Joe Auer: Leesa and Tuft & Needle, two very similar popular mattresses, but which one
should you get?
That's exactly what I'm going to be talking about today.
My name is Joe.
I'm from Mattress Clarity.
I'm going to be letting you know everything you need to know about these two mattresses,
what the similarities are, differences, construction differences, and telling you who should get
one over the other, so stay tuned.
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Joe: Let's get started by talking about what's similar between these two mattresses.
About the same thickness overall, 10" thick, both all-foam mattresses with a similar base
layer as well.
They're in the same firmness range.
They're about the same firmness.
I think most people would agree.
The general feel is about the same.
They're trying to go for a memory foam/latex-like combination feel.
The general feel is about the same too.
We know about the similarities.
There are a lot of similarities between these two mattresses, but what are the differences?
Number one, price.
Depending on the discounts of the day, a Leesa is going to run you about $250 more for queen
or more, depending on the discounts of the day.
Materials are going to be a little bit different as well.
The Tuft & Needle, you have two layers.
Leesa, you have three layers.
Leesa's got a latex-like layer over memory foam over a base layer, whereas Tuft & Needle
has two layers.
It's going to have a proprietary foam that combines memory foam and latex-like qualities
in one over a base layer.
Those are the differences.
Let's talk about the construction of both mattresses and see what the differences are.
Starting with the Leesa, we have 10" in total.
We have a base layer, then memory foam, then above that, a latex-like proprietary layer
called LSA 200.
It's latex-like in that it's bouncy, quick response to pressure.
It's going to be easy to move around.
You're not going to get that feeling of getting stuck.
It's going to be breathable as well.
It also have good pressure relief.
Then the memory foam layer is where you get that pressure relief.
Moving on to the Tuft & Needle now, these have two layers, pretty simple construction.
You have a base layer, then three inches of a proprietary foam called Adaptive Foam.
It's going to combine memory foam and latex-like qualities.
You're not going to get that feeling of getting stuck.
It's going to be easy to move around, very responsive, bouncy, with pretty good pressure
relief as well.
What does that all mean?
As far as durability is concerned, they're probably going to be about the same.
I can't guess that one will be much better than the other.
As far as breathability is concerned, they're both going to be breathable mattresses, all-foam
mattresses.
They've done a nice job in addressing that issue of sleeping hot.
Main difference here, the Leesa has a 4" comfort layer versus the Tuft & Needle, which has
a 3" comfort layer that can potentially make it a little bit better for heavier sleepers.
You may bottom out if you're a side sleeper on the Tuft & Needle having just 3".
You may kind of press through that top layer, feel that support layer underneath that.
It may happen a little bit less with the Leesa so 4" versus 3".
The general feel is going to be similar in what they're trying to do.
You have two layers with the Leesa and the comfort layer that are combining memory foam
and latex-like qualities.
That's combined into this one top layer of the Tuft & Needle's.
The general feels should be similar.
Let's talk about differences in firmness and feel.
I have said that there are a lot of similarities between these two mattresses.
Firmness is definitely one of those similarities.
I put both mattresses at about a 6.5 out of 10.
Most would agree that they're at least in about the same exact firmest range.
As far as feel is concerned, they're similar as well as me.
It's going to be easy to move around, kind of a balanced foam feel overall.
It combines memory foam and latex-like qualitu
Leesa does have two layers and in the comfort layer.
Tuft & Needle just has one layer with this Adaptive Foam and the comfort layer.
The overall feel is going to be the same.
The firmness seem to be similar as well.
Now, I'm going to talk to you how I feel in different sleeping positions on both mattresses,
starting on my back on the Tuft & Needle.
I like this from a support perspective, conforms well to the curves of my body, kind of holds
me up.
Other than that, it's a good match for me there.
Also, in the Leesa, a very good match for me from a support perspective there as well.
I can't say that I prefer one over the other for back sleeping.
Switching onto my side, I feel pretty good on the Tuft & Needle.
