Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Review (2024)
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Comparison Summary
Casper
See calculation here
Layers
4
Firmness
4.8 / 10
Sleep Trial
100 Nights
Warranty
10 Years
Made In
USA
Price (Queen)
$1,495 CAD
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Leesa
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Layers
3
Firmness
4.3 / 10
Sleep Trial
100 Nights
Warranty
10 Years
Made In
USA
Price (Queen)
$1,450 CAD
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Douglas
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Layers
3
Firmness
6.7 / 10
Sleep Trial
365 Nights
Warranty
20 Years
Made In
Canada
Price (Queen)
$799 CAD
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Casper
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How We Compared Casper, Leesa, and Douglas
As with all mattress reviews and comparisons on Mattress-Reviews.com, GoodMorning.com Inc. tests major online mattress brands to continually update and improve its own products. Analyzing the builds, brands, and specifications of competitor mattresses ensures GoodMorning.com always offers the best possible value to its customers.
To provide a consistent benchmark for our tests, we commission third-party engineers to test every mattress in the exact same way. You can view the methodology of testing and the APEGA-stamped results document here.
Without further ado, our Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Review.
NOTE: The Casper Original is no longer in production and has been replaced by The Casper. The new model is slightly smaller than the original and no longer includes three-zone support in the middle layer.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Company Overview
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Company Overview | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Launched: | 2014 | 2014 | 2017 |
Price (Queen): | $1,495 CAD | $1,450 CAD | $799 CAD |
Available in: | Canada USA | Canada USA | Canada |
Made in: | USA | USA | Canada |
Trial length: | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty: | 10 years | 10 years | 20 years |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | No | No | CLICK HERE |
Casper, Leesa, and Douglas are three of the most well-known mattress brands in Canada, and all three brands have built up a loyal Canadian customer base. So, what are the backgrounds of Casper, Leesa, and Douglas?
Casper introduced their bed-in-a-box in 2014 by launching a single firmness, ‘one-size-fits-all’ mattress. The Casper mattress initially launched in the USA but has since expanded to Canada. Having received tens of millions of dollars of funding from the likes of Ashton Kutcher and Target Corporation, the Casper mattress quickly became the market leader in the bed-in-a-box space.
Leesa was founded in 2014 in the United States. The Leesa mattress is available to American and Canadian customers. The Leesa mattress is one of the most well-known bed-in-a-box mattresses in the U.S. and has made a name for itself through the company’s philanthropic efforts and social impact, as well as by partnering with leading swimmer, Michael Phelps, leading gymnast, Aly Raisman, and the Washington Redskins NFL team.
Douglas was introduced in 2017 by Canadian bed-in-a-box company GoodMorning.com. Douglas was manufactured as a single-firmness mattress, designed using eight years' worth of engineering data and customer feedback. GoodMorning.com designed the Douglas to be a value-packed, Canadian-made mattress at an unheard-of low price. They offer the same level of customer service for the Douglas as they do across their growing catalogue, along with a 365-night sleep trial and a 20-year warranty.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Delivery, Sleep Trial, Returns
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Delivery, Trial, Returns | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Shipping cost: | Free shipping | Free shipping | Free shipping |
Shipping time: | 1–6 days | 2–8 days | 3–10 days |
Sleep trial length: | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights |
Return ease: | Company picks up | Company picks up | Company picks up |
Refund: | Yes, full refund | Yes, full refund | Yes, full refund |
Additional fees: | No | No | No |
With the rising popularity of the bed-in-a-box, memory foam mattresses are now shipped far more efficiently and conveniently than mattresses purchased from traditional retail stores. Customers no longer need to take a day off work to accept a delivery as boxed beds are now delivered with the same convenience as most Amazon orders. Some bed-in-a-box companies even offer same day delivery to certain areas.
Both Casper and Leesa use UPS to deliver their mattresses to Canadians. Douglas used FedEx. All three mattresses are delivered directly to customers’ doors throughout most parts of Canada. In some cases, the mattresses can even be left on a porch or deck while the customer is away from home.
Shipping times for Casper, Leesa, and Douglas vary. The Casper mattress will be delivered within 6 business days, the Leesa mattress will be delivered within 8 business days, and Douglas mattress will be delivered within 10 business days.
