The 1.5-inch Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is a premium topper that'll give your mattress a small yet obvious boost in comfort. We're fans of Saatva's mattresses — just read our Saatva Classic mattress review and Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress review to find out why.  So what about its entry-level mattress topper? 

After sleeping on a twin Saatva Foam Mattress Topper for three weeks, I'm sharing my thoughts on where it ranks among the best mattress toppers on the market. Keep in mind, my perspective comes from being an average-sized combination (side/front) sleeper who's recently recovered from a back injury (although I did sleep in all positions on this topper). 

To boost your sleep comfort further, take a look at our guide to this year's best mattress for all budgets. Otherwise, keep scrolling for my full Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review...

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review in brief

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is a 1.5-inch high-density foam layer wrapped in an organic cotton cover, which is removable, but not machine-washable. There are also four anchor straps to help secure the topper in place; however, this didn't prevent my Saatva topper from sliding around while I slept.

Its low profile is designed to offer a medium-firm feel with a subtle boost in comfort. Saatva recommends its foam topper for side sleepers — and this side sleeper agrees as it made my too-firm mattress softer around my shoulders. However, my mid-section sank too much for my liking when resting on my stomach or back.

To my pleasant surprise, I didn't wake up in a sweat while sleeping on the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper. It has a moisture-wicking cotton cover, but it otherwise isn't a dedicated cooling topper. For chronically hot sleepers, consider an option specifically designed to regulate temperature — such as Saatva's graphite or latex toppers. 

Among mattress toppers, it's a premium purchase. A twin Saatva Foam Mattress Topper retails for $195 in a twin, while a queen costs $295. It's also not on sale very often. You do get a 180-night trial, which is easily the best we've seen for a mattress topper. On the flip side, it only comes with a 1-year warranty. 

Still, if you're a side sleeper who wants to experience the remarkable pressure relief and hotel-quality comfort of a Saatva mattress on a budget, the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is an excellent way to do that. My full review is below if you're keen to learn more...

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review: Materials

• Includes 1.5 inches of high-density foam 
• Organic cotton cover is removable but not washable 

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is made up of two parts: a 1.5-inch high-density foam core and a removable organic cotton cover. According to Saatva, its high-density foam has a density of 5 pounds per cubic foot — compared to 3 pounds per cubic foot in standard high-density foam. This purportedly results in greater durability, ample pressure relief, and plenty of contouring.

Though the cover is removable, you can't pop it in the washing machine or dryer. You'll have to learn how to clean a mattress topper since this one is spot-clean and air-dry only. The cover is also treated with a botanical antimicrobial treatment to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew. Still, you'll want to wrap it in one of the best mattress protectors for an extra line of defense against spills and stains.

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review: Price and deals

• Saatva's least expensive mattress topper, from $195
• Rarely discounted in Saatva's sitewide sales
• Includes a 180-night trial and 1-year warranty

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is the most affordable of the brand's line of luxury toppers. A twin retails for $195, while a queen goes for $295. 

Below is the official 2023 pricing for the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper:

• Twin: $195
• Twin XL: $195
• Full: $245
• Queen: $295
• King: $345
• Cal King: $345
• Spilt king: $390

As frequent as Saatva mattress sales and deals are, discounts often elude Saatva's mattress toppers. At most, we've seen 12% off across the board, which dropped the price of a queen Saatva Foam Mattress Topper to $259. Otherwise, you'll just have to be patient and wait for another discount to surface, or check out the latest Saatva coupons for ways to save. 

The 1.5-inch Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is ideal for those who only need a subtle boost in comfort. However, its 1-year warranty is relatively short for the price. The similarly-priced Tuft & Needle Mattress Topper has a slightly taller 2-inch profile but comes with a 3-year warranty plus a 100-night trial. Meanwhile, the 2-inch LinenSpa Gel-Infused Mattress Topper is a sound budget-friendly alternative. It retails from $40 and includes a 3-year warranty, but it lacks a dedicated trial period. (Saatva offers 180 nights to test it out at home.)

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review: Design & features

• High-density foam layer with cover included
• Organic cotton cover helps wick away moisture
• Elastic anchor straps are located on each corner

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper consists of a 1.5-inch high-density foam core and an organic cotton cover. The foam core lacks any apparent cooling properties, but the cover is designed to wick away moisture and draw away heat. (However, it's not machine-washable — you'll have to spot-clean stains.) 

There are four elastic anchor straps on each corner of the cover to help secure the topper, but they're not adjustable so it may still be prone to shifting during sleep. This was actually my experience — had I been able to make the straps tighter, my topper likely would have stayed put all night. Of course, this will also depend on the mattress you have and how often you move in your sleep.

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review: Performance

• Best for side sleepers seeking pressure relief
• Not a proper cooling topper but didn't sleep hot
• Elastic straps didn't always keep the topper in place

For three weeks, I slept on a twin Saatva Foam Mattress Topper, evaluating it in overall comfort (firmness and support), temperature regulation, and ease of setup. To supplement my experience, I also analyzed customer reviews from verified Saatva shoppers to provide a clearer idea of this topper's performance. Here's what I discovered...

