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Saatva vs Nest In Depth Comparison

From our experts

• Construction
• Durability
• Cooling
• Warrenty
• Back pain
• Sleep Type
• Dimension
• Conclusion

Construction

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The Saatva Classic

Hybrid inner spring construction

Foam layers

The foam layers are made up of top grade memory foam designed to ease pressure from the back of the user. These layers of foam rest on top of the base of the different pocketed springs. It’s a great stress reliever as well.

Support Layer

The support layer is made up of 14-guage support coils. These coils have undergone series of processes beyond average standards to make them stronger.

Perimeter Edge Support

To ensure this mattress does not sink in with time, it comes with an encasement that has double perimeter edge support.

Foundation

Saatva comes with two premier bases for it’s classic mattress – the adjustable linear base and the foundation + frame. Both provide base support to the mattress adequately.

Saatva HD

This high-defintion mattress from Saatva was constructed with hybrid innerspring.

Foam Layers

What is seen here is an excellent combination of prime memory foam and other support foams for extra ease of pressure.

Support Layer

Supporting the cover of the mattress is a 5-zone talalay latex that provides support for the back and shoulders. The latex is completely natural and adds to the cool effect.

Organic Pillow Top

A pillow top covering adds more layer of cushioning. Made from organic cotton and handcrafted, this material is breathable and kept intact all year round.

Edge Support

The top, sides and bottom of this mattress is wrapped in high density memory foam for maximum edge support.

Loom and Leaf

This mattress was constructed with high quality memory foam.

Foam Layers

The foam layer here is split into two layers. The first is the 3 inch memory foam with a gel-infused layer for added comfort and coolness while the second foam is a 5 pounds per cubic foot (Pcf) in density.

Support Layer

The Loom and Leaf mattress comes with a muilti-layer support structure. It is made up of a 2-inch high-density polyfoam alongside transition layers.

Foundation

Base support for all Saatva mattresses are the same.

Edge Support

This mattress won’t sink in at the edges with the firm  version construction which was built to be sturdy.

Zen-Haven

The Zen-Haven Mattress was constructed with latex and coated with hypoallergenic natural cotton.

Foam Layers

The layers of foam come in 5 density separate zones built on hypoallergenic latex for premium comfort.

Support Layer

Beneath the quilted cover, lies a base layer built on 100%  talalay latex. This base makes room for rigid support and comfortable sleep.

Lasting Cool Base

More support at the base comes for this mattress with a 12.5 gauge tempered steel coils. It’s rigid twice the market standards and comes with a patented spinal support.

Nest Mattresses8.7

Alexander Signature Series Flippable

The signature series is a flippable mattress with the medium surface at the top and the firm surface below. Users can simply flip with an ergonomic handle to obtain any preferred side. The mattress is 13 inches in height and is an all-foam mattress, no coils. The construction is 5 layers.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover

Covering the entire layers of this mattress is an organic cotton breathable cover. It means both sides are covered in cotton. This cover also serves as a fire barrier with use of hydrated sillica.

Comfort Layer (Medium Side and Firm)

On both sides of this mattress, there’s an inch of CoolFlow memory foam  weaved into the cover. This layer is soft and provides the welcoming comfort and contouring just as the sleeper settles into the mattress. So from the top you’ll meet this layer alongside the cover and when you flip the mattress same is obtainable.

Additional Comfort Layer for Medium Side

The medium side of this mattress comes with an extra comfort layer made of 2 inches gel memory foam. The gel infusion makes this layer softer and cooler assuring the sleeper of optimal comfort and coolness all night.

Transition Layer

At the middle of the setup is 2 inches of high-density polyfoam that bridges both layers and passes on the pressure of each to the core layer. The transition layer is firmer.

Core Layer

The core layer is made up of 7 inches of high-density polyfoam serving as a base for both sides and providing support for the entire construction. It’s rigidity ensures durability is attained.

Alexander Signature Hybrid

The hybrid is 14 inches tall and comes with pocketed coils for more performance. This mattress comes in three levels of firmness: soft, medium and luxury firm. It’s construction is in 4 layers.

Construction Details

 

Premium Cool Cover

The cover used in this mattress is a product of cotton and polyester blend. It’s non-removable after being quilted into a quarter of gel Infused memory foam. This cover combination is designed to ensure massive airflow while keeping it cooler and comfortably soft.