As with any bed-in-a-box brand, Casper, Leesa, and Douglas heavily promote their in-home sleep trials. Douglas has the longest sleep trial of all three mattress brands with a 365-night sleep trial. Casper and Leesa both offer only a 100-night sleep trial.
If a customer wishes to return their Casper, Leesa, or Douglas mattress within the sleep trial period, all three companies will arrange to pick up the mattress and issue a full refund. There are no additional return or restocking fees for any of the three mattresses.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Out of the Box
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Out of the Box | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Delivered in a box: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Box dimensions: | 19" x 19" x 41" | 15.5" x 15.5" x 45" | 17.5" x 17.5" x 44.5" |
Box opening: | Scissors required | Scissors required | Scissors required |
Box/mattress fitting: | Tight | Tight | Tight |
Protection layers: | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Expansion time: | 3 minutes | 48 hours | 3 minutes |
The Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattresses were delivered to us within the expected delivery time frames. All three mattresses were well protected by heavy-duty plastic layers within the boxes to protect the mattresses during shipping.
The Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattress boxes were all sealed with heavy-duty tape. Customers will definitely need scissors or a knife to open the box. Remember to be extra careful when using sharp objects to open the box.
Once opened, the compressed mattress is easy to remove from the box. A simple ‘tip-and-pull’ motion is what we recommend. Simply tip the box from a vertical position into a horizontal position and pull the mattress out of the box. We recommend doing this process in the designated bedroom.
The Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattresses are all protected with multiple layers of heavy-duty plastic and customers will need to unwrap the first layer of plastic in order to change the mattress from a cylindrical shape into a flat, albeit compressed, shape.
Some helpful advice at this stage is to place the rolled mattress onto the designated bed frame, find the end of the outer layer plastic, pull it loose, and use the resulting momentum to roll the mattress into position along the frame. Once in position, remove the outer plastic layer. After completing this process, customers will see a folded and unrolled mattress. Simply unfold the mattress (the top cover will be facing up), and place the corners in the correct position on the frame or foundation.
Next, cut the final layer of plastic and the new Casper, Leesa, or Douglas mattress will start decompressing. Remove this final layer and the mattress should expand to its full height within a few minutes. The Casper mattress and Douglas mattress expanded to their full height within 3 minutes, while the Leesa mattress took 48 hours to fully expand.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Mattress Construction
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Mattress Construction | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Mattress height: | 10" | 10" | 10" |
Number of layers: | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Comfort layer: | 1.5" Open-cell foam; 1.5″ Memory foam | 2” Avena® foam | 2” ecoLight® cooling gel foam |
Transition layer: | 1.5" Zoned transition foam | 2" Memory foam | 2" Elastex® foam |
Support layer: | 5.5” Support foam | 6" Support foam | 6" Motion isolation support foam |
Cover materials: | Polyester, spandex | Polyester, Lycra | Tencel®, polyester, spandex |
Machine washable: | No | No | Yes |
Made in: | USA | USA | Canada |
The Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattresses are all combination foam mattresses available only in one firmness option. All are compressed and rolled, then shipped in a box.
Some of the major differences among the Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattresses are the different types foam used for comfort and support. Each mattress contains comfort, transition, and support layers, and these layers vary slightly in height and density.
Also, each mattress has a unique top cover which showcases the brand’s mattress design. Top covers are sometimes washable, and out of the three mattresses tested, only the Douglas has a machine-washable top cover.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Layers
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Casper Mattress Layers
The Casper mattress contains four layers of foam:
- The first layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of ‘open-cell’ polyurethane foam. This top layer is designed to provide comfort and heat-regulating performance.
- The second layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of memory foam. This layer works with the first comfort layer to provide an element of support, will help conform to your body shape, and assist with pressure-point relief.
- The third layer of the Casper mattress is 1.5″ of zoned polyurethane foam. This layer acts as a transitional layer between the two comfort layers and the final support layer. This layer is ‘zoned,’ meaning the firmness varies under the shoulder and hip areas.
- The final layer of foam in the Casper mattress is 5.5” of support foam. This layer gives the Casper mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too deep.
- Casper does not provide density information for any of their layers of foam.
Leesa Mattress Layers
The Leesa mattress contains three layers of foam:
- The first layer of the Leesa mattress is perforated and designed to provide airflow, bounce, and comfort. The 2″ Avena® foam used in this top layer has a medium density of 3.65 lbs/ft3.
