Product Comparisons
December 10, 2025
Saatva HD vs. Saatva Rx: Mattress Comparison
Written by Saatva Editorial Team
The Saatva HD provides medium-firm, heavy-duty support for sleepers up to 500 pounds, while the Saatva Rx offers plush, therapeutic pressure relief for chronic back and joint conditions. Both hybrid innerspring designs deliver robust lumbar support and cooling. Each includes free white glove delivery, a 365-night home trial, and a lifetime warranty.
Information in this post is accurate as of December 10, 2025. Product features, pricing, and availability may change over time.
Mattress Overview
Name
Saatva HD Mattress
Saatva Rx Mattress
Summary
The Saatva HD is a hybrid innerspring in a Medium-Firm (5-7/10) comfort level. It features a single layer of 14-gauge coils that are 25% stronger than the industry standard to support sleepers weighing up to 500 pounds as well as memory foam and latex comfort layers.
The Saatva Rx is a hybrid innerspring in a Supportive Plush (3-4/10) comfort level. It’s specially designed for maximum support and pressure relief to help alleviate discomfort associated with serious and chronic back and joint conditions, such as sciatica, arthritis, herniated discs, and scoliosis.
Type
Hybrid innerspring
Hybrid innerspring
Height
15.5″
15″
Construction
The Saatva HD has a durable coil base that helps support sleepers weighing up to 500 pounds. This is topped with two comfort layers: one made from memory foam and one made from latex. The surface of the mattress is hand-tufted to help prevent body impressions.
The Saatva Rx features an individually-wrapped comfort coil unit and firmer coils in the side rails for edge support. On top of this durable base, the mattress has multiple layers of various body-contouring foams for extra back cushioning, micro coils to relieve pressure points, and breathable materials to ensure cool sleep.
Materials
In the Saatva HD, you’ll find 14-gauge steel coils that are individually-wrapped and 25% stronger than the industry standard to support sleepers weighing up to 500 pounds. A 1.5″ layer of CertiPUR-US® certified 5-pound memory foam and 1″ layer of 5-zone natural latex provide pressure-point relief and back support. The 3″ Euro pillow top contains a combination of plush fibers and comfort foams.
In the Saatva Rx, you’ll find an individually-wrapped comfort coil unit made with 15-gauge steel for durability. This is topped with a Therapeutic Support Core™ featuring our proprietary Rx Wave-Tech® Foam Layer and cooling graphite and phase-change material (PCM); an innovative 1″ micro-coil layer; 2 ¾” high-density foam layer encasing the micro coils; ½” gel-infused memory foam lumbar crown; and Lumbar Zone® Quilting on the mattress surface for added back support.
Comfort & Feel
Back Support
The ergonomic 5-zone latex, part of our Lumbar Zone® Technology, and our Lumbar Zone® Active Spinal Wire provide enhanced support of the lumbar spine.
Firmer quilting and gel-infused foam in the center third of the mattress provide enhanced back support. The Therapeutic Support Core™ offers maximum pressure relief that can help alleviate discomfort associated with serious and chronic back and joint conditions.
Cooling Features
The cover is made with breathable organic cotton that sleeps cool. Additionally, natural latex is highly breathable.
The cover is made with breathable organic cotton that sleeps cool. The mattress also contains cooling gel-infused foam that helps disperse body heat and proprietary foam with cooling graphite. The individually-wrapped coils also allow for great airflow.
Firmness Options
The Saatva HD comes in one firmness: Medium-Firm. This is ideal for couples with different preferences and suits all sleep styles. However, it’s best suited for back and stomach sleepers.
The Saatva Rx comes in one firmness: Supportive Plush. It’s best suited for side sleepers but also great for back and combination sleepers and stomach sleepers under 130 pounds. The plush surface helps relieve pressure points.
Designed for Back Pain Relief
Saatva Rx
The first luxury mattress specially designed for sleepers with chronic back & joint conditions
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Value & Pricing
Customer Satisfaction
The Saatva HD has a 4.9/5-star customer rating.
The Saatva Rx has a 4.7/5-star customer rating.
Price (Queen)
$3,449
$3,449
Saatva Editorial Team
The Saatva Editorial Team is comprised of writers and editors who specialize in creating content about mattresses, bedding, and sleep.
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