It's pretty good pressure relief overall.
On the Leesa, I would say I'd probably give a slight preference to the Leesa.
Having that extra inch of the comfort layer is probably why I like it just a little bit
better.
Switching onto my stomach now, on the Tuft & Needle, I'd say it's probably just a little
bit too soft.
I share those same feelings on the Leesa.
I would say both are just a little bit too soft for stomach sleeping.
At Mattress Clarity, we love our pressure map testing because it shows you exactly how
well every mattress leaves pressure.
I get down on the pressure map, lie on my back, side, and stomach.
You can see anywhere from blue to no pressure all the way up to red to high pressure.
If we throw up the results here, what matters is the side sleeping results.
You'll see that it's similar, but the Leesa has a little bit of advantage on the shoulder.
It gives you a little bit better pressure relief.
That was my experience as well.
Martin: Hey guys, Martin here to offer a different perspective.
Joe is 5'9", 160.
I'm 6'7", 230.
I'm a larger person than Joe.
I want to give my experience with these two mattresses.
First off, speaking about firmness for me, the Leesa felt like a 6.5 out of 10.
The Tuft & Needle also felt like a 6.5 out of 10.
In terms of sleeping positions on both mattresses, first off, on the Leesa, really good match
for me on my backs, some nice contour.
My hips sink in just the right amount.
We get overall support as well.
Moving to my side, a little bit of pressure on my shoulders and my hips but not too much,
some decent pressure relief on my side.
However, moving to my stomach, the mattress is too soft for me.
I am bowing at the hips somewhat, getting out of alignment.
Moving over the Tuft & Needle, on my back, while it's the same firmness as the Leesa,
it's not as complex of a mattress.
My hips sink in too far.
I feel like I'm dropping into the mattress, not the best mattress for back sleeping.
On my side, OK pressure relief, not as good as I felt on the Leesa though.
On my stomach, the same problem as Leesa -- not supportive enough for me for stomach sleeping.
What does that mean?
If you're a heavier back sleeper, definitely take a look at the Leesa.
Heavier side sleeper as well, look at the Leesa.
If you're a heavier stomach sleeper, I would look elsewhere.
Joe: If you sleep with a partner, there's two additional things you're going to want
to consider in looking at a mattress.
It's motion transfer and edge support.
Motion transfer is basically, if your partner is moving around on that side of the bed,
is the motion going to be isolated or transferred over to you and possibly wake you up at night?
Edge support is basically, can you sit or sleep towards the edge of the bed without
thinking like you're going to fall off?
As far as motion transfer is concerned, I'd give the advantage to Leesa here just by a
little bit.
They seem to isolate motion a little bit better than the Tuft & Needle does.
As far as edge support is concerned, I'd give it a tie.
I would say both don't have the best edge support.
All right.
Now, the moment you've all been waiting for.
Which one of these two mattresses should you get?
As far as who should get the Leesa, heavier sleepers will find it to be a better fit,
have a thicker comfort layer.
It's a little bit more appropriate for heavier sleepers.
Also, side sleepers, you can have a little bit thicker of a comfort layer, 4" versus
3".
This is going to be a little bit more appropriate for side sleepers.
Also, couples, Leesa does isolate motion just a little bit better than Tuft & Needle does.
That's something to note if you sleep with a partner.
As far as who should get the Tuft & Needle, lightweight sleepers may not need that extra
layer that you get to Leesa and may find it to be more appropriate.
Also, if you just want to save money, it does have similar firmness and similar feel to
the Leesa.
If you just want to save money, definitely go at the Tuft & Needle.
Along those lines, if you want something for a guest room, or for your kids, teenagers,
or something like that, you probably want to go for the Tuft & Needle.
It's more streamlined and can save money that way as well.
That's basically it.
Hopefully, I've given you a good overview of the similarities and differences between
these two mattresses.
There are a lot of similarities, but hopefully this video has made clear which one you should
get.
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