Saatva Rx reviewed

A plush, supportive hybrid designed for people with chronic back or joint pain, with micro-coils and a lumbar crown.

7.8/10
from $2,139
Ina Updated October 29, 2026
Saatva Rx

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Test result
7.8/10
Very good
Comfort 8.8
Support 8.2
Temperature 8.0
Value for money 6.2
Pros
  • Plush feel with targeted lumbar support
  • Micro-coils ease pressure on joints
  • Graphite and PCM foam for cooling
  • Free white glove delivery
Cons
  • High price for a medium-soft bed
  • Too soft for stomach sleepers
  • Pain claims come from Saatva only

Our review

In detail

Firmness

Medium soft 4 out of 10
Soft Medium Firm

Suitability by sleeping position

Side sleepers
Back sleepers
Stomach sleepers
Joint pain

The Saatva Rx is the Saatva mattress for people with chronic back and joint conditions. It is 15 in (38 cm) tall and has what Saatva calls a supportive plush feel, 3 to 4 on its scale, so it is softer than the Classic but not a sink-in bed.

The idea is to cushion pressure points while keeping the spine in line. A gel-infused lumbar crown sits under the center, a layer of micro-coils reacts to small movements, and Rx Wave-Tech foam with graphite and phase change material adds contouring and helps carry heat away. Underneath sits an 8-inch comfort coil unit of triple-tempered recycled steel.

Side sleepers with sore shoulders or hips are the clearest fit, and back sleepers who find firm mattresses painful should also look at it. Stomach sleepers need firmer support. The health claims come from Saatva; talk to your doctor if your pain is serious.

A Queen costs $3,639, the same as the Saatva HD, with white glove delivery, a 365-night trial and the lifetime warranty.

Technical specifications

Specifications
Brand Saatva
Material Organic cotton cover, gel-infused lumbar crown, a layer of micro-coils, Rx Wave-Tech foam with graphite and phase change material, and an 8-inch comfort coil unit of triple-tempered recycled steel. CertiPUR-US certified foams.
Made in United States
Firmness Medium soft (4/10)
Height 38 cm
Weight limit 136 kg
Sleep trial 365 nights (paid return)
Warranty Lifetime
Shipping Free white glove delivery and setup
Available sizes 97x191, 97x203, 137x191, 152x203, 183x213, 193x203
Overall score 7.8/10
Certifications CertiPUR

Our verdict

Conclusion
“The Saatva Rx is the softest supportive option in the range and makes sense if back, shoulder or hip pain makes firm beds uncomfortable. It cushions well without letting the lower back sag. If you have no pain issues, the Classic gives you similar quality for less.”
Ina Editor · October 29, 2026
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★ Our recommendation

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