Contour5 vs Apex Hybrid
Mid-range cooling mattress face-off
Specification Comparison
Score by Category
How each product performs across our five evaluation criteria.
Cooling Performance
Slight edge to the Glacier. Its hybrid design with pocketed coils promotes airflow through the mattress core in a way the all-foam Contour5 simply can't replicate. Both use phase-change and gel-based cooling, but the Glacier's coil base adds a ventilation advantage that pays off overnight.
Pressure Relief
The Glacier scored a perfect 10/10 in lab testing, edging out the Contour5's excellent 9/10. Both use high-quality memory foam for deep contouring, but the Glacier's thicker foam layers and hybrid support system provide marginally better overall pressure distribution.
Motion Isolation
The Contour5's all-foam construction absorbs partner movement more effectively than the Glacier's hybrid design. If your partner is a restless sleeper, the Saatva provides noticeably less disturbance transmission.
Value for Money
The Glacier undercuts the Contour5 by roughly $300 ($1,399 vs $1,695 for queen). Both offer 365-night trials and lifetime warranties — identical buyer protection. The Saatva includes free white-glove delivery; the Glacier offers free standard shipping. At nearly the same price tier, the Glacier delivers slightly more mattress for less money.
Delivery Experience
Saatva's white-glove delivery is a clear differentiator — two people carry it in, set it up, and remove your old mattress. The Glacier arrives compressed in a box. If setup convenience matters, Saatva's premium delivery experience adds genuine value.
Apex Hybrid Wins
Glacier wins on cooling, pressure relief, and price; Saatva wins on motion isolation and delivery.
These are the two best value cooling mattresses in our roundup, and the differences are genuinely slim. The Glacier Apex wins on cooling (hybrid airflow), pressure relief (lab-tested perfection), and price ($300 less). The Saatva Contour5 wins on motion isolation (all-foam advantage) and delivery experience (white-glove setup). If you share a bed with a restless partner and value hassle-free delivery, choose Saatva. If you want the best cooling and pressure relief per dollar spent, choose Glacier.