Leesa Studio 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 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	Average
Overall Score	8.27	8.53
Price (Queen)	$669	$1,118 (Foam only)
Cooling – Score	8.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.11″	2.25″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	7.9	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	9.65 m/s²	8.79 m/s²
Response Time – Score	7.9	8.7
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.5 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.2 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	7.46″	8.62″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.1	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	3.75″	3.83″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Good
Sex – Score	7.7	8.2
Pressure Relief – Score	8.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	2.50″	4.37″
Mattress Thickness	9.50″	12.35″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.3	7.9
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	6 days	8 days
Company – Score	10	8.8
Trial	365 nights	195 nights
Warranty	Lifetime	41% have lifetime warranties, average of other 59% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Leesa Studio Different?

The Leesa Studio is a 9.50″ foam mattress with an overall performance level that is below average but at a price that is also considerably below average. The result is an affordable foam mattress with a balanced feel.

Advantages

Aside from the cost savings, other advantages of the Leesa Studio mattress include lower levels of motion transfer, better pressure relief, faster off-gassing, and a favorable company score.

The Leesa Studio is backed by a 365-night trial period and a lifetime warranty. For a budget mattress under $800, the lifetime warranty is an attractive feature.

Neutral Factors

This mattress has moderate sinkage and low levels of bounce. It has a slight contour that is good for sleepers who don’t want a lot of hug from their mattress.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages of the Leesa Studio include a slower material response time, weaker edge support, and a lower sex score. For couples especially, this mattress might not be a great option.

But again, despite the disadvantages, I’m brought back to the low price of this mattress. With the right level of expectations, the Leesa Studio still brings a lot to the table.

The Leesa Studio has good cooling. During our tests, I felt a slight degree of warmth around my body, but overall cooling was still quite good.

When we consider the material design of this mattress, it’s not surprising to see cooling that is good, but not incredible. This is an all-foam mattress design that uses a mix of memory foam and poly foam. The memory foam is the topmost layer and appears to retain a bit more heat.

Fortunately, the poly foam layers below are more breathable. In addition, the thin, non-quilted cover helps to improve airflow. While these material design factors help, they alone are not miracle workers.

• 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

When we compare the Leesa Studio to Leesa’s numerous hybrid models, we see those models performing better due to the significant increase in airflow and breathability.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 90.6° F. This is 0.3° warmer than the average of 90.3° F, based on all of our tests to date.

After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 4.7 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 0.1 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 good.

The Leesa Studio has moderate sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.11″. This is 0.14″ less sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.25″, based on all of our tests to date.

The mattress creates only a slight body-contouring hug. This mattress uses memory foam as the top layer with a thin, non-quilted cover. This typically creates a more pronounced hug and more contour around the body, but that’s not what we experienced here

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

Instead, the memory foam is more responsive. In addition, it’s supported below by two layers of poly foam, including Leesa’s new plant-based poly foam. These additional poly foam layers balance out the feel so the hug is quite restrained and limited around the body.

This feel is one that’s less polarizing, allowing many types of sleepers to enjoy this mattress.

The Leesa Studio has a moderate level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 9.65 m/s². This is 10% more motion transfer than the average of 8.79 m/s².

The increased motion is primarily a product of the taut, thin cover. Covers that are more taut more easily tug from side-to-side on the mattress. This tugging sensation can create more motion. Fortunately, the cover tug isn’t the same type of deeper motion event; as a result, the motion duration is lower.

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 immediately and dramatically declines thereafter.

By 0.73 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.19 seconds shorter than the average motion duration of 0.92 seconds.

While motion intensity is a bit worse than average, motion duration is notably better than average.

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

In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.5 seconds, which is 0.08 seconds slower 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 1.2 seconds, which is 0.17 seconds slower than the average of 1.03 seconds.

While the poly foam layers are able to spring back to shape quickly, the memory foam layer takes a bit longer to fully recover to its original shape. The memory foam layer being the topmost layer also makes it more acutely felt and measured in our tests.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

The memory foam is the reason we see slightly worse than average responsiveness. The slower response times make ease of movement slightly worse. That said, it’s only a little worse than average.

The Leesa Studio has a low level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 7.46″. This is 1.16″ less bounce than the average of 8.62″, based on all of our tests to date.

The lower bounce is a product of the all-foam design and having a memory foam layer as the top comfort layer. These design attributes greatly absorb and disperse energy, resulting in less bounce.

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

The lower bounce is also the reason we see motion duration being notably better than average. That being said, less bounce does make ease of movement and sex worse, so there are pros and cons to consider.

The Leesa Studio 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 0.08″ less sitting sinkage than the average of 3.83″, 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. Notably, the Leesa Studio does not utilize reinforced edge support. Despite that fact, the edge support was still excellent for both sitting and lying.

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

The combination of high-quality materials, moderate sinkage, and a relatively thin design are working together to create greater resiliency and support for the mattress at large. Those same factors are extending to the edge, creating consistent and robust support there as well.

The Leesa Studio has fair sex performance. On the positive side, noise is minimal and edge support is excellent. With just 3.75” of sitting edge sinkage, the edge is supported and a usable part of the mattress for amorous activities.

With middling performance, both pressure relief and cooling earned good, but not great, scores. Even so, they should be good enough to not be major issues for most couples.

Sex Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Rating
Bounce	65%	7.1	Moderate
Edge Support	20%	9.1	Excellent
Noise	5%	10	Minimal
Pressure Relief	5%	8.0	Good
Cooling	5%	8.0	Good

Lastly, we have bounce, which earned a significantly worse-than-average score. At 7.46” of bounce, the mattress has considerably less bounce than average. Less bounce makes sex more tiring and more strenuous.

