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This attached remote adjusts firmness.
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Testing the edge support on the Saatva Solaire.
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The Saatva Solaire remote set to its highest number.
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There are a handful of mattresses out there that use internal air chambers to allow sleepers a customizable and adjustable firmness level. This technology is more associated with the brand Sleep Number and another brand we have tested called ReST. Saatva’s lineup is full of comfortable, supportive and more “traditional” mattresses like the highly rated Saatva Classic, but the Solaire is Saatva’s answer to Sleep Number. It looks almost the same as the Saatva Classic, but under the cover, it uses similar technology to Sleep Number to give sleepers, especially couples who can’t agree on firmness, an adjustable experience.
This attached remote adjusts firmness.
Saatva Solaire mattress firmness and sleeper types
What really sets this mattress apart is the fact that the firmness of the Solaire is adjustable, making it appropriate for almost everyone.
It might take some experimentation during the trial period to find your ideal firmness on the Solaire, but it’s very easy to adjust the firmness up and down and then set the remote to remember your preferred firmness rating, and you can change it whenever you want.
I do think that even with this adjustable firmness system, the Solaire doesn’t quite reach the levels of true firmness found on other mattresses, especially the Saatva Classic. At the highest number, I would say the Solaire gets to a medium-firm to firm rating, which should be firm enough for most everyone seeking a firm mattress and at the lowest number, the Solaire is a medium-soft to soft, which is extremely plush.
Probably the biggest advantage to this is that if you’re sharing these mattresses (and it’s definitely designed for couples), neither of you have to really compromise on firmness. I can see a small percentage of people not finding the Solaire firm enough for their liking, even at the highest setting, but it would be a rare case.
Saatva Solaire mattress performance
Edge support
A mattress with subpar edge support can be tough for couples because the “roll-off” feeling sleepers report on mattresses without good edge support can cause seriously interrupted sleep.
In testing, I found the Saatva Solaire to have solid edge support, although the firmness settings did have a minor impact. The edge support on the firmer settings is a bit stronger than the softer ones, but even so I don’t see it being an issue.
Motion isolation
Saatva beds aren’t known for having exceptional motion isolation, mostly because its most popular models are responsive hybrid beds. The Saatva Solaire mattress is significantly different, though, and has great motion isolation.
Because the air chambers that make up the support layer of the bed are split down the middle of the mattress, movement from your partner won’t transfer through the support layer and impact your sleep. You might feel some motion transfer through the comfort foams, but the support layer is the primary culprit of motion transfer, and you won’t have much to worry about on Solaire.
The Saatva Solaire remote set to its highest number.
Final verdict
The Saatva Solaire mattress features a unique design that will appeal strongly to couples with different firmness preferences. It has a very accommodating and comfortable feel and performs well in the categories of edge support and motion isolation, which is also important for couples.
One thing I appreciate about the Saatva Solaire when compared to other brands with adjustable firmness designs is its simplicity. It doesn’t use any apps and isn’t internet-connected, which I think will appeal to many sleepers, especially ones who aren’t that tech savvy. Beds like ReST and Sleep Number might have more features like temperature control and automatic firmness adjustments, but the Solaire has the primary feature people looking for an adjustable mattress want in a luxurious, comfortable and simple package. For any couples interested in a mattress with adjustable firmness, I think the Saatva Solaire is a fantastic option.
You might like the Saatva Solaire mattress if:
- You will be sharing your mattress
- You want to be able to adjust your firmness setting
- You want a neutral, accommodating mattress feel
- You’re a light sleeper who wants excellent motion isolation
You might not like the Saatva Solaire mattress if:
- You’re shopping on a tight budget
- You want a more traditional mattress design
- You want something ultra-firm
- You’re a solo sleeper
Other mattresses from Saatva
Saatva Classic: This is one of our all-time favorite mattresses, and we put it on many of our best lists for its comfort, versatility and price. It comes in three different firmness levels that work for most sleepers. It uses two layers of coils instead of adjustable air chambers. It’s plenty supportive, and it has an accommodating and traditional pillow top feel. There are just a lot of things to like about the Saatva Classic, and it’s much more affordable in comparison to the Solaire, although its firmness is not adjustable.
Loom & Leaf: This is the premium memory foam mattress option from Saatva. It doesn’t feature any coils and instead uses dense foam for support and two different layers of memory as the primary comfort layers. The luxurious quilted cover is filled with a more responsive type of foam, so it has more of a responsive memory foam feel overall. It also comes in two different firmness levels that lean toward the firm end of the spectrum.
Saatva Rx: The Saatva Rx is a relatively new bed from Saatva that’s designed to provide targeted support for sleepers with chronic pain. It has two layers of coils, foam-tipped pocketed coils and micro coils to achieve that level of support, and it has a nice, comfy pillow-top feel. It comes in only one firmness level, and it’s a bit softer than a medium to make it a nice option for side sleepers looking for joint pressure relief.
How does the Saatva Soliare mattress compare to similar mattresses?
Saatva Soliare vs. ReST Smart Bed
The ReST Smart Bed takes the adjustable air chamber design to the extreme. It is app-controlled, and each air chamber has five different zones. The bed has five hoses on each side that connect to air pumps and the bed will automatically detect your movements with sensors inside the bed and adjust the air in each zone of the chamber to provide targeted support. You can also set the firmness completely manually, if you so choose. The concept is undoubtedly cool. However, the setup process is a lot, and back when we tested it we had issues with app connectivity. The ReST Smart Bed has more features than Solaire, but the Solaire is much more streamlined and affordable.
Saatva Solaire vs. Sleep Number Climate Cool 360
The Sleep Number Climate Cool 360 mattress is one of the high-end mattresses from Sleep Number, which is the original adjustable firmness mattress. The amount of features this mattress has is truly impressive, and it comes with its own adjustable base, which also lets you control the temperature of each side of the mattress independently and even tracks your sleep. All of the controls are located inside of an app, and in comparison, the Saatva Solaire is just much more simple, which could either be a pro or con depending on how much tech you want in your bedroom.
Saatva Solaire mattress FAQs
Thanks to its adjustable firmness design, the Solaire can get quite firm but not quite as firm as other mattresses we have tested.
Is the Saatva Solaire good for couples?
There is some noise when adjusting the firmness on this mattress, but I would describe it as minimal and you should get used to it quickly.
Does the Solaire ship for free?
