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Leesa Mattress Review

Disclaimers

Our Leesa mattress review follows usual testing processes. Check out our disclaimers page here. Please note, this review does not speak for future versions of the Leesa mattress. Our Leesa mattress was ordered on March 1 2017, was delivered on March 9 2017, was unboxed on March 10 2017, and the review was written on May 18 2017. At the time of writing, the information we gleaned from Leesa’s website was accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Leesa is one of the most iconic players in the North American online mattress world. In fact, Leesa has US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps endorsing its product at the time of writing. Is Leesa a world-beater, like its famous ambassador? Our Leesa mattress review will help you decide!

A wideshot of the Leesa mattress

How we reviewed the Leesa mattress

Novosbed Inc. made its splash into the online mattress business in 2009. For years, we’ve reviewed our competitors’ products to ensure we offer great value in our own. Novosbed Inc. is also the owner of Douglas and of this website. Based in Edmonton, Canada, Novosbed challenged its three product designers to review Leesa’s queen-size mattress. Here’s how we reviewed the Leesa Mattress:

  • We bought a queen Leesa mattress from leesa.ca
  • We did not return the Leesa mattress after review
  • We performed the same tests on each mattress in the same room with the same people each time

To reduce bias as much as possible, we review all mattresses in the same way, including our own.

Leesa Mattress Company Overview

The Leesa logo stitched into the mattress
 Leesa
SinceLaunched in 2014
Where to BuyOnline and West Elm stores
Markets ServedUSA, Canada, UK, Germany
OperationsHeadquartered in Virginia, USA
Made in:USA
Price (Queen)$940 USD / $1,190 CAD
Firmness4.3 out of 10
Warranty10 year warranty
Trial Period100 night trial

Any company associated with the US Olympian Michael Phelps is proudly American. Leesa’s supply chain is California, Indiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Leesa sells to both the USA and Canada, and has been in business since 2014.

Leesa’s website does not mention the sustainability of its manufacturing process. But the company clearly has the environment in mind. Leesa partners with the Arbor Day Foundation, planting a tree for each mattress sold.

After studying Leesa’s website and advertisements, we believe Leesa’s main selling points are:

  • Comfort
  • Proudly American
  • The company’s philanthropic heart

Delivery, sleep trial, returns

The Leesa and the box it was delivered in with instructions for set up
Leesa
Free shipping
3-10 business days delivery (depending on location)
No topper
100 night trial
Free returns (for Alaska and Hawaii customers there is a $100 fee for returns)

Leesa offers free shipping and a 100 night sleep trial. Returns are free for most customers (Alaska and Hawaii returns cost $100). Leesa offers free ground shipping throughout the US and Canada.  You can expect delivery of your Leesa mattress in 3-10 business days. Leesa also offers 10 year warranty.

Out of the box and the first 24 hours

The Leesa mattress wrapped in platic and expanding
Leesa
Mild smell
Could not test firmness within the first 24 hours due the slow expansion of Leesa’s middle foam layer
The Leesa’s 2” memory foam layer did not fully expand for several days

Straight out of the box, the Leesa had a mild odor that was still present 72 hours later.

We could not get an accurate reading on Leesa’s firmness within 24 hours. This was because the middle 2-inch memory foam layer expanded slower than we expected.

We used the testing methods described in the “How We Reviewed the Leesa Mattress” section.

Leesa Mattress Construction

The Leesa mattress foams and firesock
Leesa
100% made in USA
10”
3-Layer
2” Avena foam
2” memory foam
6” support foam
Polyester and Lycra cover
Cover not machine washable, spot clean only

Hybrid mattresses try to provide the perfect mix of foams to provide cooling and comfort. Leesa is a hybrid mattress. This helps prevent the mattress from sleeping too hot. The 2″ Avena ® foam top layer is perforated to allow for maximum airflow and breathability, while cradling you with the perfect combination of cushiony bounce, whether you’re a back, stomach, or side sleeper.

Leesa Mattress Foam Layers

A close up of the Leesa mattress foam layers

Leesa uses three foam layers. The top layer is 2 inches of Avena foam, designed to provide airflow, bounce, and freedom of movement.  The middle 2 inches are memory foam, sat atop a denser 6-inch support foam.

