Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Leesa Original Foam 10" Mattress, Full Size, Cooling Foam and Memory Foam / CertiPUR-US Certified / 100-Night Trial, Grey

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2016

Size: KingPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

I was a little hesitant buying this mattress because this mattress wasn't as established on Amazon. There weren't as many reviews as other competitors. I was not shy at all with ordering online though. There really is so little risk with any of these bigger companies. If you don't like it, send it back. Well, they either send someone to take or donate it, or ask for proof of donation. I haven't heard a single horror story returning these mattress from any of the popular online only companies. It beats mattress shopping and salesmen any day. Even if under all the pressure of a salesmen you find the right mattress after laying down for 20 minutes, who knows how you'll feel after a night anyway.

My search started with Tuft and Needle. We were about 90% sure we were going to try the mattress but after reading many of the popular mattress review sites we learned of the Leesa. In the end it came down to the Casper or Leesa. I know I'm probably wrong, but the thought the Tuft and needle is essentially made with the materials common car seats or couches are kept bugging me even if it is very well reviewed.

When it came down to buy the Casper was back ordered on Amazon so the choice was easy. We've read you really can't go wrong with either. You only get 30 days to try the mattress on Amazon so that was a downside but we wanted it 2 days kind of quick. I highly doubt at day 50 I would suddenly decide the mattress wasn't right. 30 days is plenty, I don't care what mattress companies say to keep you invested in your purchase.

Delivery and unpacking was super easy. Took about 5-10 minutes. Your mileage my vary, the easier you can toss around 100 lbs for a king, the quicker it will be. It has its shape within minutes and id say by around 3-4 hours I measured it at its full advertised height give or take a quarter of an inch. Build quality looks great, doesn't feel cheap in the slightest bit. Me personally...we noticed little off gassing at all. I was concerned with that since ventilation in our room. I honestly noticed none unless I held my nose to the mattress within the first hour. By night time, about 8 hours later we noticed nothing sleeping. My dogs jumped on the bed, they typically act skeptical to chemical type smells. Neither were phased. Maybe we were lucky or others have much much more sensitive noses or low tolerances.

As far as sleep, it's great. We had mattress shopping troubles because my wife and I are very different sleepers both in preference and position. She is around 145 athletically built and prefers a firm mattress. She is a stomach and back sleeper. I am around 200 also athletically built and am typically a side or back sleeper. I usually prefer a medium type of mattress, on the softer side. If you do your research that's pretty much polar opposites as far as a recommended bed lol.

This bed just works. She was immediately in love. The avena foam (a material similar but more durable to latex) gives it a firmer touch more on par with a latex vs memory foam mattress. It has more bounce and not that quicksand feeling if memory foam. It felt a little on the firmer side for my preference at first but when you lay for a minute or so that memory foam feeling of the bed contouring starts to come in and it feels great. We pretty much cover every sleeping position imaginable between the two of us and we couldn't be more satisfied. I would definitely agree this is about a 6-6.5 on the firmness scale. It's very versatile though.

In hindsight I think this was our correct choice. I think the tuft and needle may have been perfect for her but left me wanting a little more and settling for a mattress pad on my side to continue sleeping on our side.

The Casper I speculate would have left both of us unhappy. It seems to be very dependent on weight for feel. The top is very soft giving it a softer feel compared to the Leesa. However I hear people around my weight and heavier feel it's a firmer mattress, we bottom out closer to the support layer. If you're dynamic is opposite to mine, the lighter sleeper likes soft and the heavier firm that might be great for you. I think it would have left her being lighter feeling it's too soft and myself being heavier feeling the mattress was too firm.

I'll update as time goes on but at this time I couldn't be happier.

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ReviewHappy007

Honest Review from an Obsessive Mattress Shopper

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017

Size: FullPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

First and foremost I obsessed over this purchase. For over SIX months I read every professional and personal review and watched every video about several different mattress brands (Purple, Casper, GhostBed, Helix, Leesa, Tuft and Needle) and any other mail order mattress company you can think of).

I decided to purchase the Leesa mattress because I liked the companies values as well as their transparency when it comes to their materials. The massive amount of rave reviews didn't hurt either.

Day 1- Set up was a breeze. I managed to set up a full size by myself with no issues. The smell was very, very faint and it puffed up quickly. I slept soundly and woke up for the first time without any new pain, just a little leftover soreness from my previous back pain.

Day 2- The smell was much worse today, I had to open a few windows and run a fan but it wasn't unbearable. Still no new backpain and I slept so soundly I actually slept THROUGH my alarm.

I've had the mattress for over a week now and the smell is very faint and really only noticeable when you stuff your nose into the mattress and take a deep breath. All sheets fit it well without sliding off and the firmness and comfort are perfect. I have noticed a new neck pain since sleeping on this mattress but I think that's due to my pillow being a bit too thick. I'm going to try a thinner pillow and will update this review in a few days.

