We compare 7 mattresses from Nectar vs. Leesa in the ultimate comparison. Which mattress brand and model is best for you? Find out now!
Nectar

Leesa

Nectar Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
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Nectar Hybrid | 7.87 | Read Review | Check Price |
Nectar Hybrid Premier | 8.48 | Read Review | Check Price |
Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | 8.87 | Read Review | Check Price |
Nectar Original | 7.95 | Read Review | Check Price |
Nectar Premier | 8.64 | Read Review | Check Price |
Nectar Premier Copper | 8.78 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Mattresses | Score | Read Review | Check Price |
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Leesa Legend | 9.19 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Legend Chill | 8.86 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Natural Hybrid | 8.67 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Oasis Chill | 9.05 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Original | 9.01 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Original Hybrid | 9.16 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Plus Hybrid | 8.73 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Reserve | 9.01 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Sapira | 9.48 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Sapira Chill | 9.09 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Studio | 8.44 | Read Review | Check Price |
Leesa Studio Chill | 8.64 | Read Review | Check Price |
Our Verdict
In the case of Nectar vs. Leesa, both of these brands offer high-performing mattresses. Leesa offers combo foam or hybrid mattresses, while Nectar sticks to memory foam blends.
This gives Nectar the feeling of more traditional memory foam (slower response and less bounce) and gives Leesa a little more of an active sleeping surface (more bounce and faster response time). The contouring hug is also more dramatic on Nectar mattresses compared to Leesa.
Firmness levels between these brands fall between 5.0 – 6.5 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm.
At a high level here’s how I break them down.
Need the coolest mattress? Go with Leesa’s Sapira Hybrid. It was the coolest across our tests. It was the best scoring Leesa mattress we tested.
The most budget-friendly option? Go with the original Nectar or Leesa Studio. Nectar has a more traditional memory foam feel, while Leesa’s Studio is more responsive.
Want memory foam hug? Go with Nectar Premier or Nectar Premier Copper. They have a classic memory foam feel, but still manage fast response and good cooling. For my money, I’d go with the Premier Copper, it was the best-scoring Nectar we tested.
Need a balanced feel? Go with the original Leesa. It has good performance with a more balanced feel across most many categories.
Want a softer feel? Go with the Leesa Legend or Nectar Premier Copper. They are the softest options available from Leesa and Nectar, making them great for side sleepers and lighter-weight sleepers (150 pounds or less).
Our Testing & Selection Process
18
Mattresses Tested
In Comparison
35
Data Points Tested
On Each Mattress
7
In-Depth Mattress Analyses
This guide highlights the most important factors in determining if Casper or Helix offers the right mattress for you.
In This Comparison
Compare the Models
Factor | Leesa Legend | Leesa Legend Chill | Leesa Natural Hybrid | Leesa Oasis Chill | Leesa Original | Leesa Original Hybrid | Leesa Plus Hybrid | Leesa Reserve | Leesa Sapira | Leesa Sapira Chill | Leesa Studio | Leesa Studio Chill | Nectar Hybrid | Nectar Hybrid Premier | Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | Nectar Original | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Copper |
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Overall Score | 9.19 | 8.86 | 8.67 | 9.05 | 9.01 | 9.16 | 8.73 | 9.01 | 9.48 | 9.09 | 8.44 | 8.64 | 7.87 | 8.48 | 8.87 | 7.95 | 8.64 | 8.78 |
Cooling | 9.0 | 10 | 8.0 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Motion Transfer | 10 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 8.1 | 10 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 8.2 | 10 | 6.6 | 10 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 5.6 | 7.7 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Response | 9.9 | 7.4 | 9.9 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 7.2 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 5.0 | 9.1 | 9.2 | 5.0 | 8.7 | 9.4 |
