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Leesa OriginalvsPurple Plus

Which one is best for you? Leesa Original vs Purple Plus - 2026 comparison by Mattress Battles

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Leesa OriginalNo current promotions, discounts or coupons.Purple PlusCheck current deal.

Leesa Original

by Leesa · Memory foam

No current promotions, discounts or coupons.

10 Years · 100 Nights-night trial

Purple Plus

by Purple · Foam & polymer grid

Check current deal.

10 Years · 100 Nights-night trial

Pricing by size

Leesa Original

Twin$1,040

Twin XL$1,100

Full$1,300

Queen$1,450

King$1,700

California Kingn/a

Purple Plus

Twinn/a

Twin XL$2,699

Full$2,949

Queen$3,349

King$3,999

California Kingn/a

Essential information

	Leesa Original	Purple Plus
Type	Memory foam	Foam & polymer grid
Launched	2015	2015
Brand	Leesa	Purple
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	3-Layer Foam Construction: 2" LSA200 Foam Top Layer 2" Contouring Memory Foam (IFD: 9. Density: 3 PCF) 6" Core Support Foam Base (IFD: 32. Density: 1.8 PCF) Seamless Iconic Four-stripe Cover.	The Purple Plus has our signature gel Grid paired with our most premium comfort foam to give you just the right mix of support and cushioning: 2" Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ material in Purple Grid™. Non-toxic polyethylene copolymer powder coating Premium Comfort Foam layers.
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Certifications & trial

	Leesa Original	Purple Plus
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	No	Yes
Certifications	B Corp™	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	100 Nights nights	100 Nights nights
Warranty	10 Years	10 Years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	No	Yes
Delivery info	It's free! We don't want you to have any hesitations when choosing a better night's sleep so we cover all shipping and import fees.	Our products come to you in 3-5 business days via shipping courier for small parcels (such as pillows and sheets) and various larger parcels like a mattress in a box. Larger parcels (such as mattresses, beds, etc.) are delivered via our own White Glove Delivery. Although we cannot ship to P.O boxes, our White Glove Delivery can even deliver on weekends by request.

Firmness & feel

	Leesa Original	Purple Plus
One firmness fits all	Yes	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	Experience the ultimate in comfort and support with our popular all-foam mattress, designed to provide cooling, contouring, and pressure relief. Enjoy a perfect balance of hug and bounce, while the 6" base foam layer ensures strength and durability without compromising on firmness.	Experience instant pressure reduction and optimal support with the Purple Plus™ Mattress. The patented Purple Grid™ technology cradles your hips and shoulders while supporting your spine, while the 1,400+ open air channels keep you comfortably cool. With premium comfort foam that shapes to your movement and redirects heat, you'll always enjoy your best rest.

Construction & materials

	Leesa Original	Purple Plus
Layers	LSA200 Foam Top Layer, Contouring Memory Foam, Core Support Foam Base, Seamless Iconic Four-stripe Cover.	Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ material in Puple Grid™. Non-toxic polyethylene copolymer powder coating, Premium Comfort Foam layers.
Cover	The Leesa Mattress is wrapped in our iconic four-stripe cover that features fire retardant properties.	Cooling Cover. This breathable cover provides even greater airflow for your mattress, which helps keep your body temperature comfortable all night. Plus, its cool to the touch for refreshing relief the moment you lie down.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	No
Comfort	Beautifully designed and engineered with three premium foams for cooling, body contouring and pressure-relieving core support. LSA200 Foam. The 2" foam top layer provides airflow for a cooler night's sleep and enough bounce for freedom of movement.	Optimal Temperature. With over 1,400 air channels build into the temperature-neutral Grid and premium breathable foams used in the base, you will stay comfortable all night. Purple's column design allows air to flow freely, preventing moisture trapping, extending the life of the mattress, and providing cleaner, more comfortable sleep. Thanks to the free air flow design and patented polymer materials, Purple naturally sleeps much cooler than memory foam, latex, and other mattress technology.
Support	The Leesa mattress is designed to cradle and support your body while avoiding the sinking feeling and overheating found in other foam mattresses. Pressure Relieving Memory Foam. The 2" memory foam layer delivers the body contouring and pressure relief you've come to expect from memory foam.	A revolutionary mattress designed for just about everyone. It's designed to not only help you get better sleep, but to soothe joints, release pressure on the hips and shoulders, and support the neck and back. The hyper-elastic gel Grid immediately flexes to support your position and springs back into place as you readjust or move. It's designed to make bedtime the highlight of your day! The Purple Grid™ is a flexible gel material that instantly adapts to your body and sleep position, providing soft support where you want it and firm support where you need it. This material is organized in a grid formation, which creates walls that can support or fold, depending on how much pressure it receives. It's durable enough to last decades so you won't develop a body impression. And it buckles under specific pressure, which provides excellent motion isolation so you don't feel someone else move in the bed.
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Size & weight

	Leesa Original	Purple Plus
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King	Twin XL, Full, Queen, King
Dimensions	Twin: 10 "	Twin: 11 "
Twin weight (kg)	45	–
Twin XL weight (kg)	48	71
Full weight (kg)	56	81
Queen weight (kg)	71	111
King weight (kg)	90	140
California King weight (kg)	92	–

FAQs

Leesa Original

Is Leesa good for hot sleepers?

Yes, Leesa mattresses are designed to prevent heat trapping, a common issue with traditional memory foam mattresses. This ensures that sleepers do not get hot while they sleep.

Is Leesa mattress too soft?

The Leesa mattress has a firmness rating of 5.5 out of 10, making it slightly softer than the industry standard for medium firmness, which is 6.5. The mattress offers a cushiony feel and provides good pressure relief and contouring due to its layers of memory foam and breathable foam.

How long does Leesa original mattress last?

Similar to the Leesa hybrid, the Leesa original mattress, being a foam bed, is expected to last around 6-8 years.

Purple Plus

How firm is Purple plus?

The Purple Plus is 11 inches tall and has a medium (5) firmness level, making it particularly suitable for side sleepers and individuals weighing less than 130 pounds.

What is a Purple plus?

The Purple Plus is a luxury mattress that is an upgrade from the Purple Original. It has two extra inches of foam compared to its predecessor, ensuring improved airflow, breathability, and cooling.

How heavy is the Purple Plus mattress?

Purple mattresses weigh between 110 and 168 pounds.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Leesa Original vs Purple Plus mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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