Saatva Contour5 Review: Enjoy The Perks Of Supportive Memory Foam
We had nine different people share their thoughts on the newest memory foam bed from Saatva for our ... More Saatva Contour5 review.
Memory foam is known for its molding, morphing feel that contours to the curves of your body. Note that common downsides can include inhibited movement and heat retention. The Saatva Contour5 works to solve these issues and deliver nestling comfort that keeps you comfortable through the whole night. For more insight into the brand's other options, we also have a flagship Saatva Classic review.
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Type: Memory foam | Brand firmness rating: Medium (5 to 7) or firm (8) | Trial period: 365 nights | Shipping: Free whit- glove delivery | Warranty: Lifetime
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Since our testers have become so familiar with the Saatva Classic, the Saatva Contour5 is a surprising 180 to the bouncy innerspring bed. Updates writer Alex Garrett says her first reaction was, 'Wow, I really sink into this,' as her knee dipped around three inches as she climbed into the bed. 'It feels dense, yet cushioned at first touch with what seems like a pretty traditional memory foam feel. It's nothing like the Saatva Classic that I tested initially.' As for Chapman's first impressions, she said it's comparable to well-known, high-end memory foam mattresses. 'It has a very classic memory foam feel where the foams slowly contour to your joints and provide nice relief. The foam is dense, pressure relieving and supportive. It feels like the foams are high-quality and similar to a Tempur-Pedic.'
With multiple firmness options, a cooling cover and advanced design, our testers discovered that the bed has a lot to offer in terms of pressure relief, cooling comfort, motion isolation and more.
Standing at 12.5 inches tall, the Saatva Contour5 Mattress is stacked with foam layers that each serve a different purpose.
A look at the memory foam Saatva Contour5.
This mattress offers two firmness levels: medium (rated a 5 to 7 by the brand) and firm (rated an 8 by the brand). Our team of nine testers tried the medium model and most agreed with its rating, but some said it leaned more toward 6 than 5. This firmness profile seems to be a sweet spot that accommodates different sleeping positions, as our team rated it an 8 for side and stomach sleepers, and an 8.5 for back sleepers.
'Side sleeping is wonderful on the Saatva Contour5, as a lightweight sleeper,' says Garrett. "The mattress hugs my hips and shoulders, providing a solid pressure-relieving sensation. My spine also feels supported and aligned.' As for back sleeping, a tester in the 250-pound weight class says, 'This mattress provides an excellent feel with the right amount of sinkage and support for my back.' However, we think the firm model is going to be better for dedicated stomach sleepers, especially those who weigh over 250 pounds.
One of the brand's best stand-out features is its patented Lumbar Zone PCM Matrix layer. It's strategically placed in the center third of the mattress right under the lumbar region of your spine to provide lift and support, whereas other memory foam beds may sink under the pressure. At the same time, this layer provides a cooling feel that regulates temperature and makes the mattress noticeably cool. 'The mattress is the coolest of the ones I tested. It definitely feels like it has some sort of cooling technology within it,' says one tester who was unfamiliar with its exact construction. If you're a hot sleeper but love the feel of memory foam, the Saatva Contour5 is a good sleep solution.
Memory foam is known for its pressure-relieving feel, and this mattress delivers with doughy, slow-moving foam that morphs under the weight of your body. Our testers rated the medium model's pressure relief an 8 out of 10, as the foams contour around your shoulders and hips. It provides a comfortable alignment for side and back sleepers, but for a little more support and less give, opt for the firm model.
As we mentioned previously, the Saatva Contour5 Mattress contains technology that helps it sleep more comfortably than your average all-memory foam mattress. Several of our testers noted its cool-to-the-touch feel, while others mentioned that it feels more temperature neutral. Either way, we think it's a good choice for most sleepers, unless you sleep particularly hot. Then you should consider one of our best cooling mattresses that contain multiple cooling layers.
Couples who are easily disturbed by each other's movements or have different sleep schedules should consider a mattress like the Saatva Contour5 that's good at stopping motion transfer. We put this memory foam bed to the test by having our testers place a glass of water at the edge of the mattress and make a combination of jerky and subtle movements to see how it reacted, and our testers gave it an 8 out of 10 score. 'The motion isolation was very good,' says one tester. 'The water showed no signs of getting close to spilling. If you need a smaller mattress and have a significant other, this is the mattress for you.' Another echoes this thought, and says, 'The Saavta Contour5 has excellent motion isolation. When I changed positions and got in and out of bed, the water in the glass barely moved.'
