Leesa Reserve 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 performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Leesa Reserve	Average
Overall Score	9.28	8.54
Price (Queen)	$2,589	$1,552 (Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	10	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.45″	2.26″
Sinkage – Feel	Deep	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	9.9	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	5.33 m/s²	8.84 m/s²
Response Time – Score	9.4	8.7
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.0 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	7.52″	8.60″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.1	8.8
Edge Support – Sitting	3.75″	3.81″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	8.0	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.75″	4.38″
Mattress Thickness	13.50″	12.36″
Off-Gassing – Score	6.9	7.9
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	11 days	8 days
Company – Score	10	9.0
Trial	365 nights	241 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Leesa Reserve Different?

The Leesa Reserve is a 13.50″ hybrid mattress with an overall performance level that is significantly higher than average, but paired with a price that is also higher than average.

Advantages

Specific advantages of the Leesa Reserve include better cooling performance, lower levels of motion transfer, faster material response time, and fantastic edge support.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has deep sinkage and low levels of bounce. Both of these are considered neutral factors since different sleepers will have different preferences in these areas.

Disadvantages

The biggest disadvantages of the Leesa Reserve include the higher price tag as well as a longer off-gassing duration (11 days total, which is 3 days longer than average).

The Reserve costs 66% more than the average hybrid mattress, a difference of $1,037 for a queen-sized mattress.

The Leesa Reserve has outstanding cooling. During our tests, I did not experience any significant level of heat retention around my body. Quite the opposite; in fact, the mattress maintained a notably cooler feel for the duration of our tests.

The Leesa Reserve has several material and design features that help to improve cooling. First up, and arguably most significant, we have the quilted cover, which is infused with cooling fibers. Those cooling fibers create a significant cool-to-the-touch feel on the surface of the mattress.

Even after lying in the same position for an extended test, the surface maintained a cooler feel on my body. In addition, this mattress is equipped with graphite strips that are placed below the cover. Those strips are helping to pull heat away from the surface and away from the body.

• 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

Moving on, the comfort layer is a mix of poly foams of a microcoil layer. The microcoil adds airflow, while the poly foam layers seem to breathe well due a more open cell design. Lastly, we have the hybrid design itself, which brings ample airflow into the mattress at large.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 89.5° F. This is 0.8° cooler than the average of 90.3° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 3.9 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 0.9 degrees less cool than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is outstanding.

The Leesa Reserve has deep sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.45″. This is 0.19″ more sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.26″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

The mattress creates a balanced hug around the body. The Reserve uses a mix of a quilted cover, poly foams, and microcoils to help to create a more responsive feel that’s easy to move around on, isn’t overly restrictive in the way it hugs the body, and provides ample comfort.

The sinkage depth measured within our “deep” sinkage tier, and yet, it’s still within a reasonable sinkage range such that it will provide appropriate support and a neutral spinal alignment in all sleeping positions.

Overall, I found the feel to be even, balanced, and non-polarizing. Many types of sleepers will love the feel of the Reserve.

The Leesa Reserve has a very low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 5.33 m/s². This is 40% less motion transfer than the average of 8.82 m/s².

The lower motion transfer is a product of a thick, reasonably high-density quilted cover. Based on our tests, the cover seems to do a nice job at quickly absorbing and dispersing energy. In addition, the other foam layers within the mattress also help.

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

In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.25 seconds. Motion declines gradually thereafter.

By 0.88 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.04 seconds shorter than the average motion duration of 0.92 seconds.

When we look at the complete picture of motion transfer data, we see both measured below average. A motion intensity 40% below average is especially impressive, especially for a mattress that does not use memory foam.

Overall, I’m exceedingly impressed with the motion transfer performance and expect most sleepers will find this level of motion to be more than satisfactory.

The Leesa Reserve is a mixed bag for material responsiveness, with an extremely fast mostly recovered response time and a moderate fully recovered response time.

In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.2 seconds, which is 0.22 seconds faster than the average of 0.42 seconds, based on all of our tests to date.

In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 1.0 seconds, which is 0.02 seconds faster than the average of 1.02 seconds.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

Most of the materials within the mattress are able to spring back to shape effectively instantly. However, the quilted cover does take a touch longer to fully recover to its original shape after it has been compressed.

While the fully recovered responsiveness speed isn’t quite instant, it’s also not slow by any stretch. I don’t expect this responsiveness level to be a problem for most sleepers.

