Saatva Classic vs WinkBed: Which customizable hybrid mattress should you buy?

The image shows the Saatva Classic mattress on the left hand side and the WinkBed on the right in a side by side comparison
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Saatva Classic vs WinkBed: At a glance

Many mattress brands make their beds available in multiple firmness options to suit sleepers of all stripes. Here, in our Saatva Classic vs WinkBed comparison, we'll be looking at two popular luxury hybrids that customers can customize to fit their desired level of comfort.

The Saatva Classic tops our guide to the best mattresses of 2025 for its all-around outstanding performance in our tests. The WinkBed is considered one of the best alternatives to the Saatva Classic as it's often available for less — and there's even the WinkBed Plus model for sleepers who weigh over 250lbs.

Both brands frequently participate in the monthly mattress sales, so you'll rarely, if ever, have to pay the full retail price for either. Before you browse, however, know what to expect from these popular hybrid mattresses in our Saatva Classic vs WinkBed showdown.

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed Mattress: Price & Trial

  • Saatva's best sales cut $400 off the retail price of the Classic
  • WinkBed has an evergreen $300 discount and steady pricing
  • Saatva’s benefits are more generous than WinkBeds’

The best hybrid mattresses are typically a little more expensive than all-foam options, and the Saatva Classic and WinkBed mattresses are premium beds, even with a discount.

Saatva mattress sales run throughout the year, but you'll see the biggest discounts around major sales events. Currently, there's 15% off orders of $1,000 or more, which is one of the weaker offers for most sizes of the Saatva Classic. If possible, wait for our semi-exclusive $400 discount to return; it'll drop the price of a queen Saatva Classic to $1,739 (was $2,139).

The WinkBed has an evergreen discount of $300 off all sizes, taking a queen down to $1,499 (MSRP $1,799). The WinkBeds mattress deals don’t change from month to month, so there’s no need to wait to purchase the mattress. Note that the WinkBed Plus is slightly more, with a queen going for $1,699 (MSRP $1,999). Either way, you'll be paying less than you would for the Saatva Classic.

In terms of benefits, the Saatva Classic beats the WinkBed hands down with its 365-night trial, lifetime warranty, and free white glove delivery and old mattress removal. WinkBeds also offers a lifetime warranty, but you’ll only get a 120-night trial and free shipping to your door.

However, Saatva does charge a $99 return / exchange fee, whereas returns are free with the WinkBed.

Saatva Classic: from $1,395now $1,190 at Saatva

Saatva Classic: twin from $1,395 now $1,190 at Saatva
Saatva has brought back its 15% off $1,000 discount for a limited time. Honestly, it's only a worthwhile deal if you're buying a king or split-king. While $1,819 for a queen Saatva Classic isn't terrible, we've seen it for as low as $1,739 after a recent $400 off sale.

The WinkBed: was $1,149now $849 at WinkBeds

The WinkBed: twin was $1,149 now $849 at WinkBeds
An evergreen $300 off sale means that you’ll never need to wait for a major sales event to purchase the WinkBed, with a queen always selling for $1,499. Also, unlike Saatva, WinkBeds has kept its prices quite steady over the last year.

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed Mattress: Materials & Design

  • Both mattresses are hybrids, but the Classic is an innerspring hybrid
  • The Saatva Classic comes in two heights and three firmness levels
  • The WinkBed comes in one height and four comfort options

The Saatva Classic is the best luxury mattress you can buy, bringing a touch of hotel quality into your bedroom. Available in two heights (11.5" and 14.5") and three firmness options plush soft, luxury firm, firm), the Saatva Classic is a highly durable mattress that should give you years of comfortable sleep.

Underneath the 3” thick Euro pillow top (made with organic cotton and with zoned quilting in the middle for extra lumbar support), you’ll find a CertiPUR-US certified memory foam layer that’s specifically geared towards healthy spinal alignment.

Next up, a layer of individually wrapped 14.5-gauge recycled steel coils sits on top of a support base made up of 13-gauge tempered steel support coils. This is all wrapped up in a foam encasement around the perimeter to stabilize the whole mattress. The cover has also been treated with a specialized botanical antimicrobial treatment that helps to prevent mold and mildew.

Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

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The WinkBed comes in one height (13.5") but four firmness options (Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm and Plus). The mattress starts with a Tencel cover that’s OEKO-TEX Standard Class 1 certified (meaning it’s safe enough for children).

All models start with a Euro-pillow top. The luxury firm and firm options have a two-layered top, while the soft version features a three-layered top for a plusher surface. Until recently, the Plus version had a tight top, but now it has a dual-layer pillow top like the rest of the lineup.

