Loom & Leaf vs. Leesa

Performance Tests

At NapLab, we test each mattress by analyzing it versus 9 different factors that impact feel, comfort, and performance.

Here are the results of Loom & Leaf vs. Leesa:

Feature	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Cooling	Moderate	Moderate
Sinkage	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer	Low	Moderate
Responsiveness	Slow	Fast
Bounce	Low	Moderate
Edge Support	Moderate	Moderate
Sex	Okay	Good
Pressure Relief	Good	Good
Off-Gassing	None	Minimal

From the images above, you can see that both mattresses have comparable cooling performance.

Although the Leesa started with a lower baseline temperature, the Loom & Leaf was actually able to get the temperature down to a lower ending temp (86.4° on the Leesa compared to 83.0° on the Loom & Leaf).

Loom & Leaf’s less dense euro-style cover may be a contributing factor that allows it to release the heat slightly more quickly.

That said, Loom & Leaf and Leesa feel similar with respect to heat retention and overall cooling performance. Both sleep reasonably cool given their predominately foam construction.

Loom & Leaf Cooling Test

Leesa Cooling Test

Cooling Tests Compared

Cooling	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Moderate	Moderate
Baseline	80.0°	76.8°
Max. Temp.	93.8°	93.9°
Ending Temp.	83.0°	86.4°

• 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

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

Sinkage Tests Compared

Sinkage	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Moderate	Moderate
Max. Sinkage	1.9″	2.15″

The results of this test show that the Leesa has a bit more sinkage than the Loom & Leaf, but honestly, they’re pretty comparable. With the same 12-pound medicine ball, the Leesa had 0.25″ more sinkage than the same ball on the Loom & Leaf mattress.

The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below. The graphs below show a quantifiable version of motion transfer based on accelerometer data.

Loom & Leaf Motion Transfer

Leesa Motion Transfer

Motion Transfer Tests Compared

Motion Transfer	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Low	Moderate
Max. Acceleration	3.19 m/s²	4.89 m/s²
Min. Acceleration	-1.83 m/s²	-4.36 m/s²
Acceleration Range	5.02 m/s²	9.25 m/s²

When compared side-by-side, you can see that the initial bounce generated from ball drop was higher on the Leesa Original and the bounce downward was more as well.

Because of the strength of the initial impact, there was a higher degree of motion transfer as well, which resonated across the mattress for about twice as long as it did on the Loom & Leaf.

Leesa’s relatively taut cover may further increase motion transfer. While the Loom & Leaf’s padded euro-style cover may further help to absorb energy and reduce motion. The additional memory foam layers within the Loom & Leaf mattress is also helping to reduce motion transfer.

In any case, we can say with confidence that Loom & Leaf has lower motion transfer compared to the Leesa original mattress.

As you can see in the videos below, the Leesa has a significantly faster response time compared to the Loom & Leaf mattress. Loom & Leaf takes roughly twice as long to “mostly recovery” and nearly 3x as long to “fully recover”.

Loom & Leaf Response Test

Leesa Response Test

Response Time	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Slow	Fast
Mostly Recovered	1.5 second	0.8 second
Completely Recovered	2.8 second	1.0 second

This is largely thanks to the foam that Leesa uses for its top layer. It has a faster response time compared to memory foam, which is what Loom & Leaf uses.

If you are looking for an all-foam mattress that recovers faster (like a coil-based mattress), then the Leesa is a good option.

Bounce levels can also be viewed in real-time via the short video clips below.

Loom & Leaf Bounce Test

Leesa Bounce Test

Bounce Tests Compared

Bounce	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Low	Moderate
Max Sinkage Depth	3.75″	4.25″
Max Bounce Height	-0.41″	1.66″

Just as the video shows, the Leesa has a greater sinkage depth and a higher bounce height compared to Loom & Leaf.

While Leesa’s bounce wouldn’t match that of most coil-based mattresses, it is definitely a high bounce for a 100% foam mattress.

Loom & Leaf is predominantly built from memory foam, which absorbs more energy, resulting in a lower bounce rate.

Mattresses with more bounce tend to be preferable for sex. However, too much bounce can be a detriment to the overall comfort for some sleepers.

