Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Review: Test Lab Ratings
Logan FoleyEditorial Director
Logan Foley
Editorial Director
Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. As a chronic insomniac, she aims to bring her findings to anyone struggling with getting adequate rest. Her expertise is in creating informative, trustworthy, and useful health content. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.
Our team at Sleep Foundation conducts extensive hands-on tests for each mattress to provide you with the most reliable, data-driven recommendations and reviews. Below are key guidelines that inform our testing methodology:
Our testers lie on the surface of each mattress to evaluate factors such as contouring and support. We also use specialized tools to measure performance criteria like pressure relief, heat retention, and motion isolation.
We test each mattress using various sleep positions to observe whether a mattress is better suited for side, back, or stomach sleeping. We roll around the surface and sit on the edges to gauge ease of movement and perimeter support.
We have tested hundreds of mattresses and bring years of experience in the mattress industry to the test lab. Our testing team covers a wide range of sleep preferences, sleep positions, and body types. This helps us represent as many sleeper types as possible in our reviews.
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Price Range:
$1,349 – $2,299
Mattress Type: Hybrid
Firmness Options: Medium Firm (6)
At a Glance
With strong ratings for sleepers across the board, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a good pick for many people. This luxury mattress relieves pressure exceptionally well, is quite supportive, and is made of high-quality materials.
Ratings Summary
Motion Isolation
7/10
Edge Support
6.5/10
Temperature Control
8/10
Ease of Movement
7/10
Off Gassing
7/10
Pressure Relief
8.5/10
Pros
Strong balance of bounce and cushioning
Foam layers excel at gentle pressure relief
Air circulation through coil core helps cool the bed
Cons
Only available in a medium firm feel, so it’s not the best fit for people who want something firm or plush
Transfers some movement across the bed, which may be problematic for people who wake up easily when a co-sleeper stirs
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a foam-and-coil mattress with a reasonable price-point considering its high quality. The bed pulls off an appealing combo of deep cushioning and gentle bounce, making it comfortable for a wide array of sleepers.
Leesa built its reputation during the early growth of the online mattress industry and remains one of the top players on the market. This review focuses on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, which was originally named the Sapira mattress. Leesa offers several other mattresses, including:
The Leesa Original, a 10-inch all-foam bed with a medium firm (6) feel.
The Leesa Legend, a more expensive luxury mattress with a 12-inch hybrid design and dual coil layers.
The Leesa Studio, a budget-friendly all-foam mattress
The Leesa Oasis Chill Hybrid, which features cooling components to reduce heat retention and regulate your temperature
If you’re looking for a moderately priced hybrid that balances plushness and support, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is worth considering. Beyond its reputation for quality beds, Leesa is also a B-corp, which means that dedication to social causes is a part of the company’s corporate mission.
We’ll give you our honest take on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid based on feedback from testers who’ve tried this mattress at home. We’ll also incorporate findings from a panel of tests conducted in our sleep lab, where we measure everything from the amount of heat the bed retains to how much pressure relief it offers.
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Testing Team Takeaways
To test the Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress, we had three people on our testing team each take the bed home with them for one week. Here are their initial observations.
Brad Nehring
Senior Product Analyst
Side and back sleeper
215 pounds
Always sleeps under a weighted blanket
I highly recommend the Leesa Sapira Hybrid for people who love foam beds but want a touch of bounce. I felt the signature hug of foam on the surface but the coils also had a slightly springy feel, which is a nice departure from foam beds that hug too closely and make you feel trapped.
Jeremy Klein
Senior Product Testing Manager
Side sleeper
160 pounds
Nightly melatonin user
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is an all around solid hybrid bed. It feels just how a hybrid should feel — cushioning and cozy, yet breathable and supportive. I’d recommend this to someone who isn’t sure what they want and is looking for a sure bet that checks all the boxes.
Daniel Noyed
Senior Product Editor
Back sleeper
165 pounds
Likes to dunk head in bowl of ice water in the morning
I loved the Leesa Sapira Hybrid so much, I kept making excuses not to give it back to the Test Lab. The foam was cushier than normal for a hybrid, and I felt all my sore spots melt into the bed at the end of the day. Since I’m a hot sleeper, I was concerned the foam would get be a problem at night, but the coils were really supportive and I never woke up sweaty. Just a great bed for side and back sleepers.
Leesa Sapira Hybrid Video Review
Watch the video below to see how the Leesa Sapira Hybrid performed when put to the test in our lab.
