The Leesa features memory foam and polyfoam layers that conform to the sleeper’s body and isolate motion transfer for couples.
The Saatva is a premium coil-on-coil innerspring with pressure-relieving comfort layers and consistent temperature neutrality.
Both beds are available at below-average price-points.
Leesa vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison
Leesa vs. Saatva Mattress Comparison
Leesa was founded in 2014. The brand’s flagship bed, known as the Leesa, is built with comfort layers of polyfoam and soft memory foam, as well as a high-density polyfoam base. In terms of firmness it is considered ‘medium,’ or 5 on the 1-10 firmness scale.
Saatva has been selling mattresses since 2011. Its flagship model, the Saatva, is an innerspring mattress featuring a foam-padded Euro-top cover, comfort layers of polyfoam and memory foam, and a transitional layer of pocketed coils. Bonnell coils are used in the support core. The Saatva is available in two thickness profiles – 11 1/2″ and 14 1/2″ – as well as ‘medium-soft’ (4), ‘medium-firm’ (6), and ‘firm’ (7.5) settings.
Please note: Both Leesa and Saatva sell other mattresses in addition to their flagship models.
Leesa offers a memory foam hybrid known as the Leesa Hybrid.
Saatva offers additional mattress models. These include the Saatva HD coil-on-coil innerspring designed for heavier individuals, a luxury memory foam mattress known as the Loom & Leaf, a flippable latex mattress known as the Zenhaven, and an adjustable airbed known as the Solaire.
The Leesa and Saatva are constructed from different materials but they also share several similarities. This guide looks at the unique and shared pros and cons of each mattress, as well as the customer policies and overall reputations of Leesa and Saatva.
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The durability of Leesa mattresses should be on par with most mixed foam models — roughly seven years with nightly use.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
The durability of Leesa mattresses should be on par with most mixed foam models — roughly seven years with nightly use.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
The dense, multi-layered foam construction of Leesa mattresses cuts down on motion transfer to a significant degree.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
The dense, multi-layered foam construction of Leesa mattresses cuts down on motion transfer to a significant degree.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Like many other foam mattresses, the Leesa is associated with some off-gassing odor, but the smells tend to dissipate within a few days.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Like many other foam mattresses, the Leesa is associated with some off-gassing odor, but the smells tend to dissipate within a few days.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Leesa mattresses conform very closely to help align the spine and alleviate aches and pains throughout the body, though some larger sleepers say it lacks sufficient support.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Leesa mattresses conform very closely to help align the spine and alleviate aches and pains throughout the body, though some larger sleepers say it lacks sufficient support.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
The Leesa can sleep hot for some, but this mattress is relatively cool compared to many competing foam-based models.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
The Leesa can sleep hot for some, but this mattress is relatively cool compared to many competing foam-based models.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Edge support is fair for most of the mixed foam, universal comfort beds on the market. The Leesa is no better or worse, but on par with its competitors.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Edge support is fair for most of the mixed foam, universal comfort beds on the market. The Leesa is no better or worse, but on par with its competitors.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Leesa mattresses are virtually silent when bearing weight.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Leesa mattresses are virtually silent when bearing weight.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
Leesa mattresses offer some bounce, but these models may not be responsive enough for some couples.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
Leesa mattresses offer some bounce, but these models may not be responsive enough for some couples.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Most innerspring mattresses last between six and seven years, and Saatva mattresses seem to be on par with this lifespan.
Durability
x
Specifies how long the product maintains structure, providing comfort and support before it begins to deteriorate. For reference, the average mattress lifespan is 6-8 years.
Most innerspring mattresses last between six and seven years, and Saatva mattresses seem to be on par with this lifespan.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Like other innersprings, the Saatva mattress does not absorb or minimize motion to a significant extent. This may be problematic for certain sleepers, such as couples who share a bed, since minimal motion isolation can lead to sleep disruptions.
Motion Isolation
x
A measure of how effectively a mattress absorbs motion across its surface, preventing partner disturbance.
Like other innersprings, the Saatva mattress does not absorb or minimize motion to a significant extent. This may be problematic for certain sleepers, such as couples who share a bed, since minimal motion isolation can lead to sleep disruptions.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Since the Saatva mattress is not compressed for shipping, owners should not notice any off-gassing when they recieve their mattress.
Off-gassing
x
Most new products emit chemical smells after being removed from packaging. Off-gassing odors are considered non-toxic, but can be quite unpleasant nonetheless.
Since the Saatva mattress is not compressed for shipping, owners should not notice any off-gassing when they recieve their mattress.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Saatva features coil-on-coil construction and memory foam in the comfort layer. This allows the mattress to conform more closely and relieve pressure to a greater extent than many competing innersprings — but all-foam and latex mattresses are considered the best option for sleepers that prefer close conforming and targeted pressure relief.
Pressure Relief
x
This refers to the degree to which a mattress molds to or cradles the contours of the body. This helps alleviate pressure point pain, especially on the hips and shoulders.