- The second transitional layer of the Leesa mattress is 2″ memory foam. This layer has a slower response and works with the comfort layer to provide an additional level of body contouring and pressure point relief. The second layer of memory foam in the Leesa mattress has a medium density of 3 lbs/ft3.
- The final layer of foam is a support layer which gives the mattress its structure and prevents sleepers from sinking in too deep. The final layer of support foam in the Leesa mattress is 6″ of polyurethane foam and has an average density of 1.8 lbs/ft3.
Douglas Mattress Layers
Douglas uses three layers of foam in the construction of its Canadian-made mattress.- First layer: 2 inches of ecoLight® cooling gel foam. This cooling gel encourages a restful sleep by ensuring that the mattress doesn’t trap heat. The ecoLight® foam has the durability, responsiveness, and comfort of memory foam, but it has a lower carbon footprint. Foam density: 2.5 lbs/ft3.
- Second layer: 2 inches of Elastex® foam. This transition layer is designed to provide spring and support. Many mattresses use latex for similar reasons. Elastex® is free of the allergy-causing chemicals found in latex.
- Third layer: 6 inches of motion isolation support foam. This thick bottom layer greatly reduces motion transfer between sleepers, and it also enhances edge support.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas Mattress Cover
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Casper Mattress Cover
The Casper mattress has a simple two-tone cover. The side fabric used on the Casper mattress cover is a heavy-duty, charcoal-colored, polyester and spandex fabric. This is a nice contrast to the white polyester top cover. The Casper mattress set the trend for the ‘less-is-more’ mattress aesthetic, and this approach to mattress design has been adopted by many new mattress brands.
Leesa Mattress Cover
The Leesa mattress is one of the best-looking bed-in-a-box mattresses on the market. Its polyester and lycra white-on-grey cover is modern, stylish, and very soft. Despite its zipper, the topside is not machine washable. Still, this removable cover will make spot cleaning your Leesa mattress cover easier.
Douglas Mattress Cover
With its mountainscape stitching to its red and white colour profile, Douglas’ Canadian-centric cover shows the brand's homegrown roots. Cut from a single piece of fabric and woven together, the design is almost seamless. The red zipper running the entire length of the side wall and the red Douglas badge are the only elements that break up this impressive white canvas.
As for upkeep, the top half is machine washable, a bonus for anyone who can't stand the thought of spot cleaning their bed by hand. Douglas' cover is enhanced with moisture-wicking Infinitex™ fibres. This proprietary fabric is stretch-knit and very soft, but also extremely durable. The cover is great for staying cool and breathable through the night, so you won't wake up in a pool of sweat.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Environmental Sustainability
GoodMorning.com Inc. carried out a survey in February 2017, discovering that almost 50% of Canadians are willing to spend more money for more environmentally friendly products. Therefore, in every review on Mattress-Reviews.com, we will highlight each mattress company’s green philosophy, as well as how prominent their policies are on their websites.
Eco-Friendliness | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Green policies: | No mention on the website | BCorp certified; Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation | ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink (Read: Douglas Eco-Story) |
Social responsibility: | Returned mattresses are donated to charity | Returned mattresses are donated to charity | Returned mattresses are donated to charity |
Box materials: | Bleached cardboard; Colored ink | Bleached cardboard; Blue ink | Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink |
Foam materials: | USA made | USA made | Canadian made |
Cover materials: | Polyester, spandex | Polyester, Lycra | Tencel®, polyester, spandex |
CertiPUR-US®: | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Feel and Firmness
Feel & Firmness | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Feel: | Medium-firm | Medium | Medium-firm |
Firmness: | 4.8 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
Edge Support: | 2.1 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Motion Isolation: | 6.4 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Bounce: | 4 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Feel & Firmness
According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress, Leesa mattress, and Douglas mattress firmness and feel are very different.
- The Casper is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 4.8 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Casper mattress does have some ‘hug.’
- The Leesa mattress is a medium mattress. It is rated at 4.3 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Leesa mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
- The Douglas mattress is a medium-firm mattress. It is rated at 6.7 / 10 on the firmness scale. The Douglas mattress does not have excessive ‘hug.’
