Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Which Queen or King Saatva Solaire Mattress and Adjustable Base to Buy

This month I have published a series of posts about my experience shopping for a Saatva mattress for the first time, including the extensive product research I did so my husband and I could choose the best mattress for our needs and why we chose a Saatva Solaire mattress and Adjustable Base Plus and later exchanged our split-top, “upper-flex” mattress for a solid, standard king Solaire.

To wrap up this series (for now, at least) and help other mattress shopping couples who are considering a Saatva Solaire, I have created a detailed, side-by-side comparison chart of all the options for the queen and king  Solaire mattress, along with their compatibility with Saatva’s two adjustable bases and the options that are best suited to different needs and sleeping preferences.

How to Choose the Best Queen or King Saatva Solaire Mattress & Adjustable Base Options for Your Needs
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Recapping the Key Features and Benefits of Queen and King Size Saatva Solaire Mattress and Adjustable Bases

In a previous post, I shared my in-depth product reviews of  the Saatva Solaire mattress and the Adjustable Base Plus that my husband and I chose. 

Following is a quick recap of some of the highlights of the Solaire’s features and benefits and the differences between the Saatva Adjustable Base and Adjustable Base Plus.

Saatva Solaire Adjustable Firmness Mattress

Here are some of the key reasons you might want to choose a queen or king size Saatva Solaire mattress.

  • Customizable firmness settings (great for couples). Remote controls with precise, incremental adjustments that gradually inflate or deflate a layer of vulcanized air chambers allow sleeping partners to adjust the firmness on their respective sides of the mattress to perfectly suit their individual preferences.
  • Minimal motion transfer. The air chambers on the two sides are separated, so when one person tosses and turns their partner barely feels it.
  • Excellent back support, pressure relief and breathability. The layer of air chambers is topped with layers of contour hugging, gel-infused memory foam, ergonomically zoned, natural latex foam and a cushioned 3-inch Euro pillow top that provides extra lumbar support in the center third of the mattress, covered with a breathable, organic cotton sleep surface.
  • Quiet, hidden air inflator and hoses. These are enclosed in the bottom layer, keeping them out of sight and muffling the sound of the motor.

Saatva Adjustable Base

Pairing a queen or king size Solaire mattress with a Saatva Adjustable Base allows you to use a simple wireless remote (with a handy built-in flashlight) to raise and lower the head and foot of the bed. It is compatible with all queen and king size Solaire mattress options except the upper-flex configuration. It also works with most platform bases, thanks to a zero-clearance design and removable legs.

Saatva Adjustable Base Plus

The Saatva Adjustable Base Plus is compatible with all queen and king Solaire mattress options including the upper-flex configuration. As its name suggests, the “Plus” version comes with additional features including a wall-hugging design in the standard configuration (but not upper-flex king or queen), massage (with three speed options), presets for anti-snore and Zero-G and under-bed lighting.

How to Choose the Best Queen or King Size Saatva Solaire and Adjustable Base Option for Your Needs

When my husband and I were shopping for our king-size Saatva Solaire mattress and adjustable base, we found the many configuration options confusing. So, I put together the following chart to help other mattress shoppers choose the best option for them.

Queen and King Saatva Solaire Mattress and Adjustable Base Options and Configurations


  Standard Queen or King Upper-Flex (Queen or King only) Split King California King Split California King
Solaire Mattress Configuration Solid, one-piece mattress Upper portion has a split down the center Two twin XL mattresses Solid, one-piece mattress Two 36” x 84” mattresses
Best for… Sleep partners who prefer a traditional, solid mattress with no center seam or split. Sleep partners who want to elevate and lower the head of the bed on their side without affecting their partner’s side, but prefer the “connected” feel of a solid mattress with no center separation under their legs. Sleep partners who each want maximum customization options on their respective sides of the bed. Sleep partners who prefer the extra length of a California king. Sleep partners who each want maximum customization and prefer the extra length of a California king.
Adjustability When Paired With a Saatva Adjustable Base (No Upper-Flex Option) or Saatva Adjustable Base Plus An adjustable base allows the sleeper(s) to elevate or lower their head(s) and/or feet. Each sleep partner can elevate or lower the head of the bed on their side only. The foot of both sides of the bed can be raised or lowered in sync (but not independently). Both sleep partners can elevate and lower their own head and/or feet independently, without affecting their partner’s side of the bed. An andjustable base allows the sleeper(s) to elevate or lower their head(s) and/or feet. Both sleep partners can elevate and lower their own head and/or feet independently, without affecting their partner’s side of the bed.
Configuration of Saatva Adjustable Base or Saatva Adjustable Base Plus The standard adjustable base in all sizes except king is a solid, one-piece base.

The king size adjustable base comes as two joined twin XL bases whose remote controls are configured to operate both bases in sync.
The upper-flex king adjustable base consists of two twin XL bases.

The upper-flex queen consists of two narrower bases, each half the width of a standard queen base.

