Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex: Which cooling mattress topper should you buy?

The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam and Saatva Natural Latex are both premium mattress toppers that can make an instant difference to the feel of your existing mattress. While both are designed to offer cooling comfort and are suitable for all sleeping positions, there are key differences between the Saatva Graphite and the Saatva Natural Latex toppers, which we outline in this comparison article.

Saatva is the luxury sleep behind the best mattress we've tested this year, but the brand's toppers are also an excellent solution if you want to add more comfort or support to your bed without spending a large amount. The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam is the brand's most popular topper, and it ranks highly in our guide to this year's best mattress toppers for every budget, while the Saatva Natural Latex Topper is the most durable option.

In this Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex comparison, we look at how each bed topper differs in terms of design, comfort, support and price to help you choose the right option for you in this year's Black Friday mattress topper sales. 

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex mattress topper: Price and trials

• Both come with a 180-night trial and a one-year warranty
• A queen-size Saatva Graphite costs $295
• A queen-size Saatva Natural Latex costs $445

All Saatva mattress toppers come with a one-year warranty and a 180-night sleep trial. While the trial length is impressive (there are full-blown mattresses that don't come with sleep trials that lengthy), we would expect a warranty much longer for mattress toppers in the premium price bracket. 

Nevertheless, both the Saatva Graphite and Natural Latex come with these extras plus free shipping, but be aware that Saatva toppers are rarely on sale – even in this year's Saatva Black Friday sale. This means you'll likely buy them at their MSRP. At full price, a Saatva Graphite is $295 for a queen and a queen-size Saatva Natural Latex is $445, making the Graphite Memory Foam a much cheaper option.

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex mattress topper: Design & materials

• The Saatva Graphite is 3" thick and made of graphite-infused memory foam
• The Saatva Natural Latex is 1.5" and made of natural latex foam
• Both have organic cotton covers with anchor straps

Both the Saatva Graphite and the Saatva Natural Latex feature organic cotton blend covers that have been treated with Guardin™ botanical antimicrobial treatment to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew. They also both have anchor straps to keep the topper from shifting on the bed and are designed to be compatible with all Saatva mattresses and other mattress brands. 

The key differences lie in height and core materials. The Graphite is 3"thick and is built from graphite-infused CertiPUR-US certified memory foam, making it ideal for most mattresses and sleep positions. The Natural Latex, on the other hand, is just 1.5" thick and made from natural latex foam. 

While this is much thinner than the Saatva Graphite's 3" frame, it does use durable, eco-friendly, and hypoallergenic materials for a cleaner, non-toxic sleep. However, with its thinner frame, we wouldn't reccomend the Natural Latex to those with older mattresses. For more advice on mattress topper depths, visit our guide on how to choose mattress topper thickness. 

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex mattress topper: Comfort & support

• Both are designed to offer pressure relief for all sleep positions
• We rate the Graphite as 6/10 (medium-firm) and best for back sleeping
• The Natural Latex Topper is designed to add a responsive feel 

In our Saatva Graphite Mattress Topper review, testers loved how well the bed topper supported back sleepers, making the Saatva Graphite a more cost-effective alternative to buying the best mattress for back pain. 

We rated it a crowd-pleasing medium-firm (6/10), so it's suitable for both stomach and side sleepers as well as back sleepers. (However, keep in mind that testers said they needed some time to break-in the topper when sleeping on their stomachs.) It offers "exceptional" pressure relief,  especially in the lower lumbar, too. 

We haven't had the opportunity to test the Saatva Natural Latex Topper ourselves, but we know from experience testing other latex toppers and mattresses that natural latex tends to have a very buoyant feel. 

This unique, responsive feel is perfect for those who tend to switch positions throughout the night, but may not be a great choice for those who love the body-hugging feel of memory foam. Saatva says that the Natural Latex was designed for back sleepers in particular, so you're likely looking at a medium-firm topper. 

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex mattress topper: Cooling features

• Both have breathable, moisture-wicking organic cotton covers
• The Saatva Graphite's graphite-infused foam kept our reviewers cool 
• The Natural Latex is naturally breathable thanks to vented airflow channels

Both mattress toppers are designed with moisture-wicking cotton covers to add breathability for those who sleep hot or have a mattress that traps heat. The Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Mattress Topper is infused with cooling graphite to draw away body heat (a common temperature-regulating tactic found in many of this year's best hybrid mattresses and this year's best memory foam mattresses). 

Our testers found this mattress topper had a subtle cool-to-the-touch feel and compared their experience testing this topper to be on par with some of the top cooling mattresses they've tested. 

While we haven't tested the Natural Latex, a look at its naturally breathable materials is promising. Natural latex is porous with vented air channels, which maximizes airflow for a cooler sleep, 

Saatva Graphite vs Saatva Natural Latex mattress topper: Which should you buy?

Buy the Saatva Graphite Memory Foam Topper if...

✅ You have back pain: Our review recommends this topper to back sleepers in particular, as it provides exceptional pressure relief to the lumbar region. 

✅ You have an older mattress: This topper is three inches thick and made from pressure-reliving memory foam - perfect for older mattresses in need of a makeover. 

✅ You're on a tighter budget: The Saatva Graphite topper is much cheaper than the Saatva Natural Latex, with a queen size $150 cheaper.

Buy the Saatva Natural Latex Mattress Topper if...

✅ You want a cleaner, more eco-friendly sleep: Made from hypoallergenic natural latex, the Natural Latex is designed to provide a non-toxic surface. 

✅ You're a restless or combination sleeper: The buoyant feel of latex is ideal for those who switch positions throughout the night. 

✅ You want more premium materials: This topper is the brand's most durable (and one of the most expensive) toppers thanks to its high-quality, sustainable materials.