Classic 14.5 firm began sagging noticeably at about nine months (6'2" 250 lb).
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189reviews28% Positive18% Mixed54% Negative
Many owners find it comfortable and well built, with strong edge support, and some report six to ten years without sagging.
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After four years on the Classic Plush he wakes with pain all over, and it already needed refurbishing at one year for sagging
Three-year-old king Classic: major sagging, constant tossing, not enough support or pressure relief (6'3" and 5'7" side sleepers).
Luxury Firm aged unevenly: sagging soft sections and a firm ridge down the middle; it hurts her back.
Bought the Classic Plush and it began sagging under two years in; Saatva customer service was great, offering a free topper and a Luxury Firm swap
The Luxury Firm sagged and squeaked within 1.5 years and was replaced free, and the Plush Soft replacement sagged again after a couple of good years
Her 2021 Saatva has a valley she must sleep in to feel even, starting within two years though she weighs 110 lbs
The 14.5 inch Luxury Firm king was comfy from the start but sags in dead center at head and foot a few months in
Great for the first year, but after 2.5 years there is significant sag in the lower back area and daily back pain even after rotating
After 3.5 months the Luxury Firm transmits every move, is already sagging a little and leaves her waking in pain
Owns a 2018 Saatva Classic Luxury Firm 11.5 inch that they liked until it got too soft, and preferred it to a Beautyrest they returned.
Two Classics developed large, deep body impressions within a few months, and he warns against the foundation's wide slats
Started with the Classic, then moved to the plush: side sleeper in pain every night, sagging on one side, bouncy, springs feel jabby.
Classic Luxury Firm from about 6 to 7 years ago developed two indentations for two 250 lb sleepers and the foam compressed.
After 11 years the king Saatva has a pronounced sag that started within a couple of years, and they are shopping for a replacement
Perfect for three years, then sagging began and by year five she is sleeping in a crater
The firmest Classic was lovely for about a month, then started sinking on his side and the back pain returned
Saatva Classic first eased shoulder, neck and back pain but is now sagging.
Classic was fantastic for about a year and a half, then sagged; $2,500 for about three years.
Classic Luxury Firm sagging badly at 4 years; the 'lifetime warranty' only offered 50 percent off a replacement.
Two different Classics in firm and luxury firm both deteriorated within 1.5 to 2 years
The 14.5 inch Luxury Firm has a noticeable dip after just over two years, and flipping it simply produced another dip where he sleeps
The Luxury Firm sagged quickly and the replacement Firm was rock hard, though Saatva made the exchange and return easy
The one-month-old Classic is already sagging in the middle and will be returned
Plush Classic for at least nine years: really great, then began to sag to about three inches; believes newer ones are not as good.
The Classic started sagging after 11 months, and the replacement already had an indentation and is as bad 2.5 years later
They bought a Saatva Latex Hybrid, exchanged it for a Saatva Classic, and added a latex layer. It later started sagging in the lumbar and hip area and they are not happy.
Luxury Firm sagged from the first week but they kept it five years, told it was breaking in.
Hated the Classic Luxury Firm in a split king and returned it; her husband's side collapsed within about two months.
Her 2012 Classic Luxury Firm sagged noticeably in the middle by about year five, which she feels is too short for the price
Common questions about Saatva Classic
What do sleepers say about Saatva Classic?
Many owners find it comfortable and well built, with strong edge support, and some report six to ten years without sagging. The most common problems are sagging or body impressions after a few years and a firm feel that causes back pain, especially for side sleepers. Many ended up returning it.
Is Saatva Classic worth it?
Of the 170 reviews with a clear verdict, 28% are positive, 18% mixed and 54% negative. The praise mentioned most is held up well. The most common complaint is sagging.
What do people like about Saatva Classic?
The praise reviewers mention most: held up well (25 reviews), comfortable (23 reviews) and helped back pain (8 reviews). For example: Queen luxury firm for almost six years with no sagging and support all the way to the edge; very heavy to move.
What are the most common complaints about Saatva Classic?
The complaints reviewers mention most: sagging (38 reviews), too firm (35 reviews) and back pain (31 reviews). For example: The firmest Classic was lovely for about a month, then started sinking on his side and the back pain returned
What does the signal score of 69 mean?
It's how well reviewed Saatva Classic is, out of 100, next to the other mattresses here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed product (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a product few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of Saatva Classic?
Category: Mattress. Type: Innerspring. Firmness: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm. Height: 11.5–14.5 in. Notable features: dual-coil design, 3 in Euro pillow top, Lumbar Zone.
Where do these Saatva Classic reviews come from?
188 are quotes from Reddit, each linked to the original. 1 was written by sleepers here. Sleeper reviews are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, written here or quoted, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