In regards to sinkage, both of these mattresses have moderate levels of sinkage. The Loom & Leaf mattress has reinforced high-density foam edges, but it doesn’t seem to be enough to beat the sinkage performance of the Leesa.

Even without the reinforced edges, the Leesa still had 1″ less sinkage from the leg and 1.5″ less sinkage from the butt.

Edge Support Tests Compared

Edge Support	Loom & Leaf	Leesa Original
Overall	Moderate	Moderate
Sinkage (butt)	3.75″	2.25″
Sinkage (legs)	4.75″	3.75″

Mattresses with better edge support can be more desirable if you find that you often use the edge. If you sleep near, watch TV, get ready in the morning, and/or use the edge of the mattress for sex, then having a mattress with stronger edge support will be more important.

It’s important to note that while the absolute sinkage numbers showed that Loom & Leaf has higher edge sinkage, the relative sinkage depth based on mattress thickness isn’t quite as dramatic. On Loom & Leaf, the butt sinkage is 31.3%, while Leesa is 22.5%. Under the leg sinkage for Loom & Leaf was 39.6% and Leesa was 37.5%.

Here’s a look at our sex formula:

Sex Score Formula = (Bounce * 0.5) + (Edge Support * 0.2) + (Noise * 0.2) + (Sinkage * 0.05) + (Cooling * 0.05)

We use the following scores, plugged into the formula, to derive our sex score for each mattress.

Sex Factor	Weight	Loom & Leaf	Leesa
Bounce	50%	8.3	8.4
Edge Support	20%	9.1	9.7
Noise	20%	10	10
Sinkage	5%	10	10
Cooling	5%	9.1	9.1
TOTAL		8.9	9.1

From this data, we can presume that the Leesa would perform slightly better than the Loom & Leaf during sex. Leesa has slightly more bounce and significantly better edge support. Noise, sinkage, and cooling were very comparable between these two mattresses.

While the Leesa is the better mattress for sex, much of the resulting score difference is due to edge support performance. If you don’t often utilize the edge of the mattress for amorous activities then the difference between the mattresses is negligible.

Pressure Relief	Loom & Leaf	Leesa
Comfort Layer	4.5″	4.0″
Comfort Layer Ratio	38%	40%

In regards to pressure relief, both the Loom & Leaf and Leesa are great options. The Loom & Leaf has 0.5″ more thickness in the comfort layer, but Leesa’s comfort layer makes up slightly more percent of the overall thickness of the mattress.

A thick comfort layer is important for pressure relief because it allows your body to sink into the mattress (providing support and contour) without interacting with the support foam below.

A thinner comfort layer would allow too much engagement with the support foam and create uncomfortable pressure points.

Both the Loom & Leaf and the Leesa have great pressure relief.

Off-Gassing	Loom & Leaf	Leesa
Initial Smell	None	Minimal
Off-gassing Period	0 days	2 days
Ships Compressed?	No	Yes

Off-gassing is when gasses that were trapped in some material are released back into the air. This entrapement of gasses can occur during mattress construction.

Off-gassing is generally more notable on foam mattresses that are compressed and rolled into a box for shipping. Mattresses that aren’t compressed for shipping may off-gas as well, however, since they aren’t vacuum-packed for shipment they have plenty of time to get rid of their odor before arriving at your home.

In the case of Loom & Leaf vs. Leesa, Leesa is the only one that is compressed.

Because of this, it’s going to have a little more off-gassing than the Loom & Leaf. The Loom & Leaf has virtually no off-gassing because it ships full-size.

Both Loom & Leaf and Leesa have great track records for customer service and company policies.

Company Factor	Loom & Leaf	Leesa
Trial Period	180 nights	100 nights
Warranty	15 years	10 years
Shipping	Free, 9-29 days	Free, 6-8 business days
Returns	$99 handling fee	Free
Country of Origin	USA	USA

They each have long trial periods and long warranties—Loom & Leaf is a bit longer in both categories. They also both offer free shipping, with Leesa taking the lead for shipping speeds.

Loom & Leaf will deliver the mattress “white glove” for free, meaning they’ll unbox it and haul off your old mattress for free.

