Saatva Pillow Review

Saatva Latex Pillow Video Review

Watch the video below to see how the Saatva Latex Pillow performed when put to the test in our lab.

Saatva Pillow Review Breakdown

The original Saatva Pillow is a medium soft pillow constructed with shredded American Talalay latex and down alternative, encased in a 100% organic cotton cover with gusseted sides. Sleepers can remove the inner pillow to adjust the loft if they desire.

The pillow conforms to the sleeper’s head and neck. Sleepers will experience a feeling of sinking into the pillow, rather than lying on top of it. However, the pillow holds its shape well and should not flatten over time.

Sleepers can try the Saatva Pillow risk-free during the 45-day sleep trial. The model is particularly suitable for side and back sleepers under 230 pounds, but it is not ideal for stomach sleepers.

We’ll focus on details of the flagship Saatva Pillow, but we will also include some information about the two other pillow models from Saatva.

Materials and Options

There are three available pillow models from Saatva: the Saatva Pillow, the Saatva Memory Foam Pillow, and the Saatva Down Alternative Pillow. The dimensions, materials, and loft vary among these pillow options. Unlike the other two pillows, the Saatva Pillow features a removable inner pillow that allows owners to adjust the loft.

The pillow options are slightly larger than standard sizes. Saatva recommends sleepers purchase Saatva pillowcases to ensure the correct fit.

Product	Size Options	Loft	Interior Materials	Cover Materials
Saatva Pillow	Queen: 28″ x 18″ King: 34″ x 18″	Adjustable, 2” to 8”	Shredded 100% American Talalay Latex, Down Alternative	100% Organic Cotton
Saatva Memory Foam Pillow	Queen: 28″ x 16″ King: 34″ x 16″	8”	Graphite Memory Foam, Gel-Infused Memory Foam	Organic Cotton Quilted with Phase-Change Material
Saatva Down Alternative Pillow	Queen: 28″ x 16″ King: 34″ x 16″	8”	Lofty Microdenier Down Alternative, Down Alternative Fibers	100% Organic Cotton

Pricing Information

As customers shop for a new pillow, they will discover that the cost of pillows ranges widely, with some options as low as $20 and others over $200. Size and construction materials are important factors in determining cost.

While all the pillows offered from Saatva come in similar size options, they range in cost. The Saatva Pillow and Saatva Memory Foam Pillow are composed of more complex and high-end materials, and are more expensive as a result.

When comparing pillow prices, customers should consider the quality and feel of the materials, as well as how those materials may affect one’s overall sleep quality.

Saatva Pillow Pricing

Product	Price
Saatva Pillow	Queen: $145 King: $165
Saatva Memory Foam Pillow	Queen: $145 King: $165
Saatva Down Alternative Pillow	Queen: $95 King: $115

Pillow Performance Ratings

To help shoppers determine if this is the pillow for them, we’ll focus specifically on the performance of the original Saatva Pillow, and not the other pillow models sold by Saatva.

Pillows have varying performance strengths and are unlikely to excel across all categories. When selecting a pillow, it’s important to prioritize the performance categories that are most important to you.

One of the Saatva Pillow’s greatest strengths is its shape retention. The gusseted design helps the pillow maintain its loft throughout the night while resisting flattening over time. Another strength is its minimal odor potential. Because the Saatva Pillow core is made of Talalay latex, it is less prone to off-gassing and resists other odor-causing issues like mildew. The down alternative layer allows for cooling airflow, which also helps inhibit excess moisture.

The pillow has average durability. Pillows made with latex or down tend to last longer than those made with memory foam. The Saatva Pillow is also designed to conform to the sleeper’s head and neck, which helps support proper spine alignment. While the Saatva Pillow holds its shape well, it is not very receptive to being molded into other shapes. Sleepers who desire more control over the shape of their pillow may prefer a shredded memory foam pillow.

Saatva Pillow

Sleeping Style and Body Weight

Sleep experiences with pillows depend greatly on sleeping style, body weight, and mattress firmness. We’ll break down how the original Saatva Pillow performs for sleepers of different styles and weights.

Side Sleepers

For a comfortable night of sleep, side sleepers require a pillow with a loft that fits the space between the shoulder and head. The pillow should not be too thin, or the sleeper’s head will angle down too far. The loft of the Saatva Pillow is adjustable, so sleepers can customize their experience by removing the inner pillow.

Side sleepers who weigh less than 130 pounds will likely have the best experience and feel properly supported in the head and neck. Side sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds will also receive adequate support from the pillow. However, because the Saatva Pillow is medium soft and conforms to the shape of the head, sleepers over 230 pounds may find themselves sinking into the pillow too deeply, which can cause the head to angle down too far. These side sleepers may prefer a firmer pillow that also provides the higher loft necessary for support.

Back Sleepers

Back sleepers require pillows with a low or medium loft in order to prevent the neck from being pushed too far up or down, risking hyperextension. Because the Saatva Pillow conforms to the head and neck, back sleepers under 130 pounds will find the pillow supports the neck quite well. This conforming nature is also good for back sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds. Sleepers in both of these groups will find that they sink into the pillow slightly.

Back sleepers over 230 pounds may find the Saatva Pillow less comfortable. They may sink too deeply into the pillow and therefore not experience proper support for the head and neck. This could make it difficult for these sleepers to keep the neck and spine aligned properly.

Stomach Sleepers

Although the loft is adjustable, the Saatva Pillow is not ideal for stomach sleepers of any body weight. Stomach sleepers with high loft pillows are at risk for neck pain and disrupted sleep. Because of its loft, the Saatva Pillow is not thin enough for most stomach sleepers, who need to ensure their necks are not pushed up too high. This angle can become more pronounced based on body size. Sleepers with a higher body weight can find this especially problematic because they sink more deeply into the mattress. Though there is some adjustability to the Saatva Pillow, stomach sleepers will likely benefit more from a pillow with a lower loft.

The Saatva Pillow

	Under 130 lbs.	130-230 lbs.	Over 230 lbs.
Side Sleepers	Very Good	Good	Fair
Back Sleepers	Very Good	Good	Fair
Stomach Sleepers	Poor	Poor	Poor

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