Leesa Studio Chill 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 Studio Chill	Average
Overall Score	8.89	8.54
Price (Queen)	$1,055	$1,561 (Hybrid only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.70″	2.26″
Sinkage – Feel	Very Deep	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	8.1	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	9.22 m/s²	8.81 m/s²
Response Time – Score	8.9	8.7
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.3 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.1 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.89″	8.59″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.5	8.8
Edge Support – Sitting	3.00″	3.81″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	8.6	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.50″	4.38″
Mattress Thickness	11.00″	12.36″
Off-Gassing – Score	7.5	7.9
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	9 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 Studio Chill Different?

The Leesa Studio Chill is an 11.00″ hybrid mattress with an overall performance level that is higher than average and a price that is significantly lower than average, for savings of over $500 on a queen-size mattress

Advantages

Beyond the price advantage, the Leesa Studio Chill mattress offers a higher cooling performance score, faster material responsiveness, and better edge support for sitting and lying.

This mattress also has an above-average sex performance score and fantastic pressure relief. Despite only having a 3.5″ comfort layer and 11.0″ overall thickness (1.36″ thinner than average), this Leesa earned a pressure relief score of 9.0, 0.4 points higher than average.

Leesa also offers a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty, both of which are longer than the average.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has very deep sinkage and a moderate level of bounce. For sleepers who like to engage more deeply with the materials, this feel could be an advantage.

But if you like to sleep more on top of your mattress, then the deeper sinkage of the Studio Chill could be a disadvantage.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of the Leesa Studio Chill include slightly higher levels of motion transfer and a longer off-gassing duration. In our tests, this mattress took 9 days for the odors to fully dissipate from unboxing. For reference, the average duration is only 8 days.

The Leesa Studio Chill has excellent cooling. During our tests, I did not experience any significant level of heat retention around my body.

This mattress has several material and design choices that are helping to improve cooling. First, we have the hybrid design itself, which brings plenty of airflow into the mattress.

• 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

Second, we have a cover that’s infused with phase-change materials and cooling fibers. The cover creates a notably cool-to-the-touch feel around the body. It isn’t as impressive as the absolute best cooling covers we’ve seen, but it does make a notable difference for cooling.

Lastly, the copper-infused foam and open-cell plant-based foam both seem to breathe well and avoid excess heat retention.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 90.2° F. This is 0.1° 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 5.5 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 0.7 degrees cooler 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 excellent.

The Leesa Studio Chill has very deep sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.70″. This is 0.44″ more sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.26″, based on all of our tests to date. The mattress creates a balanced body-contouring hug.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

The Studio Chill has what I would describe as a typical hybrid mattress feel. While the sinkage is on the deeper side, the hug around the body has an even feel. Perhaps more simply put, I don’t feel overly trapped or stuck in the hug, as you can with some memory foam mattresses.

The mattress has a medium-firm feel, and other feel parameters are designed such that most sleepers could be comfortable on this mattress.

That being said, it’s also fair to say that this mattress definitely doesn’t feel as high-end and high-performance as many other Leesa mattresses we’ve tested, namely the Leesa Sapira, Leesa Legend, their Chill variants, and the Leesa Reserve. The design feels a bit flimsy and a bit floppy.

The Leesa Studio Chill has a low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 9.22 m/s². This is 5% more motion transfer than the average of 8.82 m/s².

This higher-than-average motion is a product of a higher-than-average level of bounce, a thinner-than-average comfort layer, and very deep sinkage level. Allowing the body to sink so deep into the mattress means it comes into greater contact with the coil unit, which delivers greater bounce and motion up through the mattress.

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 0.2 seconds. Motion declines thereafter, but we do see a small acceleration spike around 0.25 and 0.50 seconds.

By 0.93 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.01 seconds longer than the average motion duration of 0.92 seconds. While both motion duration and motion intensity are worse than their average, they are only slightly worse.

Certainly, this level of motion transfer is far from great, and yet, it’s also not bad either.

The Leesa Studio Chill is a mixed bag for material responsiveness, with a very fast mostly recovered response time and a moderate fully recovered response time.

