The Saatva Classic is the most comfortable mattress we've tested but the DreamCloud is over $1,000 cheaper for a queen — here's how to choose between them

The Saatva Classic and DreamCloud Classic Hybrid take prime position in our guide to the best mattresses you can buy online, impressing our testers with their excellent value, stand-out comfort and all-round performance. So they're both strong choices, but is the Saatva Classic or DreamCloud Classic Hybrid the right mattress for you?

In our Saatva Classic mattress review, we awarded this hotel-style luxury mattress full marks after it "transformed" the sleep of our lead tester. Our DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress review team didn't earn quite the same superlative praise but this mid-range bed delivers above and beyond its price.

At first glance, this seems like a question of budget — and we will go into the price difference between the Saatva and the DreamCloud, particularly in the mattress sales. But our testers have explored every stitch on these mattresses to help you decide if the Saatva or DreamCloud is better for your sleep.

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Specs at a glance

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Price & trial

• The Saatva Classic is a luxury model with a queen often $1,800+
• The DreamCloud Hybrid is mid-range with a queen typically $699
• Both offer lifetime warranties and 365-night trials, but Saatva also provides free white glove delivery

Saatva is the best luxury mattress we've tested and at $2,179 MSRP for a queen, it's undoubtedly an investment. Regular Saatva mattress sales do bring that price down so look out for $400 off, which tends to be the best discount you'll see and happens during major sales days such as Memorial Day mattress sales and Black Friday.

A near-permanent DreamCloud mattress sale lowers the cost of a queen Classic Hybrid to under $700, although the exact price tends to fluctuate between $649 and $699. We've also seen a free bedding bundle offered by DreamCloud in recent months, upping the value level.

That's a hefty price difference and if budget is your primary concerns, the decision is probably already made.

However, after extensive testing we think the Saatva Classic earns its price tag — and we'll explain why below.

When it comes to benefits, both offer market-leading 365-night sleep trials and lifetime warranties, although Saatva does add free white glove delivery (DreamCloud offers white glove delivery for $199.) However, returns are free with the DreamCloud, whereas Saatva charges $99.

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid (twin): $349 at DreamCloud

The flagship DreamCloud model, the Classic Hybrid Mattress sits in the mid-range price bracket and offers incredible value for money. A queen is typically $699 although it does occasionally drop to $649. DreamCloud offers a 365-night trial and a lifetime warranty, plus free standard delivery and returns.

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Saatva Classic (twin): was $1,399 now $999 at Saatva

The Classic is the signature model in the Saatva collection, a luxurious innerspring hybrid that nailed almost every test in our extensive review process. At $2,179 for a queen it's a splurge but frequent sales bring that price down — around major holidays, a $400 price drop knocks a queen to $1,779. A 1-year trial and forever warranty are included, as well as free white glove delivery, but returns are $99.

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DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Materials & design

• Both beds are hybrid, combining springs and foam
• The Classic offers choice: three firmness levels and two heights
• The DreamCloud is 12 inches tall with four internal layers

Both the Saatva and the DreamCloud are hybrid beds, meaning they contain springs and foam layers. In fact, they both rate among the best hybrid mattresses we've tested. But when it comes to design, there are some significant differences.

The Saatva Classic is best classed as an innerspring hybrid, due to its multiple coil layers: two at the base followed by a gel-infused foam at the lumbar region and finished with a quilted pillow top.

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The Classic is available in three firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm and Firm. It also comes in two heights: 11.5 inches and 14.5 inches. Regardless of the configuration, the basic design remains the same.

The DreamCloud is more of your classic hybrid mattress, pairing a single spring layer with multiple foam comfort layers, including memory foam for contouring.

Measuring 12 inches tall, the DreamCloud Classic is the best mattress in a box we've tested and comes vacuum-sealed, rolled and delivered to your doorstop. The Saatva, on the other hand, is delivered flat, to avoid the mattress packing process.