Edge Support | 8.0 | 9.2 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 7.5 |
Sex | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 8.7 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 7.7 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 6.6 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 8.6 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 6.3 |
Pressure Relief | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Off-Gassing | 8.9 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 7.2 | 8.9 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.2 |
Company | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
In addition to these 8 factors, we also look at sinkage levels and bounce. Because these are often preferential factors and not necessarily good or bad, these two factors do not have a numerical score listed above.
The table below shows the data we generated to determine the scores for these mattresses. Sinkage and bounce are also noted below.
Factor | Leesa Legend | Leesa Legend Chill | Leesa Natural Hybrid | Leesa Oasis Chill | Leesa Original | Leesa Original Hybrid | Leesa Plus Hybrid | Leesa Reserve | Leesa Sapira | Leesa Sapira Chill | Leesa Studio | Leesa Studio Chill | Nectar Hybrid | Nectar Hybrid Premier | Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | Nectar Original | Nectar Premier | Nectar Premier Copper |
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Price (Queen) | $2,099 | $1,999 | $1,679 | $1,399 | $1,099 | $1,299 | $1,399 | $2,959 | $1,699 | $1,799 | $749 | $999 | $799 | $1,099 | $1,349 | $659 | $949 | $1,249 |
Cooling | Excellent | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
Sinkage – Depth | 1.88″ | 2.54″ | 2.12″ | 2.19″ | 2.09″ | 1.92″ | 2.15″ | 2.09″ | 2.05″ | 2.16″ | 2.00″ | 2.26″ | 1.70″ | 2.35″ | 1.99″ | 2.03″ | 2.23″ | 2.22″ |
Sinkage – Feel | Minimal | Deep | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal | Deep | Minimal | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Motion Transfer – Acceleration | 4.38 m/s² | 9.80 m/s² | 12.44 m/s² | 9.32 m/s² | 2.06 m/s² | 5.61 m/s² | 12.23 m/s² | 9.11 m/s² | 4.66 m/s² | 12.55 m/s² | 2.22 m/s² | 11.64 m/s² | 14.00 m/s² | 14.73 m/s² | 10.04 m/s² | 2.67 m/s² | 2.80 m/s² | 1.88 m/s² |
Response Time – Mostly Recovered | 0.2 sec. | 0.5 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 0.6 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.6 sec. | 0.2 sec. | 2.5 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 0.3 sec. | 3.0 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.3 sec. |
Response Time – Fully Recovered | 0.4 sec. | 1.7 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.8 sec. | 0.5 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 0.8 sec. | 1.5 sec. | 0.4 sec. | 1.0 sec. | 1.0 sec. | 2.0 sec. | 6.8 sec. | 0.8 sec. | 0.7 sec. | 5.0 sec. | 0.8 sec. | 0.5 sec. |
Bounce – Height | 11.57″ | 9.84″ | 12.18″ | 9.07″ | 7.94″ | 13.04″ | 9.73″ | 6.83″ | 12.67″ | 10.51″ | 6.22″ | 8.40″ | 8.83″ | 13.11″ | 9.30″ | 4.76″ | 7.10″ | 5.14″ |
Bounce – Feel | High | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Very Low | Low | Very Low |
Edge Support – Sitting | 5.50″ | 3.50″ | 3.25″ | 3.25″ | 5.50″ | 4.75″ | 3.00″ | 3.75″ | 6.25″ | 3.00″ | 6.75″ | 3.25″ | 3.50″ | 4.25″ | 3.75″ | 6.25″ | 7.25″ | 6.25″ |
Edge Support – Lying | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Outstanding | Mediocre | Good | Excellent |
Comfort Layer Thickness | 4.5″ | 4.8″ | 4.3″ | 4.8″ | 4.0″ | 2.5″ | 4.0″ | 4.5″ | 4.0″ | 5.3″ | 3.0″ | 4.0″ | 3.0″ | 4.0″ | 5.0″ | 5.0″ | 6.0″ | 5.0″ |
Mattress Thickness | 11.5″ | 13.5″ | 13.0″ | 13.5″ | 10.0″ | 11.3″ | 13.0″ | 14.0″ | 11.0″ | 14.0″ | 10.0″ | 12.0″ | 12.0″ | 13.0″ | 14.0″ | 12.0″ | 13.0″ | 14.0″ |
Off-Gassing – Smell | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Moderate | Strong | Strong |
Off-Gassing – Days | 4 days | 8 days | 7 days | 10 days | 3 days | 6 days | 6 days | 5 days | 6 days | 10 days | 4 days | 6 days | 3 days | 4 days | 2 days | 4 days | 4 days | 3 days |
Trial | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | 10 years | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
Nectar vs. Leesa: Who Is the Winner?
The table below shows which of these mattresses is the winner in each scoring category we test for.
Factor | Winner | Score |
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Best Overall | Leesa Sapira | 9.48 |
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 | Nectar Hybrid | 1.70″ |
