Leesa Mattress Review: Ratings From Our Test Lab

“The top two foam layers work together extremely well to isolate motion. There were only light vibrations from movement elsewhere on the mattress, making this a great option for couples.” – Danny

In our testing, the Leesa Mattress earned high marks for motion isolation. The foam layers absorb the vast majority of vibrations, so you barely notice when there’s movement on the other side of the bed. All of our testers thought this would be a good choice for couples.

“I was happy with the pressure relief on the Leesa Mattress. Its moderate contouring did enough to support my hips and shoulders so that my spine stayed in a neutral position.” – Jeremy

The Leesa Mattress offers solid pressure relief. Its memory foam layer offers essential contouring, but the polyfoam layer above it prevents the hug from feeling overwhelming.

As a result, there’s a pleasant balance between support and cushioning that suits many sleepers. That said, people who want a very firm feel or, conversely, a cloud-like hug may be disappointed with this mattress.

“I’m not the hottest sleeper, but I could still feel some warmth building up over time. It’s not excessive, but this might not be the right mattress for people who run hot.” – Logan

The Leesa Mattress sleeps cooler than other memory foam models, though as an all-foam bed, it can still run warm.

Heat retention is most likely to be a problem for people who already tend to sleep hot. It may also be worse for people who weigh over 230 pounds. These sleepers push further down into the foam, trapping heat around the body.

“The foam compression is really noticeable when you’re near the perimeter of this mattress. I wouldn’t say that I felt like I was going to roll off the bed, but I prefer a mattress with more reliable edges.” – Danny

In our testing, a lack of edge support on the Leesa was a common complaint from our team members. The foam layers are weakest around the perimeter, which can cause noticeable compression when you’re sitting or lying down close to the edge.

While this didn’t make the mattress feel unstable, it made it harder to take advantage of the full surface of the mattress. Compression around the edges can also make it more difficult to get in and out of bed.

“Despite having a thick memory foam layer, I found it relatively easy to move on top of the Leesa. But it might be a bit trickier for people with a higher body weight who sink further into the foam.” – Jeremy

The Leesa Mattress isn’t exceedingly bouncy, but it also doesn’t feel like quicksand. In our testing, most people found that the ease of movement was perfectly adequate, and they were able to adjust sleeping positions without significant difficulty.

However, the further a person sinks into the bed, the greater the resistance to movement. As a result, it can be much harder for people over 230 pounds to move on the Leesa Mattress.

“Off-gassing from the Leesa is in line with what you’d expect from an all-foam mattress. The smell was pretty strong at first, but it was gone within two or three days.” – Logan

Like most foam mattresses, the Leesa emits a distinct odor when you first take it out of its plastic packaging. This happens when small compounds from the manufacturing process are released from the materials.

There’s no health risk involved, but the smell can be bothersome in the short term. The odor should dissipate within a few days, and it can fade more quickly if you open a window or turn on a fan to ventilate your bedroom.