Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress Comparison for 2024

Written by Sosha Lewis, Senior Staff Writer

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Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Hybrid: which Leesa mattress is right for you? Let our experts help you decide.

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Leesa makes quality beds that start with the brand’s entry-level Leesa Original and climb into more premium buys like its younger, cooler sibling, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid. Naturally, with “Chill” in its name, we can easily assume the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is specifically designed for hot sleepers, but is it ultimately worth the splurge over its more affordable counterpart, the Leesa Original? 

Our team investigated the similarities and differences between these two popular Leesa models and how they each stack up in motion isolation, support, and of course, cooling. Wondering which Leesa bed is best for you? Here’s how to make the perfect choice.

Product

Type

Score

Product

Leesa Original Mattress

Type

Foam

Score

3.9 / 5

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Product

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

Type

Hybrid

Score

4.1 / 5

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Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Mattress Overview

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: How Are They Similar?

• Memory foam – Both beds include a contouring memory foam layer.
• Warranty and trial period – All Leesa mattresses have a 10-year warranty and a 100-night trial period.
• Mattress-in-a-box – The Leesa Original and Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid are conveniently delivered to your doorstep in a box, with the option to purchase white glove delivery.

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: How Are They Different?

• Firmness options – The Leesa Original comes in a standard medium-firm build, while the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid has three firmness options that include Push, Medium-Firm, and Firm.
• Mattress type – The Leesa Original is an all-foam mattress, but the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is a hybrid bed that combines foam layers with coils.
• Zoned support – The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is designed with zoned support, which means it has firmer and softer sections of the bed that align with pressure points. This is a feature that the Leesa Original doesn’t have.

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: Firmness, Feel, and Construction

Firmness & Feel

Our firmness scale ranges from 1 to 10, with plush, cloud-like beds coming in at a 1 and the firmest beds you can imagine ranking at a 10. The Leesa Original has a standard medium-firm feel, while the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid has three firmness options (Plush, Medium-Firm, and Firm). We tested the Medium-Firm variation, which is what we’re covering in this comparison.

Mattress Construction

The Leesa Original and Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid are both made with breathable knit covers, but the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid’s cover incorporates more cooling materials to help regulate body temperature. Both beds also include memory foam layers, but that’s where the similarities end. 

The Leesa Original is an all-foam bed, while the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid is a hybrid bed that blends foam and supportive coils. The Leesa Original also has just four layers, while the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid has a more robust build with seven layers.

What’s the Leesa Original Made Of?

• Breathable knit cover
• Comfort foam layer
• Memory foam layer
• Stability foam layer

What’s the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Made Of? 

• Cooling knit cover
• Quilted foam layer
• Comfort foam layer
• Responsive foam layer
• Transition foam layer
• Zoned coil support layer
• Stability foam layer

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: Body Type and Sleep Position

Leesa Original

Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: Mattress Testing Performance

Pressure Relief

• Leesa Original Pressure Relief Score: 4.5/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Pressure Relief Score: 4/5

We use a handy pressure map that generates an image with different colors to pinpoint areas of pressure buildup. Our team tried the Leesa Original in all three primary sleeping positions (side, back, and stomach) and found the map was mostly blue and green, signaling low pressure. 

As an average-weight sleeper, Julia found almost no pressure resting on the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid on her side and back, but our colleague, Loren, who is a lightweight sleeper, had slight pressure buildup around the hips and shoulders. For that reason, we ranked the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid lower.

Support

• Leesa Original Support Score: 4/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Support Score: 4.5/5

Support is how well a mattress keeps your spine lifted into its natural alignment. We found the Leesa Original plenty supportive for lightweight and average-weight side and back sleepers, but it caused some sinking into the bed for heavier stomach and back sleepers. The Leesa Spira Chill Hybrid felt more supportive overall, with only a slight dip around the stomach area.

Motion Isolation

• Leesa Original Motion Isolation Score: 4/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Motion Isolation Score: 4/5

Motion isolation is the ability of a mattress to prevent you from feeling movement on the other side of the bed. We had two testers lie on each mattress to determine if tossing and turning could be felt on the other side. Julia also utilized a seismograph app to pick up movement on the Sapira Chill Hybrid.

Both the Leesa Original and Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid had only slight motion transfer, making them equally suitable for the majority of couples who bed share.