In the upper-flex configuration, each adjustable base has a remote that operates the head of that base independently of the other base, while moving the lower part of both bases in sync.
The split king adjustable base consists of two joined twin XL bases.

In the split king configuration, the remote for each base controls that side of the bed only.
The California king adjustable base comes as two joined 36” x 84” bases. The remote controls are configured to operate both bases in sync. The split California king adjustable base comes as two joined 36” x 84” bases. The remote control for each base controls that side of the bed only.
Sheet Set Compatibility Any standard queen or king size sheet set.

Recommended: Saatva Organic Cotton Sateen, Signature Sateen, Banded Cotton Percale, Belgian Linen, Organic Embroidered Sateen or Cotton Percale sheet sets
Upper-flex queen or king fitted sheet,* standard queen or king size flat sheet and pillowcases.

*Sometimes called split top, top-split, upper split, split-head or head split sheets

Recommended: Saatva upper-flex Organic Cotton Sateen sheet set or Signature Sateen sheet sets
Split king sheet set, consisting of two twin XL fitted sheets, one standard king flat sheet and two king pillowcases.

Recommended: Saatva Organic Cotton Sateen, Signature Sateen, Banded Cotton Percale, Organic Embroidered Sateen or Cotton Percale sheet sets
California king sheet set, consisting of one California king fitted sheet, one California king flat sheet and two king pillowcases. Recommended: Saatva Organic Cotton Sateen, Signature Sateen, Banded Cotton Percale, Belgian Linen, Organic Embroidered Sateen or Cotton Percale sheet sets Split California king sheet set, consisting of two 36” x 84” fitted sheets, one 108" x 114" flat sheet and two king pillowcases.

Recommended: Signature Sateen sheet set
Other Considerations Saatva Adjustable Base and Adjustable Base Plus are final sale. Saatva Adjustable Base Plus is final sale.

The upper-flex configuration does not have the wall-hugger feature.

Limited selection of split-top fitted sheets.
Saatva Adjustable Base and Adjustable Base Plus are final sale. Saatva Adjustable Base and Adjustable Base Plus are final sale. Saatva Adjustable Base and Adjustable Base Plus are final sale.

I hope you find this chart helpful in choosing the best Solaire mattress and adjustable base for your needs. 

If you would like more information about the Saatva Solaire Adjustable Firmness Mattress, the Saatva Adjustable Base or the Saatva Adjustable Base Plus, I encourage you to check out my in-depth Saatva Solaire mattress and Saatva Adjustable Base Plus product reviews and also click on the links to the product pages, which are chock-full of information and helpful tips.

Happy mattress shopping!


Posts in This Series

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 1: The Journey Begins

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 2: How to Choose the Best Saatva Mattress for Your Needs

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 3: Ordering a Saatva Mattress and Adjustable Bed Online — A Candid Review

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 4: Saatva Organic Cotton Mattress Pad and Sheet Set Product Reviews

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 5: Saatva Mattress and Adjustable Base White Glove Delivery and Setup

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 6: Saatva Solaire Mattress and Adjustable Base Plus Product Reviews

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 7: Exchanging a Saatva Mattress: My Personal Experience

Confessions of a Saatva Mattress Shopper, Part 8: Which Queen or King Saatva Solaire Mattress and Adjustable Base to Buy

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10 comments:

  1. Margaret, your extensive research and detailed reviews of all features of a Saatva mattress will help anyone considering one. Your comparison chart is also very helpful.

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    1. Wednesday Elf, thank you so much for the lovely compliment about my Saatva mattress shopping review series. Much appreciated! Helping others who are considering a Saatva mattress was my primary goal in writing this review series and sharing My personal experiences.

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  2. It is useful to see the comparison chart of the features and options available, as you are right when trying to decide it can get quite confusing when there are lots of choices. I am sure all your detailed information, research and experiences will be very helpful to people shopping for a new mattress.

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    1. Raintree Annie, thank you very much for your kind feedback. The chart I created for this post is the result of a lot of research and I hope it helps other mattress shoppers navigate the many options for queen and king size Solaire mattresses and adjustable bases.

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  3. What an awesome comparison! You have certainly made selecting a new Saatva mattress easier for the rest of us. I always appreciate an honest reviews based on experience! Thank you

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    1. Sylvestermouse, thank you, too! I appreciate your wonderful compliment! I’m so glad you found my Saatva Solaire mattress and adjustable base comparison chart helpful.

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  4. Wow, that is a very detailed chart of all the features and what someone may be looking for in a Saatva mattress. Very helpful to any shopper.

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    1. Sam, I appreciate your kind feedback! Putting this chart together was a “labor of love” that I hope other Saatva mattress shoppers will find helpful.

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  5. The chart is very helpful - easy to read and compare and understand - excellent way to break down the feature differences - You've put together an excellent series on this mattress and your purchasing process from start to finish - what a gorgeous mattress system

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    1. Barbara, thank you so much for your wonderful, complimentary feedback on my Saatva mattress buying review series! I really appreciate it. I can’t recommend Saatva, its products and its customer service highly enough.

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