Comfort Layer

This dedicated layer of comfort is 3 inches and is made of TitanChill Endurance Foam®. This layer offers comfort and cooling seamlessly, thanks to the TitanChill technology.

Transition Layer

Serving as a bridge between the upper layers and the coils and core layer beneath, is a inch of SmartFlow foam. This layer serves to balance the spine and keep the back in good shape.

Pocketed Coils Layer

Here’s the layer that makes the difference. 8 inches of Quantum Edge Individually Wrapped Coils sits here to ensure maximum support for deep compression and hitch-free air flow.

Base Support Layer

Beneath the entire construction is an inch of foam cushioning the coils.

Love and Sleep

The Love and Sleep mattress is 11 inches thick and features an all-foam construction. It comes in two levels of firmness: medium and firm. It’s construction comes in three active layers.

Construction Details

Premium Cover

Covering this mattress from top to bottom is a durable cotton cover that was knitted in a 4 way stretch pattern. It features a phase change technology to keep you cool when you need it and to also keep you warm when you’re cold. It basically works with your body temperature by regulating it and adapting to the changes.

Comfort Layer

On the first layer is 3 inches of Energex^TM cooling foam. This foam is designed to be springy and porous to air. It wicks mositure away to keep the sleeper cool and is quite responsive. This layer helps to ease pressure from pressure points in the body. For the firm version, this layer is 2 inches thick.

Transition Layer

Bridging the comfort layer and the support core is 2 inches of SmartFlow Airflow foam. It’s super breathable, thus encouraging airflow than usual. Beyond providing a cool sleep, it also assist with pressure relief. The firm version of this mattress lacks this layer.

Support Core

For the medium version of this mattress, it’s 6 inches of base support high-density foam providing structural stability and durability for this mattress. For the firm version, it’s 8 inches.

Natural Hybrid Latex

The hybrid latex combines the mildness and comfort of latex with springy prime pocketed coils to boost it’s performance. It’s 13 inches thick and comes in 3 levels of firmness: soft, medium and firm. It features a 4-layer construction.

Construction Details

Organic Cotton Cover

The cover of this feature-rich mattress is made with organic cotton and blended with 1.75″ of latex foam and summed up with 25″ wool. This sumptuous blend makes this cover super soft, breathable and pressure-relieving.

 Comfort Layer

The comfort layer of this mattress is 3 inches of Dunlop Latex. For the firm version, this layer is firm while for the soft and medium, it corresponds to their level of firmness. This layer creates the springy feeling for this mattress and makes the sleeper feel like he/she is literally floating. It’s bouncy, responsive and does not trap heat, it rather wicks it away for a cooler sleep.

Transition Layer

An inch of polyfoam serves as the transition layer to transport the sleeper from the soft top layers (comfort layer and cover) to the support layers and core of the mattress.

Support Layer

The support layer houses Individually pocketed coils and is 6 inches in height. The Individually pocketed coils supplies more bouncy feeling and support. These separated coils are responsible for motion isolation ensuring you don’t get disturbed by the movement of your partner on the mattress while you are sleeping.

Support Core

At the foot of these layers is 1 inch of high-density polyfoam which is firm and provides cushion to the coils above it.

All Latex Mattress

The All Latex Mattress comes in two options: Natural and Certified Organic Latex. While the natural latex is 10.5 inches thick, the certified organic latex is 10 inches thick. Both mattresses have similar construction details, save for some minor details that differentiates them. Both variants have two firmness options each: medium and firm. They both come in 3 layers and with same cover.

Construction Details

Cover (Natural)

The cover here is made of natural cotton fibers well knitted in a stretch. This cover has about 1.5″ of PCF Eco-Flex polyfoam woven into it. This is to enhance the softness and and cushioning properties of this cover.

Cover (Organic)

The organic cover is made of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) organic cotton. Here, GOTS certified wool was quilted into this cover to give it added cushioning and cooler comfort.

Comfort Layer (Natural)

The first layer serves comfort on a platter. Natural Dunlop Latex of 3 inches ensures that your body is being contoured for prime comfort and bouncy feeling.

Comfort Layer (Organic)

The comfort layer here is also 3 inches but makes use of Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) latex. With it’s low point elasticity, the weight of the sleeper is evenly distributed around the mattress and pressure is minimized while it creates a float-like feeling.

Support Core (Natural)

Serving as a base for this natural all latex mattress is 6 inches of natural Dunlop Latex. This layer provides structural support, shape and durability for the mattress.

Support Core (Organic)

The support core here is same 6 inches but made of GOLS certified latex.

