Leesa Mattress Comparison: 12 Models Compared

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Which Mattress Should You Buy? | Compare the Mattresses | Performance Tests

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

Best Mattress by Category

Before we get into the gritty details, let’s honor some specific mattresses first. The mattresses featured below performed exceptionally well when considering each individual category listed.

Best For	Leesa
Overall	Leesa Sapira
Side Sleepers	Leesa Legend
Stomach or Back Sleepers	Leesa Sapira
Heavy People	Leesa Plus Hybrid
Cooling	Leesa Sapira
Affordable	Leesa Original
Back Pain	Leesa Reserve
Sex	Leesa Original Hybrid
Soft Mattress	Leesa Sapira Chill
Medium-Firm Mattress	Leesa Sapira
Firm Mattress	Leesa Sapira Chill

The table below shows the overall performance score of every mattress we’ve tested from each brand. In total, 12 mattresses were tested for this comparison.

All Leesa Mattresses Tested

Leesa Mattresses	Score	Mattress Type	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Legend	9.18	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Legend Chill	8.85	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Natural Hybrid	8.66	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Oasis Chill	9.04	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Original	9.00	Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Original Hybrid	9.15	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Plus Hybrid	8.72	Plus-Sized	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Reserve	9.00	Memory Foam Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Sapira	9.47	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Sapira Chill	9.08	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Studio	8.43	Foam	Read Review	Check Price
Leesa Studio Chill	8.63	Hybrid	Read Review	Check Price

Moving on, let’s talk about specific performance categories. Depending on what factors are most important to you, individual mattresses may rise above others. The table below looks at 10 testing categories and highlights the top-performing mattresses in those particular tests.

Factor	Winner	Score
Best Overall	Leesa Sapira	9.47
Best Cooling	Leesa Legend Chill, Leesa Oasis Chill, Leesa Reserve, Leesa Sapira, Leesa Sapira Chill	10
Most Sinkage	Leesa Legend Chill	2.54″
Least Sinkage	Leesa Legend	1.88″
Lowest Motion Transfer	Leesa Legend, Leesa Original, Leesa Sapira, Leesa Studio	10
Fastest Response Time	Leesa Legend, Leesa Natural Hybrid	9.9
Most Bounce	Leesa Original Hybrid	13.04″
Least Bounce	Leesa Studio	6.22″
Best Edge Support	Leesa Sapira Chill	9.5
Best for Sex	Leesa Natural Hybrid	9.8
Best Pressure Relief	Leesa Reserve, Leesa Sapira, Leesa Sapira Chill	10
Least Off-Gassing	Leesa Original	9.2
Best Company	Leesa	9.4

Leesa mattresses range from soft (4) to firm (8). However, the majority of mattresses they offer have a medium (5) or medium-firm (6) rating.

The upgraded Leesa Chill mattresses offer some soft and firm options along with their enhanced cooling performance.

This means that the least expensive soft mattress option is the Leesa Oasis Chill at $1,259 for a queen, and the least expensive firm mattress they offer is the Leesa Sapira Chill at $1,809.

Firmness	Rating	Feel
Leesa Legend	5	Medium
Leesa Legend Chill	5	Medium
Leesa Natural Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Oasis Chill	4, 6	Soft, Medium-Firm
Leesa Original	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Original Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Plus Hybrid	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Reserve	5.5	Medium
Leesa Sapira	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Sapira Chill	4, 6, 8	Soft, Medium-Firm, Firm
Leesa Studio	6	Medium-Firm
Leesa Studio Chill	6	Medium-Firm

Not sure which firmness you need? Your ideal mattress firmness depends on two major factors—sleeping position and body weight. With the right firmness, your body and spine will maintain proper alignment when sleeping.

Lightweight sleepers or those who sleep on their side tend to need a softer mattress. By comparison, heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach tend to need more support and a firmer feel.

Now, we’re going to dive deep into the three most popular Leesa models across our 10 performance categories.

Leesa Mattresses

• Leesa Original
• Leesa Sapira
• Leesa Legend

The table below shows overall scores as well as scores from the individual testing categories.

