U.S. states. However, they allow customers in Hawaii, Alaska, and other countries to work with freight forwarding companies that can transport the mattress outside the continental U.S.
Additional Services
In addition to in-home setup, Saatva offers free haul-away of your old mattress. You can request this service when you place your mattress order online.
Sleep Trial
The Saatva Solaire comes with a one-year sleep trial. During these 365 nights, you can return the mattress for a refund minus a $99 return fee.
Warranty
The Solaire has a limited lifetime warranty. If the mattress has any defects in materials or manufacturing, Saatva will repair or replace the mattress.
For the first five years of the warranty, there are no costs for warranty service. After that, you will be responsible for a portion of the costs to repair the mattress.
The company also offers a Fairness Replacement Option, which allows you to receive a brand-new mattress while keeping your old one. Once you’ve had the mattress for five years, you can select this option and pay from 50% to 75% of your original purchase price for a new Solaire Mattress.
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