The Saatva is a luxury coil-on-coil innerspring built with pressure-relieving comfort layers and a durable support system.
The Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela is a deluxe innerspring with pressure-relieving foam and latex layers, along with supportive pocketed coils.
Both models are available in 3 firmness settings.
Saatva vs. Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattress Overview
Saatva vs. Simmons Beautyrest Black Mattress Overview
Saatva was founded in 2010. The brand’s flagship mattress, the Saatva, is an innerspring model constructed with a foam-padded Euro-top cover, comfort layers of polyfoam and memory foam, and a transitional layer of pocketed coils. The support core consists of Bonnell coils. The Saatva is sold in two thickness profiles – 11 1/2″ and 14 1/2″ – as well as ‘Medium Soft’ (4), ‘Medium Firm’ (6), and ‘Firm’ (7.5) designs.
The Simmons Bedding Company has been in business since 1870, and its flagship mattress brand – Simmons Beautyrest – was first sold in 1925. Simmons Beautyrest currently offers a total of nine innerspring mattresses in the exclusive Black collection. For this comparison page, we’ve chosen to profile the Mariela mattress because its construction, design options, and sleeper experiences most closely align with those of the Saatva. The Mariela is constructed with comfort layers of foam and latex, along with transitional foam and pocketed coil support core layers. This bed is available in three firmness options: ‘Soft’ (3.5), ‘Medium Firm’ (6), and ‘Firm’ (7.5).
Please note: Both Saatva and Simmons Beautyrest sell other mattresses in addition to the models listed above.
Saatva offers the Saatva HD, a coil-on-coil innerspring designed for heavier individuals, a luxury memory foam mattress known as the Loom & Leaf, a flippable latex mattress known as the Zenhaven, and an adjustable airbed known as the Solaire.
Simmons Beautyrest offers eight additional innerspring models in the Black collection: the Calista, Desiree, Katarina, Natasha, Sonya, Tatiana, Raquel, and Christabel. Additionally, the brand sells a total of 16 innersprings and hybrids that make up the Silver and Platinum collections.
The Saatva and Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela mattresses share similarities in terms of construction, thickness, and firmness options, but these beds also differ in several key ways. On this page, we’ll compare the unique attributes, advantages, and drawbacks of each mattress model, along with the customer policies of both brands.
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Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Most innerspring mattresses last between six and seven years, and Saatva mattresses seem to be on par with this lifespan.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Most innerspring mattresses last between six and seven years, and Saatva mattresses seem to be on par with this lifespan.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Like other innersprings, the Saatva mattress does not absorb or minimize motion to a significant extent. This may be problematic for certain sleepers, such as couples who share a bed, since minimal motion isolation can lead to sleep disruptions.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Like other innersprings, the Saatva mattress does not absorb or minimize motion to a significant extent. This may be problematic for certain sleepers, such as couples who share a bed, since minimal motion isolation can lead to sleep disruptions.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Since the Saatva mattress is not compressed for shipping, owners should not notice any off-gassing when they recieve their mattress.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Since the Saatva mattress is not compressed for shipping, owners should not notice any off-gassing when they recieve their mattress.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Saatva features coil-on-coil construction and memory foam in the comfort layer. This allows the mattress to conform more closely and relieve pressure to a greater extent than many competing innersprings — but all-foam and latex mattresses are considered the best option for sleepers that prefer close conforming and targeted pressure relief.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Saatva features coil-on-coil construction and memory foam in the comfort layer. This allows the mattress to conform more closely and relieve pressure to a greater extent than many competing innersprings — but all-foam and latex mattresses are considered the best option for sleepers that prefer close conforming and targeted pressure relief.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Mattresses that contain foam and memory foam tend to sleep the hottest. Saatva has a more traditional innerspring construction so our testing along with data analysis show that it's one of the cooler mattress options on the market today compared to all-foam competitors.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Mattresses that contain foam and memory foam tend to sleep the hottest. Saatva has a more traditional innerspring construction so our testing along with data analysis show that it's one of the cooler mattress options on the market today compared to all-foam competitors.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Innerspring mattresses tend to have optimal edge support and the Saatva is no exception. Customers report a consistent sleep surface (no-roll off when sleeping towards the edge) as well as above-average push back when sitting on the edge of the mattress.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Innerspring mattresses tend to have optimal edge support and the Saatva is no exception. Customers report a consistent sleep surface (no-roll off when sleeping towards the edge) as well as above-average push back when sitting on the edge of the mattress.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Roughly 7% of Saatva owners cite noise as a complaint. This is on par with noise complaints from all innerspring owners.