Big Fig Vs. Saatva – Which Should You Choose?

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Big Fig and Saatva are both combination coil and foam mattresses, but what most differentiates them is the weight they support.

Big Fig is uniquely constructed to provide firm support for people who weigh more than 300 pounds, while Saatva may also be a good option for heavier folks depending on specific needs. This Big Fig vs Saatva mattress comparison will go through the construction of both mattresses in detail and highlight the main similarities and differences consumers should know about.

Key Similarities

  • Both sellers have firm options and offer thicker options as well.
  • Both mattresses contain coils and offer free shipping.
  • Both mattresses use special materials that are supposed to be better for the environment.
  • Both mattresses are good options for mattresses for heavy people.

Key Differences

  • Saatva offers different levels of firmness, giving sleeper multiple options.
  • Saatva contains memory foam to provide extra lumbar support.
  • Big Fig costs more ($1395.00 to $2990.00 for Saatva, about $1499.00 to $2099.00 for Big Fig).
  • Saatva offers different thickness options. (Big Fig is 13″ tall; Saatva offers thicknesses of 14.5″ and 11.5″)
  • Saatva has two layers of coils, while Big Fig has one layer.
  • Saatva has a longer trial at 365 nights, compared to 101 nights for Big Fig.
  • Saatva has a lifetime warranty while Big Fig offers a 20-year warranty.
  • Big Fig uses CertiPUR-US® certified foams, which are more eco-friendly than conventional mattress materials.
  • Saatva incorporates organic cotton, which is more environmentally friendly than non-organic materials.
  • Big Fig is firmer and also supports more weight.

A close-up of a mattress.

Big Fig Construction

  • Big Fig’s tufted cover is quilted with 1” of ThermoGel foam to provide additional softness and cooling.
  • The top layer is ½” of gel-infused latex foam, which
  • Three consecutive 1” layers of polyfoam come next, providing extra support.
  • A 7” layer of individually wrapped coils adds additional support and durability so that the mattress is extra supportive for heavier people.
  • The base is a 1.5” layer of high-density polyfoam.

Big Fig Mattress

Big Fig

Typically, larger sleepers need a bed that’s firm and won’t sag. Big Fig took this into consideration and built a bed made with durable pocket springs and high density foam.

Clarity Score 4.6/5
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Material

Hybrid

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Trial Period

120 nights

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Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Firm: 8/10

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Warranty

20-year limited warranty

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Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type couples
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.7/5
Watch Our Video Review

Big Fig Mattress

Big Fig

Typically, larger sleepers need a bed that’s firm and won’t sag. Big Fig took this into consideration and built a bed made with durable pocket springs and high density foam.

Clarity Score 4.6/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Hybrid

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

20-year limited warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Firm: 8/10

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

120 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type couples
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.7/5
Watch Our Video Review
Big Fig

Big Fig Mattress

Typically, larger sleepers need a bed that’s firm and won’t sag. Big Fig took this into consideration and built a bed made with durable pocket springs and high density foam.

Clarity Score 4.6/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Hybrid

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Firm: 8/10

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

120 nights

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

20-year limited warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free shipping

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type couples
Couples
This bed has great motion isolation so you will not feel your partner tossing and turning at night.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for heavyweight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.7/5
Watch Our Video Review

A closeup of a mattress.

Saatva Construction

  • Saatva offers three firmness levels, each with similar constructions.
  • Saatva has an organic cotton cover. A Euro-top-style pillow-top provides extra cushion on the mattress surface.
  • In the middle of the mattress, individually wrapped comfort coils and a layer of memory foam adapt to the contours of your body and provide pressure relief.
  • Next, a steel coil base made with tempered steel coils gives the mattress support and durability and prevents sagging. This is the second coil layer.
  • A supportive foam encases the edges of the mattress, enhancing the edge support and reinforcing the structure and durability of the mattress.

Saatva Mattress

Saatva Mattress Review

The Saatva is an organic mattress that is both comfortable and supportive. This mattress comes in multiple firmness options to fit a variety of sleepers.

Clarity Score 4.3/5
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Material

Innerspring

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Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free white glove delivery

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type seniors
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
MC sleeper type back pain
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.8/5
Watch Our Video Review

Saatva Mattress

Saatva Mattress Review

The Saatva is an organic mattress that is both comfortable and supportive. This mattress comes in multiple firmness options to fit a variety of sleepers.