For a mattress that's made without steel coils, our testers found the mattress to be pretty supportive while lying on their side, back and stomach. It also offers decent edge support for a foam mattress, as our team rated it an average of 7.5 out of 10. However, according to Saatva, it can only support up to 300 pounds per side. As a result, we recommend this mattress to people under 250 pounds so it stays durable, supportive and comfortable throughout its entire lifespan. People who weigh over 250 pounds should consider the Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid or one of our editors' favorite mattresses for heavy people.
The Saatva Contour5 has surprisingly good edge support for an all-foam mattress.
Some memory foam mattresses can feel like they're pushing back against your body when you try to switch from one position to the other, or like you have to pull yourself out of a you-shaped indent. However, our testers scored ease of movement an 8 out of 10. One person says, 'It's easy to switch from one position to another. I don't feel any resistance or like I'm 'stuck'.' Another tester concurs, and says, 'I have no issues switching positions on this mattress.'
Saatva is an online mattress brand that offers high-end, quality mattresses made in the USA at an affordable price. Saatva Mattresses are comparable to the likes of beds from veteran brands like Tempur-Pedic and Beautyrest. The Saatva experience is more premium and luxurious, and it shows in the products and services it provides.
Saatva offers white-glove delivery on all mattresses, while most other online-exclusive brands sell mattresses from a box. That means you can schedule a time for representatives to hand-deliver your mattress and set it on your frame for you. They also remove your old mattress and responsibly dispose of it–for free.
Saatva is generous when it comes to its trial policy, as you get a full year to try out your Saatva Contour5 Mattress. If you're unhappy with your purchase by the end of your trial, you can initiate a return with Saatva who walks you through the process. The only caveat is that you have to pay a $99 return and restock fee.
The mattress comes with a lifetime warranty, which means the company covers any manufacturing defects for as long as you own it. For the first two years, Saatva replaces your mattress with a new one for free if there are defects. Starting in year three, the brand completely repairs and re-covers the mattress for a $149 fee.
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The brand's original mattress comes with two innerspring layers and enhanced lumbar support technology, which makes it one of the best mattresses for back pain. It's offered in three different firmness levels and two heights, so sleepers can customize their Saatva Classic to their liking.
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The Saatva Rx Mattress is specifically marketed for sleepers with chronic back and joint conditions. If we were in the market again, I'd consider this new model because the company says it's designed to eliminate pressure points.
This mattress is a new competitor for other high-end memory foam beds on the market, and it appeals to a myriad of different people. Our nine different testers vary in weight, gender and sleeping position, and they all came to agree that the Saatva Contour5 is a premium memory foam mattress with comfortable features. 'The Saavta Contour5 would be a solid mattress choice for any sleeping position. It's also beneficial for people with back and joint pain concerns, as well as couples,' says Garrett. Another person adds, 'This is definitely one of the better, sturdier memory foam beds that I've tried, and it certainly feels high-quality. I would put this one in the running for my own future purchases.'
With added cooling enhancements, lumbar support, pressure-relieving layers and a hugging memory foam feel that people know and love, we recommend this bed for: back, side and stomach sleepers; people under 250 pounds; cosleepers and people looking for a more responsive Tempur-Pedic dupe.
Chapman, our senior mattress and sleep editor, led a team of nine people who differed in height, weight, sleeping position and gender to test the Saatva Contour5 from multiple perspectives. We paid close attention to certain features that are most important to sleepers including the following:
For more insight on how we test each bed and its different features, see our guide on how we score mattresses.
Is The Saatva Contour5 Any Good?
We had nine different people try the Saatva Contour5, and they rated it a 9 out of 10 because of its pressure-relieving memory foam comfort, supportive feel and cooling technology. It's more responsive than your typical memory foam mattress and is made with eco-friendly touches.
What's The Difference Between The Saatva Classic And Contour5?
The Saatva Classic is a bouncy innerspring mattress that contains two layers of coils and a small amount of memory foam for lumbar support. The Contour5 is the brand's memory foam mattress and it offers a slow-moving, contouring feel that's opposite from the Saatva Classic.
Are Saatva Mattresses Made In China?
No, Saatva mattresses are made to order in the United States.
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