The Leesa Reserve has a low level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 7.52″. This is 1.09″ less bounce than the average of 8.61″, based on all of our tests to date.

The lower level of bounce is a product of the thicker-than-average comfort layer, thick and dense quilted cover, and especially the microcoil layer. Microcoils allow for a more immediate drop down into the mattress, but don’t push back or have much resilience. As a result, it’s a layer that isn’t returning much energy through the mattress.

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

The lower level of bounce is a major reason why motion transfer earned such a great score. However, less bounce does make sex performance less-than-amazing, so there are pros and cons worth considering here.

The Leesa Reserve has excellent sitting edge support and excellent lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 3.75″. This is 0.07″ less sitting sinkage than the average of 3.82″, based on all of our tests to date. While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was excellent in all sleeping positions.

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

The Leesa Reserve is equipped with two rows of reinforced coils that run along the sides of the mattress. These coils have a 15.5 gauge (according to the manufacturer) and work well alongside the other high-quality materials, thicker-than-average design, and reasonable sinkage depth to deliver fantastic edge support.

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

One thing to note: the reinforced coils are not present on the head or foot. They are only on the left and right sides of the mattress. As a result, edge support at the head and foot isn’t quite as robust as the sides of the mattress.

The Leesa Reserve has good sex performance. On the positive side, noise is minimal and both pressure relief and cooling earned outstanding scores. Edge support wasn’t quite as incredible, but still earned an excellent score.

In our edge support tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 3.75”, which is slightly better than average. A more robust edge extends the usable surface area of the mattress, which is beneficial for amorous activities.

Finally, we have to talk about bounce, which earned a below-average score. This mattress has just 7.52” of bounce height. When it comes to sex, more bounce is almost always better. The lower-than-average level of bounce makes sex more strenuous, more tiring, and less fun.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	7.2	Moderate
Edge Support	20%	9.1	Excellent
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	10	Outstanding

Overall, Leesa Reserve still earned a good sex score, but also one that is worse than average.

The Leesa Reserve has an excellent level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant pressure points on my body.

The mattress is equipped with 4.75″ of comfort material, which is 0.39″ more comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.36″, based on all of our tests to date.

Overall, I’m pleased with the quality of the materials. That said, I would have liked to have seen a thicker comfort layer.

While the comfort layer is thicker than average, it also includes a 0.75” microcoil layer, which, while it does change the sinkage dynamic, isn’t adding a meaningful level of pressure relief or comfort, in my view. The biggest impact on comfort is simply the quilted cover.

The cover is quilted with an unusually dense and fairly thick layer of poly foam. That foam feels excellent on the body and creates an immediate sense of pressure relief and comfort as soon as you lie down.

Overall, I found the feel of the mattress to be balanced, even, and non-polarizing. The Reserve is a mix of quilted cover, poly foam, microcoils, and coil support base. Together, this combination creates a feel that many types of sleepers will enjoy.

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be excellent.

The Leesa Reserve had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 11 days. This is 3.4 days longer than the average smell duration of 7.6 days.

Leesa mattresses come with a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. Shipping and returns are both free.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	10	$0
Trial Period	30%	10	365 nights
Warranty	20%	10	Lifetime
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing 121+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 241 nights, 124 fewer nights than what Leesa offers.

Leesa mattresses are also backed by a lifetime warranty, a benefit offered by only 41% of mattresses that we’ve tested to date.

The Leesa Reserve is only available in a single firmness option that they describe as a medium firmness. Based on my tests on the mattress, the Leesa Reserve has a medium-firm feel, which is a 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale.

This firmness is suitable for the vast majority of sleepers and sleeping positions.

Support on the Leesa Reserve is outstanding. During our tests, I felt well supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress is equipped with an 8.75″ support layer. This is 0.77″ thicker than the average support layer thickness of 7.98″, based on all of our tests to date.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	4.75″
Support Layer	8.75″
Firmness	Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Balanced
Zoned Support	Yes
Reinforced Edge	Yes

Mattresses that create the best support do so by meeting two major requirements. First, they fully support the body and create a neutral spinal alignment. And second, they create ample comfort and pressure relief. The Leesa Reserve met both of these requirements without any issues.