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Roughly 7% of Saatva owners cite noise as a complaint. This is on par with noise complaints from all innerspring owners.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Saatva mattress is highly responsive and fairly bouncy, making it excellent for sex.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Saatva mattress is highly responsive and fairly bouncy, making it excellent for sex.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Mariela has an expected lifespan of five to seven years, which is comparable to the average innerspring.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The Mariela has an expected lifespan of five to seven years, which is comparable to the average innerspring.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Thanks to its thick foam and synthetic latex layers, the Mariela is able to absorb and minimize motion transfer much better than most other innersprings.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Thanks to its thick foam and synthetic latex layers, the Mariela is able to absorb and minimize motion transfer much better than most other innersprings.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Off-gassing is not a major issue with the Mariela; its coil layer helps air out unpleasant smells fairly well.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Off-gassing is not a major issue with the Mariela; its coil layer helps air out unpleasant smells fairly well.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Mariela has a thick comfort system that offers varying degrees of conforming, depending on the selected firmness.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
The Mariela has a thick comfort system that offers varying degrees of conforming, depending on the selected firmness.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Good air circulation through the Mariela's pocketed coil layer helps cool off the bed, providing a comfortable temperature for most sleepers.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Good air circulation through the Mariela's pocketed coil layer helps cool off the bed, providing a comfortable temperature for most sleepers.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Edge support is a key strength of the Mariela, which uses coils and transitional foam to reinforce the entire bed and reduce sinkage around the perimeter.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Edge support is a key strength of the Mariela, which uses coils and transitional foam to reinforce the entire bed and reduce sinkage around the perimeter.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Some squeaks and creaks are to be expected from the Mariela, but its pocketed coils and thick comfort layers help minimize noise to a noticeable extent.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Some squeaks and creaks are to be expected from the Mariela, but its pocketed coils and thick comfort layers help minimize noise to a noticeable extent.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Mariela is fairly responsive, making it suitable for most couples.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Mariela is fairly responsive, making it suitable for most couples.
The Saatva Is Good for...
Side, back, and stomach sleepers in any weight group (light sleepers should consider the soft make)
Those who prefer thicker, higher-profile beds
People who experience aches and pains in their neck, back, and other sensitive areas
The Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela Is Good for...
Side, back, and stomach sleepers in any weight group
Sleepers who prefer responsive beds
Those who tend to sleep hot
Sleep Position Ratings
Saatva
Because it is available in three firmness options, the Saatva is suitable for most sleepers. Heavier individuals, as well as back and stomach sleepers, tend to prefer the firmer options because they offer more support and conform to the sleeper’s body without sagging. The ‘Medium Soft’ design may be the best option for lighter individuals and side sleepers, both of whom typically feel most comfortable on beds that conform closely.
Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela
Like the Saatva, the Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela offers three firmness options to accommodate most sleepers regardless of their weight or preferred position. Lighter individuals and side sleepers tend to feel most comfortable on the ‘Soft’ design, which cushions their body and offers close conforming for better spinal alignment and pain relief. Heavier individuals and back/stomach sleepers may find that the ‘Medium Firm’ or ‘Firm’ beds offer a better sleep experience.
Saatva Classic
Mariela (Black)
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Our Recommendations
Choose the Saatva if...
You experience frequent aches and pains
You and your partner prefer responsive sleep surfaces
You tend to sleep hot
Choose the Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela if...
You like the feel of high-profile beds
You and your partner prefer responsive sleep surfaces
You tend to sleep hot
Technical Details Comparison
Sizing and Pricing
Twin$935 Saatva
Twin XL$1,225 Saatva$1,999 Beautyrest Black
Full$1,695 Saatva$2,369 Beautyrest Black
Queen$1,795 Saatva$2,599 Beautyrest Black
King$2,195 Saatva$3,299 Beautyrest Black
Split King$2,450 Saatva
Cal King$2,195 Saatva$3,299 Beautyrest Black
Mattress Construction
Next we’ll the look at how the Saatva and Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela mattresses are made. The table below lists firmness, thickness, weight, and composition specs for both beds. Please note that Simmons Beautyrest does not disclose certain specifications – such as layer thickness or foam density – for the Mariela.
The Saatva mattress is made with polyfoam and memory foam comfort layers, along with organic-cotton Euro-top cover padded with foam for extra padding and a transitional layer of pocketed coils. Bonnell coils make up the support core. The 11 1/2″ Saatva has a 4″ Bonnell coil layer while the 14 1/2″ model has a 7″ Bonnell coil layer.