When we look at the complete picture of factors that impact sex performance, we see the score earned is considerably below average.

The Leesa Studio has a good level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant pressure points on my body, and yet, it’s also clear that pressure relief did not rise to the excellent or outstanding level.

The mattress is equipped with 2.5″ of comfort material, which is 1.87″ less comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.37″, based on all of our tests to date. The lack of a sufficiently thick comfort layer is the most significant factor that’s negatively affecting pressure relief and comfort.

More simply put, there just isn’t enough comfortable foam to create ideal pressure relief. The foam we do have is a reasonably good quality, certainly considering the price point.

It creates a blended and balanced feel that many different types of sleepers will be able to enjoy. That said, I fear that many sleepers will find pressure relief just isn’t quite good enough. If you feel like that could be you, it’s likely worth upgrading to the Leesa Original.

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 good.

The Leesa Studio had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 6 days. This is 1.6 days shorter 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 195 nights, 170 fewer nights than what Leesa offers.

Along with the longer trial period, Leesa has the advantage of a lifetime warranty, a benefit currently offered by only 41% of mattresses we’ve tested. The average of the other 59% of mattresses is only 13 years, notably shorter than Leesa.

The Leesa Studio is available in a single firmness, a 6 out of 10 rating, which gives the mattress a medium-firm feel.

This firmness is suitable for the wide majority of sleepers.

Support on the Leesa Studio is good. During our tests, I felt well supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress is equipped with a 7.0″ support layer. This is 0.98″ thinner than the average support layer thickness of 7.98″, based on all of our tests to date.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	2.50″
Support Layer	7.00″
Firmness	Medium-Firm
Body Contour	Slight
Zoned Support	No
Reinforced Edge	No

While support was good, much like pressure relief, it’s also clear it doesn’t rise to the excellent or outstanding level. Mattresses that create ideal support are able to fully support the body, creating a neutral spinal alignment, while also creating ample comfort and pressure relief.

The Leesa Studio does create a neutral spinal alignment, but fails to create ideal pressure relief, in my view. The considerably thinner-than-average 2.5” comfort layer just isn’t thick enough to create enough comfort.

To be fair, the thinner design is almost certainly a measure to keep the cost as low as it is. As such, perhaps it’s unfair to complain too much.

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

In our objective foam density tests, we measured the memory foam at 2.36 PCF (pounds per cubic foot), poly foam at 2.76 PCF, and support foam at 1.69 PCF. While the memory foam is below what we ideally want to see, the poly foam and support foam densities are a good density level, especially considering the price point.

Denser foams typically perform better, last longer, and sag less. Lastly, this mattress does not utilize zoned support. Instead, we have a consistent firmness and support from head to foot.

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

The Leesa Studio is a 9.50″ foam mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Medium-Firm. It has a thin cover and lacks extra bells and whistles, such as handles or luxury features.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Foam
Thickness	9.50″
Cover Type	Thin
Weight	62.2 lbs.
Has Handles	No
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

Within the Leesa collection, the Studio mattress is the most affordable mattress that they offer. It has a simple design and an affordable price tag, making it a good choice for sleepers who aren’t picky about mattress performance and just want a solid value.

The Leesa Studio is 9.50″ thick and contains a combination of different foam types. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Manufacturer’s Specs	Tested Specs
Memory Foam	1.50″	2.50 PCF	2.36 PCF
Poly Foam	1.00″	3.00 PCF	2.76 PCF
Support Foam	7.00″	1.75 PCF	1.69 PCF

The Leesa Studio has a thin knit cover that is soft and stretchy. This cover is similar to the 4-bar cover seen on the original Leesa as well. Contrary to the original, the Studio cover is gray with lighter gray contrasting bars.

The comfort layer is 2.50″ thick and made of two layers of foam. Directly below the cover is a 1.5″ gel memory foam (white + blue swirl foam) followed by a 1.0″ GreenFlex poly foam (green foam).

The GreenFlex foam is made with plant-based materials, including 26% biobased material.

The support layer is 7.00″ thick and made of a single support foam base (pink foam).

This mattress has a simple design, but uses a proven 3-layer construction that is popular among value, all-foam mattresses.

Product Evolution

The Leesa Studio mattress was first introduced in 2020 as Leesa’s most budget-friendly all-foam mattress. It was targeted to sleepers who are looking for a cost advantage over the original Leesa all-foam mattress.

We tested the mattress in 2021 and again in 2026. Both mattresses are advertised as a 10-inch all-foam mattress, but the version we tested in 2026 was 0.5 inches thinner than the previous version.

The other major difference is the introduction of Leesa’s new GreenFlex foam as the transitional poly foam layer in the middle of the mattress. This mattress was introduced as an eco-friendly, plant-based material, which did cause some changes in overall mattress performance.

You can see a side-by-side comparison below.

Factor	Leesa Studio (2021)	Leesa Studio (2026)
Overall Score	8.43	8.27
Cooling – Score	8.0	8.0
Sinkage – Depth	2.00″	2.11″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	10	7.9
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	2.22 m/s²	9.65 m/s²
Response Time – Score	7.6	7.9
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.6 sec.	0.5 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	1.0 sec.	1.2 sec.
Bounce – Height	6.22″	7.46″
Bounce – Feel	Low	Low
Edge Support – Score	7.2	9.1
Edge Support – Sitting	6.75″	3.75″
Edge Support – Lying	Excellent	Excellent
Sex – Score	6.6	7.7
Pressure Relief – Score	9.0	8.0
Comfort Layer Thickness	3.0″	2.50″
Mattress Thickness	10″	9.50″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.9	8.3
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	4 days	6 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

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