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Comfort & support

• DreamCloud is a medium-firm mattress that suits side sleepers best
• The Saatva Classic is available in three firmness options (plush soft, luxury firm, firm)
• The Saatva Classic comes with targeted lumbar support

When it comes to comfort, our Sleep Editor (and lead tester) Claire Davies summed up the Saatva Classic best: "I hadn't slept that well since I was a teenager," she said.

There are three Saatva Classic feels to choose from and we tested the crowd-pleasing Luxury Firm. And please the crowds it did. We asked numerous testers to enjoy a lie down on the Saatva Classic and it earned a thumbs-up all-round.

Saatva has packed the Classic with lumbar-supporting technology, to keep the lower back lifted and aligned. Combined with the responsive pillow top, it creates an almost 'weightless' feel that helped ease Claire's lingering hip pains

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Those on the testing team who didn't fall in love with the Classic typically wanted a different feel — and Saatva has them covered. Lightweight side sleeper Frances Daniels should opt for the Plush Soft Classic, while stomach sleeper Ruth Jones might prefer the Firm.

But it's not a total slam dunk for the Saatva (although it did earn full marks for pressure relief in our review.) The DreamCloud Classic is a good all-rounder with a medium-firm feel that should suit most sleep styles. It's particularly popular among the side sleepers on our team, thanks to the quilted top and memory foam layers.

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The Saatva Classic did outperform the DreamCloud in our edge support tests. In fact, when it comes to edge support the Saatva Classic can't be beat. It's so sturdy at the sides you can comfortably use it as a chair, while the DreamCloud perimeter has a slight tendency to sag.

The Classic also edge out in front when it comes to motion isolation, earning 4 stars to the DreamCloud's 3.5. For bed sharers, this means you're likely to feel less of your partner's movements on the Saatva Classic. (But for top-notch motion isolation, we recommend opting for one of the best memory foam mattresses.)

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Temperature regulation

• Neither is a dedicated cooling bed but both offer a neutral sleep feel
• DreamCloud's build is airy with minimal heat build-up
• But the spring-heavy Saatva does a better job at staying cool overall

The Saatva Classic isn’t a targeted cooling mattress but despite that, it aced our temperature regulation tests. Our thermal cam showed the Saatva Classic hardly absorbed any heat from sleeping person and any warmth it did take in was soon kicked off.

Although we say the Saatva isn’t a traditional cooling bed, it’s still packed with features to enhance air flow, including multiple layers of springs and a breathable organic cotton cover.

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The DreamCloud also has a hybrid construction our lead tester describes as "airy" while 'cooling fibers' are woven into the cover (we've yet to identify what these cooling fibers are.) The result is decent temperature regulation that should keep most sleepers a comfortable, neutral feel all night long.

However, those who find night sweats regularly interrupt their rest should consider the Saatva Classic, as it's among the best cooling mattresses we've tested. Alternatively, the Bear Elite Hybrid mattress is our top choice for chronic hot sleepers.

DreamCloud Classic Hybrid vs Saatva Classic: Which should you buy?

Buy the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid Mattress if...

✅ You want luxury on a budget: The DreamCloud can't quite reach the heights of the Saatva Classic but to be fair, it's less than half the price. For the cost, the DreamCloud is a fantastic mattress with a touch of luxury to the quilted cover.

✅ It's your first time investing in a mattress: Splashing out on the Saatva can feel daunting but the DreamCloud is an excellent entry-level hybrid for anyone buying a mattress for the first time (or first in a long time.) Plus with a year trial and free returns, there's less financial commitment.

Buy the Saatva Classic Mattress if...

✅ You want a luxury sleep experience: Crafted from high quality materials, the Saatva Classic is an indulgent, premium mattress that delivers on its luxury price tag.

✅ You want next-level back support: The integrated lumbar features of the Saatva Classic mattress makes it one of the best mattresses for back pain, lifting and soothing the spine.

✅ You like to have choice: The fundamental build of the Saatva Classic is high-quality, which is why we're comfortable recommending the different variations. Dedicated side sleepers should try the Plush Soft, while stomach sleepers might prefer the Firm.