What is the Saatva HD Mattress — and should you buy it in the Black Friday sales?

The Saatva HD is a handcrafted innerspring mattress specifically designed for heavier bodies. It has a combined weight of up to 1,000lbs, and a medium-firm feel to appeal to a wide range of sleepers.

Consider the Saatva HD the big brother of our top pick in this year's best mattress guide, the Saatva Classic. The two beds share a similar design, but the Saatva HD commands a premium — usually more than $1,000 higher than the Classic for a queen size — while the Classic has a lower weight limit.

Fortunately, the Saatva Black Friday sale is live, so you can grab the Saatva HD at $400 off all sizes, taking a queen down to $2,999 (MSRP $3,399). Is now the best time to buy the Saatva HD? Read on to find out all you need to know about this extra-large luxury mattress — or browse our Black Friday mattress sales hub for more great deals.

Saatva HD Mattress: Overview

We rate the Saatva HD as one of the best mattresses for heavy people, with the mattress being specifically designed for those who weigh between 300lbs and 500lbs. Able to hold a combined weight of 1,000lbs, the Saatva HD’s design is based on the Luxury Firm version of the Saatva Classic, but with more reinforcements and support for larger frames.

The mattress is a whopping 15.5” tall, which could be a bit of a struggle for shorter people or those with mobility issues to climb onto (take care with your choice of foundation in these cases). At medium-firm, it's comparable with the Saatva Classic’s Luxury Firm rating (5-7/10), meaning it should suit a good range of sleepers.

The sturdy bed has the brand's signature enhanced lumbar support to keep sleepers’ spines aligned and hips raised to the correct position. Like all the best hybrid mattresses, the Saatva HD has a responsive, supportive coil unit innerspring system; there’s also a 5-zone latex layer adding support where needed across the body.

One of our sleep testers went hands-on with the Saatva HD at a local Saatva Viewing Room. As a 5ft4in, 150lb side/stomach sleeper, she was 'pleasantly surprised' at how balanced the HD felt; she had anticipated a more unyielding surface. This bodes well for couples who have different body types, as there will be little compromise required on either side.

Saatva HD Mattress: Price & Extras

• A queen retails for $3,399 at MSRP, but it's always on sale
• Extras include a 365-night sleep trial and a lifetime warranty
• Free white glove delivery with mattress/foundation removal

The Saatva HD mattress sits in the premium price bracket and is a more expensive version of the Saatva Classic. Here’s what you'll pay for each size at full price:

• Twin: $1,999
• Twin XL: $2,249
• Full: $2,999
• Queen: $3,399
• King: $3,999
• Cal King: $3,999
• Split King: $4,498

However, the mattress is rarely sold at MSRP, with discounts of between 12-15% being the norm. Whilst the current $400 off in the Saatva Black Friday sale is a fantastic discount for smaller sizes, holding out for the rarer 15% off discount will give you even more of a bargain on a full-size or larger. However, these can be difficult to predict so make sure you watch our mattress sales pages to keep an eye on the latest bargains.

Buying a mattress from Saatva also entitles you to the brand’s industry-leading benefits. Along with a 365-night trial, you’ll also get a lifetime warranty in case anything goes wrong with the mattress.

There’s also free installation to a room of your choosing, along with free removal of your old mattress and foundation if required. There is, however, a $99 fee if you want to return the mattress.

Saatva HD Mattress: twin was $1,999 now $1,599 at Saatva
The current Black Friday discount of $400 gives you the most money off smaller sizes, but holding out for one of the rarer 15% off sales will give you a bigger discount on full size and larger. Still, this is a generous discount that takes a queen down to $2,999 (MSRP $3,399), plus you'll get Saatva's excellent extras of a 365-night trial, lifetime warranty and free white glove delivery along with old mattress removal.

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Saatva HD Mattress: Design & Materials

• The Saatva HD is a 15.5" innerspring hybrid with 7 layers
• The coils are 25% stronger than the industry standard
• It has three foam top layers, including 5-zone natural latex

The Saatva HD follows a similar design to that of the Saatva Classic, with some elements changed to add extra support to the bed. (For starters, the HD uses a lot more foam.)

