Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. As a chronic insomniac, she aims to bring her findings to anyone struggling with getting adequate rest. Her expertise is in creating informative, trustworthy, and useful health content. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.
Our team at Sleep Foundation conducts extensive hands-on tests for each mattress to provide you with the most reliable, data-driven recommendations and reviews. Below are key guidelines that inform our testing methodology:
Our testers lie on the surface of each mattress to evaluate factors such as contouring and support. We also use specialized tools to measure performance criteria like pressure relief, heat retention, and motion isolation.
We test each mattress using various sleep positions to observe whether a mattress is better suited for side, back, or stomach sleeping. We roll around the surface and sit on the edges to gauge ease of movement and perimeter support.
We have tested hundreds of mattresses and bring years of experience in the mattress industry to the test lab. Our testing team covers a wide range of sleep preferences, sleep positions, and body types. This helps us represent as many sleeper types as possible in our reviews.
An affordable, all-foam mattress with good pressure relief and motion isolation, making it a good pick for side sleepers with pain issues, as well as couples.
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
7.5/10
Edge Support
6.5/10
Temperature Control
5/10
Ease of Movement
5/10
Off Gassing
5.5/10
Pressure Relief
7.5/10
Pros
Excellent pressure relief for most side and back sleepers
The Studio by Leesa, also known as the Leesa Studio is a relatively affordable, all-foam mattress that’s a great option for shoppers on a budget, parents buying a mattress for their child or teenager, and homeowners looking to furnish a guest room. It’s soft enough to relieve pressure points, yet firm enough to promote healthy spinal support for a wide variety of sleepers.
Below, we’ll discuss the mattress’s construction and material composition, pricing, and performance ratings based on our in-house product testing.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Leesa Studio Mattress, we had three people on our testing team take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Jackson Lindeke
Executive Product Director
side sleeper
180 pounds
showers before bed
I like the Studio because it checks all the important boxes for a memory foam mattress. There might not be many bells and whistles, but the price tag will appeal to a lot of shoppers nonetheless.
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
side sleeper
215 pounds
sleeps with a weighted blanket
I thought the Studio was a little too soft, but as a side sleeper, I appreciate the extra cushioning around my shoulders and hips. Great motion isolation as well — I didn’t feel any movement whatsoever when my partner changed positions on her side of the bed.
Colin Simpson
Product Research Manager
side sleeper
190 pounds
talks in sleep (like a lot)
I’m not the biggest fan of memory foam mattresses, because most of them don’t provide enough support, so the Leesa Studio was a nice change of pace. I still sank a bit, but this mattress feels much firmer than a lot of other foam beds we’ve tried out.
Leesa Studio Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Leesa Studio Mattress performed when put to the test in our lab.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Leesa Studio
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
7/10
8.5/10
7/10
Back Sleepers
6.5/10
8/10
6.5/10
Stomach Sleepers
5/10
6.5/10
5/10
Side Sleepers
Side sleepers weighing between 130 and 230 pounds should find the Studio by Leesa very comfortable. The memory foam layer conforms closely and delivers ample cushioning for the shoulders and hips. Allowing these areas to nestle into the mattress promotes even spinal alignment and helps reduce pressure points.
The Studio by Leesa is a touch on the firm side for side sleepers under 130 pounds, although it still provides plenty of pressure relief compared to a firmer mattress. For those over 230 pounds, the transitional and base layers provide good overall support, but more sinkage and added pressure may occur around heavier areas like the hips.
Back Sleepers
The Studio by Leesa is a good option for back sleepers weighing 230 pounds or less. Back sleepers require a balance of contouring and support to relieve pressure in sensitive areas without allowing too much sinkage. In the Studio by Leesa, the memory foam layer conforms to the lower back and works with the firmer layers below to promote even spinal alignment.
With its medium-firm feel, the Studio by Leesa is probably too soft for back sleepers who weigh more than 230 pounds. The weight-bearing midsection sinks deeper into the mattress, which puts pressure on the spine and causes aches and pains.
Stomach Sleepers
Our stomach-sleeping testers felt a bit less comfortable on this mattress than side or back sleepers. The softer surface and conforming memory foam led to excessive sinkage around the midsection, leading to pressure buildup from improper spinal alignment. Stomach sleepers tend to prefer firmer mattresses with sturdier, more responsive support cores made of coils or latex.
Performance Ratings
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
7.5
/ 10
“Motion isolation is a big strength of the Studio. Even if you notice any movement on the other side of the bed, I highly doubt it’ll disrupt your sleep.” – Jackson
Memory foam mattresses like the Studio by Leesa respond slowly to changes in pressure and position, preventing most movement from transferring across the surface. You and your sleep partner should notice very little movement when the other person changes positions or gets on and off the mattress.
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.
Pressure Relief
7.5
/ 10
“With the Studio, you get that memory foam hug that can nicely alleviate pressure. That said, side and back sleepers will benefit more from this mattress than stomach sleepers.” – Brad
The Studio by Leesa provides excellent pressure relief for side sleepers, particularly those between 130 and 230 pounds, who often experience pressure points at the hips and shoulders. On this bed, the memory foam layer hugs your curves and provides cushioning to prevent pressure build-up.