Lowest Motion Transfer | Leesa Legend, Leesa Original, Leesa Sapira, Leesa Studio, Nectar Original, Nectar Premier, Nectar Premier Copper | 10 |
Fastest Response Time | Leesa Legend, Leesa Natural Hybrid | 9.9 |
Most Bounce | Nectar Hybrid Premier | 13.11″ |
Least Bounce | Nectar Original | 4.76″ |
Best Edge Support | Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | 9.6 |
Best for Sex | Leesa Natural Hybrid | 9.8 |
Best Pressure Relief | Leesa Reserve, Leesa Sapira, Leesa Sapira Chill | 10 |
Least Off-Gassing | Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | 9.4 |
Best Company | Leesa | 9.5 |
The Leesa Sapira scored best overall, as well as having the best cooling, most bounce, tying for best edge support and best sex, and best pressure relief.
The Leesa Legend had the least amount of sinkage, fastest response time, and tying for best for sex.
Although exact prices aren’t listed here, the Leesa Studio would be considered the best budget pick, for having the lowest price tag among all mattresses in this comparison. Check the current price here.
The Nectar Original performed most like traditional memory foam with the slowest response time and the least amount of bounce.
The Nectar Premier had the most sinkage and the Nectar Premier Copper earned a badge for the least amount of motion transfer.
All Nectar mattresses had a better company score than Leesa, boasting a longer trial period (365 nights) and longer warranty (lifetime).
Performance Tests
We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and value of the mattress. Testing categories include:
- Cooling
- Sinkage
- Motion Transfer
- Response
- Bounce
- Edge Support
- Sex
- Pressure Relief
- Off-Gassing
- Company
Which Mattresses Are We Comparing?
We’ve currently tested 12 mattresses by Leesa, spanning a broad range of types, firmnesses, and price points.
For this review, we’re going to be sticking with their flagship lineup, which continue to be some of their highest-performing and most popular picks.
Nectar’s collection can be divided into hybrids and memory foam options, offering three of each type. Between the two, Nectar’s all-foam mattresses are more popular so that’s what we’ll be focusing on from Nectar.
Cooling Test
The cooling performances of Leesa and Nectar had some range in performance.
Cooling Test | Score | Baseline | Max Temp | Ending Temp |
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Leesa Legend | 9.0 | 81.2° | 91.2° | 84.0° |
Leesa Original | 9.0 | 83.6° | 92.1° | 86.5° |
Leesa Sapira | 10 | 81.2° | 90.0° | 83.5° |
Leesa Studio | 8.0 | 80.3° | 90.3° | 86.1° |
Nectar Original | 8.0 | 83.0° | 90.6° | 85.0° |
Nectar Premier | 9.0 | 80.7° | 90.5° | 86.6° |
Nectar Premier Copper | 9.0 | 84.4° | 90.6° | 87.2° |
- 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 mattress with the best cooling is the Leesa Sapira, which uses a blend of foam types as well as a pocketed coils base. These materials are known for better cooling performance, over 100% foam mattresses (especially memory foams).
The other Leesas, as well as the Nectar Premier and Premier Copper, had slightly lower cooling performance scores, but were still very good.
Again, the combination of mixed foams really helps Leesa. In addition, the Leesa Legend is actually a hybrid so the mattress has coils working in its favor with the cooler foams.
The Nectar Original has a more classic memory foam approach, which makes it a little warmer than the other options.
Check out the videos below for a 5-minute summation of how heat dissipates off of each mattress.
Leesa Sapira Cooling Test
Leesa Legend Cooling Test
Leesa Original Cooling Test
Leesa Studio Cooling Test
Nectar Original Cooling Test
Nectar Premier Cooling Test
Nectar Premier Copper Cooling Test
Sinkage Test
All of the mattresses in this comparison have moderate levels of sinkage except for the Leesa Legend, which would be considered “minimal sinkage”.
Sinkage Test | Sinkage Feel | Sinkage Depth |
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Leesa Legend | Minimal | 1.88″ |
Leesa Original | Moderate | 2.09″ |
Leesa Sapira | Moderate | 2.05″ |
Leesa Studio | Moderate | 2.00″ |
Nectar Original | Moderate | 2.03″ |
Nectar Premier | Moderate | 2.23″ |
Nectar Premier Copper | Moderate | 2.22″ |
The average level of sinkage across all mattresses tested to date is 2.2″.
Considering this data, all of these mattresses have less sinkage than average with the one exception being the Nectar Premier and Nectar Premier Copper, which both have about average levels.
Images below show the level of sinkage for each mattress.
Leesa Sapira