Two (I think) months later edit: I had to return the mattress. My back pain became unbearable and I think it was due to the mattress being too firm. A friend who also bought one (and loves it) came over and tried mine before it was returned and she said mine was significantly firmer than hers and we purchased around the same time. Could just be a fluke. The return was handled quickly and easily and overall I'd still say to give this mattress a try because they are a great company with great values.

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dw

high quality

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024

Size: FullPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

been using this for a while and really like the comfort. it has held up well. I would buy another when needed. i did get a second one for the RV bedroom.

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Michael L

High quality but very soft

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024

Size: QueenPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

Good quality mattress but on the softer side. If you prefer a harder mattress look into something else.

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Roger D.

Three Stripes, A Touch of Class

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2016

Size: TwinPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

It was a tough choice between all the possible "mattresses in a box." At some point you just decide and go with it and that's how the Leesa Mattress became my bed. Setting it up was a breeze and it expanded quicker than what was expected based on what I had read. At first. just from sitting on it, it seemed a little too firm to me; especially since I had been sleeping on a futon -- a very soft futon. The firmness, however, was an asset when it came to sleeping. I have been sleeping on this mattress about a month now and must say it's very comfortable. When sitting on the edge of the bed, the edges of the mattress are a little softer that what would be ideal, but that's kind of what I would expect with all mattresses in this category. They seemed to firm up a little over time, however -- either that or I just got used to it. In conclusion, I am very pleased with the Leesa mattress and doubt any of the other choices would have been better ones. I also liked the "three stripe" design. Don't ask why -- I know no one will ever seem them, but they are just a little touch of class.

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DidgeTravels

Valley of the dead...foam

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2017

Size: KingPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

When I first received this mattress I would have rated it at five stars, even after the first 100 days, which is the length of the happiness guaranteed or your money back policy. I have now had the mattress for just under one year. For the last few months though, I’ve been waking up with a sore back and have noticed a sag in the mattress. It’s actually a softening of the memory foam. Before I get in bed it looks perfectly flat, but as soon as I lay down, there is a noticeable sag. This point is important as a visible sag before laying down would qualify as a warranty covered issue. A ‘softening’ of the memory foam does not. For those interested, foam softening is the first line listed in the ‘not covered’ section of the warranty. According to Leesa, this is a natural part of the breaking in process. I’m a 190 lb man, and when I get in my side of the bed at night I quickly wind up in the valley of this ‘softened’ section of the mattress. I’ve rotated the mattress and expect I’ll be comfortable for another 9 months. My wife’s legs will now rest where my upper body was, so she shouldn’t notice the sag on her side. I’ll be back on the market for a new mattress by this time next year. I’m terribly disappointed. This mattress has the perfect firmness when you first purchase it, but be prepared to sleep in a curved valley of softness within a year.

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Pemberton Karl

Sturdy, comfortable and long-lasting!

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024

Size: Twin XLPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

I first bought this mattress in April 2017 (for $550) and it shows no signs of slowing down!

Personal pros:
-Comfortably squishy; it almost feels like sitting on a cloud each time I sink into the mattress.
-Lightweight and easy to shuffle around especially when adjusting the bedspread.
-Bed stand adds enough height while perfectly stabilizing the mattress.

Personal cons:
-Upon opening there was a chemical smell, but it faded after a few days and never returned.
-Setup was a bit cumbersome as it seemed the stand would crumble under its own weight, but luckily these fears were not realized.

I recommend the Leesa mattress for those looking for a softer starter mattress that will last them a long time, though probably at a lower price point. Overall the “Leesa Mattress, Twin XL” gets a serviceable 3/5 stars!

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Amazon Customer

Great Experience & Product...So Far

Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017

Size: KingPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

After thoroughly researching mattresses in a box and calling Amazon to be sure I understood the return process within 100 days if issues arise (separate unit handles large item returns and received assurance that they have system for handling that does not involve re-boxing item for return), we purchased our King Leesa. When it arrived we unboxed and unwrapped it in our unused guest room. It fully expanded by morning and we left the door closed, fan on and window open to dissipate the off gassing for 36 hours. We then moved the mattress to our bedroom and because of concerns about the firmness, we used our mattress topper on it, being aware that it may make it sleep warmer. From the first night it has been very comfortable for both of us and most importantly, I do not get up every morning with persistent low back pain and am totally unaware of my husband getting up and down several times a night. Heavenly! If I change positions as I am going to sleep, I sometimes get a brief whiff of the off gas odor, but it is not enough to be troublesome. The firmness with the topper is perfect with us, although we may experiment with eliminating the topper to see if it sleeps cooler. When I checked my Fitbit sleep tracker pre and post Leesa, there is an appreciable reduction in the number of wakeful periods throughout the night and the quality of my sleep has improved. So far, with a troublefree acclimation process, better sleep and the elimination of low back pain, we are very happy with our Leesa. If that changes, I will update this post.