Starting with a 3” thick Euro pillow top made with naturally breathable cotton, underneath you’ll find a 5-zone layer of natural latex for enhanced support in the lumbar region. This layer also provides pressure relief for the shoulders and hips. (Plus, natural latex is hypoallergenic and breathable.)

Next up is a 1.5” layer of 5lb CertiPUR-US certified memory foam to relieve pressure points, followed by 2” of comfort foam for durable support.

The foams sit on top of 14-gauge tempered recycled steel coils, with a reinforced layer of 6” high-density foam rails around the edge for superior edge support. The coil unit also houses Saatva’s Lumbar Zone Active Spinal Wire for enhanced lower back support. A 2” layer of high-density hard foam at the base provides structure and support.

Should you buy the Saatva HD Mattress?

Buy the Saatva HD if…

✅ You have a heavier build: The Saatva HD is specifically designed for sleepers weighing between 300lbs and 500lbs, with the ability to support two sleepers weighing up to 1,000lbs.

✅ You want plenty of lumbar support: Saatva mattresses are well-known for their excellent enhanced lumbar support, ensuring that sleepers’ hips will be kept raised and spines aligned.

✅ You want a traditional feel: The Saatva HD feels more like a traditional innerspring mattress than a sink-in soft memory foam bed. That said, there’s still plenty of pressure relief and comfort provided by the latex and foam layers.

Don’t buy the Saatva HD if… 

❌You’re on a tight budget: Even with the frequent discounts, the Saatva HD is not a cheap mattress and is firmly in the premium range. For those on a budget, the Titan Plus is a more wallet-friendly option.

❌You don’t want a tall bed: The Saatva HD is 15.5” high, which could be an issue for short people or those with mobility issues to simply climb onto. Of course, if your heart is set on a Saatva, you can combat the height by choosing a lower bed frame to accompany it.

❌You don’t want to pay a return fee: Saatva charges $99 to return or exchange the Saatva HD, meaning there will be an extra cost if you decide the mattress isn’t quite right for you.

The bottom line 

If you’re looking for a top-quality, hotel-style bed to suit a larger frame, the Saatva HD is one to consider. This is a luxurious mattress offering plenty of support and pressure relief for sleepers of just about any size.

Still, there’s no getting away from the fact that this is a premium mattress, and even with the generous discounts, you’re looking at over $2,500 for a queen. The lifetime warranty and 365-night trial are extremely generous extras, but if you're hoping to spend a little less, consider these alternatives...

Saatva HD: Alternatives to consider

1. WinkBed Plus: queen was $2,856 now $1,999 at WinkBed
The WinkBed Plus is the best mattress for heavy people overall because of its balance of comfort and support while remaining reasonably priced. (A queen is around $1,000 less than a Saatva HD in the same size.) For peace of mind, this mattress is third-party tested for durability and features banded, reinforced coils for maximum support. According to WinkBed, it'll feel medium-firm (6.5/10) for sleepers over 300lbs and firm (8/10) for sleepers under 200lbs. (It supports up to 900lbs.) A lifetime warranty and a 120-night trial are included; white glove delivery is available for a fee.

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2. Plank Firm Luxe: queen was $1,732 now $1,212 at Brooklyn Bedding
The Plank isn't a plus-sized mattress, per se, but this hybrid can support up to 950lbs and has a dual-sided design so you can choose how firm you want it to feel. We recommend it for larger back and front sleepers, in particular, but we wouldn't necessarily suggest it for couples unless both parties like a decidedly firm mattress. (After going hands-on with the Plank Firm Luxe, we can confirm: there's hardly any give — but robust support.) The price is right, too, with a queen costing less than half the price of the Saatva HD. It comes with a lifetime warranty and a 120-night trial.

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3. Big Fig Classic Mattress: queen was $1,899 now $1,424 with code BFPREVIEW at Big Fig
The Big Fig Classic accommodates up to 1,100lbs, which is the largest weight capacity we've seen for a mattress. (For comparison, the average limit is 500lbs.) This medium-firm (7.5/10) hybrid is made up of latex, high-density foam, and a bed of 15-gauge steel coils with an 80 ILD foam border surrounding the perimeter for maximum edge support. A lifetime warranty is included, as is a 120-night trial to decide if it's right for you.

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