Leesa mattress cover

The corner of the Leesa mattress cover and a wide shot

Leesa is one of the best-looking mattresses on the market! Its white-on-grey cover is hip and well executed. Despite its zipper and removable fabric, the topside is not machine washable. Still, this removable cover will make spot cleaning your Leesa easier.

Environmental Sustainability

 Leesa
‘Green' PoliciesLeesa is BCorp certified. Leesa has also partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant one tree for every mattress they sell.
Box Dimensions45 inch x 15.5 inch x 15.5 inch
Inside the BoxNo box inserts
Box MaterialsBleached cardboard with blue Ink
CertiPUR-US® certified?Yes
Cover MaterialsPolyester and Lycra cover
‘Green' Manufacturing Techniques?No mention of environmental manufacturing policies on the Leesa website.

Leesa’s ethical practices are commendable. Leesa is BCorp certified, meaning they “meet the highest standards of overall social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability and aspire to use the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.” Leesa also participates in a tree-planting initiative alongside the Arbor foundation.

Leesa Mattress: Feel and Firmness

I didn’t find this mattress to be very supportive. It did not conform to my body, which is very important when you’re a side-sleeper.

– Jessica’s thoughts on Leesa

Leesa’s firmness is medium. Our testing rated it 4.3 out of 10 for firmness.

 Leesa
Firmness4.3 out of 10
Sinkage3.00"
FeelMedium
Edge Support6.4 out of 10
Motion Transfer6.1 out of 10
Bounciness3.6 out of 10

Firmness

Leesa is not the softest mattress on the market, at 4.3 out of 10. But it is one of the softest mattresses we have tested to date.

Feel

The top layer of the Leesa is softer than expected for a medium-firmness mattress.

Leesa is a comfortable medium mattress with a top layer that facilitates hug and sinkage. This seems to be an intentional design element. It will suit sleepers who enjoy a sinking feeling.

Sinkage

During testing, we observed 3 inches of sinkage for the Leesa (which was above the average).

We have found that the average sinkage in foam mattresses is 2.59 inches, so you can see that Leesa is above average.

Edge Support

Foam mattresses don’t have the strong edge support of innerspring mattresses. Leesa is no exception, ranking a 6.4 out of 10 on the scale, which is above average in the foam mattress category.

Motion Transfer

Motion transfer describes the transfer of movement energy in a mattress. Innerspring mattresses allow more energy transfer than a foam mattress. This means that one sleeper will feel another sleeper moving in bed. Some foam mattresses perform better than others for motion transfer. There was minimal motion transfer detectable on the Leesa mattress.

Bounciness

The Leesa has a moderately low bounciness rating, with 3.6 out of 10. Memory foam mattresses are generally not as bouncy as traditional innerspring mattresses.

Lying on my back, my body did not sink into the mattress. Would be great for tummy sleeping.

– Michelle’s thoughts on Leesa

Leesa Mattress Price

Leesa is competitively priced for the American and Canadian market. Our chart below summarizes the current pricing:

SizeLeesa
Twin$525US/$790C
Twin XL$625US/$890C
Full$790US/$1090C
Queen$940US/$1190C
King$1070US/$1290C
California King$1070US/$1290C

This mattress gave sufficient comfort when resting.

– Kathy’s thoughts on Leesa

Leesa Mattress Summary

The following table summarizes the main observations from our Leesa mattress review:

 Leesa
Foam Layers2” Avena foam
2” memory foam
6” support foam
Height10”
CoverPolyester and Lycra cover
Firmness4.3 out of 10
Edge Support6.4 out of 10
Motion Transfer6.1 out of 10
Price$525-$1070US / $790-$1290C
Warranty10 years
Trial Period100 nights
Shipping3-10 business days delivery (depending on location)
ReturnsFree (for Alaska and Hawaii customers there is a $100 fee for returns)
DiscountsClick Here
Made in:USA

Who buys Leesa mattresses?

Remember, we are associated with Novosbed Inc., a competitor of Leesa’s, and the following is strictly our competitive opinion.

Leesa has been doing good business for a number of years, allowing the company to build a strong reputation. Here’s our summary:

Buy Leesa if you want:

  • To show your appreciation for US Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps
  •  A BCorp certified company with a commitment to social responsibility and the environment
  • More hug and softness
  • A unique cover that is easy to spot clean
  • On November 22, 2017
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