Clarity Score 4.3/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Innerspring

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free white glove delivery

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type seniors
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
MC sleeper type back pain
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.8/5
Watch Our Video Review
Saatva Mattress Review

Saatva Mattress

The Saatva is an organic mattress that is both comfortable and supportive. This mattress comes in multiple firmness options to fit a variety of sleepers.

Clarity Score 4.3/5
MC Brand Icon MattressMaterial

Material

Innerspring

MC Brand Icon PropertyFirmness

Firmness

Multiple firmness options

MC Brand Icon PropertyTrialPeriod

Trial Period

365 nights

MC Brand Icon MattressWarranty

Warranty

Lifetime warranty

MC Brand Icon PropertyShipping

Shipping Method

Free white glove delivery

MC Brand Icon PropertyPrice

Price Range

$$$$$

We recommend this mattress for the following sleeper types:

MC sleeper type hot sleepers
Hot Sleepers
If you often overheat while you sleep, this mattress should help you stay cool.
MC sleeper type seniors
Seniors
This bed is perfect for senior sleepers.
MC sleeper type back pain
Back Pain
This bed is perfect for anyone suffering from back pain.
MC sleeper type back sleepers
Back Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight, average weight, and heavyweight back sleepers.
MC sleeper type stomach sleepers
Stomach Sleeping
Ideal for lightweight and average weight stomach sleepers.

Financing Options

Financing options are available for this mattress.

Average Customer Rating
4.8/5
Watch Our Video Review

Construction Differences/Notes

  • Saatva has an extra layer of coils and also special edge support.
  • Saatva uses memory foam and has more firmness and thickness options.
  • Both have luxury features and more expensive components.
  • Big Fig is firmer and more supportive overall.
  • Big Fig supports more weight and is constructed with people who weigh more than 300 lb in mind.

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Firmness/Feel Differences

These videos demonstrate the firmness of the Big Fig and Saatva’s “luxury firm” option, which is its firmest model. Both mattresses are responsive and return to shape quickly, but Big Fig is firmer.

Motion Transfer Differences

Saatva’s firmest option and Big Fig are comparable in terms of preventing motion transfer, and each does a good job at keeping movement (mostly) isolated. Softer mattresses tend to do a better job isolating motion, so keep that in mind if you sleep with a partner.


Pick Big Fig If …

  • You want an extra-firm mattress. Big Fig is very firm and is comparatively firmer than Saatva.
  • You weigh more than 300 pounds. Big Fig is uniquely constructed to support more weight. In fact, its contouring support doesn’t really activate for sleepers who weigh less than 300 lb.

Pick Saatva If …

  • You weigh less than 300 pounds. While Saatva also offers good support for people who weigh more, folks who weight over 300 pounds may prefer the extra support of Big Fig. Slightly lighter folks might prefer the relative softness of the Saatva.
  • You sleep on your side. Saatva is softer than Big Fig, which means it offers better pressure relief for side sleepers. If you sleep on your side (even if you weigh more), you might prefer Saatva.

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Overall

Both brands are supportive and may appeal to heavier-weight sleepers, but ultimately each offers unique features. Hopefully this comparison has helped you determine which is the better option for you.

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Joe Auer

Joe Auer

Founder/Managing Editor

About Author

Joe is the founder of Mattress Clarity and has been reviewing mattresses and other sleep products for more than five years. Joe knows a lot about mattresses, having tested more than 100 personally. Through his experience, he has developed a straightforward and practical approach to making mattress recommendations.

Joe does not believe there is one best mattress for everyone and that a more tailored approach is often the most helpful to mattress shoppers. He tries to make clear what types of sleepers a particular mattress would be good for. He also notes what considerations people should make when looking at a particular type of bed.

His extensive knowledge of mattresses, and the mattress industry, has garnered him some media attention. He’s been interviewed and featured in several online publications, including Inc.om, Business Insider, New York Magazine, Huffington Post, and Forbes.

Thanks to his expertise, Joe has tested countless approaches to improving his own sleep quality. He has two top sleep tips that he’s benefitted from personally. He limits his caffeine consumption to 100 mg a day and meditates for 15 minutes daily.

Joe has an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and an MBA from Columbia University, where he studied entrepreneurship.

When he isn’t reviewing mattresses, Joe loves to play classical piano, read fiction and non-fiction, and travel.