Factor	Leesa Original	Leesa Sapira	Leesa Legend
Overall Score	9.00	9.47	9.18
Cooling	9.0	10	9.0
Motion Transfer	10	10	10
Response	9.4	9.5	9.9
Edge Support	8.0	7.5	8.0
Sex	7.6	9.1	9.0
Pressure Relief	9.0	10	9.0
Off-Gassing	9.2	8.3	8.9
Company	9.4	9.4	9.4

This second table shows the data from each test we analyze. We use this data to compare each mattress to others within the brand as well as to compare with over 390+ mattresses we’ve tested to date.

Factor	Leesa Original	Leesa Sapira	Leesa Legend
Price (Queen)	$1,059	$1,599	$1,949
Cooling	Excellent	Outstanding	Excellent
Sinkage – Depth	2.09″	2.05″	1.88″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate	Minimal
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	2.06 m/s²	4.66 m/s²	4.38 m/s²
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.3 sec.	0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.5 sec.	0.4 sec.	0.4 sec.
Bounce – Height	7.94″	12.67″	11.57″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Very High	High
Edge Support – Sitting	5.50″	6.25″	5.50″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.00″	4.00″	4.50″
Mattress Thickness	10.00″	11.00″	11.50″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	3 days	6 days	4 days
Trial	100 nights	120 nights	120 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime	Lifetime

First, let’s talk about cooling performance. In terms of keeping you cool while you sleep, these popular Leesa models will get the job done. On average, they earned a 9.3 cooling score.

Cooling Test	Score	Baseline	Max. Temp.	Ending Temp.
Leesa Original	9.0	83.6°	92.1°	86.5°
Leesa Sapira	10	81.2°	90.0°	83.5°
Leesa Legend	9.0	81.2°	91.2°	84.0°

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (after 5 minutes) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

Below, you can watch a video of how the heat dissipates on each mattress during our cooling test. For this test, we lie on the mattress for 15 minutes, get off the mattress, and then take periodic surface-level temperature measurements.

The average cooling score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

Hybrid mattresses like the Sapira and Legend have an advantage when it comes to breathability, as the pocketed coils allow for better airflow over all-foam designs, like the Original. However, the thin design of the Leesa Original is also an advantage.

The poly foam used in Leesa mattresses is ultra-responsive and less prone to heat buildup, like a latex foam might be. Their choice to place the denser memory foam layer under the poly foam and cover further avoids potential heat retention within the foam layers.

The Leesa Sapira proved to have the best cooling overall, with an outstanding 10/10 score. If one of your primary concerns with your mattress is avoiding overheating, any one of these popular Leesa mattresses should do the trick, but if you want the best, go with the Leesa Sapira.

The Sapira Chill is also an option for great cooling, but in our tests, the Chill actually had a lower overall performance score compared to the regular Sapira.

When it comes to measuring sinkage depth, Leesa mattresses lean towards more minimal or moderate levels of sinkage.

The three popular Leesa models have an average sinkage depth of 2.00, which is right on the threshold that separates a minimal and moderate rating.

Sinkage Test	Sinkage Feel	Sinkage Depth
Leesa Original	Moderate	2.09″
Leesa Sapira	Moderate	2.05″
Leesa Legend	Minimal	1.88″

The level of sinkage for each mattress is documented in the images below.

The average sinkage depth across all mattresses tested to date is 2.23″.

Back and stomach sleepers usually prefer less sinkage, which better maintains proper alignment of their spine. The Leesa Original (2.09″), Leesa Sapira (2.05″), and Leesa Legend (1.88″) all have less sinkage than average and are exceptionally good for these sleeping positions.

This isn’t to say they wouldn’t be suitable for side sleeping, but side sleepers typically enjoy a deeper level of sinkage to ensure the spine is able to reach a neutral alignment.

We still rate all three Leesa models as suitable for all positions. However, dedicated side sleepers may prefer a mattress that breaks into the “deep” rating threshold of 2.30″. The Leesa Chill versions come with a quilted cover that provides a thicker comfort layer, and in turn, have deeper sinkage, making them a better match for side sleeping.

Are you over 300 lbs.? Heavier sleepers generally need a mattress with a firmer feel to maintain optimal support. The Leesa Plus Hybrid has moderate sinkage and sufficient support for heavier body weight.