This mattress is available in a single firmness, which we rated a 6 out of 10, medium-firm feel. This firmness works well for all sleeping positions and most sleepers.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

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

In all NapLab mattress tests, we make it a point to cut the mattress open to assess the material quality. In doing so, we found the poly foam layers ranging from 1.69 PCF (pounds per cubic foot) to 2.90 PCF. The 2.90 PCF layer is excellent and precisely what we want to see in terms of density.

That said, a 1.69 PCF poly foam in the core of the mattress is less-than-ideal. Denser foams typically last longer, sag less, and perform better. Lastly, we have the pocketed coil unit, which we measured between 13.5 and 15.5 gauge, depending on the zone.

These gauges are appropriate given their zones and within the range that we hope to see, so no issues there. The Leesa Reserve uses zoned support, meaning we have more firmness, support, and a thicker coil wire in areas that require greater pushback for the body. Zoned support helps to improve support and longevity on the mattress.

Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident most sleepers will find support on the Leesa Reserve is outstanding.

The Leesa Reserve is a 13.50″ hybrid mattress that comes in a single firmness option—medium-firm. This is a high-profile mattress that comes vacuum-sealed and compressed into two boxes. Box 1 contains the support base and Box 2 contains the comfort layer.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Hybrid
Thickness	13.50″
Cover Type	Quilted
Weight	106 lbs.
Has Handles	Yes
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

Within the Leesa collection, the Reserve is targeted at sleepers looking for a more luxury design and top-tier performance. This mattress is Leesa’s highest-priced model.

The Leesa Reserve is 13.50″ thick and contains a combination of foam, microcoils, pocketed coils, and a support foam base. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Manufacturer’s Specs	Tested Specs
Quilted Cover	1.50″	1.80 PCF	1.77 PCF
Poly Foam	1.50″	3.00 PCF	2.90 PCF
Microcoils	0.75″	19 Gauge	19.5 Gauge
Poly Foam	1.00″	1.5 PCF	1.69 PCF
Pocketed Coils	8.00″	14.75 Gauge (inner), 13.5 Gauge (center), 15.5 Gauge (edge)	14.50 Gauge (inner), 13.5 Gauge (center), 15.5 Gauge (edge)
Support Foam	0.75″	1.5 PCF	1.29 PCF

The Leesa Reserve has a 1.5″ quilted cooling cover with a rich, textured look. It is thick and plush, while retaining a cool feel.

There are carrying handles on the side of the mattress and a neutral houndstooth pattern on the sides of the mattress for an elevated look.

The comfort layer is 4.75″ thick, including the quilted cover. Beneath the cover, there is a 1.5″ poly foam (green foam) followed by 0.75″ microcoils. These coils help to provide better pressure relief and fast material responsiveness.

Beneath the coils is a 1.0″ poly foam layer. The foam and micro-coils work together to provide the Leesa Reserve with a balanced feel.

The support layer is 8.75″ thick and made of an 8-inch pocketed coil unit, which contains 13.5 gauge steel coils. Below the coils is a 0.75″ support foam layer, which serves as the foundation of the Leesa Reserve mattress.

Product Evolution

The Leesa Reserve was launched in 2024. We tested this mattress once in 2024 and again in 2026.

For Leesa, the Reserve is the highest top-tier model within the Leesa collection. This is the first mattress from Leesa with a 2-part design that is shipped in two boxes. This marks an evolutionary step in their mattress collection.

Here is a side-by-side of how the 2024 version compares to the 2026 version.

Factor	Leesa Reserve (2024)	Leesa Reserve (2026)
Overall Score	9.06	9.28
Cooling – Score	10	10
Sinkage – Depth	2.09″	2.45″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Deep
Motion Transfer – Score	8.2	9.9
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	9.11 m/s²	5.33 m/s²
Response Time – Score	7.2	9.4
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.2 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.5 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	6.83″	7.52″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Low
Edge Support – Score	9.1	9.1
Edge Support – Sitting	3.75″	3.75″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent
Sex – Score	7.7	8.0
Pressure Relief – Score	10	9.0
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.50″	4.75″
Mattress Thickness	14.00″	13.50″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.6	6.9
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	5 days	11 days

The biggest change is going to be the introduction of the GreenFlex plant-based BioFoam. Leesa launched this material in 2026 as a step towards a more eco-friendly mattress.

Additionally, in 2026, Leesa extended their trial period from 120 nights up to 365 nights, which took their company score from 9.4 up to a perfect 10.

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