Leesa Legend

Leesa Original

Leesa Studio

Nectar Original

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

Motion Transfer
All of these mattresses have very low to low levels of motion transfer.
Motion Transfer Test | Score | Acc. Range |
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Leesa Legend | 10 | 4.38 m/s² |
Leesa Original | 10 | 2.06 m/s² |
Leesa Sapira | 10 | 4.66 m/s² |
Leesa Studio | 10 | 2.22 m/s² |
Nectar Original | 10 | 2.67 m/s² |
Nectar Premier | 10 | 2.80 m/s² |
Nectar Premier Copper | 10 | 1.88 m/s² |
The average amount of motion transfer is 5.83 m/s² (based on all of of our tests to date). As you can see from the data, all of these mattresses have lower levels than average.
The Nectar Premier Copper is the absolute lowest, with the Leesa Original, Leesa Studio, Nectar Original, and Nectar Premier as close runner-ups.
The Leesa Sapira and Leesa Legend have more motion transfer, but still less than average.
Check out the videos below for motion transfer documented in real time. The graphs which follow each video show a quantifiable version of motion transfer based on accelerometer data.
Leesa Sapira Motion Transfer

Leesa Legend Motion Transfer

Leesa Original Motion Transfer

Leesa Studio Motion Transfer

Nectar Original Motion Transfer

Nectar Premier Motion Transfer

Nectar Premier Copper Motion Transfer

Response Test
Response time was very fast for most of these mattresses.
Response Test | Score | Mostly Recovered | Completely Recovered |
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Leesa Legend | 9.9 | 0.2 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Leesa Original | 9.4 | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Leesa Sapira | 9.5 | 0.3 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Leesa Studio | 7.6 | 0.6 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
Nectar Original | 5.0 | 3.0 seconds | 5.0 seconds |
Nectar Premier | 8.7 | 0.4 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
Nectar Premier Copper | 9.4 | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
The average response time across all mattresses that we’ve tested to date is 0.56 seconds to be mostly recovered and 0.94 seconds to be fully recovered.
The Leesa Sapira, Leesa Legend, Leesa Original, Nectar Premier, and Nectar Premier Copper were all significantly faster than average.
The Leesa Studio response time was about average and the Nectar Original was significantly slower than average. In original Nectar is the 3rd slowest responding mattress we’ve tested to date.
You can see these material responses in real time in the video below.
Leesa Sapira Response Test
Leesa Legend Response Test
Leesa Original Response Test
Leesa Studio Response Test
Nectar Original Response Test
Nectar Premier Response Test
Nectar Premier Copper Response Test
Bounce Test
The level of bounce varies greatly between Leesa and Nectar.
Bounce Test | Bounce Feel | Bounce Height |
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Leesa Legend | High | 11.57″ |
Leesa Original | Low | 7.94″ |
Leesa Sapira | Very High | 12.67″ |
Leesa Studio | Low | 6.22″ |
Nectar Original | Very Low | 4.76″ |
Nectar Premier | Low | 7.10″ |
Nectar Premier Copper | Very Low | 5.14″ |
For comparison purposes, the average amount of bounce across all mattresses tested to date is 9.35″.
The Leesa Original, Leesa Studio, and Nectar Premier all have slightly less bounce than average.
The Nectar Original and Nectar Premier Copper have significantly less bounce than average.
Bounce levels can also be viewed in real time via the short video clips below.
Leesa Sapira Bounce Test
Leesa Legend Bounce Test
Leesa Original Bounce Test
Leesa Studio Bounce Test
Nectar Original Bounce Test
Nectar Premier Bounce Test
Nectar Premier Copper Bounce Test
Edge Support Test
Edge support was an area of struggle for all of these mattresses.
Edge Support Test | Score | Sitting Sinkage | Lying Support |
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Leesa Legend | 8.0 | 5.50″ | Excellent |
Leesa Original | 8.0 | 5.50″ | Excellent |
Leesa Sapira | 7.5 | 6.25″ | Excellent |
Leesa Studio | 7.2 | 6.75″ | Excellent |
Nectar Original | 6.0 | 6.25″ | Mediocre |
Nectar Premier | 6.4 | 7.25″ | Good |
Nectar Premier Copper | 7.5 | 6.25″ | Excellent |
The average level of sinkage (when sitting right at the edge of the mattress) is 4.67″.
Every mattress in this lineup had more sinkage than average. Poorer edge support isn’t always that uncommon for foam-based mattresses, but we usually like to see improved performance from hybrids (ie: Leesa Sapira and Leesa Legend).
Despite the worse support while sitting directly at the edge, the lying support was still excellent on most of these mattresses.
The only mattress that really struggled with both sitting and lying support was the Nectar Original mattress.
Leesa Sapira

