Saatva Classic and the Saatva Solaire — we’ve tried both mattresses and this is the one we recommend to seniors shopping the Black Friday sales

On the left, an image of our mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sitting on the edge of the Saatva Classic mattress on a bed frame in our Sleep Lab. On the right, the Saatva Solaire mattress on a bed frame in the home of mattress reviewer Ashley Zlatopolsky.

As a sleep writer and Certified Sleep Science Coach, I know sleep needs evolve with age. Joints affected by arthritis require deeper cushioning, while reliable edge support becomes essential for getting in and out of bed with ease.

The Saatva Classic is the best mattress we've tested, while the Saatva Solaire's adjustable firmness helps it provide the support, pressure relief and comfort older adults need. So if you're shopping for a new bed this Black Friday, is the Saatva Classic or Saatva Solaire better?