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Overall Rating

9.0

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

Bottom Line

A cushy, breathable foam hybrid available in three firmness levels

25% off sitewide

Full Mattress Review

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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

Overall Rating

8.7

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe

Bottom Line

A cooling foam hybrid with a plush surface and zoned coil support.

25% off sitewide

Full Mattress Review

Leesa and Brooklyn Bedding have seemingly perfected the online “bed-in-a-box” mattress model. Both companies have been delivering high-quality mattresses across the country for over a decade and have thousands of happy customers to show for it. Within each brand’s product line, there are budget-friendly mattresses and luxe high-end models. Today, we’ll look at the Sapira Chill Hybrid and the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe – two hybrid mattresses marketed as top-of-the-line options. 

We’ll discuss how these mattresses fared during our testing trials, and sleepers who are the best candidates for each model. We’ll also go over their designs and explain how materials translate real-life performance. Other factors we’ll cover in this side-by-side comparison include pricing, shipping options, and return policies.

Quick Look

Leesa
Brooklyn Bedding
Price Range (Queen)

$1,698

$1,399

Firmness Options

Medium (5), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7)

Medium Soft (4), Medium Firm (6), Firm (7)

Standout Features
  • Breathable construction
  • Excels at relieving pressure
  • Zoned support
  • Three firmness options
Sleep Trial & Warranty
  • 120 nights (30-night requirement)
  • Lifetime, limited
  • 120 nights (30-night requirement)
  • Lifetime, limited

Our Testing Team’s Take

We’ve tested over 2,000 beds in the last decade — simply put, we know mattresses. Our team uses the same set of testing standards to evaluate each one and make fair, accurate comparisons that are data-driven, rather than opinion-based. We look at factors that are most important to sleepers, such as temperature control, pressure relief, and spinal support. 

The members of our testing team represent a wide range of body types and sleep preferences. Having a diverse team allows us to get a better idea of how each mattress will perform for different types of people. When we choose the best mattresses every year, you can trust that experts have carefully vetted each of our picks.

Our Verdict

The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe and Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid are both well-rounded hybrids that demonstrated strong performance in our Seattle Test Lab. Zoned coils, reinforced perimeters, and cooling covers set both these mattresses apart from more basic models. They’re on the upper end in terms of price, but we think both are good values considering their designs and materials.

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Logan Foley

Editorial Director

Side sleeper

140 lbs.

Has too many dogs in bed

“The Brooklyn Bedding Aurora is one of my top picks when someone asks me for a mattress recommendation. It’s a real crowd-pleaser and most generally enjoy sleeping on it, including me. The hybrid mattress offers the bounce and responsiveness of coils with the plush support of memory foam. It’s a great mattress for keeping your spine aligned.”

The mattresses share very similar builds so it’s no surprise they received similar scores in testing. If you’re choosing between the two, consider which one offers better spinal support for your preferred sleeping position and body type. Also think about what performance factors are non-negotiable for you. Though these beds are alike, there are slight differences in test scores — especially between firmness levels.

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Mary Fenton

Head of Product Content

Combo sleeper

150 lbs.

Sleeps with a noise machine

“Switching between my side and back felt smooth on the Sapira Chill, especially with the firmer model. I also stayed cool through the night, which doesn’t always happen for me on mattresses with thick foam layers.”

The medium firm (6) and firm (7) Sapira Chill Hybrid and Aurora Luxe models both work well for side sleepers who weigh at least 130 pounds, and back and stomach sleepers weighing up to 230 pounds. If you’re a side sleeper under 130 pounds or you like a very soft bed, you’ll probably be more comfortable on the medium soft (4) Aurora Luxe or medium (5) Sapira Chill Hybrid. Stomach sleepers weighing 130 pounds or more will probably feel most comfortable on a firmer mattress with thinner foam or latex layers.

Construction and Materials

These hybrid mattresses are constructed with thick foam comfort layers and pocketed coil support cores. The table below lists materials for both in layer-by-layer detail.

Construction AnalysisLeesa Sapira Chill HybridBrooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe
CoverPolyester blendFabric woven with TitanCool phase change material (PCM)
Comfort Layer2″ gel-infused polyfoam (quilted into cover)
1.5″ polyfoam
1″ memory foam
1.5″ polyfoam (copper-infused, phase change material)
1” memory foam
Transitional Layer1″ polyfoam1″ VariFlex polyfoam
Support Core8″ pocketed coils (zoned)
1″ polyfoam
8″ pocketed coils (3-zone with reinforced perimeter)
.75″ polyfoam

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Breakdown

Leesa offers the Sapira Chill Hybrid in three firmness levels: medium, medium firm, and firm, which correspond respectively to 5, 6, and 7 on our 10-point firmness scale. The cover is a polyester blend infused with fibers meant to keep the surface cool. 