For motion transfer, we try to assess the likelihood that couples will disturb each other with movements while they sleep. Leesa mattresses are particularly impressive for couples, in terms of low motion transfer.

The three popular Leesa mattresses earned an average motion transfer performance score of 10/10, with each one earning this top score.

Motion Transfer Test	Score	Acc. Range
Leesa Original	10	2.06 m/s²
Leesa Sapira	10	4.66 m/s²
Leesa Legend	10	4.38 m/s²

The level of motion transfer on each mattress is also documented in the videos below.

The average motion transfer score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2. This is a typical category for mattresses to struggle with, especially those with a hybrid design.

The Leesa Original has an advantage for motion transfer due to its all-foam construction. This is why we see a considerably lower motion acceleration measurement at 2.06 m/s²

But the Sapira and Legend models still do an excellent job isolating motion as well. The thin cover and high-quality comfort material help to deaden motion and prevent motion reverberation across the mattress from partner movements.

Overall, Leesa mattresses are among the best for couples who prioritize low motion transfer.

Moving along, let’s talk about response time. This is a measure of how fast materials will reform after being compressed. Faster times indicate an advantage in general ease of movement. In our tests, Leesa consistently proved to be among the fastest mattresses we’ve measured to date.

The Leesa Original, Leesa Sapira, and Leesa Legend earned an average response time score of 9.6.

Response Test	Score	Mostly Recovered	Completely Recovered
Leesa Original	9.4	0.3 seconds	0.5 seconds
Leesa Sapira	9.5	0.3 seconds	0.4 seconds
Leesa Legend	9.9	0.2 seconds	0.4 seconds

The level of responsiveness for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average response score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.8.

The most responsive mattress among this collection is the Leesa Legend. Its design includes both a large coil unit in the support base and micro-coils within the comfort layer. Added to the latex-like poly foam in the topmost layer, and we have the makings of near-perfect response time performance.

This is another category that benefits from the top-most layer using poly foam over memory foam. While you don’t get the maximum benefit for comfort and pressure relief from the memory foam, this poly foam is ultra-fast to respond.

The response speeds we see in our tests allow us to confidently claim that sleepers need never fear a cratering sensation on Leesa mattresses that make movement difficult or awkward. Again, you won’t get the memory foam feel some sleepers prefer, but the trade-off is an extremely lively surface when you need to shift positions.

For bounce, our measurement informs the type of feel one could expect while moving on the mattress. This is similar to response time but on a larger scale.

The three popular Leesa mattresses have varying levels of bounce that range from 7.94″ to 12.67″. On average, they have an average bounce height of 10.73″. Our measurement accounts for both the amount the weighted ball sinks into a mattress and how high it rebounds.

Bounce Test	Bounce Feel	Bounce Height
Leesa Original	Low	7.94″
Leesa Sapira	Very High	12.67″
Leesa Legend	High	11.57″

The level of bounce for each mattress is documented in the videos below.

The average bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 8.75″. By this measure, Leesa averages a higher measurement than this. However, the Leesa Original individually has lower bounce than average.

The all-foam design dissipates energy extremely effectively, which is a large benefit to motion transfer. Here, it limits bounce and creates a more calm, relaxed feeling.

On the other hand, the Leesa Sapira and Leesa Legend both managed high and very high levels of bounce.

My ideal bounce range is between 8 – 12″ for general ease of movement. These models easily clear the minimum I look for, but they start risking being too bouncy. Some might be turned off by an overly trampoline-like feel, and others will love the benefits it has for amorous activities.

Mattresses with more bounce are better for ease of movement and increase sex performance. However, higher bounce also typically creates a higher level of motion transfer. So there are pros and cons when it comes to bounce.

When it comes to edge support, we lie and sit on the edge of the mattress to measure its compression as well as the likelihood of sliding/falling off. Edge support is one area that is not a strong suit for Leesa mattresses.

The three most popular Leesa models earned an average edge support score of 7.7, with the scores ranging from 7.5 to 8.0.