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David Gruen

Not the best for VOC-sensitive folks or lightweight side sleepers; Aveena foam is nice

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017

Size: QueenPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

(Wife): Below is my initial take on this mattress. If things improve a skosh, the rating may jump to three stars if I can change it later.

Background on my purchase:

I am a VOC-sensitive lighter-weight (135 lbs) mostly side sleeper. Due to a past mattress issue, I have some nerve pain in my outer thighs. Crazy as it sounds, I still find it easiest to fall asleep on my side. So, finding a soft mattress with support is pretty important for me.

We purchased a Leesa for a rental property we are renting at that has a bad, pressure-point coil mattress that has been exacerbating my nerve pain (and causing me some insomnia -- even after adding a quality foam topper that I normally love). Our mattress set at home is a Tempur-Pedic Breeze, which causes me to sink deeper than I care for and definitely sleeps way hotter than any mattress I've owned before. (No joke, it's a Breeze model. We specifically made sure of that, because my husband sleeps hot normally. My sleeping on my side seems to trap the air and lead to the hot spots. It's very annoying to have to "jump" out of those depressions and form new ones elsewhere on the mattress to compensate for the heat problem. So, part of the incentive in trying a Leesa was the bounciness / less depression of the Aveena foam, vs. memory foam.)

Claim: Leesa is good for side sleepers
Truth: False for lighter-weight women like me; probably ok for back sleepers

I was told that the Leesa was a good mattress for side sleepers. Maybe if you weigh more than I do, it might work. This mattress is more of a medium-firm. There is some softness, but I would say not enough for me as a light side sleeper. It's just a little too firm. It isn't terrible for me, but I've slept on softer / "better".

The Leesa may be, however, a reasonable mattress for someone of my weight who sleeps on their back (although that will vary). I did find it reasonably comfortable in that way, until I woke up later, due to my firm pillow causing me some minor -- and I do mean minor -- neck pain that could probably be corrected with the right pillow.

So, OK, I go on a hunt for the right pillow. I honestly think that this would (hopefully) be a reasonably fixable problem. But, I don't know.

Claim: Leesa does not off-gas, or the VOCs aren't bad or don't last that long
Truth: Our Leesa's off-gassing has been problematic for us for a few days so far and actually got worse with attempts to air things out

Off-gassing has been a problem with our Leesa mattress.

I am sensitive to fumes. I can deal with trace amounts for a day; but prolonged exposure causes me headaches, lethargy, malaise, irritability and tends to exacerbate pre-existing GI problems.

While I would agree with some other viewers that the off-gassing hasn't been horrendous, it has been moderate enough for my husband to notice, and he doesn't pick up on scents as easily as I do. He also hasn't been in the bedroom where the mattress is, but in the living room and kitchen. He cooked us dinner, and he still smelled the VOCs. Outside the bedroom. That has its windows open (and the fan going) for ventilation. Would you think that to be acceptable? I don't.

Will these VOCs go away? I hope so. We've only had the mattress a couple days. It would be nice, but I fear that it may be wishful thinking. The more I try to circulate the air, the more the VOCs seem to be getting worse. I even went out and bought a HEPA air purifier, hoping that would help. Improvement so far has only been minimal and short-lived. Moreover, the air purifier I bought to rectify the VOC problem emits a little bit of a plastic smell. I was very annoyed. I am tired and just want a good night's sleep -- and to be able to breathe clean air in the process.

Claim: CertiPur-US ratings / approval means you're getting a safer product with lower VOCs
Truth: If Leesa is CertiPur-US-rated/approved, then I'd have to wonder how they perform their tests

How long are people supposed to wait before a mattress is safe and effective to use? I don't know.

How does CertiPur-US rate these things? I don't know. I'd like to send them both of our foam mattresses for testing. (We have also had problems with our Tempur-Pedic off-gassing. Only with foam mattresses, not other types so far.)

Are these VOC tests simulating real-life conditions?

Do they test the mattresses near where people would place their heads? I hope so.

How big are the chambers they use for testing? Are they comparable to small bedrooms, like my full mattress Leesa's 10'ishx10'ish room?

How do they "air out" the mattresses? Do they just let the mattresses sit there? Do they simulate a mild breeze? What do they do? There has sometimes been a slight breeze outside where we are. But, what about folks who live where they don't get much of a breeze? Does CertiPur-US take this into account?

Otherwise, how are their tests actually addressing consumer concern?

Other concerns: Longevity?

In addition to above concerns, I have noticed a small depression in the Aveena foam on our mattress -- somewhere between the size of a quarter and a fist, I think. It will not pop back up. Is this an indication of the longevity I can expect from the mattress?