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Edge Support
Foam mattresses are not known for their edge support; in fact, it is often one of the main issues customers have when moving from innerspring mattresses to foam mattresses. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress, Leesa mattress, and Douglas mattress rate fairly similarly for edge support.
- The Casper mattress has below-average edge support. It is rated at 2.1 / 10 on the edge support scale.
- The Leesa mattress has above-average edge support. It is rated at 6.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
- The Douglas mattress has very good edge support. It is rated at 7.8 / 10 on the edge support scale.
Casper
Leesa
Douglas
Motion Isolation
Motion isolation in foam mattresses is usually very good and one of the main reasons couples make the switch from innerspring to memory foam. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress, Leesa mattress, and Douglas mattress motion isolation ratings are very different.
- The Casper mattress has average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.4 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
- The Leesa mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 6.1 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
- The Douglas mattress has above-average motion isolation. It is rated at 8.3 / 10 on the motion isolation scale.
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Leesa
Douglas
Bounce
Due to the fact that motion isolation for foam mattresses is generally very good, bounce is generally very low. According to the testing conducted by third-party engineers (commissioned by us), the Casper mattress, Leesa mattress, and Douglas mattress are all below average for bounce.
- The Casper mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 4 / 10 on the bounce scale.
- The Leesa mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.6 / 10 on the bounce scale.
- The Douglas mattress has below-average bounce. It is rated at 3.1 / 10 on the bounce scale.
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Price
Twin
Casper
$995 CAD
Leesa
$1,040 CAD
Douglas
$599 CAD
Twin XL
Casper
$1,145 CAD
Leesa
$1,100 CAD
Douglas
$649 CAD
Double
Casper
$1,445 CAD
Leesa
$1,300 CAD
Douglas
$699 CAD
Queen
Casper
$1,495 CAD
Leesa
$1,450 CAD
Douglas
$799 CAD
King
Casper
$1,945 CAD
Leesa
$1,700 CAD
Douglas
$899 CAD
Cal King
Casper
$1,945 CAD
Leesa
N/A CAD
Douglas
$899 CAD
Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas: Overview
Overview | Casper | Leesa | Douglas |
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Price (Queen): | $1,495 CAD | $1,450 CAD | $799 CAD |
Available in: | USA Canada | USA Canada | Canada |
Made in: | USA | USA | Canada |
Trial length: | 100 nights | 100 nights | 365 nights |
Warranty: | 10 years | 10 years | 20 years |
Number of layers: | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Cover materials: | Polyester, spandex | Polyester, Lycra | Tencel®, polyester, spandex |
Machine washable: | No | No | Yes |
Green policies: | No mention on the website | BCorp certified; Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation | ecoLight® foam; Plant-based fabric; Optimized shipping; Recycled cardboard; Recycled ink |
Feel: | Medium-firm | Medium | Medium-firm |
Firmness | 4.8 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
Edge Support: | 2.1 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Motion Isolation: | 6.4 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
Bounce: | 4 / 10 | 3.6 / 10 | 3.1 / 10 |
Year-Round Price Guarantee: | No | No | CLICK HERE |
Should you buy the Casper or Leesa or Douglas?
There are a few factors that immediately stand out after comparing the Casper, Leesa, and Douglas mattresses. Each mattress in this Casper vs Leesa vs Douglas mattress review has similar features, especially with regards to comfort and support. Each mattress has a distinctive firmness for a one-size-fits-all mattress. Also, each mattress excels in a particular area with regards to edge support, motion isolation, and bounce.
What really elevate one brand above the others are the sleep trial, environmental commitment, and the Canadian-ness of the Douglas mattress. Douglas is Mattress-Reviews.com’s Top Pick for mattresses under $1,000 CAD. Customers who choose to purchase a Douglas over a Casper or Leesa will enjoy a lengthier sleep trial and sleep better knowing that they are supporting a mattress brand that supports the environment by reducing carbon emissions and using sustainable, renewable materials in the mattress build.
Buy Casper if you want:
- A popular mattress
- Medium feel and firmness
- Made in USA
Buy Leesa if you want:
- A medium-firm mattress
- To buy from a company with a strong ethical commitment
- A unique soft cover that is easy to spot clean
- Made in USA
Buy Douglas if you want:
- A medium-firm mattress with consistent support
- An eco-conscious mattress
- A long sleep trial and long warranty
- A very competitive price