Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Review

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In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the comfort and feel of the mattress. Testing categories include:

Test	Rating
Cooling	Exceptional
Sinkage	Moderate
Motion Transfer	Extremely Low
Response Time	Extremely Fast
Bounce	Very High
Edge Support	Fair
Sex	Excellent
Pressure Relief	Exceptional
Off-Gassing	Excellent
Company	Excellent

How is Leesa Sapira Different?

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid has above-average overall performance and a price that is above average—25% more than the average hybrid mattress.

Advantages

Other advantages include better cooling performance, lower levels of motion transfer, and faster-than-average material response time.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has 6% less sinkage than average as well as 30% more bounce than average. Both sinkage and bounce levels are within an acceptable range, but definitely worth considering if you’re not looking for a bouncy feel.

Disadvantages

Edge support is probably one of the biggest disadvantages to the Sapira, where we noted 52% more sinkage when seated directly on he edge (compared to the average mattress).

Hybrids generally have better edge support so these results were a little surprising. The Sapira also has a shorter trial period of only 100 nights, 60 nights shorter than the average.

Factor	Leesa Sapira	Average
Overall	9.69	9.51
Price	$1,699	$1,352 (Hybrid only)
Cooling	10	9.4
Max Sinkage	2.05″	2.17″
Total Motion Transfer	4.66 m/s²	8.52 m/s²
Response Time	0.3 sec.	0.4 sec.
Total Bounce	12.67″	9.65″
Edge Support – Sitting Sinkage	6.25″	4.11″
Mattress Thickness	11.0″	12.0″
Sex Overall	9.6	9.6
Comfort Material	4.0″	4.2″
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	6 days	5 days
Trial	100 nights	160 nights
Warranty	10 years	26% have lifetime warranties, average of other 74% of mattresses is 14 years

Overall, cooling on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid was exceptional.

In our objective cooling tests, the Leesa peaked at 90.0°F. This is among the lowest maximum temperatures we’ve tested to date.

And it’s 1.4° cooler than the average max temperatures based on all of our cooling tests to date.

• 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 (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

Heat dissipation was impressive, with the Leesa Sapira Hybrid dropping from 90.0° to 85.8° within 1 minute. It continued to gradually decline further from there.

Heat Dissipation Over Time

By 5 minutes it reached 83.5°, which is 6.5° F cooler than the peak temperature.

Speaking subjectively, I felt cool for the entire duration of our cooling test. The materials breathe extremely well and there was zero noticeable heat retention.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is definitely among the best mattresses we’ve tested to date with respect to cooling.

Our sinkage measurement was a pretty typical 2.05” of compression in our pressure point test.

Generally, 2″ of compression on a medium-feel mattress is standard among the mattresses we’ve tested.

Looking at the full list of all mattresses we’ve tested, the sinkage on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is just slightly below the average of 2.17” of sinkage.

In any case, the level of sinkage is such that it creates nice contour, hug, and pressure relief, without introducing support or pressure point issues.

Motion transfer was definitely higher than what we tested on the Leesa Studio and Leesa Original mattresses, however, it’s still well within the range of what we’d call “good”.

The level of motion transfer is documented in the video below.

Our accelerometer measured an acceleration range of 4.66 m/m/s². This is a good bit lower than the average acceleration range across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 8.52 m/s².

In my view, most sleepers will find this level of motion transfer to be acceptable. However, if motion transfer is mission-critical you may want to consider a memory foam or foam combo mattress.

The Leesa Original achieved a motion transfer rate of 2.06 m/s². Nectar’s Premier Copper had a rate of 2.80 m/s².

And lastly, the Layla Hybrid (soft) had a rate of 2.45 m/s². Needless to say, you can definitely find a mattress with less motion transfer if that’s important for you.

The response time on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress was incredibly fast. Within 0.3 seconds the Leesa Hybrid is mostly recovered to its original shape. By 0.4 seconds it’s fully recovered.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid’s mostly recovered time is 0.15 seconds faster than the average time of 0.55 seconds.

However, whether it’s 0.3 or 0.55, both times are incredibly fast. Any response time at 0.5 seconds or faster will avoid any type of “stuck” sensation.

It also means the materials quickly adapt to your shape to provide support no matter where or how you move around during the night.

Bounce was high on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress. In our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 12.67”.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

There was a 6.32” maximum sinkage depth before the medicine ball rebounded to a height of 6.35” above the height of the mattress.

This level of bounce offers a very traditional feel more similar to a more classic coil and pocketed spring mattresses. All that said, high or low bounce is a preferential factor. Some sleepers really like more bounce, others not so much.

The only area where more bounce is almost always better is sex, which we’ll discuss a bit further down the page.

Edge support was mixed on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid. While sitting directly on the edge the Leesa Hybrid wasn’t great, compressing 6.25”.

This is notably more than the average sitting compression across all mattresses we’ve tested to date, which is 4.90”.

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

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

Despite the less-than-great sitting edge support, I found the support while lying directly on the edge to be excellent. I had zero sensation of being rolled out of the mattress and felt as fully supported on the edge as I do while lying in the center of the mattress.

The best mattresses for sex have high bounce, good edge support, quiet materials, and good pressure relief and cooling.

These 5 factors make up the NapLab sex performance score.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	60%	10	Very High
Edge Support	20%	8.4	Fair
Noise	10%	9	Moderate
Pressure Relief	5%	10	Exceptional
Cooling	5%	10	Exceptional

For the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, these individual factors generated a sex score of 9.6.

The factor with the highest impact on sex performance has got to be bounce. If a mattress can’t match the rhythm of the “dance with no pants” then it is likely to leave participants feeling stuck or flat.