Setup

My Saatva topper came rolled up and vacuum-sealed in a brown box. It took some time for the topper to fully expand, potentially due to it being packed away for a few weeks prior to testing. It arrives with the organic cotton cover pre-attached so there's no need to fuss over putting that on. Setup is fairly easy to do solo, but you may appreciate the help if you have a larger bed.

The elastic anchor bands were easy to attach, but I wish they were adjustable. Even with these bands, my Saatva Foam Mattress Topper shifted out of place almost every night I slept on it. The smooth surface of my Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress may have been a contributing factor, but I think being able to adjust the straps could have prevented the topper from moving.

Fortunately, I didn't detect any obvious off-gassing smell with the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper. The CertiPUR-US certified foam Saatva uses contains minimal levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) so they're less prone to emitting the "chemical" odor that accompanies most foam-based beds.

One minor issue I noticed during set-up was the cotton cover bunching up in several areas. (Again, I did have it in the box for about a couple of weeks.) However, this didn't affect the overall performance of the mattress topper, and the cover naturally flattened out over time.

Score: 4.5/5

Temperature regulation 

I tested the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper on top of my Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress. The Tempur-Adapt retains a lot of heat, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that my night sweats disappeared when I added this Saatva topper to my Tempur-Pedic mattress. For context, I primarily sleep on polyester-cotton bedding (sheets and a middleweight comforter) and keep my room temperature between 70 and 73 degrees F.

This baffled me since this isn't Saatva's dedicated cooling topper. Sure, there's the breathable organic cover, which was comfortable to sleep on. It's also possible that the Saatva topper served as a barrier between me and the heat-retaining Tempur Material for a cooler experience overall.

In any case, the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper doesn't sleep as warm as I had anticipated, but if overheating is your primary concern, you'd be better off with a dedicated cooling topper. Consider the Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper with a cool-to-the-touch cover or the Viscosoft Active Cooling Mattress Topper, which also has adjustable straps.

Score: 4/5

Firmness and support 

As an average-sized combination (side/front) sleeper, I was eager to try the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper and test the brand's claims of it being excellent for side sleepers. This was particularly important to me since my Tempur-Adapt mattress felt too firm for side sleeping.

After three weeks of sleeping on the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper, I noticed improved pressure relief around my shoulders when sleeping on my side, along with all-over support so I remained aligned. For stomach sleeping, I much preferred the firmer feel of my Tempur-Adapt mattress. (This was also the case whenever I temporarily rested on my back.)

Keep in mind that this is a 1.5-inch foam topper. It's not going to totally alter the feel of your mattress, but rather, it'll make subtle improvements in pressure relief while adding a touch of plushness. Though it has a medium-firm feel, back and front sleepers may still find it too soft along their midsections — side sleepers seeking added pressure relief should benefit most from this topper.

Score: 4/5

Saatva Foam Mattress Topper review: Customer reviews

• Only sold at Saatva, where it has a 4.8/5 star rating
• Fans say it makes firm mattresses more comfortable
• However, some claim it sleeps too warm

The Saatva mattress topper is exclusive to the brand and can only be purchased at Saatva.com. As of April 2023, it has a 4.8-star rating out of 5 from nearly 170 reviews. Note that this is a cumulative score for Saatva's entire line of mattress toppers.

Positive reviews for the standard foam version say that it effectively softens a firm mattress, with many customers getting one upon receiving a Saatva mattress that felt too hard. Sleepers also praise the topper's pressure relief, build quality, and Saatva's responsive customer service. 

The rare 4- and 3-star reviews mention the topper sleeping warm and not being soft enough for their preference. Remember that that firmness is subjective — with a 1.5-inch profile, this topper isn't designed to be extremely plush.

Should you buy the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper?

Side sleepers who want to make their existing mattress that little bit softer will be able to achieve that with the Saatva Foam Mattress Topper. It won't completely transform the feel of your bed but its effects will be profound — case in point, it eased the pressure around my shoulders better than my Tempur-Adapt mattress could. 

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper didn't sleep warm for me, but outside of its organic cotton cover, it doesn't have any obvious cooling tech. Consider the graphite version of the Saatva mattress topper if you deal with regular night sweats — or if you're on a tighter budget, check out the Lucid 4" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper.

Meanwhile, if you're a stomach or back sleeper, the Saatva foam topper may make your mattress softer than you'd like around your midsection. The firmer 1.5-inch Saatva Latex Mattress Topper will offer better support for those positions. (Bonus: latex naturally sleeps cooler than synthetic foam.)

The Saatva Foam Mattress Topper is on the higher end of the price spectrum, but it's still the most affordable way to bring home Saatva's signature comfort. The 1-year warranty is disappointing, considering there are cheaper options that offer longer coverage. On the other hand, the 180-night trial is the longest we've seen among any mattress topper, so you can take your time in figuring out whether or not you like it.