Strengths

I would note that I slept cooler on the Leesa than on my Tempur-Pedic Breeze mattress. I do prefer the feel of the Aveena foam over standard memory foam. I like how I can reposition myself much more easily on the Leesa than my Tempur-Pedic. So, this mattress is not without strengths for the right consumers.

Conclusion

So, while the Leesa mattress is more comfortable in terms of softness and support than the old pressure point-loaded mattress I have been sleeping on -- and probably more comfortable than our Tempur-Pedic, in terms of bounce vs. sinking and less heat (although not firmness vs. softness for me) -- the VOCs make my usage of the Leesa mattress untenable for now. So, it would seem that my main choices for the moment are sleeping on the couch and waiting, hoping things might improve, or sending back the Leesa for something else.

Other options, if the Leesa doesn't work for me

So, if the VOCs don't improve that much, what will I do? I may look into latex, water or air mattresses. More likely, I would be inclined simply go back to old-fashioned spring / coil mattresses, and just hope for the best. They had mostly worked for us before our Tempur-Pedic set, anyway. They just need to be replaced as they get old, that's all.

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MaraeInLA

Are you a gambling (wo)man?

Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2017

Size: FullPattern Name: MattressVerified Purchase

So here's the deal, one mattress does not fit all. Despite what every "bed-in-a-box" company would like you to think. Sorry, body shapes are just a bit too varying for it to work like that. That said, I bought into the hype and advertising of Leesa long before I bought the bed. I waited anxiously almost a whole year after deciding it was the bed for me to finally get my tax return and buy this "dream" bed. I read every review I could find on the internet (turns out honest mattress reviews are hard to find when reviewers are majorly reimbursed for speaking positively on a certain brand). Everything I read led me to believe that Leesa was the bed in a box that was most MIDDLE OF THE ROAD in Goldilocks terms. Not too soft they said. Not too firm either. A 6 on the firmness scale in a world where NO memory foam mattress seems to rank below a 5 and all the other bed-in-a-boxes ranked in the 7-9 range. I wanted something cozy yet supportive.

When my bed came I unrolled it with glee waiting as it magically poofed up before me. Yes, it made my room stink for a day or so, but I felt product smell was less important than an amazing night's sleep. That said, I was VERY aware that new beds take an amount of getting used to. I decided immediately to give the bed the full 30 days allowed via Amazon to try it out. The first few nights were rough. I figured it was a matter of deciding which of my varying pillows would work best with my new mattress.

After a week the bed was still so firm I could feel my lower back arching while I lay flat on it and my neck was constantly sore from misalignment due to my shoulder not sinking deeply enough into the mattress and hitting pressure points. I'm a back and side sleeper, a troublesome pairing apparently. When on my back I felt like I was lying on cardboard when on my side my hip and shoulder throbbed from the pressure points not having any cushioning. I even added my 1-inch memory foam topper back and my pillowtop mattress cover and still felt like I was sleeping on top of a coffin. I'm an average-sized woman, 180 pounds and 5'7''. I'm curvy in that much of my weight falls on my hips, making side sleeping that much more troublesome, but this is why I chose what was supposed to be the "softer" memory foam mattress on the market.

I'd like to say the mattress softened or my body adjusted, but instead I started a countdown to when I'd get to day 29 because then I could say I truly hated this bed and allow myself to return it. Which is exactly what I did. I put in for a return via Amazon. They gave me no real instructions except that UPS would come pick it up on the next business day. I called UPS to give them a heads up it was a heavy mattress with no box and to arrange the day I was available to be home for pickup. When the UPS guy came I was elated...and then deflated. He wouldn't take it. Unless it was rolled back up somehow. I live in LA, there was no room for that big old box to hang out in my home for 30 days. Nor could this single gal even imagine what it would take to roll this huge mattress up by herself.

I immediately called Amazon and they were wonderful. I was offered a full refund and to simply keep the bed. (I cannot guarantee others will have this same experience, I'm a long-time Prime member). I had planned to use my refund to buy a new bed but now that I had a free $800 mattress in my house I decided to explore options. I went out and bought a $300 mattress topper that was 3 inches of much much softer memory foam. I also bought a new pillow made specifically for back and side sleepers. My new bed concoction is a behemoth at 13 inches tall but, man, do I sink into it in a lovely way that cradles my lower back. Pressure points are all gone. I'm still adjusting to the pillow but all signs lead to amazing future sleep and decent sleep at the moment.

I had gone from a spring mattress previously so I'm willing to say my transition was just extra harsh. I'm willing to say I'm a Princess and the Pea type and my body is special and needs coddling. I'm willing to say I got a defective Leesa and they aren't all like this (mine never really got above 9 inches...). But please just be aware you may be taking more of a gamble than you realize in buying this bed. You don't know how hard "MEDIUM FIRM" is until you start comparing your bed to a granite slab to others.

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