Leesa Vs Purple 2023: Which One Is For You?

Leesa and Purple are two reputable mattresses that enjoy great feedback from consumers. However, which is best? Let’s review the best and worst features of each to decide.

If you want to save time and effort looking for the best mattress if you have narrowed down your research to Leesa and Purple, trust our unbiased review of the different features they have to offer so that you make an informed decision on which is better. There is no single right answer, it all comes down to what really appeals to your needs more.

Leesa Mattresses:

Leesa Original - This is the flagship all-foam mattress with cooling foam, memory foam and support foam layers. Provides a universal feel suitable for most sleepers.
Leesa Hybrid - An upgraded mattress with the same foam layers as the original but with a layer of over 1000 pocket springs for added bounce and edge support.
Leesa Legend - The premium Leesa mattress with micro-coil springs and additional pressure relieving memory foam for enhanced comfort and support.

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Purple Mattresses:

Purple - The original Purple mattress featuring the hyper-elastic polymer grid layer on top and polyurethane foam for support. Provides cooling, responsiveness andmoderate contouring.
Purple Hybrid - Adds wrapped coil support to boost airflow, bounce and edge support while keeping the original Purple grid layer on top.
Purple Hybrid Premier - Comes in a 3" or 4" grid option, with more grid height providing more cushioning and contouring. Also has responsive coil support.
Purple Harmony - An all-foam option tailored for lighter side and back sleepers with a medium firm feel. Does not use the Purple grid layer.

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both Leesa and Purple offer their classic models along with upgraded hybrid options. Leesa focuses on adding more foam while Purple emphasizes the unique feel of their grid layer. This provides a range of feels and price points for shoppers to choose from.

Table Of Contents

Leesa Original vs Purple Original (Overall comparison)

Leesa Mattress - The Leesa is an all-foam mattress made up of 3 layers - a 2" cooling foam top layer, a 2" pressure-relieving memory foam layer, and a 6" dense core support layer. It provides a balanced feel that combines contouring from the memory foam with some bounce from the top layer. Leesa is competitively priced as a bed-in-a-box.

Purple Mattress - The Purple mattress contains a 2" hyper-elastic polymer grid top layer that provides cushioning and responsiveness. Underneath is a 3.5" layer of polyurethane foam for support. The grid design promotes airflow and helps keep the surface cool. Purple provides both contouring and bounce.

Feature	Leesa	Purple
Type	All-foam	Polymer grid + foam
Firmness	Medium firm	Medium
Height	10"	9.5"
Layers	3 foam layers	Polymer grid + foam
Responsiveness	Moderate	Very responsive
Cooling	Good	Excellent
Motion Isolation	Good	Moderate
Support	Good	Very good
Warranty	10 years	10 years

	LEESA	PURPLE
Pros	Can accommodate any type of sleeper Sleeps really cool Provides substantial comfort and support It features premium and safe certified materials Comes with a great design and breathable cover Good bounce Great value for what you get Comes with a universal medium firm feel which is pleasing Does a good job dealing with motion transfer	Bouncy and quite responsive Resilient and breathable cover The coolest sleeping surface Can cater for any type of sleeper Manufactured with CertiPUR-US certified foams Excellent pressure relief
Cons	You don’t have an option in terms of the model and firmness Cannot handle really overweight people adequately This could be a bit too firm for side sleepers Perhaps a bit too pricey	Lack of substantial edge support A bit expensive although great value product
Ideal for…	People who value comfort and support Anyone looking for a mattress which can cater for any type of sleeper People who tend to sleep hot People who look for a cool mattress Stomach sleepers	People who like a medium firm feel People who tend to sleep hot or simply want to sleep cool Anyone who desires a quick response time in their mattress People who are open to trying out a different feel in their mattress
Not great if you…	Prefer a luxury mattress Have plenty of extra pounds Prefer innerspring mattresses Are more of a “plush feel” person Fancy luxury in your bedroom	Have a particular type of mattress feel in mind. Like a really firm mattress better. Don’t enjoy a bouncy and responsive mattress.
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The Leesa offers a classic memory foam feel while the Purple has a unique feel from its hyper-elastic polymer grid layer. Purple excels in responsiveness, cooling and support while Leesa is better at minimizing motion transfer.