Durability

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Saatva Classic

When it comes to standing the test of time, the Saatva classic is Rock solid. Built with 416 tempered steel and 13 guage support coils, this mattress is rigid enough to outlast your entire furniture without going floppy.

Saatva HD

Constructed with 12.5-guage tempered steel coils, this is beyond the industrial benchmark. It’s a reflection of a commitment to durability. With a sturdy edge support on all sides of the mattress, it can only last longer than you thought.

Loom and Leaf

Every part of the loom and leaf mattress was finely designed to ensure longevity is achieved.

Zen-Haven

With one of the longest years of assurance in quality, you can always count on the Zen-Haven to outlast all your furniture. This mattress is sheer resilient like a fortress.

Nest Mattresses8.9

All Nest Mattresses come with resilient support cores that are proactive in providing support to all the layers above them while maintaining the structural stability and shape of the entire mattresses. Nest gives a lifetime warranty to further corrobate their promise on durability.

Cooling and Comfort

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Saatva Classic

Comfort comes top-of-the-line whenever sleep is involved. With a breathable organic cotton in the mattress, you are certain of optimal air flow that keeps you cool while you sleep at all times. This organic cotton is 100% breathable. That’s super!

Saatva HD

When organic cotton is in the mix and a talalay 100% latex offering 5-zone support, there’s no limit to the amount of comfort you can derive. Plus these materials are highly breathable, so you can be certain of staying cool all night. The materials are also anti-microbial to keep you healthy at all times.

Loom and Leaf

There’s hardly a limit to the amount of comfort a memory foam affords the sleeper. With a breathable gelatinous layer infused into the mattress, you can have that cool sleep whenever you want.

Zen-Haven

A triple combination of latex and cotton (both organic) and premium wool from New Zealand, affords you a breathable mattress for a cool sleep all night long.

Nest Mattresses9

All Nest Mattresses from their construction come with soft breathable covers to offer cool comfort. Some are quilted with wool and some with layers of gel just to heighten the level of comfort and provide a cooler sleep.

All mattress types at Nest are also made with comfort layers, some come with double comfort layers. These comfort layers are mostly cooling foams and are designed to keep heat at bay. Their gentle nature conforms to the shape of the body, snuggles it up and relieves pressure.

Back Pain Support

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Saatva Classic

This mattress was carefully designed for back support. Saatva has a patented spinal zone support system incorporated into the design of this mattress. It comes with a memory foam layer that eases pressure on the back. It promises back and joint pain alleviation. The positive reviews on these promises are testaments.

Saatva HD

The patented spinal support zone is featured here. This is to ensure maximum support is offered to the back of the sleeper, hence alleviating back pains. The talalay latex is also present to relieve pressure.

Loom and Leaf

The breathable gel layer comes with a spinal support system. The additional layers of gel in the center third of the mattress enforces this spinal support.

Zen-Haven

The latex material in this mattress also provides spine support. With 5 unique zones of density, you are assured of optimal support in your back and limited pressure.

Nest Mattresses9.1

All mattresses have comfort layers that work beyond providing comfort. They also work to relieve pressure from pressure points of the body. With different level of firmness, back sleepers can find all the support they need in firmer versions of each of the mattresses while side sleepers take sides with the softer versions. Whichever, is the case, all mattresses assure sleepers of full back support through deep contouring and zero tolerance for pressure points.

The inclusion of springs in the hybrid versions creates better support and spinal alignment for the alleviation of back pains and shoulder pains.

Trial and Warrenty

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Saatva Classic

With the Saatva classic, you are given 180 – nights to explore all of its possibilities and decide to buy.

In terms of warranty, you assured of 15 solid years of service from this foam and you can return it within the first two years for a new one if you experience any compromise in quality.

Loom and Leaf

With a 180-nights trial, you have more than enough time to decide.

For warranty, you are promised 15 years of rigidity and comfort. 2 years within this period, if you experience any lapse in quality, you can always return the product for another.

Zen-Haven

For 180-nights on trial, you will be certain of your decision before that window elapses.

A 20 – year promise of sustained quality is more than just a warranty. It’s almost a lifetime assurance. However, if you encounter any aberration in quality within two years, you can always return it and get another – brand new.

Saatva HD

The 180-nights trial akin to Saatva brands works here, giving you ample time to decide.

Another 20-year warranty is found here with the usual 2-year return policy to get a brand new mattress if the previous one failed you.