The mattress is also a good option for back sleepers, especially those who weigh 130 to 230 pounds. The mattress conforms closely enough to alleviate pressure, but a strong support system prevents excessive sinking around the midsection, hips, and other heavier areas of the body.
The Studio by Leesa is too soft for most stomach sleepers, who generally need a firmer mattress to maintain spinal alignment.
Temperature Control
5
/ 10
“I wouldn’t recommend this mattress to hot sleepers. There aren’t really any cooling features, and most of us noticed heat retention on the surface.” – Colin
As an all-foam bed, the Studio by Leesa is prone to heat retention and therefore not a good choice if you tend to sleep hot. Memory foam is known for trapping heat, and since there are no coils, there’s nowhere for the heat to escape.
Edge Support
6.5
/ 10
“Although the Studio is on the firmer side, edge support is somewhat lacking. This might be an issue for people over 230 pounds who frequently sit or sleep along the perimeter of their mattress.” – Jackson
Without dedicated perimeter reinforcement, the Studio by Leesa tend to sink a bit further along the edges compared to other types of mattresses. People who weigh 230 pounds or less should feel relatively secure sleeping near the edges. However, if you weigh more than 230 pounds, you can expect to feel some instability around the edges, and you may find getting in and out of bed somewhat difficult.
Ease of Movement
5
/ 10
“I had a hard time moving on the Studio and changing positions. There isn’t a lot of pushback, and the foam definitely sinks when you apply weight to it.” – Brad
The Studio by Leesa conforms quite closely, leading to the classic memory foam feeling of sleeping “in” rather than “on” the bed. While this is helpful for people with pressure points, it does make it more difficult for active sleepers to switch sleeping positions, and some people may feel trapped in the bed.
Off-Gassing
5.5
/ 10
“You’ll definitely notice the ‘new mattress smell’ for a few nights. I aired my Studio out in another room for the first 72 hours, and after that, there wasn’t much odor.” – Colin
Our testers noticed off-gassing odors after unboxing the Studio by Leesa. This commonly occurs with mattresses that feature memory foam or polyfoam layers. The foam emits volatile organic compounds (VOCs), tiny particles that carry a distinct odor. The good news is that these VOCs aren’t considered harmful, and the mattress shouldn’t smell for too long.
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 speed up the airing-out process.
The Studio by Leesa is a medium-firm (6), all-foam mattress measuring 10 inches thick. The comfort system is composed of 1.5 inches of memory foam over 1.5 inches of polyfoam. Memory foam adapts to your body, offering cushioning for sensitive areas like the hips and shoulders. The polyfoam adds a little more pushback to prevent you from sinking too far into the bed.
The Studio by Leesa’s support core consists of 7 inches of high-density polyfoam. This layer reinforces and stabilizes the entire mattress, helping to ensure the spine remains aligned. A stretchy knit cover made from polyester-blend twill encases the bed.
Firmness
Medium Firm (6)
Mattress Type
Foam
Construction
Cover Material:
Polyester twill blend
Comfort Layer:
1.5″ memory foam
1.5″ transitional polyfoam
Support Core:
7″ high-density polyfoam
Leesa Studio Sizing
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Sizes
Dimensions
Height
Weight
Twin
39″ x 75″
10″
46 lbs.
Twin XL
39″ x 80″
10″
49 lbs.
Full
54″ x 75″
10″
59 lbs.
Queen
60″ x 80″
10″
68 lbs.
King
76″ x 80″
10″
83 lbs.
California King
72″ x 84″
10″
82 lbs.
Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
Availability
The Studio by Leesa is available on the Leesa website. If you prefer to test it out before buying, it’s also sold at select West Elm and Pottery Barn brick-and-mortar stores.
Shipping
Leesa provides free ground shipping via FedEx to all 50 states. Some states charge an additional mattress recycling fee, which is automatically added to the checkout total. Mattresses are made to order and typically ship within three to seven business days.
Additional Services
Leesa offers White Glove delivery for an extra, non-refundable fee. This service includes a scheduled delivery date and time, in-home mattress assembly through a third-party provider, and the removal of your old mattress and/or box spring upon request.
Sleep Trial
Leesa offers a 100-night sleep trial, though they require you to test out the mattress for at least 30 nights before requesting a return. If you decide to return the mattress during the sleep trial, Leesa will issue a full refund of the mattress purchase price.
To qualify for a refund, you must either present proof of donation to a local charity or request that Leesa send couriers to retrieve the mattress from your residence at no extra charge. Returns shipped from Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada have a $100 fee deducted from the refund.
Warranty
The Studio by Leesa comes with a lifetime warranty. This warranty is prorated, meaning Leesa will cover all repair and replacement costs (minus roundtrip shipping expenses) if your mattress develops a defect during the first 10 years. After 10 years, you’ll pay a percentage of the original mattress price that increases on a yearly basis.
Under this warranty, sagging and permanent body impressions in the surface are considered defects if they measure 1.5 inches or more and are not due to using the bed without a proper foundation. Other covered defects include physical flaws in the mattress that cause materials to split or crack and manufacturing defects associated with the cover (such as unraveling seams or cracked zippers). Additional terms apply.
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Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. As a chronic insomniac, she aims to bring her findings to anyone struggling with getting adequate rest. Her expertise is in creating informative, trustworthy, and useful health content. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.