Temperature Regulation / Cooling

• Leesa Original Cooling Score: 4/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Cooling Score: 4/5

We track cooling capabilities with a thermal gun that measures the temperature of a mattress before, during, and after lying on it. To our surprise, the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid wasn’t as cool as we’d imagined. 

While Julia didn’t overheat during her cooling test, she didn’t feel very chill, either. In fact, the Leesa Original’s cooling capabilities were right on par with its fancier cousin, so if you’re purchasing the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid just for cooling, the extra investment may not be worth it.

Bounce 

• Leesa Original Bounce Score: 4.5/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Bounce Score: 4/5

We drop a ball on each mattress to see how long it takes the bed to regain its original shape, which determines how responsive it is (or how easy it is to move around on top of the bed). Even though the Leesa Original is an all-foam bed, which isn’t known for having great bounce, it surprised us all by outperforming the (seemingly) bouncier Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid.

Edge Support

• Leesa Original Edge Support Score: 3.5/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Edge Support Score: 4/5

We determine edge support, or the strength of the perimeter of a bed, by laying and sitting on it for a minute each. With its contouring foam layers, there was some sinkage on the Leesa Original, but the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid had sturdier edge support thanks to its supportive coil system.

Couples

• Leesa Original Couples Score: 3.5/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Couples Score: 4/5

Our couples score is determined by factors that can contribute to comfort and better sleep for couples who sleep together, like cooling, motion isolation, and edge support. With its softer edges, we ranked the Leesa Original lower, which isn’t ideal if you like to spread out from your partner at night. Likewise, neither bed wowed us with cooling, which is important while bed-sharing since body temperature can make the bed feel warmer. 

That said, the Sapira Chill Hybrid’s better performance in edge support makes it the clear winner here for co-sleepers.

Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid: Comparing Company Policies and Price

Accessibility 

• Leesa Original Accessibility Score: 3/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Accessibility Score: 4/5 

Accessibility is how well a mattress stands out from its competitors. Overall, the Leesa Original doesn’t have any showstopping components that differ from similar beds on the market. The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid scored higher with its seven layers and zoned support, but we still docked a point for its disappointing cooling technology, especially given its “Chill” name.

Customer Service

• Leesa Original Customer Service Score: 4/5

• Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid Customer Service Score: 4/5

Leesa offers a convenient chatbox that allows you to ask questions, but it partners with a third-party company for white glove delivery which can potentially cause a headache with scheduling. For that reason, we deducted points from what would otherwise be great customer service.

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Comparing Other Mattresses from Leesa

	Leesa Sapira Hybrid Mattress	Leesa Legend Mattress	Leesa Original Mattress	Studio by Leesa Mattress	Leesa Original Hybrid Mattress	Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid	Leesa Reserve Hybrid	Leesa Kids
Rating	3.9	4.4	3.9	Coming Soon	4.0	4.1	Coming Soon	Coming Soon
Firmness	Medium-firm: 6/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Firm: 7.5/10	Medium-firm: 6.5/10	Medium-firm: 6/10	Multiple firmness options
Material	Hybrid	Hybrid	Foam	Foam	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Foam
Cooling		—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-year warranty	10-Year Warranty	10-year warranty
Shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping	Free shipping
Trial Period	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 nights	100 Nights	100 nights
Best For	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Hot Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Seniors	Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Side Sleepers, Kids	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers, Stomach Sleepers, Hip Pain	Side Sleepers, Back Sleepers	Kids
	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

Leesa vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid FAQs

Our Final Thoughts on the Leesa Original vs. Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid

The Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid might offer better support and pressure relief for different types of bodies and sleep styles, but it’s not worth purchasing over the entry-level Leesa Original just for its cooling capabilities. Both beds had mostly average cooling, but the Leesa Original surprisingly came out on top for bounce, making it a better choice for active or combination sleepers.

Sleep Advisor’s Testing Methodology

Our team tested the Leesa Original and the Leesa Sapira Chill Hybrid first-hand, and as part of that testing, we included feedback from testers of different body types. Our testers tried out each mattress for different sleeping positions, and employed specific evaluations for performance categories, using a combination of personal feedback and data-based devices like pressure maps and heat guns. You can learn more about how we test and score mattresses by visiting our product review process.