I’m a side sleeper — the Saatva mattress I tried and loved is $400 off today in Black Friday sale

Toms Guide mattress tester sitting on the edge of the Saatva Classic for the testing process

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The Saatva Classic is one of the top-rated mattresses in the world. And until I lay down on it recently, I didn’t fully understand why. But I was blown away by pretty much everything, from the luxury look to the contouring feel. And, with $400 off the Saatva Classic at Saatva in the Black Friday sales, the price of this luxury bed feels more reasonable at $1,695 for a queen (was $2,095).

As a team, we rate the Saatva Classic as this year’s best mattress for all sleepers. The combination of high-density, high-quality memory foam that targets the lumbar and 884 individually wrapped recycled steel coils creates a surface that’s both responsive, and, thanks to the euro pillow top, cradling. The Saatva Classic is perfect for side sleepers like me who hate sinking in to a mattress, but love pressure relief around the hips and shoulders.

The Black Friday mattress deals available already are offering massive discounts across top-rated mattress brands, and our exclusive Saatva’s Black Friday mattress sale is one of the standout sales of the season. But the $400 off when you spend $1,000 deal isn’t going to last long. Here’s why you should take advantage of it now.

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

Mattress summary: When I lay down on the Saatva Classic as part of Tom's Guide's testing panel, the first thing I noticed about this year’s best hybrid mattress was how well supported my back was. I rarely sleep on my back, but the way the mattress contoured to my spine made it incredibly comfortable. This is due to the memory foam lumbar crown and Lumbar Zone Active Spinal Wire that aims to keep your spine aligned no matter your sleeping position. And, true enough, when I moved onto my side my hips and shoulders sunk just enough into the 3” euro pillow top and my spine remained in a healthy position. Instantly I was comfortable. The edge support was also stable and secure, scoring a full 5/5 in our Saatva Classic mattress review thanks to the high-density foam rails that surround the mattress, making it easy to get in and out of the bed. Perfect if you feel stiff in the mornings or sleep right up to the edge of your bed. It’s available in three firmness option: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm. I tested the Luxury Firm, which is designed to suit most sleepers, but if you’re a particularly light weight side sleeper the Plush Soft may offer more pressure relief. Similarly, heavier sleepers will enjoy the extra support from the Firm option. With the current Black Friday deal, a queen is $1,695 (was $2,095), and I think it’s well worth this price.

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

Price history: The $1,695 for a queen size Saatva Classic is the lowest price of the year, and it’s one we’ve seen during other major sale holidays, like Labor Day. It did drop to $1,595 for a queen in last year’s Labor Day sale, but since then MSRPs have risen by $100. We don’t expect to see the price drop any lower, so it’s worth acting fast if you think the Saatva Classic is the mattress for you.

A more affordable alternative…

DreamCloud Hybrid mattress: from $1,130 $419 at DreamCloud
The DreamCloud Hybrid mattress was rated as this year’s best mattress in a box, and is a fantastic alternative to the Saatva Classic for shoppers on a smaller budget. The 6 layers of gel-infused and quilted high-quality foam paired with individually wrapped coils create a firm but cradling feel. In fact, our panel of testers for the DreamCloud mattress review rated the mattress at around a 8/10 for firmness, and unlike the Saatva, there aren’t multiple firmness levels to choose from. Despite this, our testers reported the mattress to be incredibly comfortable once they were accustomed to the feel. The breathable cashmere cover helps temperature regulation, keeping both the mattress and sleeper feeling fresher for longer. The DreamCloud Black Friday sale takes up to 50% off mattresses, bringing the queen size down to $665 (was $1,613), over $1,000 cheaper than the Saatva. This is the same deal we've seen for most of this year, but DreamCloud has added a small bonus — if you want to bundle up on bedding, you’ll get an extra $100 off when you spend over $1,000. You’ll also get similar perks as Saatva, with a forever warranty, 365-night trial, and free shipping.

Lauren is an experienced writer and editor in the health and lifestyle industry and has led many campaigns and projects that deliver news, advice, and research on all things sleep. As the Sleep Features Editor for Tom’s Guide, Lauren writes, commissions and edits sleep and mattress content, from in-depth how-tos in sleep and mattress health to interviews with doctors and neuroscientists on the latest news in sleep. Lauren regularly tests new sleep tech and accessories to evaluate their effectiveness for getting good quality sleep and easing specific sleep struggles like nighttime anxiety. Alongside this, Lauren reports on the best mattress brands out there, like Helix, Saatva, and DreamCloud, helping readers find the right mattress for them and the best deals on them.