Leesa Legend Mattress Review | Reasons to Buy/NOT to Buy

8.5

Leesa legend

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Like it

• The medium firmness level is suitable for all sleeping positions
• Comfortable feel of neutral foam
• Rugged hybrid construction supports average to heavy body types

I dislike

• Not affordable for all budgets
• Not ideal for someone who wants a very soft or very firm bed
• The two-layer coils may be overkill for those under 150 pounds

Product details

• Type Polyfoam hybrid mattress
• Firmness 5 or average
• Process 100 nights
• Guarantee 10 year limited warranty
• Price scale $$$

Some people need a little more support when they sleep, and it can be tough to find a mattress that’s both comfortable and supportive. Enter the Leesa Legend. The hybrid bed’s unique dual-coil construction makes it firm yet flexible, so you won’t sink in too far or feel like you’re sleeping on a plank of wood.

This mattress ticks a lot of boxes for buyers interested in a high-end mattress from a reputable brand. I’m focusing on the Legend model in this Leesa mattress review, but feel free to check out our review of the original Leesa mattress if you’re interested.

I also think it’s important to mention that Leesa is a certified B-corporation. That means that when you buy from Leesa, you’re donating to a good cause; for every 10 mattresses sold, Leesa donates one to a child in need. This isn’t exactly common practice in all bed in a box brands, so that’s something I really appreciate about Leesa.

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First impression

At first glance, the Leesa Legend mattress doesn’t seem like much, but never judge a book by its cover. It’s an incredibly comfortable mattress with a durable, supportive construction that you don’t see in a bed every day. But while there are two layers of springs in this bed, it’s not overly firm — and you can’t feel the innerspring like you can with some traditional spring mattresses. It feels like the original Leesa mattress that made the brand so popular, just with a more plush, supportive construction.

Video: Leesa Legend Mattress Review

Watch CNET video producer Owen Poole review the Leesa Legend mattress.

Firmness

Leesa likes to make mattresses that are versatile, and like most of the beds in their catalog, the Legend falls around the medium mark on the soft-to-firm scale. On the numerical scale, I give it a 5 out of 10, with 10 being firmest. It feels soft enough to support my curves when I sleep on my side, but I also don’t feel like my back is sinking into the mattress when I sleep on my back and stomach. It’s a nice balance between soft and firm, which will suit a wide range of sleepers.

Comfort

Most hybrid mattresses have a single layer of steel coils on the underside of the mattress (with the exception of reversible hybrids where the coils are in the middle of the bed). However, the Leesa Legend has dual coil layers for even more maximum support and durability. Only a handful of beds have this construction, including the Saatva mattresswhat makes this bed stand out from the many other online mattresses.

This is the inside of your Leesa Legend mattress, from bottom to top:

• The first layer is a foam sheet that serves as a foundation for the bed.
• Next, there is a thick system of over 1,000 pocket springs that forms the bed’s main support system.
• The next layer is a thin foam plate that acts as a transition between the layer of pocket springs below and the second layer of micro springs above.
• Here you will find the second layer of springs. They are called micro springs because they are not as high as standard innersprings and they provide an extra component of support. There is also a foam plate in the middle of this layer to improve motion isolation.
• This is followed by a layer of memory foam for comfort and pressure relief.
• On top of the memory foam is a plate of perforated foam, which allows more air to flow.
• Finally, there is a soft cover made from sustainable materials, such as organic cotton and fibers from recycled water bottles.

Feeling

Imagine a hybrid between a marshmallow and a cloud — the fluffiness of a cloud and the support of a marshmallow. It’s seriously comfortable. The Legend is a soft foam mattress that responds to pressure more quickly than memory foam, but it’s not as bouncy as a latex foam mattress. It gently cradles my curves without pulling me into the mattress like I’m falling into a sinkhole, but it’s supportive and firm at the same time. I find it incredibly comfortable, and most people would find it comfortable in the same way most people find puppies cute.

Motion isolation

Thanks to the foam plate between the micro coil layer, it’s not the worst at motion isolation. However, I think foam mattresses and memory foam hybrid mattresses are better at isolating motion. That said, I wouldn’t say this one does poorly. It’s average, while foam mattresses and memory foam beds have great motion isolation.

Edge support

Like most hybrid mattresses, the Leesa Legend is a great bed for couples to share, since the edges feel firm and supportive. Imagine a mattress where the foam gives way every time you sit or lie on its side — not a good time, especially for people who have to share a bed. Luckily, that’s not a problem when you sleep on the Leesa Legend.

Temperature

Thanks to the perforated foam in the layer at the top of the bed and the coils, this bed is good at regulating temperature and prevents you from overheating. However, it has no technology or special materials to make it feel cool or actively cool you down. My verdict here is that the Leesa Legend mattress is temperature neutral.

Who is this mattress most suitable for?

Just like with clothing, it’s important to find a mattress that best fits your specific body type, preferences, and needs.

Sleeping position

Medium firmness levels like the Leesa Legend are versatile because they’re soft enough to accommodate side sleepers, yet firm enough to support back and stomach sleepers. For this reason, I think the Leesa Legend mattress is a good choice for any sleep position, unless you’re a back or stomach sleeper over 230 pounds, or a side sleeper under 150 pounds.

Body type

This is a perfect mattress for heavier individuals who want extra support for maximum comfort and durability due to the double coil layers. It is even good for an average person, especially if you suffer from back pain and need extra reinforcement to keep your spine in proper alignment.

The only body type I wouldn’t recommend this bed for is people under 150 pounds. You don’t need the extra support that a hybrid mattress with a single coil layer provides, and you certainly don’t need to pay extra for the support of two coil layers.

Price

Premium mattresses usually come with a premium price tag, and the Leesa Legend mattress is no exception. It’s not made for those on a budget, or those who want a plain old mattress. However, if you see the value in a dual-coil layer mattress with plush, soft comfort, you might not mind the price. A queen is $2,599, but you can usually get it for a discount. I’ve seen it go as low as $2,099.

Leesa is currently offering 25% off mattresses. Check out our best mattress deals page to see what promotions other brands are offering.

Trial period, warranty, shipping and returns

You might not think twice about buying a pair of shoes online, but you might hesitate to buy a bed online, especially one that costs around $2,000. Don’t worry, brands like Leesa know you’re being misled and are trying to make the process as hassle-free as possible. Here are the various benefits that Leesa offers:

• Free shipping and returns
• 100 nights risk-free trial subscription
• 10 year warranty

The Leesa Legend arrives conveniently rolled up in a box. Simply unwrap, roll out, and voila, you have a new mattress. Be aware that you may notice a chemical odor of a new mattress coming from your bed, but this is nothing to worry about. It is to be expected with all new bed-in-a-box mattresses that are not made from organic materials, and it will dissipate after a day or so.

Final verdict

There’s no denying that the Leesa Legend is an extremely comfortable mattress. It’s made from durable and comfortable materials, has a unique design that provides maximum support to sleepers, and feels and feels ultra-comfortable. It’s expensive, more expensive than many other hybrid mattresses on the market, but it comes with more bells and whistles than your typical hybrid bed. You just have to decide if it’s worth it for you.

You might like this bed if:

• You want a bed that lasts a long time and provides plenty of support.
• You want a top quality mattress made from environmentally friendly materials.
• You don’t like the feel of memory foam and want something more neutral.
• You sleep on your side, stomach, back or a combination of the two.
• You have an average or small build.

You may not like this bed if::

• You want a bed that is either very soft or very firm.
• You want to spend less than €1,000 on a new mattress.
• You weigh less than 68 kilos and do not need extra support.
• You want a mattress made of real memory foam.