Leesa Legend

Leesa Original

Leesa Studio

Nectar Original

Nectar Premier

Nectar Premier Copper

Sex Test
Nectar vs. Leesa—which mattress is best for sex? According to our performance tests, the best option would be Leesa. The Leesa Sapira, Leesa Legend, and Leesa Original performed all three Nectar mattresses.
Sex Test | Sex Score | Bounce | Edge Support | Noise | Pressure Relief | Cooling |
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Leesa Legend | 9.0 | 9.7 | 6.9 | 8.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
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 Studio | 6.6 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 10 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Nectar Original | 6.0 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 10 | 9.0 | 8.0 |
Nectar Premier | 6.8 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Nectar Premier Copper | 6.3 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 10 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Nectar wasn’t particularly bad for sex, but Leesa delivered higher levels of bounce, better edge support in some cases, and better cooling as well. The Nectar mattresses definitely have a more memory foam feel, which is oftentimes marked by a slower response time, lower levels of bounce, and more hug / contour.
Pressure Relief Test
Talking about pressure relief, the Leesa Sapira takes the win here. This mattress has a thick comfort layer, fantastic support coils, and a nice balanced feel.
Pressure Relief Test | Score | Comfort Layer | Support Layer |
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Leesa Legend | 9.0 | 4.5″ | 7.0″ |
Leesa Original | 9.0 | 4.0″ | 6.0″ |
Leesa Sapira | 10 | 4.0″ | 7.0″ |
Leesa Studio | 9.0 | 3.0″ | 7.0″ |
Nectar Original | 9.0 | 5.0″ | 7.0″ |
Nectar Premier | 9.0 | 6.0″ | 7.0″ |
Nectar Premier Copper | 9.0 | 5.0″ | 9.0″ |
That being said, the other Leesa models, as well as all of the Nectar mattresses were not that far behind in score. All of these mattresses really excelled in pressure relief and offered fantastic performance.
Off-Gassing Test
Moving along, let’s talk about off-gassing. All of these mattresses had moderate to strong smells right out of the box. The time it took for each smell to dissipate varied—ranging from 3-6 days.
Off-Gassing Test | Score | Initial Smell | Smell Duration |
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Leesa Legend | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
Leesa Original | 9.2 | Strong | 3 days |
Leesa Sapira | 8.3 | Strong | 6 days |
Leesa Studio | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
Nectar Original | 8.9 | Moderate | 4 days |
Nectar Premier | 8.9 | Strong | 4 days |
Nectar Premier Copper | 9.2 | Strong | 3 days |
This time frame is generally faster than average. The average time for off-gassing is 6.1 days. Off-gassing may be more of an issue for sensitive sleepers, but in most cases, once a mattress has completed off-gassing, it’s not a problem.
To speed up off-gassing, unbox the mattress and immediately put it in a well-ventilated space with a fan or air purifier running in the room. Leave the mattress uncovered (without any bedding) for the fastest results.
Your new mattress will be ready to enjoy in just a couple of days.
Company
Comparing Nectar vs. Leesa at a company level, Nectar is the clear winner. Nectar offers a longer trial (over 3X as long) and a lifetime warranty. Leesa only offers a 10-year warranty.
Company | Leesa | Nectar |
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Score | 9.5 | 9 |
Trial Period | 100 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty | 10 years | Lifetime |
Shipping | $0 | $0 |
Returns | $0 | $0 |
Trust | Outstanding | Good |
Country of Origin | USA | China |
Both companies have free shipping and free returns. I will add that the Leesa lineup is made in the US so if you want to support domestic businesses, Leesa could earn your business that way, despite having a shorter trial and warranty.
Firmness
Firmness levels of all Leesas and Nectars vary between 4 to 8 out of 10, but the majority of mattresses fall within the medium and medium-firm range.
Firmness | Rating | Feel |
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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 | 4, 5.5, 7 | Soft, Medium, Slightly Firm |
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 |
Nectar Hybrid | 6.5 | Medium-Firm |
Nectar Hybrid Premier | 6 | Medium-Firm |
Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | 6.5 | Medium-Firm |
Nectar Original | 6.5 | Medium-Firm |
Nectar Premier | 5.5 | Medium |
Nectar Premier Copper | 5 | Medium |
Support & Sleeping Positions
For the most part, the firmnesses available by Leesa and Nectar suit a wide range of sleepers (and sleeping positions).
For some direction on how to select the right firmness for you, you can use the table below.