Leesa vs Purple (Detailed comparison)

Construction

	LEESA	PURPLE
Top cover	This mattress is beautiful, elegant and comes with a great cover made of stretchy polyester and lycra blend. It is quite durable and soft to touch, whereas it handles extensive use.	Purple features a cover made of a mixture of viscose, polyester, and polyester-lycra. It is a thin yet breathable cover which is elegant, with its white and diamond pattern.
Foam layers	Leesa features a 10 inches thickness and consists of 3 layers:The first layer is 2 inch of their special Avena foam, which acts like latex foam. The second layer is 2 inches of memory foam for great body contour and pressure relief. Finally, the bottom layer is made of 6 inches thick support foam. This deals with heat retention and keeps the mattress cool.	Purple is 9.5 inches thick and is made of 3 layers: The first layer is 2” thick hyper-elastic polymer, the second is 3.5” thick and made of polyurethane, while the bottom layer is made of another 4” of polyurethane.

Firmness

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Leesa doesn’t offer plenty of options in terms of its firmness level. You can only get the medium firmness, adaptive to a universal feel.	Similar to the Leesa mattress, the Purple offers a medium-firm feel, which is what most people seem to prefer.

Support

	LEESA	PURPLE
Construction	Leesa offers the type of buoyant feeling and feels softer than Purple. It contours to the body’s natural curves although it is still firm enough to support you.	Purple is great at adjusting to your body curves, providing plenty of support and comfort. It offers sufficient hugging contour and is great at delivering substantial pressure relief.
Edge support	Leesa offers substantial edge support, better than average in fact.	Unlike Leesa, the Purple mattress lacks in terms of edge support and is not the best choice if you tend to use your bed for sitting or eating.

Motion transfer

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Leesa performs really well in terms of motion isolation, better than Purple, even slightly. The structure of this mattress is such that leaves little room for motion transfer.	Purple is a very responsive and bouncy mattress, which obviously can lead to certain motion transfer issues, yet it is generally an excellent option.

Cooling effect

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Leesa does a better than average job in dealing with heat retention. You will not sense any heat during your sleep.	Purple is, without doubt, a cooler mattress, definitely cooler than Leesa. It excels in this area and makes a perfect choice if you tend to sleep warm.

Value for money

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Prices in Leesa mattress range depending on the size and cover you choose, yet they are relatively affordable. Twin mattress $525 Twin XL $625 Full/Double $790 Queen $890 King $990 California King $990	The Purple mattress is a bit more expensive compared to Leesa, and this is probably a thing to consider if you are on a tight budget. Still, the value of the product is such that we would recommend it if you can afford it. Twin XL size $699 Queen size $999 King/Cal sizes $1,299

Please Note: The prices you see have been recently updated, but are subject to change due to promotions and other factors. Consequently, we can't guarantee real-time accuracy of the prices. Be aware that costs and product availability may vary over time. Please refer to our Price Disclaimer for more information.

Smell – eco-friendly standards

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Leesa has a somewhat obvious smell and off-gassing when unpacked. However, there is no risk for your health as the mattress is CertiPUR-US approved and the smell dissipates within a day or two upon unpacking.	Purple has no traces of smell upon unpacking and it is also CertiPUR-US approved foams. This makes it better in this area compared to Leesa.

Shipping

	LEESA	PURPLE
	Leesa ships at no cost via UPS in approximately 3-5 business days following your order.	The mattress will be shipped free of charge to your location if you are anywhere in the United States, usually within two days from the time of purchase.

Trial and warranty/ return policy

	LEESA	PURPLE
Trial period	Leesa provides 100-day, 100% 100% risk-free, the trial period within which you can return your mattress and claim a full refund if not satisfied with your new mattress.	Purple, like Leesa, offers a similar risk-free trial of 100 nights for their product.
Warranty	The Leesa mattress is backed by a 10-year nonpro-rated warranty, which customers claim is really good.	Purple has the exact same 10-year warranty for manufacturer defects.

Final Verdict

All things considered, it is not the easiest task to compare Leesa and Purple, as especially the second one is a unique mattress with special structure and feel. That said, it appears that Leesa is such a strong competitor that it is rather difficult to win over.

Both mattresses make for a great choice for your bedroom, with Leesa being cheaper at a cost well under $1000. Purple is rather expensive and despite its premium build, perhaps doesn’t beat Leesa, especially if you prefer the traditional memory foam feel which is what Leesa can really successfully offer.

Leesa is comparatively more supportive whereas Purple sleeps cooler, which is probably an area where it emphatically excels.

Both mattresses offer comfort and are soft to touch while offering the same trial period and warranty.

Overall, you can choose whichever mattress suits you best and is closer to your particular taste.