First reviewed: March 2023

Business and larger corporations have flocked to Remote Payroll, simply because it has a very powerful feature set, albeit at a higher cost than many rivals. And, while there’s no shortage of best payroll software providers on the market, sometimes you need a little more potency to get the job done. If you’re running a larger organisation then Remote Payroll makes an awful lot of sense.

Remote Payroll comes with an extensive list of features, which can help business owners tackle every facet of their onboarding needs. The functionality within Remote Payroll means workflow is pretty much seamless too. It can also be tweaked to suit different country requirements, with functionality that can be similarly adapted to meet local laws.

• Our guide to the best payroll software

Remote Payroll: Plans and pricing

One thing to remember with Remote Payroll is that it’s a product aimed at companies with more comprehensive requirements. While this means you get tools that allow your business to handle payroll, tax and human resources, as well as compliance, the price tag is higher as a result. It can also be a little confusing to work out costs with the likes of Employer of Record and Contractor Management options adding in additional prices.

Lookout for Remote’s low-end package if you’ve got less demanding needs, which kicks off in basic, no-nonsense form at $349 per employee monthly. If you’re keen to shave a little off that then aim to pay up front, which will trim 14% off the annual cost. This is perfectly tailored for US requirements, with all of the tools needed to tackle the needs of employees and there’s the ability to deal with contractors too.

However, Remote Payroll isn’t a simple, off-the-shelf software solution compared to some payroll package rivals. Indeed, you’ll really want to converse with Remote sales staff in order to get a tailored quote, especially if you need to tap into the powerful features provided by its Global Payroll and Remote Enterprise features. There’s the basic plan for simpler needs, but the whole point of Remote Payroll is being able to exploit its more potent features.

Remote Payroll: Features

One of the most impressive and convenient aspects of Remote Payroll is its truly global appeal. If you’re running a large operation Remote Payroll can handle payroll calculations, handle local tax deductions and reporting, social security needs, benefit deductions, expenses and time-off requests. Remote Payroll is able to generate payslips, calculate bonuses, produce reports and meet any localised compliance needs.

In order to do all of this safely and securely there’s also secure document storage, which effectively turns Remote Payroll into a complete software solution. You’ll pay a premium for the more advanced features, but Remote Payroll is ideally suited to business and corporations that have more of a global focus and which are represented in different countries around the world.

Remote Payroll: Interface and in-use

Despite its powerful array of features and functions you’ll find that the Remote Payroll interface is a visual treat. There’s a cool use of colour, which is minimalist but effective, especially when it comes to highlighting the menu bar on the right-hand side of the interface.

You co-ordinate tasks using a core dashboard, which then allows quick and easy access to functions, with easy to decipher icons supported by text and linking to the likes of Team, Onboarding and Time Off under the ‘People’ option or Run Payroll, Payroll History and Pay Contractors under ‘Payments’.

There is also access to wider company details, vital documents and an app marketplace too, for anyone wanting to add in extra functionality. Currently, that means it’s possible to integrate Remote Payroll with the likes of BambooHR and Greenhouse as a couple of examples. A Settings tab also lets you carry out tweaks and personalisation requests depending on things like location, number of employees and so on.

Remote Payroll: Support

With anyone using Remote Payroll likely to be running a more complex operation there’s every possibility support will be needed from time to time. In that respect, Remote Payroll does the decent thing and has a help center and support hub. However, some users report that it would be more beneficial to have a wider range of contact options.

Getting through to support staff via email is all well and good, but sometimes an easier direct approach can be more effective, especially if it’s in relation to a pressing payroll or HR matter. Nevertheless, Remote Payroll is on a par with many rivals in this sector.

Remote Payroll: Security

It comes as no surprise to see that Remote Payroll has been purchased by many well-known business names across the globe. That alone is always a good indication that Remote Payroll meets every requirement when it comes to security. The other big appeal with Remote Payroll is that it can work in any location around the globe.

As a result, the software is tailored to suit its region, meeting all compliance and local law requirements. In addition, considering one of its main features is handling payroll, employees can also expect dependable handling of their wages, tax and benefit considerations.

Remote Payroll: The competition

Business owners with more complex needs should bypass some of the players at the lower end of the payroll software spectrum and head further up the chart. This means looking at the likes of SurePayroll and ADP Run. Much like Remote Payroll, these software options come with beefier features and functions, with pricier package options to match.

However, ADP Run is a decent bet if you fall into the small business category with its easy tax filing and administration tools. It’s cheaper too, but there are compromises to be had as a result. SurePayroll is similarly appealing to anyone with a start-up or enterprise arrangement to handle, but its small business appeal starts to dwindle if more complicated affairs are the order of the day.

Remote Payroll: Final Verdict

With its premium price tag, Remote Payroll isn't as well suited to small business users as many of the more affordable options out there. Where it does excel though is catering for global operations, which need to have customised payroll and HR tools at their disposal while meeting the needs of local legislation.

There are countless tools within the interface, all of which look and feel like they’ve been designed with usability at their core. Considering it’s potency, Remote Payroll is easy to manage and works no matter what the level of employee requirement is. The only thing that might put some off is the price point allowing you to do so.

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