Shortly after the Leesa brand was founded in 2014, the Leesa mattress was one of the first big bed-in-a-box mattresses to become a household name. This affordable all-foam Leesa mattress provided high quality at a great price, thanks to a new business model that cut out the middleman and delivered the mattress directly to your door.
We all know that getting enough sleep is key to staying healthy, recovering from hard workouts, and staying focused at work. So, could a Leesa bed be what you need to get a better night's sleep?
In this Leesa mattress review, we break down the pros and cons of each of Leesa's mattress offerings so you can figure out whether one of these beds can help you get the rest you need. We collaborated with the sleep pros at Mattress Advisor to put each Leesa mattress through a series of tests. Keep reading to see how each performed in the mattress lab.
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The Leesa Lineup
Years later, the Leesa mattress has continued to be one of the more popular mattress options on the market. by combining pressure-relieving foam with a back-friendly support layer, the Leesa mattress regularly makes the cut as one of the best mattresses for athletes. Additionally, the company has expanded beyond the "one-size-fits-all" model to offer more mattress options, suiting a wider range of sleepers and budgets.
Leesa Original
SPECS
- Mattress Advisor score: 9.1/10
- Material: Memory foam
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Shipping method: Free FedEx ground shipping to all 50 states; in-home delivery and setup available for an additional cost
- Firmness: Medium-firm
- Warranty: 10-year warranty
How It Feels
The surface layer of the Leesa Original mattress gently contours around your curves but remains bouncy and buoyant to keep you propped up on top of the bed, allowing for ease of movement. But, those who weigh over 230 pounds may experience some sinkage because of the bed's all-foam construction.
Who It's Best For
The Leesa mattress works well for all sleeping positions—it provides enough pushback to keep your spine propped up in a healthy posture while still providing enough give to cradle pressure points and sore muscles throughout the night. This bed's responsiveness and versatility also make it a good pick for combination sleepers. The bed springs back into shape quickly to keep you supported in every sleeping position.
What We Like
- Spinal alignment: The Leesa's medium-firm support level keeps most sleepers propped up in a healthy posture throughout the night to minimize back pain.
- Responsiveness: Light and average-weight sleepers will be able to move around on this bed without feeling stuck.
- Pressure relief: The Leesa mattress provides ample pressure relief to active sleepers without allowing your body to sink uncomfortably far into the bed.
What We Don't Like
- Edge support: You may not feel supported if you tend to sprawl across your mattress as you sleep or if you like to sit on the end of the bed.
- May not support heavyweight stomach sleepers: Heavyweight stomach sleepers need a bed with a firmer level of support to avoid lower back pain.
Leesa Studio
SPECS
- Mattress Advisor score: 8.7/10
- Material: Memory foam
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Shipping method: Free FedEx ground shipping to all 50 states; in-home delivery and set-up available for an additional cost
- Firmness: Medium-firm
- Warranty: 10-year warranty
How It Feels
Memory foam beds have a bad rep for allowing sleepers to sink too far into the bed. The Leesa Studio, however, gently hugs your curves as you lay down, while still keeping you propped up and supported so you can move around easily on top of the bed. This bed has a medium-firm feel that provides enough pushback to keep most sleepers in a proper spinal alignment throughout the night. But, this firmness level may not provide enough support for those with heavier body types.
Who It's Best For
This Leesa Studio mattress has an ideal blend of firm support and plush comfort for lightweight and average weight sleepers, especially if you sleep on your back or stomach. We also think couples will appreciate this all-foam mattress's ability to muffle movements so you can sleep undisturbed even if your partner tends to toss and turn. The Leesa Studio mattress is a steal at under $1,000 for a queen-size bed, making this a great pick for budget shoppers or those looking for a bed for a guest room or a child.
What We Like
- Great value: This bed is under $1,000 for a queen-size mattress, making it a budget-friendly option.
- Eco-friendly: Both GREENGUARD Gold & CertiPUR-US® Certified, the Leesa Studio meets high standards for health and environmentally-friendly practices.
- Medium firmness: This bed's middle-of-the-road firmness level makes it suitable for a wide range of sleepers.
- Motion isolation: The Leesa Studio bed is made of foam layers that absorb the vibrations made by your partners or pets as they move on the mattress throughout the night so you can sleep undisturbed.
What We Don't Like
- May not support heavier body types: Those who weigh more than 230 lbs. may experience sinkage on this bed and may be more comfortable on an innerspring or hybrid mattress.
- Temperature regulation: All-foam beds tend to sleep hotter than other mattress types, so this isn't the best pick if you tend to wake up sweaty.
Leesa Hybrid
SPECS
- Mattress Advisor score: 9.4/10
- Material: Hybrid (foam and coils)
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Shipping method: Free FedEx ground shipping to all 50 states; in-home delivery and setup available for an additional cost
- Firmness: Medium
- Warranty: 10-year warranty
How It Feels
The Leesa Hybrid mattress has a similar balanced medium-firm feel as the Original model but with the addition of individually-wrapped innerspring coils. Top foam layers still provide subtle pressure relief when you lay on the bed but the addition of innerspring coils makes this bed sleep cooler and feel bouncier than the all-foam Leesa beds. Plus, the coils provide extra reinforcement to keep heavier sleepers supported. This bed also stays cool-to-the-touch which can help you sleep better if you have trouble with temperature regulation at night.
