Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

The Sapira had really good motion isolation for a hybrid. There’s a good bounce to it so you don’t feel stuck in the bed, but at the same time it was pretty hard to feel movement from the other side of the bed. – Danny

We tested motion isolation by placing testers side by side on the bed and checking how much they felt each other’s movement. We found that motion isolation on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is right around average. The memory foam and polyfoam layers help cut down drastically on motion transfer. That said, the bounce from the coils does allow some movement to be felt across the surface of the bed.

For the majority of sleepers, the small amount of motion transfer is unlikely to pose problems. But it may be an issue for people who are very sensitive to sleep disruptions and share a bed with someone who moves around a lot at night.

I sleep on my side and weigh less than 130 pounds, and I really liked the cradling I felt with the Sapira Hybrid’s foam surface. I never experienced any uncomfortable pushback against my shoulders or hips. — Logan

According to results of our pressure-mapping tests, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid provides moderate conforming and really cradles the body to ease pressure off areas like the hips and shoulders. The strong cushioning appeals to people across sleeping positions and body weights. That said, it does not offer the deep contouring that you’ll find on some other types of beds, such as all-foam models.

In my experience, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid sleeps quite cool. There’s definitely a little heat buildup in the top foam layer of the mattress, but I found the bed breathes well and the heat dissipates quickly before building up too much. — Jeremy

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is firm enough to prevent deep sinkage into the bed. This allows air to circulate around your body and keep you cool. The polyfoam is also aerated with holes to enhance breathability, while airflow through the coils keeps the mattress well-ventilated. Our heat-mapping tools detected some heat buildup but nothing excessive. It’s a good pick for hot sleepers who find other foam hybrids too warm.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid was fairly sturdy along the edges, which is surprising considering that the top layers are made of foam. I did sink a bit when sitting along the perimeter, but not as much as I have on other foam hybrids. — Brad

A common trade-off of foam surfaces is weak support along the edges, but not so with the Leesa Sapira Hybrid. The sturdy innerspring coils are reinforced around the perimeter and the polyfoam layers are dense enough to minimize compression, so the bed performed well during our edge sit tests.

As with almost all mattresses, there will be greater compression along the edge compared to the center, but there is plenty of stability on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid to sleep or sit comfortably near the perimeter.

Given the memory foam layer, it’s not exactly effortless to move around the Sapira. So if you’re used to a traditional innerspring bed, this might be an adjustment. That being said, the foam isn’t particularly dense or thick and there’s definitely a bounce to the bed. These features make it easy enough to roll around on. — Jeremy

The memory foam does inhibit some movement, but most testers found that the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is fairly responsive, meaning the bed quickly regains its original shape when you remove weight from it.

This characteristic keeps people from feeling stuck in one position and facilitates easy movement on top of the bed. The responsiveness derives largely from the innerspring support core, although the dense polyfoam layers contribute to it as well.

There’s a good bit of “foamy” smell when you first take the Leesa Sapira Hybrid out of the box, but it fades pretty quickly as the bed expands. I kept my bedroom window open and by the time I went to bed, I didn’t notice any smell. — Danny

After unboxing the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, it’s normal to notice a light smell from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted by the foam. The odor usually fades within a few hours in a well-ventilated bedroom. However, sleepers who are highly sensitive to odors may notice the smell for a longer period of time.