Got the Classic in the luxury firm and I'm a side sleeper, which was probably my mistake. Shoulders and hips just had nowhere to sink, and I woke up with a sore lower back most mornings for about 2 months. It does sleep cooler than my old foam bed, and the build feels solid. Ended up using the return window. Would try the plush if I ever gave it another go
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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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Luxury Firm felt very firm the first night; a 2.5 inch polyester topper made it just right for a side sleeper; better than the old Sealy.
Owns the Classic Luxury Firm and finds it too firm at about 8 of 10, though well constructed with strong edge support, but lacking cushioning.
After a few weeks on the 11.5 inch Classic Luxury Firm her back pain improved, but it is so hard she can feel the springs
The Luxury Firm was too firm for her shoulders as a side sleeper, but swapping to the Plush Soft has been great
Tried the Saatva Classic and found it got more comfortable after a break-in period, but it stayed too firm for stomach sleeping, so they set it up for return.
Two months in calls the Classic Luxury Firm the most painful bed she has slept on and very cheaply made; says it feels about 9 of 10 in firmness
Two months on the Classic Firm, including a month with a topper, it is still far too firm for them though their partner likes it.
Could not sleep a night on the Luxury Firm, which felt like bare springs and had mediocre build quality, and returned it quickly.
Luxury firm was too firm; exchanged for Plush Soft which has worked as a compromise
Has had their luxury firm Classic for about a year and a half and finds it too firm, so they are looking for a topper.
Slept on the Classic Luxury Firm for nearly four months and found it far too hard for side sleeping, with hip and shoulder pain; it is being picked up.
A 130 lb side sleeper found the Classic much too firm, with shoulder and hip pain growing over months, and is returning it
Classic medium firm was hard as a rock after eight months and the soft was the same; refund came minus $99; they moved to a Stearns and Foster.
Six weeks into the Classic Luxury Firm and it feels hard as a rock; fine on the back but hurts as a side sleeper
Found their Saatva Classic far too hard as a side sleeper and fixed it with an inexpensive gel memory foam topper bought from Amazon.
Queen Saatva bought as the plush model was hard with no give and an uneven surface.
Found the Classic insanely firm after 60 days and returned it
The Luxury Firm sagged quickly and the replacement Firm was rock hard, though Saatva made the exchange and return easy
Hated the Classic as super firm with bad motion transfer and returned it
Luxury Firm at 115 lb: too firm in year one, pain and sleeplessness in year two; Saatva offered only 30 percent off a new bed.
Luxury firm Classic felt very stiff on day two and gave a tension headache; considering a return.
Plush soft felt like a medium firm in other brands and she is returning it after 10 months.
The Classic Plush has only a thin pillow top and felt as firm as possible, giving a side sleeper body and shoulder aches in two weeks
They bought the luxury firm Classic after liking it in a store, but at home it feels too firm for side sleeping.
Luxury firm for months as a side sleeper gave her a knot in her back and sore arms; the plush swap was not much better; customer service was great.
Returned it because the raised center support third felt like a speed bump and sat almost an inch higher than the rest
They own the Plush Soft version after starting with the firmer Classic and find it hard, firm and bouncy despite the quilting.
Four months into the Classic Plush it still kills her back and is not soft enough for a side sleeper
Classic Luxury Firm twin XL: hard as rock, slides to the middle when side sleeping; back and shoulder pain just past the trial; going to try the plush.
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?
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