Bounce on the Hybrid is fantastic—coils on the lower part of the mattress combined with response poly foam above give this mattress a balanced feel with the bounce you need for sex (without high levels of motion transfer.)

The biggest disadvantage?

Noise, pressure relief, and cooling are all good as well. The biggest strike against the Hybrid has got to be the edge support.

When lying, edge support is good, but when sitting, it’s a little lacking. If you frequently have sex using the edge of your mattress you may find that it’s just not supportive enough.

I found the pressure relief on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid to be excellent. It has 4.0” of comfort foams on top of a 6.0” layer of pocketed coils.

A comfort layer of that thickness is more than sufficient and it really is paying big dividends for pressure relief.

It’s able to create excellent contour, hug, and pressure relief. While at the same time providing great support and pushback where you need it.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid definitely had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. And it lingered a couple of days longer than we would have expected it to.

It took 6 days before most of the odor had dissipated—almost a complete week. If you are able to let the Leesa Sapira Hybrid air out for a few days in a spare room that may be a good idea.

The company score takes a look at factors that may influence your experience with the mattress.

Factors include length of the trial period, warranty, shipping / return costs, and country of origin.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Trial Period	25%	9	100 nights
Warranty	25%	10	10 years
Shipping	25%	10	$0
Returns	25%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

As a company, Leesa has consumer-friendly policies and a long history of sleeper reviews that date back to its launch in 2014.

They offer a 100 night trial period, a 10-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.

The free shipping offered is “No-Contact”, which means they’ll deliver it outside your home and drop it off, for you to load inside and unpack at your convenience.

If you prefer “White Glove Delivery” that is an option as well but it costs $150 for the convenience.

Furthermore, if you try out the Leesa Hybrid and find that it’s just not a good fit for you, you can return it or exchange it at no cost to you. Leesa sends a crew out to pick up the unwanted mattress and they will be donated to a child or family in need in your local community.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid comes in around a 6 out of 10 on the firmness chart, where 10 is the most firm. This is a pretty classic feel that would likely be comfortable for the majority of sleepers.

In terms of firmness, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is on par with other Leesa mattresses, like the Leesa Original and Leesa Studio.

Mattress Type	Firmness	Materials
Leesa Original	6 out of 10	Three layers of foam
Leesa Hybrid	6 out of 10	Foam + 1 layer of pocket springs
Leesa Legend	4 out of 10	Foam + 2 layers of pocket springs
Leesa Studio	6 out of 10	Three layers of foam (budget pick)

For someone with a bit of a softer feel, check out the Leesa Legend. This mattress is another hybrid, but it uses two layers of coils instead of just one (like what we see on the Leesa Hybrid).

Because of its “middle of the road” firmness, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid tends to be a good pick for a wider range of sleepers, regardless of weight or sleeping position.

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

If you try the Hybrid and find that it’s a bit too firm, the Leesa Legend is a good secondary option. The Legend is an especially good choice for side sleepers of all weights.

Design

This mattress uses a combination of different foams as well as individually pocketed coils to provide comfort and support.

It has an 11″ profile, which is a bit thicker than the 10″ Leesa Original, although they have about the same firmness.

Materials

The material breakdown of the Hybrid includes the following layers:

• 1.5″ poly foam
• 1.5″ memory foam
• 1.0″ support foam
• 6.0″ pocketed coils
• 1.0″ support foam

The Cover

First, let’s talk about the cover. This material is a cotton blend that is soft, breathable, and thin enough to sit taut against the foams.

Leesa uses their classic 4-bar graphic design to provide a striking contrast between the white cover and the gray bars.

Overall, it’s a nice look for the mattress cover.

The Comfort Layer

The 4.0″ comfort layer of the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is made up of three different layers of foam. Up first is a 1.5″ layer of poly foam. This foam is responsive and has performance characteristics similar to latex.

Directly below the poly foam is a 1.5″ layer of memory foam. Memory foam provides more contour and hug, forming to the shape of a sleeper and offering that deep compression and support.

For more info, so our latex vs. memory foam comparison.

The last layer of foam making up the comfort layer is 1.0″ slab of support foam. This layer acts as a bit of a transitional layer between comfort foams and coils below.

But especially for heavier sleepers or those who sleep on their back or stomach, this 1.0″ layer plays an important role in pressure relief and support.

The Support Layer

There is a 6.0″ layer of individually pocketed coils that sits below the foam. This layer of coils provides the bulk of the mattress support as well as good bounce, cooling, and limited motion transfer.

Unlike a traditional innerspring mattress, where the coils are connected, these coils are all separate. Separate coils provide custom pressure point relief and allow each coil to react specifically to the pressure being applied at that exact location.

Last in the breakdown is a 1.0″ layer of dense support foam. As the name suggests, this layer is designed to simply support the foams and coils above.

This is an important part of the mattress since it provides shape and integrity to the Leesa.

Product Evolution

Leesa first launched in 2014 with a single mattress, the Leesa Original. They launched with a 10″, all-foam mattress, with the same 4-bar cover design that they use today.

Since then, Leesa has made some changes to their foam, but limited changes to the feel.

In addition to the Original, Leesa also introduced the Hybrid, Legend, and Studio mattress, which all launched in 2020.

Since the Leesa Hybrid mattress launched in 2020 there have be no significant changes to the design or material construction.

Leesa Original vs. Sapira Hybrid vs. Legend vs. Studio

As mentioned above, Leesa currently offers four different mattresses with a variety of feels, comfort layers, and price points. The four mattresses include the Leesa Original, Leesa Sapira Hybrid (reviewed on this page), Leesa Legend, and Leesa Studio.

You can read more about the similarities and differences of these four mattresses below:

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Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, check out this list of top FAQs regarding this mattress.