The standard WinkBed models are finished with a 2" gel memory foam comfort layer, a thin layer of stability foam, and a 3-zoned bed of support coils. The WinkBed Plus swaps the stability foam for a layer of 100% pure latex with seven ergonomic zones, while the coils have been upgraded to a 5-zoned support system.

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed Mattress: Comfort & Support

  • Both mattresses offer targeted lumbar support
  • For most sleepers, we recommend their respective Luxury Firm options
  • WinkBed Plus is a better choice for heavy people

The great thing about both the Saatva Classic and the WinkBed mattresses is that they allow you to customize your mattress and choose a firmness rating that best suits your body weight and sleeping style.

In our Saatva Classic mattress review, we tested the luxury firm version of the bed, finding that it offered great pressure relief, along with a fairly traditional innerspring feel. This is a mattress that you sleep on top of, rather than sinking into. There’s good bounce from the coil system, and the pillow top provides plenty of cushioning comfort.

We rate the way this mattress keeps the spine aligned, and you’ll also feel that your pressure points are kept cushioned. The Saatva Classic is a fantastic choice for those suffering from aches and pains, with the enhanced lumbar support helping to ease any problems. For those with more serious back pains and specific back conditions though, the specialized Saatva RX could be a better choice.

The WinkBed Mattress

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We also tested the luxury firm version of the WinkBed in our WinkBed mattress review, finding that, as with the Saatva Classic, it suited the vast majority of people.

Our testers also found that their pressure points were supported and cushioned, and particularly rated the 3-step Back Relief System and LumbarLayer that combined to align the spine and provide extra support where needed.

We rate the WinkBed Plus the best mattress for heavy people, with a max weight limit of 900lbs. The Saatva Classic, meanwhile, has a capacity of up to 600lbs total.

It is worth noting that the Saatva Classic has a far higher quality finish than the WinkBed, but these are both excellent mattresses with a variety of options.

Saatva Classic vs WinkBed Mattress: Temperature Regulation

  • Both mattresses offer good temperature regulation
  • Saatva’s double layer of coils provides lots of space for air to circulate
  • The WinkBed keeps sleepers cool with its moisture-wicking cover

When we tested the Saatva Classic all our testers stayed cool and comfortable throughout the night. The Saatva has very little foam along with a double layer of coils creating plenty of space for airflow. There’s also a cotton cover that’s naturally breathable.

Likewise, the WinkBed also did a good job of keeping our testers cool and comfortable. There’s a breathable Tencel cover to absorb moisture, gel-infused foam and individually wrapped coils that help move air through the mattress. It also did a good job of keeping sleepers cool throughout the night.

Of course, if you’re a particularly hot sleeper, these mattresses may not be enough to keep you cool. Instead, consider one of our best cooling mattress contenders, which are specifically designed for hot sleepers.

We feel the fiberglass-free Saatva Classic mattress

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Saatva Classic vs WinkBed Mattress: Which should you buy?

Buy the Saatva Classic if...

You want a mattress that lasts: The high-quality materials in the Saatva feel like sleeping on a luxury hotel mattress and, despite being in the premium price bracket price wise, we think it’s actually very reasonably priced for the luxurious feel it gives.

You want exceptional edge support: The Saatva Classic scored 5/5 in our edge support tests, meaning you can sleep on the full width of the mattress, as well as sit on it comfortably without risking rolling off.

You suffer with aches and pains: The Saatva’s enhanced lumbar support does a fantastic job of easing aches and pains, leaving sleepers more refreshed and pain free when they wake up.

Buy The WinkBed mattress if...

You’re of a heavier build: The WinkBed Plus is our top pick for heavier bodies, with its anti-sag foam, latex layer and banded together coils that offer extra durability

You share your bed with a restless partner: The WinkBed offers excellent motion isolation, and you shouldn’t be disturbed by any movement overnight.

You experience back pain: The WinkBed offers fantastic pressure relief and a dedicated system to help support the spine and prevent any back pain from building up.

Jo Plumridge
Mattress tester and sleep writer

Jo Plumridge is an experienced mattress reviewer with several years' experience covering all things mattresses and sleep, and who tests memory foam, hybrid and organic mattresses. What Jo doesn't know about a boxed mattress isn't worth knowing, so naturally we tasked her with producing a series of features for Tom's Guide looking at all aspects of mattresses, from how to pick between latex and memory foam (it's a tricky one), to the seven mistakes people make when buying a mattress for the first time. When testing the DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid for Tom's Guide, Jo said: "I loved the back support and pressure relief it offered. Plus, it looks far more expensive than it is." When she isn’t writing about sleep, Jo also writes extensively on interior design, home products and photography.

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