Leesa Legend Mattress Review

The motion isolation on the Leesa Legend ranks as above-average, which is impressive given the amount of bounce offered by the bed.

The motion isolation comes predominantly from the memory foam layer in the comfort system. That said, the mixed layer of micro-coils and polyfoam works against excess motion transfer, and the system of pocketed coils in the support core also reduces movement-driven sleep disruptions.

While the Leesa Legend isn’t exemplary for motion isolation, it’s plenty effective to prevent unwanted nighttime disturbances for most people who share a bed.

Multiple materials in the Leesa Legend help it provide above-average pressure relief.

The memory foam layer creates significant conforming that can accommodate the parts of the body with the greatest demand for cushioning. The special layer of zoned micro-coils and polyfoam bolsters support under the midsection, and the other polyfoam layers in the comfort system complement those materials and fight against excessive sinking into the Leesa Legend. The independent movement of the pocketed coils boosts the bed’s ability to tailor to the body of any individual sleeper.

Each of these elements contributes to solid pressure relief for most types of sleepers on this mattress.

Very few sleepers describe having issues with heat retention on the Leesa Legend.

The foam layer that is closest to the body has an aerated construction to let air flow through it. The memory foam may capture some heat, but that is counteracted by the micro-coils and pocketed coils that encourage cooling ventilation. Because its responsiveness keeps sleepers from feeling stuck in the mattress, the Leesa Legend eliminates another potential cause of overheating.

Taken together, these design elements make the Leesa Legend a quality choice when it comes to temperature regulation, including for people who tend to sleep hot.

The Leesa Legend performs well in the edge support category. Almost every mattress has more give at the edge than in the middle, but the real question is whether a mattress maintains its overall structural integrity when someone is sleeping or sitting near the perimeter.

The Leesa Legend passes that test, effectively maintaining its shape and stability at the edge despite some compression. The use of two different layers of coils works to prop up the edges even if people notice some sinking of the foam around the outside of the bed.

Moving around on top of the Leesa Legend is nearly effortless. With a Medium Firm feel and modest hug, the mattress keeps sleepers from feeling like they are in instead of on the mattress. At the same time, the responsiveness of the coils makes it smooth and painless to shift positions during the night.

The bounce that makes it easy to move on the Leesa Legend also helps facilitate sexual activity. The top layers are soft enough to make almost any position comfortable, while the responsiveness makes it easy to make rapid movements and change positions. The edge support also helps couples utilize the full mattress surface during intimate activities.

It is rare for customers to detect any significant smell from the Leesa Legend. There will be a light scent when the packaging is opened that comes from the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated during manufacturing, but those VOCs are generally not considered to be harmful.

In a well-ventilated bedroom, any smell should dissipate quickly, typically within the span of a few hours to a few days at most.