The Saatva is also available in three different firmness settings: ‘Medium Soft’ (4), ‘Medium Firm’ (6), and ‘Firm’ (7.5). The softer option offers closer conforming than the ‘Medium Firm’ and ‘Firm’ models. A Queen-size Saatva weighs 110 to 120 pounds, depending on the thickness, making the mattress relatively heavy and difficult to move and rotate.
How Is the Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela Built?
Features of the Simmons Beautyrest Black Mariela somewhat depend on the selected firmness. For example, the topmost layer is different for each firmness option. The ‘Soft’ option has a top layer of gel memory foam; the ‘Medium Firm’ option has a layer of standard memory foam; and the ‘Firm’ option has a layer of polyfoam. All three models have additional comfort layers of memory foam and synthetic latex.
The Mariela’s support core begins with a layer of transitional polyfoam, followed by the pocketed coils. In the ‘Medium Firm’ and ‘Firm’ beds, the coils are 13.5-gauge; the ‘Medium Firm’ mattress has 14.75-gauge coils. The mattress measures 14″ to 15″ thick, depending on the selected firmness, giving it a much higher profile than most mattresses sold today (the average bed measures roughly 10″ thick). A Queen-size Mariela weighs roughly 119 lbs., which is on par with the average innerspring/hybrid weight but still relatively heavy and difficult to move/rotate.
Saatva Sleep Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Sleep Trial 365 nights
Shipping Contiguous U.S. and Canada
Warranty Lifetime, non-prorated
Made In USA
Trial Period Details
Saatva offers a 365-night sleep trial for the Saatva mattress.
A break-in period is not required; customers may return their mattress at any point of the sleep trial and receive a full refund.
The sleep trial begins on the delivery date.
A transportation fee of $99 will be deducted from all refunds issued for mattress returns. Additionally, mattress exchanges are available for the same $99 surcharge.
Warranty
Saatva offers a lifetime warranty:
This warranty is non-prorated. During the first two years of ownership, Saatva will repair or replace mattresses with defects free of charge. Beginning in the third year, Saatva will repair defective mattresses for a transportation fee of $149.
In addition to the terms listed above, Saatva offers the ‘Fairness Replacement Option.’ This allows customers to replace a defective mattress (instead of having it repaired) at a discounted price. Saatva will pay all associated shipping and transportation charges, and owners are allowed to keep the original mattress at no extra cost.
The warranty will be voided if mattresses are not used with metal frames that have at least four to five legs; additionally, center support is required for Queen, King, and California King sizes.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring one inch (1″) or deeper.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that do not measure one inch (1″) or deeper.
Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other types of physical damage resulting from misuse or neglect.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their mattress from Saatva or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer are not eligible for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Saatva mattresses is as follows:
Saatva will not ship mattresses to Alaska, Hawaii, or overseas U.S. territories.
Saatva offers free White Glove delivery for all orders. White Glove delivery includes in-home assembly, along with old mattress removal at no extra charge. Customers receive a four-hour window for their delivery date.
How Is the Mattress Shipped?: Saatva mattresses are not compressed for shipping. Where Do They Ship?: Anywhere in the contiguous U.S. or Canada. Delivery Fee: Free White Glove delivery is offered to all customers. This service includes in-home assembly and old mattress removal.
Old Mattress Removal
Old mattress removal is available for customers at no extra cost as part of Saatva’s White Glove delivery offer.
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Simmons Beautyrest Sleep Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Sleep Trial None
Shipping No direct shipping
Warranty 10 years non-prorated
Made In USA
Trial Period Details
Simmons Beautyrest sells mattresses exclusively through third-party retailers and distributors.
As a result, the company does not offer a sleep trial, nor do they accept returns or issue refunds to purchasers. Customers should defer to the sleep trial and return policy of the seller from which they buy their Mariela mattress.
Warranty
Simmons Beautyrest offers a 10-year warranty:
This warranty is entirely nonprorated
Simmons Beautyrest will void the warranty if the mattress is not used with a proper support system. Adequate support options include: a frame with rigid center support; a frame with at least five hardwood or metal slats (Queen size and larger); or a solid platform on top of a slatted system if slats are more than two inches (2″) apart.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that do not measure one and a half inches (1 1/2″) or deeper.
Burns, cuts, tears, vermin infestation, and other types of physical damage that occur due to misuse or neglect.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively available to original purchasers who buy their mattress from an authorized Simmons Beautyrest retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer will not qualify for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
Because the company only sells products through third-party retailers, Simmons Beautyrest does not ship mattresses directly to customers. Buyers should defer to the seller’s shipping and delivery options
Simmons Beautyrest Coupons and Discounts
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