Our Tuft & Needle vs. Leesa Mattress Comparison for 2024

Written by Jill Zwarensteyn, Editor

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Who I’d Recommend the Tuft & Needle For

Hot sleepers – Both beds feature breathable covers and aerated foam but the Tuft & Needle has also infused their comfort layer with cooling gel and graphite, which work to draw heat away from the body.
Budget-conscious shoppers – This bed is slightly cheaper than its opponent yet still packs a punch in the value department, so we think it’s a great choice for those looking to spend a little less.
Side sleepers – We think most side sleepers should love the plusher feel of this mattress, offering comfortable pressure relief at sensitive points such as the hips and shoulders.

Who I’d Recommend the Leesa For

Memory foam fans– While this bed doesn’t have a super deep hug that you often get with memory foam, it does have more of a standard memory foam feel than the Tuft & Needle. The memory foam layer is placed beneath the responsive top layer of this mattress, giving you the best of both worlds – a medium cradle and a bit of bounce.
Couples looking for a versatile feel – Both beds feature fantastic motion isolation and moderate bounce, but the Leesa may sway couples looking to compromise on firmness as it has more of a medium feel.
Consumers concerned with social impact – For every 10 beds sold, Leesa donates one to someone in need. “I personally like that this company is out there making a difference in the world by donating their mattresses to those who really need them,” said our mattress tester Emma. “It helps me sleep better at night knowing that my money is going to a really good cause.”

Comparing Tuft & Needle vs. Leesa: Top Similarities

Bounce – With their responsive top layers, we were pleasantly surprised by how bouncy both beds were. While you won’t experience the high bounce of an innerspring, the moderate bounce should satisfy combination sleepers, those with mobility issues, and couples who prefer a responsive mattress for sex.
Edge support – As expected from all-foam models, edge support was slightly lacking in both models. This could affect couples who like to use the whole surface area of the bed, who may experience some sinkage.
Trial and warranty – You’ll get a 100-night trial and 10-year limited warranty with both the Leesa and the Tuft & Needle.

Comparing Tuft & Needle vs. Leesa: Key Differences

Sinkage – While neither bed offers a deep hug, we found the Leesa to have slightly more sinkage, offering a medium cradle compared to Tuft & Needle’s more gentle cradle.
Firmness – We think the Tuft & Needle has a medium-plush feel, whereas the Leesa is more medium. While this may not seem like a huge difference, we do think lightweight side sleepers will likely prefer the softer feel of the Tuft & Needle, while those who weigh more may feel better supported on the Leesa. However, significantly heavier sleepers may require a firmer bed than either of these options.
Alaska and Hawaii shipping policy – Shoppers in Alaska and Hawaii often have to pay extra shipping costs, but Leesa provides free bed-in-a-box shipping to these states.

Comparing Firmness, Support & Feel

Firmness

We rate mattress firmness on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest. Our testers ranked the Tuft & Needle at a 5, making it medium-plush, while the Leesa came in slightly firmer at 5.5.

Both beds should suit a wide range of sleepers, though we think back and side sleepers will appreciate their comfy mix of pressure relief and support. However, stomach sleepers could find themselves bottoming out on either option and would likely prefer a firmer option.

Support

Our mattress tester Stuart is a combination back, side, and stomach sleeper weighing around 170 pounds. He loved the support offered by the Tuft & Needle’s top layer of Adaptive® foam. “I can confidently say that the Tuft & Needle is the Goldilocks of beds; not too soft, not too hard, but just right.”

We found that the memory foam and high-density foam on the Leesa provided ample support for all but the heaviest of sleepers.

Feel

Our mattress tester Emma weighs 140 pounds and is a stomach and side sleeper. She loved the feel of the Leesa. “Its foams are incredibly contouring and should provide excellent pressure relief”.

Stuart was also a big fan of the Tuft & Needle, saying, “The Tuft & Needle has a simple yet effective design that feels like a hug from your grandma. Topping it off is a soft and durable cover that should cool you all night long.”

Comparing Sinkage and Bounce

The Leesa’s memory foam offers a medium cradle, while the Tuft & Needle provides a gentle cradle, leaving you feeling a little more ‘on top of’ the bed.

All-foam beds aren’t famous for their bounce, but our team was impressed by the relative springiness of the Leesa. “One of the things that really surprised me was how responsive this was for an all-foam bed,” reported Emma. “It makes it easier to move around on.”

We were also super impressed with the responsiveness of the Tuft & Needle, making either bed a solid choice for combination sleepers, couples who prefer a responsive mattress for sex, or people with mobility issues.

Comparing Motion Transfer

If you’re easily awoken by a restless partner or pet, you’ll need a bed with good motion isolation. We found both beds to have minimal motion transfer. “The Tuft & Needle mattress will make sharing your sleep space a breeze,” noted Stuart. “It’s so good at isolating motion, especially considering how bouncy this bed is, that you won’t even notice when your partner tosses and turns all night.”

Emma was also impressed by the motion-isolating abilities of the Leesa. “The Leesa mattress has really good motion isolation; you should find it easy to move around and reposition yourself without disturbing your partner.”

Comparing Cooling

All-foam beds often sleep hot, but both these models have included temperature regulation in their designs. The Tuft & Needle features a breathable cover and a top layer of aerated foam that promotes airflow. This foam is infused with cooling gel and graphite, offering extra cooling abilities.

The Leesa also has a breathable cover and aerated foam. Memory foam can trap heat, but placing the memory layer in the middle of the Leesa keeps it away from the sleeper. We think most people should stay comfortably cool on either bed, though we found the Tuft & Needle slept slightly cooler. However, exceptionally hot sleepers may still prefer a dedicated cooling mattress.

Comparing Construction (Materials & Quality)

Tuft & Needle Mattress

This model should be a great option for most bargain shoppers who value quality.

Score 3.3/5

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Material

Foam

Trial Period

100 nights

Shipping Method

Free shipping minus HI and AK