Saatva Classic and the Saatva Latex Hybrid — we’ve tried both mattresses and this is the one we recommend for hot sleepers this Black Friday

It's no secret that we're big fans of Saatva mattresses at Tom's Guide. And right now, our exclusive Black Friday deal means you'll get $400 off all Saatva mattresses costing $1,000 or more. If you're tempted, but you sleep hot, the most important factor will be choosing a mattress with good cooling capabilities. So, which Saatva mattress fits the bill?

We're looking at the Saatva Classic, our best mattress winner, vs the Saatva Latex Hybrid to see which offers the best cooling for hot sleepers. The Latex Hybrid is the mattress that Saatva recommends to hot sleepers but the Saatva Classic scored top marks in almost all our testing.

With the Black Friday mattress deals already in full swing, now is the perfect time to buy so read on to help you decide which mattress to invest in.

Key differences

The biggest difference between these two Saatva mattresses is the price, with the Classic coming in at just over $400 cheaper than the Latex Hybrid. That's a big price difference but still, the design and features of the later might make it worth your while to invest.

The Saatva Classic is an innerspring hybrid whereas the Saatva Latex Hybrid is, as the name spells out, a latex hybrid. It's also a more organic choice as, like the best organic mattresses, it uses a combination of coils, latex, wool and cotton to provide a breathable and eco-friendly surface.

However, while the Classic is customizable and you can choose from three different firmness options, along with two heights, the Latex Hybrid only comes in one firmness rating (6/10 medium-firm).

Surprisingly for a latex mattress, motion isolation is excellent on the Latex Hybrid and slightly better than the Classic. But who was the winner in our temperature regulation tests? Let's look into that in more detail.

Saatva Classic: twin was $1,399 now $999 at Saatva
The Saatva Classic is the best hybrid mattress you can buy, with three firmness options and two heights that will appeal to almost every sleeper. In our Saatva Classic mattress review, it scored almost perfect marks in our testing and, with $400 off in the Saatva Black Friday mattress sales, it's currently at a low price that matches Labor Day discounts. You can pick up a queen size for $1,739 (was $2,139) and you'll also get industry-leading perks like a forever warranty, free white glove delivery and a 365-night sleep trial.

Our review: ★★★★★
User score: ★★★★★ (3,900+ reviews)

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Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress: twin was $1,699 now $1,299 at Saatva
The Saatva Latex Hybrid mattress offers fantastic support for back and stomach sleepers and scored highly in all the tests in our Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress review. It only comes in one firmness option but offers the excellent eco-credentials that you'd expect from a latex mattress. Again, you will find $400 off all sizes of the mattress, which takes a queen down to $2,149 (was $2,549) and you'll get the same extras package found with the Classic.

Our review: ★★★★½
User score: ★★★★★ (300+ reviews)

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What is temperature regulation like?

Neither of these Saatva mattresses contains active cooling fabrics like you'll find in some of our best cooling mattress picks, but that doesn't mean they aren't good options for hot sleepers. The Saatva Classic aced our temperature tests, thanks to its hybrid design and breathable fabrics. There's very little foam in the Classic and the lumbar crown is infused with gel to help with cooling.

You'll also find a natural cotton cover and a double layer of coils, all of which helps to keep air moving through the mattress and prevents heat from getting trapped. In testing the mattress remained neutral to the touch and was only beaten results wise by our top cooling mattress pick, the Bear Elite Hybrid.

We haven't run the Saatva Latex Hybrid through our lab tests as yet but in-home testing has shown that this is another excellent choice for hot sleepers. Latex is a hugely breathable choice that's ideal for hot sleepers, and this mattress uses the same natural cotton cover as the Classic.

You'll also find coils for good airflow and a wool layer that helps to wick away any moisture. Saatva labels the Latex Hybrid as its top pick for cooling but we think either bed will do an excellent job of regulating temperature.

What is support around the edge like?

The best Saatva mattress in the world won't be much use if there's no edge support and you roll off it in the middle of the night. Thankfully, we can report that edge support on both these Saatva mattresses scored 5/5 in our testing.

The Classic uses high-density foam rails around the edges of its coil layer, resulting in superior edge support that runs around the entire mattress. You won't find these on the Latex Hybrid but the ergonomic firmness zones in the coil layer ensure that again, support runs right to the edge of the mattress.

In real-world testing, both mattresses performed well and our testers felt they could both sleep and sit comfortably at the edges.

What about motion isolation?

If you share your bed with a restless sleeper, you'll know how important good motion isolation is to prevent you from feeling as if you're being tossed around at sea all night. The Saatva Classic performed well here, as you'd expect, but there was the tiniest bit of motion transfer, which meant it scored 4/5 in our tests.

It's still excellent at absorbing the vast majority of motion but, if you're sharing your bed with a particularly flailing sleeper, you might be disturbed occasionally.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid, on the other hand, scored a perfect 5/5 for motion isolation, which is surprising for a latex mattress as this is normally a bouncier material. However, in our drop tests, the wine glass we were using to test with remained upright no matter how close we moved our drop weight to it and our tester found motion isolation excellent throughout the night.

What is the pressure relief like?

You'll get quite a similar initial feel from both these Saatva mattresses as you'll lie on top of them rather than sinking in. The Saatva Classic is the best mattress for back pain that we've tested, thanks to its Lumbar Zone Quilting that keeps the spine aligned, no matter which firmness option you go for.

This, in turn, means that the mattress offers fantastic pressure relief. Because you can choose the right firmness for your sleeping style, there's plenty of pressure relief at your crucial pressure points, no matter how you're sleeping.

The Saatva Latex Hybrid also offers superior pressure relief, providing you sleep on your back or stomach. With its medium firm feel, there's plenty of support for the spine and our tester noted that the mattress ironed out any kinks and soreness overnight.

However, it's unlikely side sleepers will get enough pressure relief from the Latex Hybrid as there isn't enough give at the shoulders and hips to cradle pressure points.

Are the Saatva Classic and Saatva Latex Hybrid worth buying in the Black Friday sales?

With $400 off both mattresses, it's a no-brainer to pick one up in the current Black Friday mattress sales. But there is no getting away from the fact that the Classic is a considerably cheaper option so, if you're looking to save as much money as possible, this is the better choice.

Overall, the Saatva Classic is the obvious choice here as it performed extremely well in our temperature tests and also has customization options to suit all types of sleeper. However, if you're looking for a mattress with all-natural materials, the Latex Hybrid edges things, plus it's fractionally better for motion isolation. Either way, both are fantastic picks to grab while the price is reduced.