In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.3 seconds, which is 0.12 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 1.1 seconds, which is 0.08 seconds slower than the average of 1.02 seconds. The slower fully recovered response time is a product of the memory foam layer.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

That memory foam takes an extra moment or two to fully recover to its original shape after it has been compressed. Even so, it’s only slightly slower than average. For most sleepers, this level of material recovery speed should be sufficiently fast.

The Leesa Studio Chill has a moderate level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 8.89″. This is 0.29″ more bounce than the average of 8.60″, based on all of our tests to date.

The higher-than-average level of a bounce is primarily a product of a thinner-than-average comfort layer and a very deep level of sinkage.

Having deeper sinkage means the body comes into greater contact with the coil unit, which creates more energy. In addition, having less foam means there is less in the way to absorb, disperse, and mitigate energy, further setting the stage of greater bounce.

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

The higher bounce helps to improve ease of movement and enhances sex performance. That said, a higher bounce is also a major reason why motion transfer is worse than average.

The Leesa Studio Chill has outstanding sitting edge support and excellent lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 3.00″. This is 0.82″ less sitting sinkage than the average of 3.82″, based on all of our tests to date.

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

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was excellent in all sleeping positions. The Studio Chill is equipped with two rows of reinforced coils with a 15.5 gauge. These coils run along the left and right sides of the mattress, but not the head and foot of the mattress.

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

As a result, edge support along the head and foot isn’t as robust as along the sides of the mattress. Even so, the reinforced coils are clearly having a strong positive impact on edge support for both sitting and lying.

The Leesa Studio Chill has good sex performance. First up, let’s start with the brightest spots, which include perfect scores for noise and edge support. In our edge tests, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 3.00”, which is considerably better than average.

A more supportive edge extends the usable surface area of the mattress, which is beneficial for amorous activities.

Moving on with excellent scores, we have both pressure relief and cooling. While there is a little room for improvement with those scores, they are still notably better than average.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	8.0	High
Edge Support	20%	10	Outstanding
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	9.0	Excellent
Cooling	5%	9.0	Excellent

Lastly, we have bounce, which earned a good score, but also one that is far from great. Our bounce test measured 8.89” of bounce, which is a bit more than average and yet still well below what we ideally want to see. When it comes to sex, more bounce is almost always better than less.

When we look at the complete picture of data, we see the Studio Chill earns a good overall score, but also a score that has plenty of room for improvement.

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

The mattress is equipped with 3.5″ of comfort material, which is 0.88″ less comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.38″, based on all of our tests to date.

The thinner-than-average comfort layer is part of the reason why we see this mattress earn an excellent score, but also one that doesn’t rise to a perfect 10/10.

This mattress has a typical hybrid feel. It’s balanced, even, and non-polarizing. It’s a feel that many types of sleepers can enjoy. And yet, the performance is very clearly not at the same level as the more expensive Leesa models (Sapira, Legend, Reserve).

It’s hard not to compare the feel to those other Leesa models and feel a bit disappointed by the Studio Chill. Even so, if we looked at the performance in a vacuum, we see that the Studio Chill’s performance is still considerably better than average, both overall and with respect to pressure relief specifically.

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.26	1.11

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.16	0.57

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.14	0.64

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 Studio Chill had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 9 days. This is 1.4 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 122+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 241 nights, 147 nights less than Leesa offers. The longer-than-average trial period and longer warranty offered on the Studio Chill really showcase Leesa as a supportive, consumer-friendly brand.

The Leesa Studio Chill is only available in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. This is a rating for 6 out of 10, where 10 is the most firm.

This is also the most common option as it is well-suited to the vast majority of sleepers’ bodies and sleeping positions.

Support on the Leesa Studio Chill is excellent. During our tests, I felt well supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress is equipped with a 7.5″ support layer. This is 0.48″ thinner than the average support layer thickness of 7.98″, based on all of our tests to date.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	3.50″
Support Layer	7.50″
Firmness	Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Balanced
Zoned Support	Yes
Reinforced Edge	Yes

Mattresses that deliver the best support do so by achieving two major requirements. First, they support the body, creating a neutral spinal alignment. Second, they create ample pressure relief and comfort. The Studio Chill met both requirements without issue.

This mattress is available in a single firmness that we rated as a medium-firm. That’s a 6 out of 10 on our firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. A medium-firm feel works well for most sleepers and all sleeping positions.

