{"id":26146,"date":"2019-05-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/saatva-hd-vs-big-fig\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T15:14:07","slug":"saatva-hd-vs-big-fig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/saatva-hd-vs-big-fig\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva HD vs. Big Fig: A Point-by-Point Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to finding the right mattress, a key piece of advice is to match the mattress to your sleep style<\/a> and body type<\/a>. If you’re a high-weight person<\/a>, for example, there are certain features you should look for in a mattress to make sure you get the support and comfort necessary for restorative, quality sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mattresses designed to meet the needs of bigger bodies are relatively new to the market. Most of them are hybrid mattresses<\/a>, meaning they combine a supportive innerspring coil base with plush comfort layers made of foams and\/or latex. Here, we take a closer look at the differences between two hybrid mattresses made specifically for people who weigh between 300 and 500 pounds: Saatva HD<\/span>and Big Fig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following information is up-to-date as of May 14, 2019.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most manufacturers use a numerical scale to describe their comfort levels, with 1 being the softest and 10 the firmest\u2014though it’s important to note that no two manufacturers’ scales are exactly the same. A firmer mattress is usually better for higher weights, as this will help maintain proper spinal alignment without dipping. The ideal is a mattress that provides support but doesn’t trade off comfort\u2014a function of the type of springs, how they are arranged, and the materials and construction of other layers in the mattress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the comfort level of the mattress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saatva HD: <\/strong>Medium-firm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Fig:<\/strong> Medium-firm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line:<\/strong> The comfort level of a mattress is determined by the layers of cushioning above the coil spring base. HD and Big Fig both offer a single comfort level in the medium-firm range. On Saatva’s 1-10 scale, HD feels like a 5-7, the same as the best-selling Luxury Firm Saatva Classic. Big Fig is in that manufacturer’s 6-8 range. (Here’s how to find out which comfort level is right for you<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kind of coils are in the mattress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saatva HD:<\/strong> 12.5-gauge tempered steel coil unit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Fig:<\/strong> 15-gauge individually wrapped coils<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line:<\/strong> One of the most important components of a hybrid mattress is the springs. Quality support springs will have a gauge, or thickness, between 12 and 15. (The lower the number, the thicker and stronger the coil; the higher the number, the thinner and more flexible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Saatva HD coil unit is made with 12.5-gauge tempered steel, the strongest in the industry, for maximum durability and resistance to sagging. The coils are then threaded with a 17-gauge helical wire for added contouring ability and reduced motion transfer. Big Fig’s coils are made with 15-gauge steel and individually wrapped to provide contouring and reduce motion transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How thick is the mattress?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saatva HD: <\/strong>15.5 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Fig:<\/strong> 13 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line: <\/strong>Thicker mattresses are usually the best option for bigger bodies, as they offer support without dipping or sagging and contain more specialized comfort layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saatva HD is approximately 15.5 inches thick, with the following layers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n