Edge Support Test	Score	Sitting Sinkage	Lying Support
Leesa Original	8.0	5.50″	Excellent
Leesa Sapira	7.5	6.25″	Excellent
Leesa Legend	8.0	5.50″	Excellent

The level of edge support is documented in the images below.

The average edge support score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.7.

By this measure, the Leesa mattresses all have below-average edge support. On the bright side, they each earned an excellent rating when it comes to lying support. This means you can sleep close to the edge with little fear of sliding out of bed.

The Leesa Sapira had the highest amount of edge compression. Its design does not include any special set of reinforced coils or perimeter foam, as seen on mattresses with notably better edge support. The Leesa Legend has reinforced coils, but they don’t make a huge difference.

The Leesa Original is thinner, which means less foam to compress, and uses a solid block of support foam for its base. This outperforms the Leesa Sapira, but not by much either.

In the end, these scores don’t reflect a complete material collapse that would entirely prevent you from using the edge of these mattresses for getting ready in the morning or during amorous activities. But they won’t be ideal for those either.

Now for the sexiest mattress category, especially if you’re a fan of 5-factor weighted formulas. Our sex scores rely on data from bounce, edge support, noise, pressure relief, and cooling to create an objective sex review.

Leesa mattresses are slightly better than average when it comes to sex. Between the three of them, the popular Leesa models earned an average sex score of 8.6.

Sex Test	Sex Score	Bounce	Edge Support	Noise	Pressure Relief	Cooling
Leesa Original	7.6	7.4	6.9	10	9.0	9.0
Leesa Sapira	9.1	10	5.9	8.0	10	10
Leesa Legend	9.0	9.7	6.9	8.0	9.0	9.0

The average sex score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.2. So compared to this average, Leesa, as a brand, is better than most when it comes to sex. The Leesa Original holds these three back from higher praise. At 7.6, the Original is serviceable but not great for intimacy.

The Leesa Sapira and Leesa Legends are excellent for sex. As far as bounce is concerned, they have more than an adequate amount. At these levels, the dance without pants is less strenuous for all participants.

The biggest issue for both of these models is their mediocre sitting edge support. As we discussed, this won’t completely shut the party down, but there is a lot of room for improvement. Couples are likely to avoid incorporating the edge for fear of falling off (or at least they’d want to scooch things back a bit).

Pressure relief is unquestionably one of the most important factors when it comes to choosing a mattress. Leesa mattresses excel in pressure relief. Their three most popular models earned a pressure relief score of 9.3.

Pressure Relief Test	Score	Comfort Layer	Support Layer
Leesa Original	9.0	4.00″	6.00″
Leesa Sapira	10	4.00″	7.00″
Leesa Legend	9.0	4.50″	7.00″

The average pressure relief score across all mattresses tested to date is 8.6.

Even Leesa’s 10″, $1,000 mattress (Leesa Original) has above-average pressure relief. This is the model that launched their company into the success they have today.

Curiously, the Leesa Legend also landed at this same excellent level of pressure relief, despite being nearly double the price. While the score is the same, I would strongly recommend the Legend for heavy people over the Leesa Original.

The materials included in each mattress are documented in the images below.

It’s extra support from the coil unit and micro coils mixed with the zoned support design makes it much better for heavier bodies.

Bigger doesn’t always mean better. The Leesa Sapira has 0.5″ less material than the Leesa Legend, but the Sapira has the best pressure relief score. It has a less nuanced design that doesn’t include zoned support, like the Legend. However, it proved to be comfortable, and I experienced no pressure point buildup in my tests.

There is a bit more nuance to our three mattresses that the 1-10 scores didn’t quite capture. However, we can confidently say that Leesa mattresses have better pressure relief compared to the average mattress.

When it comes to off-gassing, virtually all mattresses that arrive compressed in a box will have a strong smell during their initial unboxing. We measure the intensity of this smell along with the duration of time it takes to fully dissipate.

Leesa mattresses are fantastic in this area. On average, Leesa mattresses took 4.3 days to finish off-gassing in our tests.

Off-Gassing Test	Score	Initial Smell	Smell Duration
Leesa Original	9.2	Strong	3 days
Leesa Sapira	8.3	Strong	6 days
Leesa Legend	8.9	Strong	4 days

The average smell duration across all mattresses tested to date is 7.13 days.