The three-layer comfort system begins with 2 inches of polyfoam quilted into the cover, which gives the bed a plush surface feel. An additional layer of polyfoam has an open-cell structure to promote airflow and prevent excessive heat retention. A third, 1-inch comfort layer of memory foam relieves pressure and cushions joints. 

The transitional layer is made of dense polyfoam that evenly distributes your weight across the mattress and helps prevent you from sinking. Pocketed coils create a sturdy support system that encourages spinal alignment. The coils are zoned, so they are sturdier underneath your midsection, and reinforced along the perimeter for robust edge support. A high-density polyfoam base layer absorbs movement and keeps the mattress from shifting.

Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Breakdown

This hybrid mattress is available in medium soft (4), medium firm (6), and firm (7) designs. Though there are slight formulation differences to create a distinct feel, all three models share the same general build. 

The cover is made of GlacioTex, a moisture-wicking fabric woven with phase change fibers to dissipate heat on contact. Foam quilted into the fabric cover keeps the surface feeling plush. The comfort system contains two layers. The first consists of adaptive, copper-infused polyfoam that conforms to the body while responding to movement with a light bounce. A 1-inch memory foam layer cradles the body to help alleviate pressure and joint pain.

The transitional layer is made from a patented foam called Variflex. It prevents you from sinking too deeply into the mattress while also providing an extra layer of cushioning.

The support core is made of up zoned pocketed coils. Center coils are thicker and more robust to give your spine extra support. Thicker coils also wrap the perimeter to build support and minimize sinkage along the edges. A thin base layer of high-density polyfoam anchors the layers above and stabilizes the mattress.

Mattress Sizing and Weight

There’s a slight height difference between these two beds – the Sapira Chill is .75 inches taller than the Aurora Luxe. However, they share nearly identical weights. Since they each weigh more than 100 pounds, make sure to get a partner’s help when moving or rotating either of these beds. 

Since these mattresses are on the taller side, you may need a deep-pocket fitted sheet — but neither is exceptionally thick, so standard fitted sheets may also work. Leesa offers the Sapira Chill Hybrid in all six standard sizes. The Aurora Luxe comes in the same six standard options, as well as short queen, RV king, and split California king.

Mattress ModelProfileWeight
Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid14″103 lbs.
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe13.25″105 lbs.

Performance Ratings

The Sapira Chill Hybrid and Aurora Luxe are hybrid mattresses with similar designs and materials, so it’s not a huge surprise that they earned comparable scores during our hands-on performance testing. Given the brands’ firmness selections, they are both excellent options for side and back sleepers across all weight ranges, though their medium firm and firm models earned the highest scores from our testers. Stomach sleepers enjoyed the firmest options from both manufacturers, but overall, they preferred the Aurora Luxe’s less compressive surface. 

During performance testing, the Sapira Chill Hybrid and Aurora Luxe earned the same stellar scores for pressure relief. Anyone who feels joint discomfort, hip, or shoulder soreness should receive adequate relief on either of these beds. Testers awarded them the same scores for temperature neutrality as well. If you’re a very hot sleeper,  you might notice some heat retention on these mattresses, but both have plenty of airflow and most sleepers shouldn’t find themselves overheating on them at night.

Thanks to enhanced perimeter reinforcement, both beds feel strong at the edges. This makes them suitable for couples and solo sleepers who spread across the entire bed. They also isolate motion effectively, so you shouldn’t notice if your partner moves on their side of the bed.

Mattress Pricing

The Sapira Chill Hybrid and Aurora Luxe are in the same pricing ballpark. The Sapira Chill costs more than the Aurora Luxe, but both models frequently go on sale throughout the year, allowing you to save on either if you shop strategically.

Both mattresses are considered luxury models and are priced accordingly. That said, they are each within the average range for a high-end hybrid mattress, which is roughly $1,500 to $2,000 for a queen.

What Customers Are Saying

People who own the Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe say that the mattress has a balanced feel, and that all three firmness levels feel as plush or firm as marketed. Many reviewers say that it genuinely sleeps quite cool. They also remark that the Aurora Luxe supports them well and prevents them from sinking too deeply. However, some negative reviews say that the softer model lacks their desired level of plushness.

The Leesa Sapira Hybrid has received excellent real-world reviews for its pressure relief — side sleepers in particular write about how well the mattress cradles their hips. Couples report plenty of edge support, which is nice to have when sharing a bed, and great motion isolation. However, some customers have said they found the mattress too soft and felt like bigger bodies didn’t get enough support.

Choosing a mattress is personal, so it is important to take customer reviews into consideration, but also make sure to think about your own specific needs.

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