For this feature from Leesa, you’ll need to pay a little extra. Leesa standard delivery is contactless, dropped off at your door.

If you decide that the mattress isn’t for you, you’ll need to pay a $99 handling fee to return the Loom & Leaf, while Leesa offers free returns. Leesa donates returned mattresses to children or families in need.

The Loom & Leaf comes in two different firmness levels and the Leesa offers two firmness levels (among 4 different mattress types).

I would describe the Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm as a medium mattress. Whereas the Leesa Original, Hybrid, & Studio mattresses are medium to medium-firm.

Loom & Leaf’s Firm mattress is just that, “firm”. And the Leesa Legend is soft.

Strictly comparing apples to apples, the bulk of this review is looking at the Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm vs. the Leesa Original.

Loom & Leaf – Relaxed Firm

Leesa Original

Depending on your body weight and preferred sleeping position, both Loom & Leaf or Leesa could be good options. They are both balanced mattresses that tend to work for most sleepers.

Below we’ve indicated the sleeping positions and body types that are best suited for each mattress and firmness option.

Loom & Leaf – Relaxed Firm

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

Loom & Leaf – Firm

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.	Maybe	No	Maybe
150-250 lbs.	Maybe	No	Maybe
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Maybe	Yes

Leesa Original, Hybrid, & Studio

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleepers	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

Leesa Legend

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-225 lbs.	Maybe	Yes	Maybe
225-300 lbs.	No	Maybe	No

Design

The Loom and Leaf mattress is primarily a memory foam mattress with no spring or coils. It uses memory foam and a gel layer that provide a reasonable level of cooling with the contouring hug of memory foam. It uses a high-density support foam as a foundation.

The Leesa mattress is a foam combo mattress that uses a responsive poly foam top layer, a layer of memory foam in the middle, and high-density support foam on the base.

Materials

Both the Loom & Leaf and Leesa mattresses are 100% foam with extra attention made to the top layer foam for better cooling properties.

The Loom & Leaf is a thicker mattress that has 4.5″ of comfort foam and 7.5″ of support foam, while the Leesa has a 4″ comfort layer and 6″ of support foam.

Despite these differences in thickness, both mattresses are thick enough to sufficiently support sleepers up to 300 pounds (per side).

Which Mattress Should You Buy?

I would recommend each of these mattresses for different reasons. Check out the prompts below to see which one might be right for you.

Should You Buy the Loom & Leaf?

I would recommend the Loom & Leaf if you’re looking for:

• Classic memory foam feel: This mattress really has that true memory foam feel with deep compression, pressure relief, and contouring. It’s a great option for side sleepers especially.
• Good cooling: Memory foam has a tendency to sleep hot, but the Loom & Leaf includes a gel layer integrated into the top layer of foam for improved cooling performance
• Thicker profile: The Loom & Leaf is a 12″ thick mattress. While mattress profile doesn’t always mean more support, if you’re looking for something with a thicker mattress the Loom & Leaf takes the win here.

The Loom & Leaf mattress is best if you are looking for a modern memory foam mattress. It’s got excellent hug and contour. While it’s not as cool as most coil mattresses, it’s better than more traditional memory foam. It has fantastic pressure relief and build / material quality that’s equally as impressive.

Click here to learn more or to check the price on the Loom & Leaf.

Should You Buy the Leesa?

I would recommend the Leesa if you’re looking for:

• Faster response time: The response times were twice as fast as the times on Loom & Leaf. If you want a mattress that can quickly move with you, the Leesa takes a win here over Loom & Leaf.
• More bounce and faster response: Leesa has a faster response time and more bounce. These qualities also mean more motion transfer. This fact helps prevent any “stuck” feeling, allow for easier position changes during the night, and may result in better sex for some.
• Lower sticker price: If you have a budget to stick to, Leesa comes in at a lower price tier. Even less expensive than the Original, Leesa also offers the Leesa Studio mattress, which is their budget-friendly option.

The Leesa Original is a nice blend between the classic feel of memory foam, but with the benefits of better cooling, faster response time, and more bounce.

Click here to learn more or to check the price on the Leesa.

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