Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress Review

About the Leesa Sapira hybrid mattress

Leesa first arrived on the scene in 2015, and during that time, it has amassed a dedicated customer base. Its entry-level foam model, the Leesa Original mattress, is one of the best hybrid mattresses we have tested.

Leesa sells foam and hybrid mattresses, and the Sapira Hybrid is its best-selling product. The bed is available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, and California King sizes. Prices start at $1,349 MSRP for the Twin. For this review, we tested the Queen mattress, which retails for $2,229 MSRP. Leesa has frequent sales online, and at the time of writing, the Queen is on sale for $1,699.

The Leesa Sapira is a hybrid mattress containing a combination of memory foam and inner springs. The bed comprises six layers: a breathable outer cover, a layer of comfort foam with a series of air channels, a layer of memory foam, a layer of transitional foam, a layer of pocket springs, and a final layer of dense foam at the base.

What we like about the Leesa Sapira hybrid mattress

It’s comfortable in every sleep position

The cushioning, stability, and pressure relief of a mattress can profoundly affect the sleeper's comfort, and that's before even considering sleeping positions. Back, front, and side sleepers all require slightly different ratios of cushioning and firmness, and it’s rare to find a mattress that manages to be comfortable regardless of how you sleep. Despite this, Leesa has somehow managed just that. Based on our testing data and experiences using this mattress, the Sapira should be comfortable for almost anyone, regardless of how they rest their head.

We suspect the secret to the Sapira’s success lies in its construction. The balance between the softness of the three foam layers on top and the supportive underlying pocket springs is just right and accommodates side, back, and front sleepers. The mattress also does well in the critical area of pressure point relief. The foam layers are yielding enough to conform to and relieve pressure points and adjust as you switch between sleeping positions. The fact that Leesa achieved this without sacrificing firmness and lumbar support is impressive.

It offers unparalleled motion isolation

Considering it’s packed with bouncy springs, we were pleasantly surprised by the Leesa Sapira's ability to isolate motion. Hybrid mattresses usually struggle in this area as springs aren’t exactly regarded for their ability to dampen movement. Despite this, the Sapira blew away the competition, and the mattress has the lowest force transfer reading we've measured. This means that a tossing and turning partner or an overactive pet won't seriously disrupt your sleep.

It will keep you cool at night

Hybrids may not excel in motion transfer (the Leesa Sapira notwithstanding), but they often perform better than foam when it comes to keeping cool and diffusing heat during the night. The Sapira is no exception. It’s not the coolest mattress we have tested, that honor goes to the icy Serta Arctic, but it should still prevent the mercury from rising on warmer evenings. The cooling performance is undoubtedly aided by the Sapira’s breathable cover and top foam layer, which has channels to promote airflow.

What we don’t like about the Leesa Sapira hybrid mattress

Edge support could be better

We genuinely struggled to find any significant flaws with the Leesa Sapira, but if we had one minor complaint, it’s that the edge support is just average. The mattress did well in our edge support tests but didn’t wow us. It should keep you supported if you prefer to sleep near the edge of the bed, but for those with mobility impairments and who use the edge to get in and out of bed, we recommend a mattress with more substantial edge support like the Zoma Hybrid

What is Leesa’s return policy and warranty?

​​Leesa mattresses come with a 100-night sleep trial. Compared with some brands, that’s a relatively short period, but it should be enough time to decide if you want to keep the Sapira. You must spend at least 30 nights on the mattress before initiating the return process, which starts from the delivery date. If you don’t love the bed, reach out to the company before the 100-night window closes, and it will help facilitate a full refund. Returned mattresses are either locally donated or Leesa will take them back for recycling—either way, Leesa arranges everything on your behalf.

The mattress also comes with a 10-year warranty. If, within that time, it starts showing signs of wear, like permanent indentations, owners can reach out to Leesa to make a claim, and the company will work to rectify the issue. That said, the Leesa Sapira must be used on a surface that’s “compatible with its design.” This means that if you’re using a slatted base not from Leesa, there should be no more than three inches between slats to provide adequate support. In addition, the mattress must be used on a base—not the floor—as this will void the warranty.

What are other people saying about the Leesa Sapira hybrid

Like the similarly popular Leesa Original hybrid, the Sapira is racking up positive reviews. It averages 4.4 stars from 2008 reviews. Customers praise it for its comfort, support, and overall quality. "My husband and I are OBSESSED with the Sapira Hybrid. We purchased a king for our place in the city and have never been more comfortable. It’s so comfortable, even our dog enjoys sleeping in!" one writes. "I have never loved a mattress like I do this one," says another.

The mattress only has a few negative reviews. Most complaints are about the mattress being too firm and some manufacturing defects.

Should you buy the Leesa Sapira hybrid?

Yes, you won’t find a better hybrid mattress at this price.

Considering that we spend over a third of our lives sleeping, few purchases are more important than picking a good mattress. Well, good news is that Leesa has made this usually fraught decision incredibly easy. The Sapira is, without question, the best mattress you can get right now.

Not only does the Leesa Sapira offer unparalleled motion isolation and effective cooling performance, but it’s also one of the few mattresses we recommend for everyone, regardless of their preferred sleeping position. The Sapira’s perfect balance of cushioning foam layers and supportive pocket springs means it should prove comfortable irrespective of your desired sleeping position.

If the price of the Leesa Sapira is prohibitive, there are a few affordable alternatives. The entry-level Leesa Original hybrid is $400 cheaper, and while it doesn't reach the highs of the Sapira, it’s still an excellent hybrid. Alternatively, the Zoma Hybrid is just over half the price of the Sapira and is a good option for those who prefer a softer sleeping surface. Finally, if you have your heart set on a foam mattress, the Tuft & Needle is the best one available right now.

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Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.