I test the best hybrid mattresses – my top pick is $400 off in Labor Day sales

The Saatva Classic mattress pictured in a pool house overlooking a bright blue swimming pool on a warm, sunny day

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I've tried some of the best hybrid mattresses, and I know a good hybrid balances the support of springs with the cushioning of upper comfort layers. The Saatva Classic does all that and more, and with our semi-exclusive link you can save $400 on all sizes of the Classic at Saatva. That reduces the queen to $1,695 from $2,095.

The Saatva Classic takes the top spot in our guide to this year's best mattress for all sleepers. Our testing team scored it highly in every performance aspect, describing it as "the best mattress in America right now". We love it for side sleepers, but the choice of three firmness levels makes it suitable for back and stomach sleepers — everyone, basically.

The Labor Day mattress sales are heating up, and if this discount is anything to go by, we can expect some exciting savings. The Saatva Labor Day sales are historically a good time to invest in these luxury mattresses, and this sale matches the lowest price we've seen all year. Let's explore why I think this is the time to treat your sleep to a Saatva Classic...

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Saatva Classic Mattress
Was: from $1,395
Now: from $995
Saving: up to $400 at Saatva

Summary: The Saatva Classic is a luxurious hybrid innerspring mattress, handcrafted in America and delivered directly to your bed frame. We think it's this year's best hybrid mattress for all sleepers, and a big reason why is that it can suit pretty much all sleepers. With three different feels (Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm), as well as two heights (11.5" and 14.5") available, side, back, and stomach sleepers can all get comfortable on the Saatva Classic. In our Saatva Classic Mattress review we praised the enhanced lumbar support which holds the spine in a neutral position to alleviate back ache. The pressure relief also stood out, making this one of the best mattresses for side sleepers. Our biggest issue was a $99 returns fee (annoying but not a deal breaker) and a slight hint of motion transfer — but unless your partner tosses and turns all night, it probably won't be an issue.

Benefits: 365-night trial | Lifetime warranty | Free white glove delivery

Price history: We see Saatva mattress sales throughout the year, but the deals are rarely this good. With $400 off all sizes a queen Classic is reduced to $1,695 from $2,095, which matches the price we saw on Presidents' Day and Memorial Day — the cheapest its been all year. Saatva has a habit of raising the MSRP at times, so we recommend buying now, in case the price goes up before Black Friday.

Which is the best Saatva mattress for side sleepers?

Side sleepers need a mattress with ample pressure relief to prevent soreness at the touch points — that's the shoulders, hips, and knees. But this needs to be balanced with good support, to hold the back in a neutral position and prevent the spine from dipping to an uncomfortable angle.

The best Saatva mattresses for side sleepers feature both those attributes by the bucketful. The Saatva Classic delivers a balance of relief and full-body support, but if you prefer a body-hugging foam feel, consider the Contour5 or the Saatva Loom & Leaf. The good news is that all these mattresses are in the same Saatva sale, so you can save whatever type of side sleeper you are.

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Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

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1 Comment Comment from the forums

DerGolem

After all the positive reviews of the Classic, I wanted to buy one to replace my 10 year old Serta. Last Labor Day, I went to a Saatva showroom in San Francisco so I could try them before I bought one. I even went back to make sure it was what I wanted. I chose a Saatva Contour after trying the Classic, the Contour has a smooth top that I really liked, with a Labor Day discount. Each mattress is made to order, so it did not arrive for several weeks. Saatva contracts with a white glove delivery service and the delivery went seamlessly, they took my old mattress.

Saatva makes it clear that it takes time to break in the new mattress. But what shocked me was how firm the new mattress was, so firm I could not sleep on it. It had no give at all, and I did not have a month to break it in, I have disc degeneration in my lower back. This had not been a problem with my last mattress (a pillow-top Serta). I went back to the store, explained the problem. They were very understanding, even waiving the return fee. If you buy one, know it may take quite some time to break in.

On my way home, I stopped at a Mattress Firm. During the hour and a half I spent there, Manny and I had a wonderful time chatting and talking through how I sleep, how much I turn, the plusses and minuses of different mattress types, how long each of the showroom models had been on the floor.

I tried 2 other mattresses (one too hard, one too soft) and one that was just right: a full size Sealy iSeries Hybrid 1000 Medium which retails for $1799 (they're in the back of the showroom). Manny not only gave me a Labor Day discount but a friends and family discount. Because the Sealy is not made to order, it had time in the warehouse to settle in. I was able to schedule the delivery and had them move the Saatva to my garage for a later pick up. The Sealy was perfect when it arrived.

I hope this helps other mattress shoppers.
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