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

Moving on, in all mattress tests, we cut the mattress open to assess the material quality. In doing so, we found the memory foam at a 2.23 PCF (pounds per cubic foot) and the poly foam at a 2.67 PCF. The 2.67 PCF poly foam is excellent and well within the density range we want to see. That said, a 2.23 PCF memory foam is well south of what is ideal.

Even so, given the price point, this level of foam density is about what we expect. In addition, we measured coil gauges at 14.75 gauge for the center, head, and foot, and 15.5 gauge on the edge. This is a perfectly fine coil thickness, especially given the price.

Lastly, according to Leesa, this mattress is equipped with zoned support. That means the middle of the mattress has more supportive coils than the head and foot. This helps to improve support, reduce sagging, and improve longevity. According to Leesa, that inner coil gauge is supposed to be 13.5. However, our measurements showed it at a 14.75 gauge.

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 Studio Chill to be excellent.

The Leesa Studio Chill is an 11.00″ hybrid mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. This mattress is a value-packed, budget-friendly hybrid for sleepers looking for better cooling performance.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Hybrid
Thickness	11.00″
Cover Type	Quilted
Weight	85 lbs.
Has Handles	No
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

Within the Leesa collection, the Studio lineup is the most affordable tier that the brand offers. The “Chill” distinction adds a more advanced cover that feels cool to the touch.

The Leesa Studio Chill is 11.00″ thick and contains a combination of different foam types and a pocketed coil 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″	1.50 PCF	1.46 PCF
Memory Foam	1.00″	2.50 PCF	2.23 PCF
Poly Foam	1.00″	3.00 PCF	2.67 PCF
Pocketed Coils	7.50″	14.75 (head/foot), 13.5 (center), 15.5 (edge)	14.75 Gauge (center), 14.75 Gauge (head/foot), 15.5 Gauge (edge)

The Leesa Studio Chill has a 1.5” quilted cover with the classic 4-bar gray accents towards the base of the mattress. The top of the mattress has an X-stitching pattern, a more budget-friendly quilting style than the diamond-stitched pattern on the Leesa Legend Chill.

For comparison, the Leesa Studio Chill mattress has no carrying handles, but the Leesa Legend Chill mattress does. This is just another difference between the Studio collection and higher-end collections (like the Legend).

The comfort layer is 3.50″ thick, including the quilted cover. Beneath the quilted cover are two layers of foam. Directly below the cover is a 1.00″ memory foam layer (yellow foam) and below the memory foam is a 1.00″ poly foam layer (green foam).

This green poly foam is Leesa’s new GreenFlex foam, a plant-based bio foam which is more sustainable and eco-friendly.

The support layer is made of a 7.50″ thick pocketed coil support base. Each coil is individually encased in a thin fabric, allowing them to move independently of each other.

According to Leesa, this layer should be closer to 8.00″ thick, but in our tests, these measured a bit shorter than expected.

A queen-size Leesa Studio Chill includes up to 1,032 individually wrapped coils and a 3-zone support system with extra support for the hips and lumbar area.

The mattress also has two reinforced rows along the sides, which improve edge support when sitting or lying at or near the edge.

Product Evolution

The Leesa Legend Chill was launched towards the end of 2023. We tested this model in 2023 and again in 2026, following the launch of Leesa’s new GreenFlex foam.

Between the two versions, there were very few changes. The biggest differences are better motion transfer + response time scores in the 2026 version. The 2026 redesign offers modestly better performance compared to the earlier 2023 version.

Factor	Leesa Studio Chill (2023)	Leesa Studio Chill (2026)
Overall Score	8.69	8.89
Cooling – Score	9.0	9.0
Sinkage – Depth	2.26″	2.70″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Very Deep
Motion Transfer – Score	7.0	8.1
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	11.64 m/s²	9.22 m/s²
Response Time – Score	8.5	8.9
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.3 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	2.0 sec.	1.1 sec.
Bounce – Height	8.40″	8.89″
Bounce – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.4	9.5
Edge Support – Sitting	3.25″	3.00″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent
Sex – Score	8.3	8.6
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	9.0
Comfort Layer Thickness	4.00″	3.50″
Mattress Thickness	12.00″	11.00″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.3	7.5
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	6 days	9 days
Company – Score	10	10
Trial	365 nights	365 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	Lifetime

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