# Saatva Contour5 (Medium) vs TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium): Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/saatva-contour5-medium-vs-tempur-proadapt-medium · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

The TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) is $375 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Saatva Contour5 (Medium) | TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12" | 12" |
| Queen price | $2,674 | $2,299 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $2,674 | $2,299–$3,899 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.8 / 4.3 / 1.8 / 1.9 | 4.7 / 4.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Motion isolation | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Saatva's premium memory foam bed, 3" of 4.3 PCF luxury memory foam, Organic cotton cover, White-glove delivery included | Proprietary TEMPUR material, Best-in-class motion isolation, Deep adaptive contouring, SmartClimate cooling cover |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) is $375 cheaper in a queen ($2,299 vs $2,674 as of 2026-09-04) than the Saatva Contour5 (Medium).

## Who each mattress is for

**Saatva Contour5 (Medium):** The Saatva Contour5 (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; Isolates motion well, so partners barely feel each other move.

**TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium):** The TEMPUR-ProAdapt (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; Isolates motion well, so partners barely feel each other move.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Saatva Contour5 (Medium) or the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium)?

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 Saatva Contour5 (Medium) or the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium)?

The TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) is cheaper in a queen: $2,299 versus $2,674, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Saatva Contour5 (Medium) and the TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium)?

Both are memory foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Saatva Contour5 (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/saatva-contour5-medium)
- [TEMPUR-ProAdapt (Medium) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/tempur-proadapt-medium)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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