Sometimes, turning the pillow over to the cool side isn't enough to stop us overheating. Saatva and Casper, two leading brands known for their specialist mattresses, provide the solution with their luxury cooling pillows, the Saatva Latex Pillow and Casper Snow Hybrid.
Like some of this year's best mattresses for all sleepers, both pillows feature cooling technology. Both are hybrids, which means they offer cool and plush support from two entirely different blends of materials. Using our in-house expert testers' experience, we compare each pillow across all key areas including price, comfort and support, and temperature regulation to determine which pillow is right for you.
The Casper pillow take center stage in this year's best pillows guide, while Saatva is known for its luxury materials and high quality products. With the Black Friday mattress deals fast approaching, both are expected to be discounted. But which should you buy? We'll help you decide in this Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid comparison piece.
Type: Luxury Cooling Pillow
Price: from $165 at Saatva
Best for: Hot sleepers
Sizes: Queen and King
Trial: 45 nights
Warranty: 1-year
Shipping: Free
Type: Luxury Cooling pillow
Price: from $149 at Casper
Best for: Hot sleepers
Sizes: Standard and King
Trial: 30 nights
Warranty: 1-year
Shipping: Free
Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow: Price and deals
- A standard size Saatva Latex Pillow is available from $165
- A standard size Casper Snow Hybrid pillow costs $149
- There's currently 10% off the Casper and a saving of $60 when you buy two Saatva pillows
At full MSRP, the Saatva Latex Pillow is $165 for a queen size, while the king is priced at $185. It's the most popular among the three Saatva pillow options, sitting between the entry level model and the more indulgent choice.
You can currently save up to $60 when buying two Saatva pillows. Outside of this bundle saving, it is rarely discounted outside of major sale events, such as Labor Day and Memorial Day. You'll also get free shipping, a 45-day free returns period and a 1-year warranty.
While similar in price, the standard queen size Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow's MRSP is slightly lower at $149 with a king size sitting at $179. However, Casper regularly offers decent discounts throughout the year, as well as generous sitewide discounts during major sale events.
Right now, the current ‘friends and family’ sale, for example, lets you save up to 10% bringing down the price of the standard sized pillow to just $134, or 20% off if you buy two. Casper pillows come with a 30-night trial period, a 1-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.
While our testers have given both the products a solid 5 on 5 rating overall, the Casper pillow definitely comes out on top based on the lower price point relevant to the performance.
The Saatva Latex pillow is available to buy on their official website, Amazon and eBay, while the Casper Snow Hybrid pillow can be bought from the brand’s official website and other popular retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Home Depot.
Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow: Design and materials
- The Saatva pillow is available in two loft options making it suitable for many types of sleepers
- The Saatva is also suitable for latex-allergic sleepers since it uses a blend of natural latex and down alternative fill
- The Casper is good for side sleeping, but may be too tall for stomach sleepers
The materials used in both luxury pillows are entirely different but provide similar benefits and perks. The Saatva Latex Pillows are made from a natural shredded latex core surrounded by down alternative fill which ensures both support and great breathability.
It comes encased in an organic soft-to-touch cotton cover with gusseted sides giving a luxurious feel. The highlight of the product is how it is available in two loft options to suit side, front and back sleepers.
The pillow cover and the microdenier fill are machine washable while the natural latex core is not but can be removed. Our expert reviewer for the Saatva Latex Pillow review noted how the combination of natural materials made this pillow naturally hypoallergenic, perfect for those suffering from allergies.
The Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow is made from a three-layer foam and fiber combination with AirScape technology, designed to circulate air. However, some users have reported that this feels too stiff or thick and needed a higher loft.
The Capser also includes HeatDelete bands which wick away moisture and pull away heat. The pillow comes in a removable and machine washable CoolTouch cover which adds an extra layer of coolness. All in all, our tester for the Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow review found this resulted in an extremely breathable and comfortable sleeping surface.
Out of the two, Saatva with the natural latex core blend and its distinguishing adjustable loft feature, makes it a more durable choice than Casper’s synthetic foam and fiber fill.
Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow: Comfort and support
- Sleepers who love the springiness of latex will prefer the Saatva
- Casper's foam and fiber fill is more suitable for side sleepers
- Some sleepers may find the Casper pillow loft too low
The natural latex used in the Saatva pillow is known for its springiness and responsiveness. It's also naturally sweat-resistant and breathable, keeping you fresh during the entire night. To elevate the softness, it is combined with plush down-like microdenier fill.
The low-loft option is ideal for back and stomach sleepers while the taller variant suits side sleepers, as it bridges the gap between the head and neck, keeping it in perfect alignment with the rest of the body. Although our tester, who regularly sleeps on their side but wakes up on their stomach, found they were comfortable in both positions with this pillow despite testing the higher loft option. They did report, however, that back sleeping was less comfortable.
They also noted that the pillow was firm enough to not have to re-fluff it throughout the night. The responsive nature of the material adapted to their changing sleeping positions without too much rearranging or adjusting.
The ultra soft foam used in the Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow, paired with the flexible fibres, might prove to be too soft for some. However, our tester reported feeling very well supported, despite the luxurious sinking-in feel of the pillow.
While there is a slight disadvantage of not being able to choose the loft, as you can with the Saatva Latex option, our reviewer was a combination sleeper who said the pillow remained supportive and comfortable in all sleeping positions, including stomach, side and back.
Similarly to the Saatva option, there wasn't a need to re-fluff the pillow, thanks to the springy, responsive feel. Both testers for each pillow didn't experience any joint pain, and found their neck and head were nicely aligned using both.
Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow: Temperature regulation
- Casper’s snow technology makes it actually “cool to touch”
- Natural latex in Saatva is known for its breathability and coolness
- Our tester rated Casper 5.5 out of 5 stars for how cool it felt
It's no surprise that both the Casper and Saatva pillow excel in temperature regulation, which is their core feature. Our testers rated both the products a solid 5 out of 5 for how cool and breathable they were, with the reviewer for Casper breaking our standard rating system to give it a 5.5.
Saatva works with natural latex which has innate cooling and sweat-wicking benefits, blended with soft and breathable microdenier fill. The cover is also made from organic cotton, also known for its naturally moisture wicking properties and softness.
Our reviewer never overheated using the pillow, despite being a naturally hot sleeper. The Saatva will therefore suit anyone who prefers a more organic cooling solution rather than synthetic foam and fiber.
The Casper Snow Hybrid combines its signature snow technology, AirScape technology, HeatDelete bands and a specialist CoolTouch cover to deliver coolness through all layers of the product.
Our tester was blown away by just how effective the combination of this tech was, reporting that despite being a hot sleeper and testing the pillow during the hot season, she didn't overheat once. She also was surprised at how effective the CoolTouch technology was. Imagine the feeling of flipping over your pillow to the cool side, but all night.
Based on this, it's clear the Casper overtakes the Saatva pillow based on temperature regulation alone. If you experience hot flashes, live in a hot climate, or naturally sleep hot, then we'd recommend opting for the Casper Snow Hybrid.
Saatva Latex Pillow vs Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow: Which should you buy?
Buy the Saatva Latex Pillow if…
✅You like the springiness of latex: The shredded natural latex core will provide you with responsive neck and head support.
✅You prefer a more natural blend of breathable materials: Apart from the down-like microdenier fill (combined with the natural latex core), the Saatva Latex Hybrid is a more organic option.
✅You need a high loft cooling pillow: The Saatva stands out because of its unique benefit of providing two loft options for sleepers to choose from. You can, therefore, customize your pillow according to your sleeping position or preferences.
Buy the Casper Snow Hybrid Pillow if…
✅You want a luxury cooling pillow at a great price: While on sale, the price of a king size Casper pillow drops below the original MSRP of a standard Saatva Latex Hybrid.
✅You’re a side sleeper: Like all memory foam sleep products, Casper’s blend of ultra-soft foam and fill is best suited for side sleepers who like cozy cradling support.
✅You prefer a soft pillow: If you’re someone who likes a softer feel to your pillow with the instant cooling sensation, then the Casper Snow Hybrid is for you.
