Shopping for a mattress in person seems so outdated now—like going to Blockbuster or doing research using a physical encyclopedia. As someone who has no time (or a car), I personally love being able to order a new mattress online. The problem is, there are so many bed-in-a-box brands now, it can be difficult to decide which one to choose.
We’ve had a Casper for many years, and after poking around online, I decided to try something new and test out a mattress from Leesa. They were founded by a third-generation mattress industry veteran with over 18,000 5-star reviews.
Here are my thoughts after sleeping on both:
If You Like to Stay Cool While Sleeping… Leesa
Despite usually running cold while I’m awake, it’s the opposite when I’m asleep; I sweat—a lot. Lucky for me, Leesa’s breathable cover, supercharged top layer of foam with air channels, and pocketed springs all work together to allow airflow through the mattress to help keep me cool. Casper’s Wave Hybrid is also supposed to keep sleepers decently cool with a thin coating of cooling gel over a layer of perforated foam. I found that while I started off nice and cool, once our Casper became warm from body heat, it stayed warm for a long time.
If You Like Quality Made-to-Order Items… Leesa
I get a little grossed out when I can tell that something has been sitting for a long time in a warehouse. To me, that just screams that the item is low-quality and mass-produced. That's why I love that Leesa's mattresses are made in the U.S., assembled and compressed after an order is placed, and shipped directly to your door. It can't get more made-to-order than that. Plus, their foams are guaranteed to last four times longer than other mattresses.
That means you won't need to keep replacing it every few years because it's actually made with high-quality materials that adapt to your shape, relieving pressure for more restorative rest. Trust me when I say I can literally feel the difference in quality — my back thanks me!
If You Love a Good Bundle… Casper
I don’t know about you, but for me, bundles can be very tempting. If you feel the same, then Casper is for you. They offer a variety of bundles, like their Comfy Bundle, which pairs two pillows with one sheet set, their Upgrade Bundle, which pairs a hybrid mattress with a mattress protector, foundation, and bed frame, or their Best Selling Bundle, which includes an original mattress, foundation, and mattress protector.
If You'd Rather Try Your Mattress IRL… Leesa
I get it; buying something that you're going to spend 8 hours each night on for 10+ years to come is a big decision. And buying that big decision online can be a little scary. But lucky for you (and for me), you can try and buy Leesa mattresses at your local West Elm or Pottery Barn stores. If you don't live near one of their stores, you can try the mattress for 100 nights for free, and if you don't end up liking it, Leesa will coordinate its hassle-free return.
Who Do We Love Sleeping With?... Leesa
We ended up going with Leesa because of its cooling features, ability to relieve pressure, high-quality materials, and because of how rested and refreshed we both woke up feeling. Seriously, we both knocked out and didn’t wake up until our alarms went off. The fact that they also work with 1,000+ partners to provide children and families in need with free mattresses is a bonus in our books. They've donated over 40,000 mattresses which shows how much they really care about supporting local communities.