If you’re still not sure, feel free to contact us or fill out our free Mattress Finder Quiz and we will give you a custom recommendation based on your needs and preferences.
Design
The design styles are different with Nectar and Leesa so we are not too surprised by the different feels and performances of these mattresses.
The table below outlines the material type and overall thickness of each mattress.
Design | Type | Mattress Thickness |
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Leesa Legend | Hybrid | 11.5″ |
Leesa Original | Foam | 10.0″ |
Leesa Sapira | Hybrid | 11.0″ |
Leesa Studio | Foam | 10.0″ |
Nectar Original | Memory Foam | 12.0″ |
Nectar Premier | Memory Foam | 13.0″ |
Nectar Premier Copper | Memory Foam | 14.0″ |
As you can see in the table above, the Nectar Premier and Nectar Premier Copper are more high-profile mattresses and have a thicker look to them.
The Leesa Original, Leesa Studio, and Nectar Original have the most low-profile look to them.
Materials
On the inside, you can see how the different design types are displayed. Check out the photo set below for an inside look at each of these mattresses.
Leesa Sapira

- 1.5″ poly foam
- 1.5″ memory foam
- 1.0″ support foam
- 6.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Leesa Legend

- 1.0″ poly foam
- 1.0″ memory foam
- 1.5″ microcoils / 1.5″ poly foam
- 1.5″ poly foam
- 6.0″ pocketed coils
- 1.0″ support foam
Leesa Original

- 2.0 poly foam
- 2.0″ memory foam
- 6.0″ support foam
- 1.0″ support foam
Leesa Studio

- 1.5″ memory foam
- 1.5″ poly foam
- 7.0″ support foam
Nectar Original

- 3.0″ gel memory foam
- 2.0″ poly foam
- 7.0″ support foam
Nectar Premier

- 3.0″ gel memory foam
- 3.0″ poly foam
- 7.0″ support foam
Nectar Premier Copper