Saatva features coil-on-coil construction and memory foam in the comfort layer. This allows the mattress to conform more closely and relieve pressure to a greater extent than many competing innersprings — but all-foam and latex mattresses are considered the best option for sleepers that prefer close conforming and targeted pressure relief.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Mattresses that contain foam and memory foam tend to sleep the hottest. Saatva has a more traditional innerspring construction so our testing along with data analysis show that it's one of the cooler mattress options on the market today compared to all-foam competitors.
Temperature Neutrality
x
The temperature of a mattress throughout the night is affected by how much body heat is retained. Several factors affect temperature neutrality, including material composition, layer thickness, and dissipation of heat through airflow.
Mattresses that contain foam and memory foam tend to sleep the hottest. Saatva has a more traditional innerspring construction so our testing along with data analysis show that it's one of the cooler mattress options on the market today compared to all-foam competitors.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Innerspring mattresses tend to have optimal edge support and the Saatva is no exception. Customers report a consistent sleep surface (no-roll off when sleeping towards the edge) as well as above-average push back when sitting on the edge of the mattress.
Edge Support
x
The degree to which the perimeter of the mattress supports body weight. In some cases, mattresses may sink when weight is applied. This sinkage, often called “roll-off”, affects how closely you might sleep to the edge of the bed.
Innerspring mattresses tend to have optimal edge support and the Saatva is no exception. Customers report a consistent sleep surface (no-roll off when sleeping towards the edge) as well as above-average push back when sitting on the edge of the mattress.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Roughly 7% of Saatva owners cite noise as a complaint. This is on par with noise complaints from all innerspring owners.
Noise
x
Certain mattresses – particularly those with coils – can be quite noisy when bearing weight. Others are nearly silent. Material composition is often the limiting factor for noise potential.
Roughly 7% of Saatva owners cite noise as a complaint. This is on par with noise complaints from all innerspring owners.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Saatva mattress is highly responsive and fairly bouncy, making it excellent for sex.
Sex
x
Mattresses that are bouncier and more responsive tend to be better for sex, as they’re easier to change positions on. In contrast, unresponsive mattresses can cause couples to have trouble switching positions.
The Saatva mattress is highly responsive and fairly bouncy, making it excellent for sex.
Leesa Mattresses Are Great for...
Every type of sleeper and sleepers in all weight groups
Those who prefer mattresses with ‘Medium’ firmness and moderate conforming
People who tend to sleep hot, especially on all-foam beds
Saatva Mattresses Are Great for...
Sleepers in any weight group and all sleep positions
Those who prefer thicker, higher-profile beds
People who tend to sleep hot
Sleep Position Ratings
Leesa
With its medium firmness and moderate conforming, the Leesa is optimal for most sleepers in the average weight group (130 to 230 pounds), but it may also be suitable for lighter or heavier individuals that prefer a balance of firmness and conforming. The Leesa isolates motion transfer to a significant extent and produces no noise when bearing weight; as a result, it is a great choice for couples. The mattress sleeps cooler than many of its all-foam competitors, as well.
Saatva
The Saatva’s multiple firmness and profile options make it suitable for most sleepers regardless of their weight or preferred position, though some in the light weight group (less than 130 pounds) find the mattress too thick. Unlike many of its innerspring competitors, the Saatva provides good motion isolation and produces minimal noise. The mattress also sleeps fairly cool due to its breathable organic-cotton cover and strong air circulation through the coil layers.
Leesa Mattress
Saatva Classic
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Weight
Light
Average
Heavy
Sleep Position
Less than 130 LBS
130 LBS - 230 LBS
Greater than 230 LBS
Side
Back
Stomach
Our Recommendations
Choose the Leesa if...
You normally sleep hot on all-foam beds
You prefer medium-feel mattresses that conform moderately
You weigh at least 130 pounds
You and/or your sleep partner awaken easily due to noise or movement
Choose the Saatva if...
You tend to sleep hot
You prefer bed with thicker-than-average profiles
You like extra cushioning in your comfort layers
You and/or your sleep partner awaken easily due to movement or noise
Technical Details Comparison
Sizing and Pricing
Twin$799 Leesa Mattress$935 Saatva
Twin XL$849 Leesa Mattress$1,225 Saatva
Full$999 Leesa Mattress$1,695 Saatva
Queen$1,099 Leesa Mattress$1,795 Saatva
King$1,299 Leesa Mattress$2,195 Saatva
Split King$2,450 Saatva
Cal King$1,299 Leesa Mattress$2,195 Saatva
Mattress Construction
Now let’s see how these beds are made. The next table lists firmness, thickness, weight, and composition specs for the Leesa and Saatva models.
The Leesa has a two-tiered comfort system with a top layer of polyfoam with an indentation load deflection (ILD) of 13, and a second layer of memory foam with an ILD of 9, indicating a softer material. Together these layers provide medium (5) firmness with moderate conforming. The high-density foam base reinforces the bed and helps maintain an even sleep surface with minimal sagging.
The Leesa measures 10″ thick, which is on par with the average mattress profile. It weighs 71 pounds in a Queen size, which is light even by all-foam bed standards; as a result, most owners should have little difficulty lifting and rotating their Leesa mattress.
