Leesa Mattress Review 2024: Every Mattress We Tested And Reviewed

Leesa Sapira Hybrid

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress is the top pick in our best mattress guide because it balances firm support with cloud-like softness and minimal motion transfer.

It combines several types of foam with spring coils for comfort and breathability. Setup takes around 15 minutes, but it requires a few hours for the mattress to expand fully, so be sure to time it correctly if you want to take an afternoon nap.

To test motion transfer, our reviewer dropped a 15-pound bowling ball about three feet above the bed to see if a can of soda would move — it never even shifted. Our tester also noted that the mattress didn’t trap body heat, so it’s ideal for hot and light sleepers.  

Read our full Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress review.

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

Recently, Leesa launched “Chill” versions of its Studio, Oasis, Sapira, and Legend mattresses. The line features a cooling cover designed to “help maintain the ideal skin temperature of 88 degrees.” We tend to take marketing jargon with a big grain of salt, so we were surprised when, after seven tests, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress averaged 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit right after our review got up from it in the morning. Impressive.

Unlike the medium-firm Sapira Hybrid, the Sapira Chill Hybrid is available in three firmness options: plush, medium-firm, and firm. Our reviewer tested the plush, ideal for his side sleeping, but he sunk in too much. While the edge support and motion isolation were good, it wasn’t at the level of the Sapira Hybrid. Still, this is an excellent option if you sleep hot and want other firmness options beyond medium-firm. Otherwise, stick with the Sapira Hybrid.

Leesa Original

The Leesa Original Mattress did an outstanding job supporting our reviewer’s shoulders and hips. Its medium-firm feel is ideal for side sleepers, but may be too plush for stomach and back sleepers. We especially liked the foam’s responsiveness to movement, providing pressure relief when shifting to various positions throughout the night.

The mattress has three layers — a breathable top layer, a memory foam middle that contours around your body, and a supportive bottom layer. These add up to a 10-inch mattress that offers relief and support for side sleepers.

Read our full Leesa Original Mattress review.

Leesa Legend

The Legend Hybrid is Leesa’s most premium mattress. It’s comprised of two layers of pocket springs and four layers of foam. From top to bottom, the layers include a breathable comfort foam, memory foam for pressure relief, a zoned support layer of foam and micro-springs, a supportive transitional foam layer, and a base of larger pocket springs for durability and motion isolation.

In our tests, the motion isolation was average, and the edge support needed improvement, suggesting this may not be the ideal mattress for couples. However, it did dissipate heat well. The Leesa Legend is softer, so stomach and back sleepers may find it unsupportive. Yet, side sleepers are sure to love it.

Business Insider Reviews’ sleep reporter James Brains said he slept great during his 22 nights of testing the Leesa Legend. He felt refreshed and didn’t experience his usual aches and pains. Specifically, he noted the mattress cradled his body as he slept on his side. It breathed well, keeping him from overheating. It’s an excellent choice for hot sleepers.

Read our full Leesa Legend Mattress review.

Leesa Studio

If you’re looking for the best balance of value, comfort, and support, Leesa’s Studio mattress might be your best option. The three layers of foam provided solid motion isolation and pressure relief, especially for our side-sleeping tester.

The Studio is a medium-firm mattress, but the edge support left much to be desired — the foam sagged significantly. Solo sleepers might not mind since they’re not sharing a bed, but couples might want to get a large bed like a King to avoid falling off at night.

The mattress is significantly less expensive than other Leesa mattresses, and our tester didn’t think there was any compromise regarding support or comfort. The Studio would be a great mattress for anyone on a budget, moving into their first apartment, or needing to furnish a guest room.

Read our full Studio by Leesa Mattress review.

How Leesa compares to other mattress brands

The direct-to-consumer online mattress space is more crowded than you’d expect. Leesa continues to stay ahead of the competition with new releases, including new cooling and eco-friendly mattresses. We like that Leesa designs and assembles its mattresses in the United States. It also aims to have a positive social impact, including donating mattresses to charities.

The closest competition is Casper, which offers virtually identical home trials, warranties, and pricing. Casper’s Snow line of cooling mattresses is like Leesa’s Chill beds. Our favorite Casper mattress is the Casper Original, which is reasonably priced and comfortable no matter what position you sleep in. Check out our Casper mattress review for details about all their models.

Here’s how Leesa ranks among the best online mattress companies and our comparison of the Leesa Sapira vs. Casper Hybrid.