# Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) vs Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/bear-elite-hybrid-medium-vs-saatva-classic-luxury-firm · Data refreshed 2026-10-06 · Source: SquishMat

These two are close substitutes on paper — the spec table below shows where they differ.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) | Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Innerspring |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 14" | 11.5" |
| Queen price | $2,284 | $2,229 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,998–$2,570 | $1,095–$2,599 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.6 / 2.3 / 1.9 / 1.9 | 1.7 / 1.6 / 1.5 |
| Coil gauge | 13.5 | 15 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Notable features | Phase-change cooling cover, Copper-infused memory foam, Zoned coil support, Recovery-focused cover | Dual coil-on-coil construction, Lumbar zone support, Euro pillow top, Foam-encased edge support |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) runs thicker support coils (13.5-gauge vs 15-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium):** The Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm):** The Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm) has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) or the Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm)?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) or the Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm)?

The Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm) is cheaper in a queen: $2,229 versus $2,284, as of 2026-10-06.

### What is the main construction difference between the Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) and the Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm)?

The Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) is a hybrid build while the Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm) is a innerspring build — see the layer-by-layer table above for how their foams and coils differ.

## More

- [Bear Elite Hybrid (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/bear-elite-hybrid-medium)
- [Saatva Classic (Luxury Firm) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/saatva-classic-luxury-firm)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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