Nest Mattresses9

All mattresses at Nest come with a 100-night risk-free trial, after which returns and refunding can be made in the event the customer is uncomfortable with the product.

There’s a life time warranty for all mattresses but terms and conditions apply.

Sleeping Type

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Saatva Classic

The Saatva classic offers you three different choices on sleeping types: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm or Firm.

• The plush soft is recommended for side sleepers.
• Luxury firm which is the most preferred is great for all sleeping positions and
• Firm for those who love to sleep on their back or stomach.

Saatva HD

This mattress was specially designed for people who are bigger in sizes (300-500 pounds). It comes with just one sleeping type – the medium firm comfort level. This is ideal for any sleeper.

Loom and Leaf

In terms of sleeping options, you are offered two based on firmess. The first which is the relaxed firm option is suitable for all sleeping positions and a top choice for many.

The second is the firm option and is reserved for stomach sleepers with a floating-like experience.

Zen-Haven

The signature style of Saatva premium comfort offerings is in play here. Two options are yours for choice sake. There’s the; luxury plush and gentle firm.

The luxury plush is loved and bought by many since it can accommodate the needs of various sleepers and their favorite positions.

The gentle firm is more rigid than the luxury plush. Ideal for those who sleep on their stomach or backs. Despite it’s firmness, it still relieves your body of pressure while on it.

To get any of the sleeping positions,  just flip the mattress over.

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Alexander Signature Series Flippable

This mattress come with two firmness options: medium (5) out of 10 and Firm (7-8) out of 10 on the firmness scale.

Side Sleepers

The medium firmness is great for side sleepers. With two soft layers of comfort and a cool cover, they can get all the support they need in their shoulders and hips where pressure is usually high.

Back Sleepers

Both sides can serve a back sleeper well depending on his/her weight. For back Sleepers under 130 pounds, the medium side should do justice to their needs, those between 130-200 can use either sides depending on their preference and those above 200 can make do with the firm side.

Stomach Sleepers

The firm side is suitable for stomach sleepers. Those who weigh less than 130 pounds can find the medium side even more comfortable.

Alexander Signature Hybrid

The signature hybrid comes in three levels of firmness: plush, medium and firm. The medium is suitable for all kinds of sleepers.

Side Sleepers

The soft option does it well for the needs of side sleepers.

Back Sleepers

The medium and luxury firm is great for back sleepers and with the support of springs beneath, they get to have their spine balanced and back pains alleviated.

Stomach Sleepers

The luxury firm is super for predominant stomach sleepers. However, they can still make do with medium.

Love and Sleep

Love and sleep comes in two firmness options: medium and firm.

Side Sleepers

Side sleepers will be comfortable with the medium option as it engulfs them not too deep but enough to hold their curves and relief pressure on the shoulders and hips.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers will be fine with the medium option will full contouring for their backs and spine alignment.

Stomach Sleepers

Stomach sleepers can use both options but perpetual stomach sleepers should use the firm option.

Nest Hybrid Latex

With three firmness options (plush, firm and medium), every sleeper is welcomed. The inclusion of pocketed coils enhances comfort for every sleeper.

Side Sleepers

The plush option is suitable for side sleepers.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers can either go with the firm or medium option.

Stomach Sleepers

Habitual stomach sleepers will find the firm side very comfortable.

All Latex Mattress

Both variants (Organic and Natural) of the All Latex Mattress comes in two firmness options: medium and firm.

Side Sleepers

The medium option is great for side sleepers and their curves.

Back Sleepers

Both options can serve a back sleeper well depending on their preference.

Stomach Sleepers

For the habitual stomach sleepers, the firm side is very comforting but they can also use the medium option.

Dimensions

Conclusion

Nest is a large performing brand. With 6 mattresses including hybrids, all-foams, all-natural, all-latex and even a flippable, the competition never gets any easier.

While Saatva does pretty well with its variety of options, Nest matches up to the latter on that.

Saatva delivers fewer options but each one is a premium top-level mattress. It winds with better back support, better durability, better service, and overall much more cofortable.

Saatva champions the variety side of business and comes with different warranties for each mattress and pricing is simplistic.

Inspite of the near tie, Saatva manages to rear up its head above nest with sublime edge support, the inclusion of soft feel in its firmness levels catering for everyone’s needs alongside medium-firm and firm.

Saatva’s steel coil-on-coil offers better durability and the trial for Saatva is better at 180 than Nest at just 100.