Leesa Studio Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings

As is often the case with memory foam mattresses, the Studio by Leesa absorbs motion from sleepers and prevents most movement from transferring across the surface. The comfort and transitional layers have lower densities and won’t completely eliminate motion transfer, but you and your sleep partner should notice very little movement on the surface when the other person changes positions or gets on and off the mattress.

Memory foam responds more slowly to the body than polyfoam, latex, and other comfort layer materials. This produces very little bounce-back on the surface, allowing you to move in bed without disrupting your partner’s sleep. The Studio by Leesa is also completely silent when bearing weight – another common characteristic for memory foam beds. We recommend this mattress to anyone whose sleep is easily disturbed by their sleep partner.

The memory foam layer of the Studio by Leesa conform rather closely. The mattress has a medium firm feel, so you shouldn’t sink too much if you weigh up to 230 pounds or more, but you’ll notice a head-to-toe contour and even weight distribution throughout your body. For many side sleepers in this weight group, the Studio by Leesa provides enough cushioning around the shoulders and hips to ensure even spinal alignment and less overall pressure.

The mattress is also a good option for back sleepers who weigh 130 to 230 pounds. The mattress conforms closely enough to alleviate pressure for these individuals, but a strong support system prevents them from sinking around the midsection, hips, and other disproportionately heavy areas of the body.

Stomach sleepers will probably sink a bit more than back sleepers, even if they weigh 230 pounds or less. This can lead to added pressure, as well as aches and pains around the neck and shoulders. That said, the mattress is firm enough to keep most stomach sleepers on a fairly even plane.

Low-density memory foam tends to be more breathable than medium- or high-density foam. For this reason, the Studio by Leesa offers decent temperature control compared to other memory foam models with denser comfort layers. The mattress may absorb and trap heat for some, particularly those who run hot regardless of which mattress they use, but most people will notice less heat retention and a cooler surface temperature compared to other memory foam mattresses.

However, those who weigh more than 230 pounds are likely to sink deeply into the mattress. As this occurs, they may feel less surface airflow and become excessively warm as the foam molds to their body. People who weigh 230 pounds or less probably won’t sink as much and should sleep cooler on the Studio by Leesa.

Compared to other mattress types, all-foam models tend to sink a bit further along the perimeter. This is because polyfoam – even the dense foam used in base layers – cannot withstand as much compression as latex or steel coils. The Studio by Leesa is no exception, though people who weigh 230 pounds or less won’t sink as much on this mattress thanks to its medium firm feel. This should make getting on and off the mattress fairly easy for those in this weight group, and they should feel relatively secure sleeping near the edges.

If you weigh more than 230 pounds, then you’ll probably sink more and may find getting in and out of bed somewhat difficult. Perimeter sinkage tends to worsen over time, as well. To protect your mattress from wear and tear along the edges, we recommend rotating it head-to-foot every three to six months.

Mattresses that sink deeply can be problematic for some people when getting in and out of bed. Many describe this feeling as being trapped by the mattress. Thankfully, the Studio by Leesa has a medium firm feel and sinkage will be minimal for people who weigh up to 230 pounds. This means less struggling when moving across the surface and easier sleep position changes.

Since they will probably sink more, those who weigh more than 230 pounds will likely have more trouble moving on the Studio by Leesa. People in this weight group generally prefer firmer mattresses with coil systems and other support core components that provide more bounce-back than polyfoam.

Every couple has specific preferences, but according to the general consensus, the best mattress for sex has a responsive surface that conforms to a moderate extent. Added springiness ensures easier movements when changing positions or relocating to different areas of the bed, while a gentle contour provides good traction to help you and your partner maintain one position for prolonged periods of time. The Studio by Leesa (as noted above) shouldn’t sink too much for people who weigh up to 230 pounds, so good traction is a major strength of the mattress. Above-average edge support also allows couples to use the entire surface of the mattress, rather than feeling confined to the middle.

The Studio by Leesa will probably release some off-gassing odor after you unbox the mattress. This commonly occurs with mattresses that feature memory foam and/or polyfoam layers. The foam emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tiny particles that carry a distinct odor many liken to plastic. The good news is that the mattress shouldn’t smell for too long. The low-density foam layers are fairly breathable and shouldn’t trap too much odor compared to the medium- or high-density foams found in other models.

If you notice excessive or persistent odor from your Studio by Leesa, consider placing the mattress in a well-ventilated room for one to two days before sleeping on it. This can help the bed flush out bothersome smells rather quickly.