Leesa vs. Leesa Hybrid Mattress Comparison

If you’re shopping for a Leesa mattress, you may be stuck wondering which mattress is best for you between the original Leesa mattress, the Leesa Hybrid. In this review, we’ll be comparing the Leesa vs. Leesa Hybrid mattress. To learn more about all the Leesa mattresses, check out our brand overview.

Take a look at our in-depth comparison below to see how these two bed-in-a-box mattresses stack up against each other.

The Leesas At-a-Glance

The Leesa mattress is an all-foam mattress with three layers of memory foam, and the Leesa Hybrid mattress has two layers of foam and one layer of pocket springs like a traditional innerspring mattress. The key differences between these beds, much like the differences between any memory foam vs. spring mattress, are in the construction and the feel.

The Leesa Hybrid is a more expensive, luxury mattress, but it also comes with added benefits. The Leesa Hybrid is slightly firmer than the Leesa and will offer better edge support and cooling properties. The Leesa Hybrid is also 1” thicker than the Leesa mattress. It tends to be a better option as a mattress for side sleepers, mattress for back sleepers, and mattress for stomach sleepers.

The original Leesa mattress is the more affordable option and tends to be a better mattress for combination sleepers who move around while sleeping. Its foam layers do a great job of responding to movement throughout the night and keeping motion transfer at a minimum, which is great for couples.

Key Similarities:

• Both incorporate foam layers
• Both are responsive to your body’s movements
• Both offer a balanced level of comfort – they don’t feel too firm or too soft

Key Differences:

• The Leesa is an all-foam bed, but the Leesa Hybrid incorporates springs
• The Leesa Hybrid is more expensive
• The Leesa Hybrid is 1″ thicker and a more durable mattress
• Types of sleepers the beds support best (Leesa supports all sleeping positions; the Leesa Hybrid supports side and back sleepers best)
• Both are medium-firm mattresses, but the original Leesa has a firmness level of 6/10 while the hybrid came in at 5/10.

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Compare Mattress Dimensions/Sizes

The Leesa and Leesa Hybrid mattresses have the same mattress sizes available with very similar dimensions. The only difference is that the Leesa Hybrid mattress is one inch thicker than the original Leesa mattress.

	Leesa	Leesa Hybrid
Thickness	10”	11”
Twin	39” x 75”	38” x 75”
Twin XL	39” x 80”	38” x 80”
Full	53” x 75”	53” x 75”
Queen	60” x 80”	60” x 80”
King	76” x 80”	76” x 80”
California King	72” x 84”	72” x 84”

Learn more about mattress sizes.

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Compare Cost

The Leesa Hybrid is the more expensive of the two mattress models due to its luxury hybrid design. A twin-sized Leesa Hybrid mattress is the same price as a queen-size Leesa mattress. Price is a big factor in making a mattress purchasing decision. Remember, you get what you pay for with the higher price of the Leesa Hybrid mattress. Don’t forget to check for seasonal discounts or Mattress Advisor exclusive offers to get the best possible price!

	Leesa	Leesa Hybrid
Twin	$849	$1,199
Twin XL	$899	$1,299
Full	$1,099	$1,599
Queen	$1,199	$1,899
King	$1,399	$2,099
Cal King	$1,399	$2,099

 

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A Look at the Mattress Advisor Scores

We’ve personally tested the Leesa and the Leesa Hybrid mattress in our Mattress Lab to derive unique scores for all the most important performance factors. Our scores can help inform your decision between the Leesa vs. Leesa Hybrid, especially if you have particular needs like cooling abilities if you sleep hot, or motion isolation if you sleep with a partner and don’t want to be disturbed by their movements while you sleep.

You can see our testing scores for the Leesa and Leesa Hybrid mattress side-by-side below:

	Leesa	Leesa Hybrid
Shipping	10	10
Trial Period	9	9
Return Policy	10	10
Warranty	9	9
Set-Up Test	8.5	8
Motion Transfer Test	9	9
Edge Support Test	8.5	8
Pressure Relief Test	8.5	9
Spinal Alignment Test	9	10
Responsiveness Test	9.5	9
Cooling Evaluation	8.5	8
Durability Evaluation	8	9
Customer Service	9	9
Social Impact	10	10
TOTAL SCORE	9.3/10	9.4/10

Responsiveness

Both of these mattresses scored very well in the responsiveness test, but the Leesa Original beat out the Hybrid by half a point. The body contouring ability of the all-foam original’s proprietary LSA200 foam allows the surface of the mattress to adapt quickly to the sleeper’s changing position; this quality makes the original Leesa well-suited for the combination sleep position. 

Pressure Relief

Many innerspring hybrids are too firm and don’t allow sensitive pressure points to sink into the mattress. But, because of the Leesa Hybrid’s plush memory foam layer and its top comfort layer, pressure relief is not an issue. Scoring an outstanding 9 on our pressure relief test, side sleepers will find that their shoulders and hips sink pleasantly into the mattress’ surface. Morning aches and pains will be a thing of the past.  

Motion Transfer

When it comes to motion transfer, there is no wrong answer between the Leesa and Leesa Hybrid. The Leesa’s base layer of support foam and the Hybrid’s pocket coils both do a great job of isolating and absorbing motion. Light sleepers can rest easy on either mattress knowing that their partner’s movements will not disturb them throughout the night. 

Ruling: Which Is the Better Mattress for You?

We hope we’ve been able to help you decide whether the Leesa mattress or the Leesa Hybrid is for you! If you still want to learn more about either of these beds, be sure to check out our individual reviews for the Leesa and Leesa Hybrid.

Overall, the Leesa and Leesa Hybrid are both great mattresses that appeal to most sleepers. Our test scores show that the Leesa Hybrid performed slightly better than the original Leesa mattress, which is to be expected! The Leesa Hybrid is a luxury hybrid mattress with a little extra thickness, edge support, and cooling properties that are ideal for hot sleepers.

It’s also worth noting that because of these qualities, the Leesa Hybrid comes at a slightly higher price point. Because both mattresses are made by Leesa, no matter which you choose you will get a 10-year warranty and a 100-night sleep trial, during which time you may return your mattress for a full refund. You may also opt to pay an additional fee for white-glove delivery service, meaning Leesa will remove your old mattress and set up your new mattress.

But just because it scored slightly better doesn’t mean you shouldn’t choose the Leesa mattress. Your mattress choice is extremely personal, and some sleepers are better suited on a memory foam bed!

Either way, if you’re stuck between a Leesa vs. Leesa Hybrid mattress, you can’t go wrong. Or, if you think you might be looking for something different, check out our reviews of the Leesa Legend and the Leesa Studio mattresses.