- 4.0″ gel memory foam
- 1.0″ poly foam
- 9.0″ support foam
Which Mattress Should You Buy?
So you’ve made it to the end—still stumped about which mattress is right for you? Check out the quick summaries below:
Mattresses | Score | Best For | Firmness | Check Price |
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Leesa Legend | 9.19 | Low Motion Transfer | Medium (5) | Check Price |
Leesa Legend Chill | 8.86 | Most Sinkage | Medium (5) | Check Price |
Leesa Natural Hybrid | 8.67 | Best for Sex | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Oasis Chill | 9.05 | Best Cooling | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Original | 9.01 | Best Value | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Original Hybrid | 9.16 | Very High Bounce | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Plus Hybrid | 8.73 | Low Motion Transfer | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Reserve | 9.01 | Best High-Profile | Soft (4), Medium (5.5), Slightly Firm (7) | Check Price |
Leesa Sapira | 9.48 | Best Overall | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Sapira Chill | 9.09 | Best Cooling | Soft (4), Medium-Firm (6), Firm (8) | Check Price |
Leesa Studio | 8.44 | Best Budget | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Leesa Studio Chill | 8.64 | Best Cooling | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Nectar Hybrid | 7.87 | Least Sinkage | Medium-Firm (6.5) | Check Price |
Nectar Hybrid Premier | 8.48 | Most Bounce | Medium-Firm (6) | Check Price |
Nectar Hybrid Premier Copper | 8.87 | Best Edge Support | Medium-Firm (6.5) | Check Price |
Nectar Original | 7.95 | Least Bounce | Medium-Firm (6.5) | Check Price |
Nectar Premier | 8.64 | Low Motion Transfer | Medium (5.5) | Check Price |
Nectar Premier Copper | 8.78 | Low Motion Transfer | Medium (5) | Check Price |
Should You Buy the Leesa Sapira?
I would recommend the Leesa Sapira if you’re looking for:
- Fantastic cooling. The cooling performance on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid was notably the best. The mixture of different foam types as well as the coil base really keep this mattress cool and comfortable.
- Most bounce. This mattress also generated the most bounce, which also improved sex performance and pressure relief as well.
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Should You Buy the Leesa Legend?
I would recommend the Leesa Legend if you’re looking for:
- Least sinkage. The Legend has the least amount of sinkage, despite having the softest feel.
- Fastest response time. This mattress also has the fastest response time, which is nice if you’re looking for a mattress that quickly moves with you and avoids any type of “stuck” feeling.
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Should You Buy the Leesa Original?
I would recommend the Leesa Original if you’re looking for:
- Good value. The Leesa Original was the first mattress from Leesa and remains as their flagship model, so to speak. For well-rounded performance and good value, the Original is a solid pick.
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Should You Buy the Leesa Studio?
I would recommend the Leesa Studio if you’re looking for:
- Best for budgets. The Leesa Studio is very similar to the Leesa Original, but with 1.0″ less comfort foam. That being said if you want performance like the original, but at a lower price, the Leesa Studio can be a good option to consider.
- Lower profile. Both the Leesa Original and Leesa Studio have only a 10″ profile.
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Should You Buy the Nectar Original?
I would recommend the Nectar Original if you’re looking for:
- Slower response. The response time of the Nectar Original is the slowest of all mattresses tested here. If you like a mattress to have more hug and deeper contour, the Nectar could accomplish that.
- Least bounce. Because of the properties of the memory foam, the Nectar Original also has the least amount of bounce.
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Should You Buy the Nectar Premier?
I would recommend the Nectar Premier if you’re looking for:
- Most sinkage. The Nectar Premier has the most sinkage but still retained good cooling performance. If you like sinking into a mattress more, the Premier could be a good pick for you.
- Higher profile. The Nectar Premier also has a thicker profile than that of the Nectar Original or Leesa foam mattresses. If you don’t want coils, but want a thicker look, the Nectar Premier checks the box.
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Should You Buy the Nectar Premier Copper?
I would recommend the Nectar Premier Copper if you’re looking for:
- Less motion transfer. The Premier Copper had the least amount of motion transfer, among all mattresses tested in this comparison.
- Higher profile. Similar to the Nectar Premier, the Premier Copper also has a higher profile than the Leesa mattresses.
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FAQ
Other top-performing foam mattresses similar to Leesa include: GhostBed Classic, Nest Bedding Quail, Douglas, Nolah Original, or the Zoma Start.
Nectar produces memory foam mattresses or hybrid mattresses. Similar alternatives include: GhostBed Luxe, Loom & Leaf, Ashley Gruve, or Amerisleep AS3.
With any compressed and rolled mattress, it is best to allow 1-2 days for the mattress to fully expand before sleeping on it. This rule would apply to both Nectar and Leesa. Because of the support from coils, you can usually sleep on hybrid mattresses sooner.