Sleeping Style and Body Weight
Leesa Sapira Hybrid
Sleeper Type
Under 130 lbs
130-230 lbs
Above 230 lbs
Side Sleepers
8/10
9.5/10
8/10
Back Sleepers
7.5/10
9/10
7.5/10
Stomach Sleepers
6/10
7.5/10
6/10
Our testers agree that the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a great fit for side sleepers and most back sleepers. These sleep positions need a decent amount of cushioning mixed with sturdy lumbar support — both of which the Sapira Hybrid offers. Stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds may feel comfortable, as well, but are less likely to get the right amount of support.
Side Sleepers
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a solid match for the majority of side sleepers. People who sleep in this position need strong pressure relief around the hips and shoulders. At the same time, too much softness can cause side sleepers to sink excessively. With its mild contouring and medium firm feel, the Sapira Hybrid delivers meaningful pressure relief without sacrificing support. Side sleepers under 130 pounds may find it slightly too firm and those over 230 pounds may find it too soft, but this is overall a good choice for side sleepers.
Back Sleepers
Most of our back sleepers gave high ratings to the Leesa Sapira Hybrid. Back sleepers need a firm surface that prevents the midsection from sinking too deeply into the bed, but they also require light cradling for the spine. The Leesa Sapira Hybrid strikes this balance. That said, some back sleepers over 230 pounds may prefer a firmer mattress to keep the midsection supported.
Stomach Sleepers
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is a decent fit for stomach sleepers between 130 and 230 pounds, offering the right blend of firmness, pressure relief, and bounce to maintain proper spinal alignment. The bed may be too soft for stomach sleepers over 230 pounds, since sinkage in the midsection would result in spinal misalignment.
Mattress Performance
In addition to the hands-on feedback from our team, we conduct a number of quantitative tests in our Test Lab. The below ratings are based on the experience of our testers.
Motion Isolation
7
/ 10
The Sapira had really good motion isolation for a hybrid. There’s a good bounce to it so you don’t feel stuck in the bed, but at the same time it was pretty hard to feel movement from the other side of the bed. – Danny
We tested motion isolation by placing testers side by side on the bed and checking how much they felt each other’s movement. We found that motion isolation on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is right around average. The memory foam and polyfoam layers help cut down drastically on motion transfer. That said, the bounce from the coils does allow some movement to be felt across the surface of the bed.
For the majority of sleepers, the small amount of motion transfer is unlikely to pose problems. But it may be an issue for people who are very sensitive to sleep disruptions and share a bed with someone who moves around a lot at night.
Pressure Relief
8.5
/ 10
I sleep on my side and weigh less than 130 pounds, and I really liked the cradling I felt with the Sapira Hybrid’s foam surface. I never experienced any uncomfortable pushback against my shoulders or hips. — Logan
According to results of our pressure-mapping tests, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid provides moderate conforming and really cradles the body to ease pressure off areas like the hips and shoulders. The strong cushioning appeals to people across sleeping positions and body weights. That said, it does not offer the deep contouring that you’ll find on some other types of beds, such as all-foam models.
Temperature Control
8
/ 10
In my experience, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid sleeps quite cool. There’s definitely a little heat buildup in the top foam layer of the mattress, but I found the bed breathes well and the heat dissipates quickly before building up too much. — Jeremy
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is firm enough to prevent deep sinkage into the bed. This allows air to circulate around your body and keep you cool. The polyfoam is also aerated with holes to enhance breathability, while airflow through the coils keeps the mattress well-ventilated. Our heat-mapping tools detected some heat buildup but nothing excessive. It’s a good pick for hot sleepers who find other foam hybrids too warm.
Edge Support
6.5
/ 10
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid was fairly sturdy along the edges, which is surprising considering that the top layers are made of foam. I did sink a bit when sitting along the perimeter, but not as much as I have on other foam hybrids. — Brad
A common trade-off of foam surfaces is weak support along the edges, but not so with the Leesa Sapira Hybrid. The sturdy innerspring coils are reinforced around the perimeter and the polyfoam layers are dense enough to minimize compression, so the bed performed well during our edge sit tests.
As with almost all mattresses, there will be greater compression along the edge compared to the center, but there is plenty of stability on the Leesa Sapira Hybrid to sleep or sit comfortably near the perimeter.
Ease of Movement
7
/ 10
Given the memory foam layer, it’s not exactly effortless to move around the Sapira. So if you’re used to a traditional innerspring bed, this might be an adjustment. That being said, the foam isn’t particularly dense or thick and there’s definitely a bounce to the bed. These features make it easy enough to roll around on. — Jeremy
The memory foam does inhibit some movement, but most testers found that the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is fairly responsive, meaning the bed quickly regains its original shape when you remove weight from it.
This characteristic keeps people from feeling stuck in one position and facilitates easy movement on top of the bed. The responsiveness derives largely from the innerspring support core, although the dense polyfoam layers contribute to it as well.