Who It's Best For
This bed has a firm enough level of support to help sleepers of all body types stay in proper spinal alignment throughout the night. This feature also makes this bed a good pick for those who need extra back support. This hybrid bed is also a solid pick for hot sleepers and those who prefer the bouncy and sturdy feel of a traditional innerspring mattress, but could also benefit from the added pressure relief from the bed's top foam layers.
What We Like
- Works for all body types: This mattress provides ample support to keep all body types comfortable throughout the night.
- Temperature regulation: Cooling foam paired with breathable innerspring coil layers help move your body heat away from the bed so stay cool and comfortable throughout the night.
- Edge support: The Leesa Legend's innerspring coil support system keeps the edges of the bed firm and sturdy so you don't have to worry about slipping off the side.
- Durability: Long-lasting materials such as high-density polyfoam and individually-wrapped innerspring cools mean that this bed could keep you supported for over a decade.
What We Don't Like
- Motion transfer: The Leesa Hybrid allowed more motion to travel across the bed than the all-foam models. Light sleepers may want to choose a bed that provides more motion isolation.
- Off-gassing: It takes a little while for the "new mattress" odor of this bed to dissipate after unboxing. This off-gassing is harmless but can be annoying if you’re sensitive to smells.
Leesa Legend
SPECS
- Mattress Advisor score: 9.0/10
- Material: Hybrid (foam and coils)
- Trial period: 100 nights
- Shipping method: Free FedEx ground shipping to all 50 states; in-home delivery and setup available for an additional cost
- Firmness: Medium
- Warranty: 10-year warranty
How It Feels
The Leesa Legend is the most luxurious mattress out of all the Leesa models. Built with two layers of individually wrapped innerspring coils, this bed sleeps cooler and is more responsive than the Hybrid model. The Legend mattress also has softer foam layers than the other Leesa mattresses, allowing your body to sink deeper into the bed for more intense stress relief while still keeping you supported and springing back into place quickly if you move around on the bed.
Who It's Best For
Sleepers of all body types will feel supported and cradled by this mattress, but side sleepers will especially appreciate how the Leesa Legend's softer top surface cradles their hips and shoulders. Eco-friendly shoppers will also sleep easy on this bed. In addition to the CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold certifications, this bed is also made with organic cotton cover, sustainable and biodegradable merino wool, and recycled steel.
What We Like
- Works for all body types: Two levels of durable innerspring coils prop up sleepers of any size or sleep position.
- Temperature regulation: A combination of cooling, breathable, and moisture-wicking materials provide one of the coolest sleeping experiences available.
- Deep pressure relief: The surface of this bed will cradle and hug your curves to relieve stress from sore joints without allowing you to sink uncomfortably far into the bed.
What We Don't Like
- Higher price point: At over $2,000 for a queen-size, the Leesa Legend may not be affordable for some sleepers.
- May feel too soft: This bed has a softer feel that may not appeal to all sleepers, especially heavier sleepers or those who prefer a firmer level of support.
Leesa Warranty, Trial, and Shipping Policies
All Leesa mattresses have the same policies. Your Leesa mattress will arrive at your door in a bed-in-a-box format about 3 to 5 days after the mattress order is placed. Shipping is free within all 50 states, but if you want white glove delivery or help setting up your bed, you'll need to pay an extra fee.
Once you get your bed, you have a 100-night sleep trial period to test it out. If you still aren't comfortable after 30 nights on your Leesa mattress, you can return it for a refund. Shoppers from Alaska and Hawaii have to pay a small return fee, but returns are free for those who live in the continental United States.
This bed also comes with a 10-year warranty against manufacturer defects. If your bed has a defect covered under the warranty within 10 years of purchase (like splitting or cracking at its base), Leesa will repair or replace your bed at no extra cost.
FAQs About Leesa Mattresses
How long do Leesa mattresses last?
All Leesa mattresses come with a 10-year warranty, but the exact timeframe of when you’ll start to feel signs of wear on your mattress depends on the bed's materials. You can expect to sleep on the memory foam Leesa mattresses for 6 to 8 years before the mattress starts deteriorating, while the hybrid models should last about 8 to 10 years.
How firm is the Leesa mattress?
The Leesa Original mattress has a medium-firm feel, which lands at about a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale where 1 is the softest and 10 is the firmest. This versatile firmness level suits most average sleepers, but firmness is subjective. This mattress may feel a little too soft to heavier sleepers, or too firm to lighter sleepers. You can take advantage of Leesa's 100-night trial period to make sure that this firmness level works for you before you commit to your purchase.
Does Leesa sleep hot?
Thanks to its breathable foam layers and moisture-wicking cover, the Leesa mattress sleeps cooler than the average all-foam bed. But, it’s still a memory foam mattress which means it’s not ideally-suited for a hot sleeper. So, if you tend to sleep hot or need a little extra temperature regulation, you may want to consider the Leesa Hybrid or Legend. These two beds are built with temperature-regulating foams and layers of innerspring coils that allow body heat to flow through and away from the mattress.
How much does a Leesa mattress weigh?
The weight of the Leesa mattresses varies by size and model. For a queen-size mattress, the Leesa Studio weighs the lightest at 68 pounds, while the Leesa Original weighs 71 pounds, the Sapina Hybrid weighs 115 pounds, and the heaviest model, the Legend Hybrid, weighs in at 119 pounds.
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