Contour5 · Review
Saatva Contour5 Mattress Review - The Best Luxury Memory Foam Bed Of 2024?
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Contour5
Best for: All-foam memory foam option
A 12.5″ all-foam bed with 3″ of 5 lb memory foam and a cooling lumbar layer, in one Medium feel.
Good to know: It now comes only in Medium, and one former Tempur owner found it too squishy.
- Type
- Memory foam
- Height
- 12.5″
- Sizes
- 6 ready-made
- Certified
- CertiPUR-US, Greenguard Gold
Pick it if
- You sleep on your back
- You sleep hot
- You share the bed
Skip it if
- You’re a heavier person
- You’re on the lighter side
From independent reviewers’ findings, credited below.
38 × 75 in · 12.5″ tall
Where to get it
- saatva.comQueen $3,179 (sale, was $2,703) · checked Oct 15 See price
- Split kingSplit King See the list
Returns: 365-night home trial; $99 return processing fee Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- All-foam memory foam option
Good
- A 12.5″ all-foam bed with 3″ of 5 lb memory foam and a cooling lumbar layer, in one Medium feel.
- Trial: 365-night home trial; $99 return processing fee
- Owners say the Medium balances comfort and support without the sunk-in feel of other foam beds.
- Repeat buyers report purchasing multiple Contour5 mattresses and fewer aches.
Think about
- It now comes only in Medium, and one former Tempur owner found it too squishy.
- Some owners found the firmness not what they wanted, with one ex-Tempur owner calling it too squishy.
- One owner received a stained mattress and waited on a replacement.
- Standard sizes only: no RV, odd or custom sizes listed
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
From owners of this model A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Small sample · 90 owner reports
Small but positive brand-site sample; owners like the supportive memory foam feel without deep sinking. Negatives are about firmness expectations and delivery/stain issues.
What people liked
What independent reviewers found
- Mattress Clarity (Oct 2026): The Medium felt a touch firmer than medium-firm, with very dense foam supporting back sleepers well and almost no motion transfer. Edge support was about average, cooling was decent for foam thanks to phase-change material, and side sleepers fared poorly; no odor was expected since it ships uncompressed. Medium tested; free product and affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Sleep Foundation (Oct 2026): Testers saw little to no motion transfer and strong pressure relief, with the medium-firm version outperforming the firm, and it sleeps fairly cool for memory foam. Edges are weak, especially on the medium-firm, and smell-sensitive sleepers may notice an initial odor. Medium-firm and firm tested; affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Tom's Guide (Jul 2025): The reviewers found the Medium on the firmer side, giving side and back sleepers good comfort and pressure relief, with standout motion damping and no trapped heat. Sitting on the edge felt less secure than lying near it. King, Medium tested for several weeks; affiliate links disclosed on page. Read it ↗
- Sleepopolis (Oct 2026): Medium felt about 6.5/10. Suits average-weight sleepers in all positions; not for light side sleepers or heavy back and stomach sleepers. Good cooling for memory foam, strong motion isolation, supportive edges. Tested Medium. Sleepopolis says it may earn a commission through affiliate links. Read it ↗
Their testing, in our words. We haven’t tested these mattresses ourselves, and we don’t repeat their scores.
Sources & sample limits
Saatva.com Yotpo: 90 reviews, avg 4.78/5 (1★ 1, 2★ 1, 3★ 2, 4★ 9, 5★ 77); all read. No GoodBed listing found. Sample: 90 owner reports.
Small, brand-hosted solicited sample. NapLab reports the Firm option was dropped in Fall 2026, so some older reviews may concern the discontinued Firm.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
What owners report
Owners on Saatva's site often bought after trying it in a showroom and say it is supportive without sinking, with fewer aches. A couple felt it took time to like, and one wished the top memory foam layer were thicker.
Owners like
- Supportive without sinking
- Fewer aches
- Showroom try-before-buy
Owners mention
- Took time to adjust (some)
- Firmer than some expected
From Saatva product reviews (seller’s site). Summarized in our words.
Every size it comes in
Twin38 × 75 in12.5″Twin XL38 × 80 in12.5″Full · 54-inch54 × 75 in12.5″Queen60 × 80 in12.5″King76 × 80 in12.5″California king72 × 84 in12.5″
Taken from the maker’s size options, in the inches it publishes. Tap a size to compare every mattress made in it.
Price for every size
From the maker’s site on Oct 24, 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Video reviews
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| Contour5Saatva | WellFlex Memory Foam MattressMLILY | Ultra Memory FoamNectar | Starling Signature ContourNest Bedding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Memory foam | Memory foam | Memory foam | Foam |
| Queen price | $3,179 | $1,999 | $1,999 | $2,829 |
| Height | 12.5″ | 12″ | 15″ | 12.5″ |
| Trial | 365 nights | See terms | 365 nights | 365 nights |
| Odd sizes | None | None | None | 1 |
| Expert reviews | 4 | None yet | 3 | 1 |
What’s inside
- 1Breathable smooth knit cover
- 2GREENGUARD Gold certified flame barrier
- 3Lumbar Zone PCM Matrix (cooling & lumbar support)
- 4CoolVent System (body contouring with airflow)
- 53" 5 lb memory foam core
- 6Transition layer
- 7Durable support foam base
- Feel
- Medium (5-7/10)
- Height
- 12.5″
- Custom sizes
- Not offered for this model
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
365-night home trial; $99 return processing fee
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
All-foam cooling memory foam mattress: smooth knit cover, flame barrier, Lumbar Zone PCM Matrix cooling layer, CoolVent airflow layer, 3" of 5 lb memory foam core, transition layer and durable foam base. Gel-infused 4 lb memory foam is also listed as a feature.
How firm is it?
Medium (5-7/10) That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
6 sizes, 12.5″. See every size. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
From owners of this model. Small, brand-hosted solicited sample. NapLab reports the Firm option was dropped in Fall 2026, so some older reviews may concern the discontinued Firm.
Where did this information come from?
- firmness, layers, certifications, sizes, queen list/sale price, trial, height (FAQ: 12.5")
- warranty
- editorial test; note that Firm option was removed in Fall 2026
- sizes checked 2026-10-17: size variants embedded in the product page (productUrl matches this page) and the Dimensions FAQ inches; Split King moved from oddSizes into sizes
Checked 2026-10-15. Specs and terms can change.
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