Off-Gassing
7
/ 10
There’s a good bit of “foamy” smell when you first take the Leesa Sapira Hybrid out of the box, but it fades pretty quickly as the bed expands. I kept my bedroom window open and by the time I went to bed, I didn’t notice any smell. — Danny
After unboxing the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, it’s normal to notice a light smell from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted by the foam. The odor usually fades within a few hours in a well-ventilated bedroom. However, sleepers who are highly sensitive to odors may notice the smell for a longer period of time.
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid begins with a polyfoam layer that generates a combination of bounce and conforming. The second layer is made of memory foam that amps up the pressure relief and motion isolation, while the third layer contains more polyfoam that helps stop excess sinking into the bed.
The support core features a thick layer of pocketed innerspring coils that are reinforced to be stronger around the perimeter. Pocketed coils are designed to transfer less motion across the surface compared to traditional innerspring coils. Underneath the coils is a final layer of high-density polyfoam. This layer stabilizes the coils and contributes to the bed’s overall stability.
The mattress cover is made with a polyester blend that feels smooth and helps wick moisture to fight overheating. The feel of the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is medium firm (6). It has enough give to contour around pressure points but retains significant firmness and bounce.
Firmness
Medium Firm – 6
Mattress Type
Hybrid
Construction
Cover Material:
Polyester blend
Comfort Layer:
1.5″ polyfoam
1.5″ memory foam
1″ polyfoam
Support Core:
6″ pocketed coils
1″ polyfoam
Leesa Sapira Hybrid Sizing
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid is offered in all of the standard mattress sizes. Sizing and retail pricing for each size is outlined below.
Sizes
Dimensions
Height
Weight
Twin
38″ x 75″
11″
75 lbs.
Twin XL
38″ x 80″
11″
80 lbs.
Full
53″ x 75″
11″
96 lbs.
Queen
60″ x 80″
11″
115 lbs.
King
76″ x 80″
11″
142 lbs.
California King
72″ x 84″
11″
142 lbs.
Trial, Warranty, and Shipping Policies
Availability
Customers have many options for where to buy the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, including both online and in physical stores.
For online purchases, the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is available directly from Leesa on its website. Leesa ships to addresses in all 50 U.S. states. Buying directly means that you work with Leesa for any service needs or returns. Online purchases can be made on third-party sites like Amazon. Those purchases are covered by the return and customer care policies of the retailer.
Leesa products, including the Leesa Sapira Hybrid, can also be found in partner retailers such as Pottery Barn and West Elm. The Leesa website has a store finder to learn about brick-and-mortar options in your area.
Shipping
Standard shipping is free when the Leesa Sapira Hybrid is purchased on the company’s website. Standard shipping means the mattress is compressed, sealed in plastic, and mailed via FedEx Ground to your door. After you bring the box to your bedroom and remove the packaging, the bed expands to its full size. Because of the weight of the mattress, it usually requires two to three people to safely lift and position on your bed frame.
Leesa typically builds and boxes the mattress in three to five business days. After this, the package usually arrives within a week of shipping. If a purchase is made on Amazon or with a brick-and-mortar retailer, the shipping times and costs may be different. Customers should consult with each retailer about delivery policies.
Additional Services
U.S. customers have the option of White Glove delivery from Leesa. This means that the company works with you to set a delivery time and then has technicians set up the bed in your home. These technicians also haul away your existing mattress. This service comes with an extra charge of $159 for in-home setup or $199 for in-home setup plus removal of your old mattress.
Sleep Trial
Customers receive a 100-night sleep trial to see how the Leesa Sapira Hybrid works for them. Leesa requires that you keep the mattress for 30 nights as an adjustment period, but after that you can return the mattress for a refund if you are not satisfied. Leesa can help coordinate pickup and donation of the Leesa Sapira Hybrid if a return is approved.
Once the return is processed, customers receive a full refund of the purchase price. Note that White Glove delivery charges (if purchased) are non-refundable, and customers in Alaska and Hawaii must pay a $100 return shipping fee.
Warranty
The Leesa Sapira Hybrid has a ten-year warranty that covers defects in materials or craftsmanship. If defects arise, Leesa will repair the mattress or replace it with a new one. Customers are responsible for any warranty-related shipping charges.
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Logan is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a deep understanding of what it means to struggle with sleep. Her years of experience researching and testing sleep products – including mattresses, natural sleep aids, and bedding – are critical to her role helping lead the editorial team. As a chronic insomniac, she aims to bring her findings to anyone struggling with getting adequate rest. Her expertise is in creating informative, trustworthy, and useful health content. When she’s not testing mattresses or researching CBT-I, she enjoys spending time in the sunshine with her husband and her dogs Pepper and Winston.