How Is the Saatva Built?
The Saatva mattress has a complex construction compared to other innersprings. In addition to its polyfoam and memory foam comfort layers, the bed has an organic-cotton Euro-top cover padded with roughly 2″ of foam and a transitional layer of pocketed coils. These components give the bed a softer, more cushioned feel. The support core features bonnell coils. The 11 1/2″ Saatva has a 4″ support core while the 14 1/2″ model has a 7″ support core.
Three firmness options are offered with the Saatva: medium-soft (4), medium-firm (6), and firm (7.5). The bed’s conforming abilities vary by selected firmness. A Queen-size Saatva weighs 110 to 120 pounds, depending on the thickness. In either case, the mattress is heavy and relatively difficult to move and rotate.
Leesa Sleep Trial, Warranty, and Delivery
Sleep Trial 100 nights
Shipping All 50 states and most of Canada
Warranty 10 years non-prorated
Made In USA
Trial Period Details
Leesa offers a 100-night sleep trial for the Leesa mattress.
The sleep trial requires a break-in period of at least 30 nights. Customers may not return their bed until this period has elapsed.
Leesa will void the sleep trial if the mattress leaves its original country of purchase.
Leesa covers return transportation costs by providing prepaid shipping labels to customers.
Warranty
Leesa offers a 10-year nonprorated warranty:
This warranty is entirely nonprorated.
The warranty will be voided if the mattress is not used with a supportive base or foundation.
Owners are responsible for all shipping and transportation costs associated with defective mattress repairs or replacements.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that measure 1″ or deeper.
Physical flaws in the mattress that cause foam to split or crack.
Defects with the cover, including unraveled seams or broken zippers.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring less than 1″ deep.
Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other types of physical damage caused by misuse or neglect.
Repair or replacement requests that occur due to changes in the owner’s comfort preferences.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their mattress from Leesa or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer will not qualify for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Leesa mattresses is as follows:
After placing an order, most Leesa customers receive their mattress in three to seven business days.
Leesa offers standard delivery, which is free of charge, as well as White Glove delivery for a flat fee of $100. White Glove delivery includes in-home mattress assembly; for an additional $50, delivery personnel will also remove the customer’s old mattress from their residence.
Once 24 hours have elapsed since the order was placed, customers may not make changes to their delivery address.
How Is the Mattress Shipped?: Compressed and shipped in a box. Where Do They Ship?: Leesa ships mattresses to customers in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Germany. White Glove delivery is not available in all locations. Delivery Fee: Standard delivery is free, while White Glove delivery is available for a flat fee of $100, plus $50 ($150 total) for old mattress removal.
Old Mattress Removal
Old mattress removal can be arranged for an additional $50 fee with White Glove delivery ($150 total). This service is not offered with standard deliveries.
Saatva offers a 365-night sleep trial for the Saatva mattress.
This sleep trial does not require a break-in period. Customers may return their mattress for a refund at any point during the trial.
The sleep trial begins on the delivery date, not the date of purchase.
All mattress returns will incur a transportation charge of $99.
Saatva offers mattress exchanges during the trial for a flat transportation fee of $99.
Warranty
Saatva offers a lifetime warranty:
This warranty is non-prorated. During the first two years of ownership, Saatva will repair or replace mattresses at no additional cost to the owner. After 3 years an onward, Saatva will repair the mattress for a flat transportation fee of $149.
Saatva also offers the ‘Fairness Replacement Option‘ for mattress replacements. Customers can replace a defective mattress (rather than have it repaired) for a discounted price and keep the original mattress at no extra charge if they choose.
Mattresses must be used with sturdy frames that have at least four to five legs; additionally, center support is needed for sizes Queen and larger. Saatva will void the warranty if these conditions are not met.
The warranty will cover the following defects:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface measuring one inch (1″) or deeper.
The warranty will not cover the following:
Sagging or indentations in the sleep surface that do not measure one inch (1″) or deeper.
Burns, cuts, tears, stains, and other types of physical damage resulting from misuse or neglect.
This warranty is non-transferable, and is exclusively available to original owners who purchase their mattress from Saatva or an authorized retailer. Those who buy or acquire their mattress from the original owner or a non-authorized retailer are not eligible for warranty coverage.
Delivery Details
The delivery policy for Saatva mattresses is as follows:
Saatva does not ship mattresses to Alaska, Hawaii, or overseas U.S. territories.
Free White Glove delivery is available for all orders. This service includes in-home assembly, as well as old mattress removal at no additional charge. Customers will be given a four-hour window for their delivery date.
How Is the Mattress Shipped?: Saatva mattresses are not compressed for shipping. Where Do They Ship?: Anywhere in the contiguous U.S. or Canada. Delivery Fee: Free White Glove delivery is offered to all customers. This service includes in-home assembly and old mattress removal.
Old Mattress Removal
Old mattress removal is available for customers at no extra cost as part of Saatva’s White Glove delivery offer.
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