By our tests, all Leesa mattresses off-gas quicker than average.

At 3 and 4 days, the Leesa Original and Leesa Legend models, respectively, are exceptionally quick. Sleepers who are sensitive to off-gassing odors should be much happier with these models.

However, waiting an extra 2 days (6 days total) for a mattress like the Leesa Sapira might very well be worth it, considering the smell will never come back once complete.

Finally, let’s talk about Leesa’s basic company policies that may influence your purchasing decision. Leesa offers sleepers a 120-night trial period, a lifetime warranty, free shipping, and free returns.

These are fantastic consumer-friendly policies. The only nit-pick we have to justify the less-than-perfect score is that the trial period could be longer. Only having 120 nights is shorter than the average, while there are plenty of companies that offer a full year.

Check out the table below to see a detailed look at Leesa’s company policies.

Company	Leesa
Score	9.4
Trial Period	120 nights
Warranty	Lifetime
Shipping	$0
Returns	$0
Country of Origin	USA

To date, we have tested 395+ mattresses from 106 different brands. The average trial length is 173 nights, and the average warranty is 13 years, excluding 41% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

Leesa Testing Data

Mattress Name	Overall Score	Cooling Score	Motion Transfer Score	Response Time Score	Edge Support Score	Sex Score	Pressure Relief Score	Off-Gassing Score	Company Score	Type	Thickness	Firmness	Sinkage	Bounce	Trial (days)	Ships To	Price (Queen)	Read Review
Leesa Sapira	9.47	10	10	9.5	7.5	9.1	10	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	11.00"	Medium-Firm	2.05"	12.67"	120 nights	USA	$1,599	Review
Leesa Legend	9.18	9.0	10	9.9	8.0	9.0	9.0	8.9	9.4	Hybrid	11.50"	Medium	1.88"	11.57"	120 nights	USA	$1,949	Review
Leesa Original Hybrid	9.15	9.0	9.7	9.5	8.4	9.5	9.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	11.25"	Medium-Firm	1.92"	13.04"	120 nights	USA, Canada	$1,124	Review
Leesa Sapira Chill	9.08	10	6.6	9.0	9.5	9.4	10	7.2	9.4	Hybrid	14.00"	Soft Medium-Firm Firm	2.16"	10.51"	120 nights	USA	$1,809	Review
Leesa Oasis Chill	9.04	10	8.1	9.1	9.4	8.7	9.0	7.2	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Soft Medium-Firm	2.19"	9.07"	120 nights	USA	$1,259	Review
Leesa Original	9.00	9.0	10	9.4	8.0	7.6	9.0	9.2	9.4	Foam	10.00"	Medium-Firm	2.09"	7.94"	100 nights	USA, Canada	$1,059	Review
Leesa Reserve	9.00	10	8.2	7.2	9.1	7.7	10	8.6	9.4	Memory Foam Hybrid	14.00"	Medium	2.09"	6.83"	120 nights	USA	$2,774	Review
Leesa Legend Chill	8.85	10	7.8	7.4	9.2	8.9	9.0	7.8	9.4	Hybrid	13.50"	Medium	2.54"	9.84"	120 nights	USA	$2,209	Review
Leesa Plus Hybrid	8.72	9.0	6.7	9.6	9.0	9.0	9.0	8.3	9.4	Plus-Sized	13.00"	Medium-Firm	2.15"	9.73"	100 nights	USA	$1,236	Review
Leesa Natural Hybrid	8.66	8.0	6.7	9.9	9.4	9.8	9.0	8.1	9.4	Hybrid	13.00"	Medium-Firm	2.12"	12.18"	120 nights	USA	$1,574	Review
Leesa Studio Chill	8.63	9.0	7.0	8.5	9.4	8.3	9.0	8.3	9.4	Hybrid	12.00"	Medium-Firm	2.26"	8.40"	120 nights	USA	$899	Review
Leesa Studio	8.43	8.0	10	7.6	7.2	6.6	9.0	8.9	9.4	Foam	10.00"	Medium-Firm	2.00"	6.22"	100 nights	USA	$599	Review