We slept on hybrid mattresses from Leesa and Casper — Leesa's is better, with its strong edge support and minimal motion transfer

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The top brands in the bed-in-a-box industry are always the subject of discussion.

Leesa quickly grew to be a giant in the industry with its socially-conscious initiatives, like the "One-Ten" program, which donates one mattress for every 10 sold.

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Leesa and Casper now offer hybrid versions of their flagship mattresses. The innersprings of a hybrid mattress are similar to those found in traditional beds. The best new hybrid mattresses feature individually wrapped coil springs that are meant to provide even support and cut down on motion transfer.

The all-foam Casper has three foam layers and a zoned support layer. The springs give a boost.

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The Leesa hybrid mattress was known as the "Sapira" for a long time. The Leesa hybrid is a luxury alternative to Leesa's main mattress with strong edge support and the ability to adapt to all sleeping styles and body types.

I was able to test the Leesa hybrid and the Casper hybrid. Both have weaknesses and advantages. We compare the hybrid mattresses in a number of categories, including price, style, return policy, warranty, set-up process, comfort, edge support, and motion transfer.

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The price and specifications were compared.

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The Leesa hybrid is more expensive than the Casper hybrid. It's more or less a tie on paper.

The Leesa hybrid costs more than the Casper hybrid. You may be able to get promo codes for some sweet discounts if you use them. The Twin-sized mattress costs $393 more than the Twin-sized mattress, Twin-sized mattress costs $398 more than the Twin-sized mattress, Twin-sized mattress costs $598 more than the Queen, and King and Cal King mattress costs $608 more than the Queen.
The Leesa hybrid mattress has a price.

The prices for the hybrid mattress.

The price should not be the main factor when buying a mattress. You should buy a mattress that will serve you for a decade or more. The price differences will only work out to a few cents per day over the lifetime of the mattress. We don't encourage people to go into debt, but both companies offer monthly payment plans for the beds.

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If you're sharing a bed, the mattress size you choose will be dependent on how big your partner is. If you're on your own, you should choose a Twin, Twin XL, or Full bed. The Twin works well for smaller people. The Twin XL should be used by taller people. If you are larger, go with the full. Cal King is ideal for taller couples and is designed for couples with King best serving bigger couples.

There are slight differences in how the mattresses are designed. The Leesa hybrid is 12 inches taller than the Casper hybrid. There are four layers within the Casper hybrid, including a base layer with individually-wrapped spring coils, a pressure-relieving memory foam, and a zoned support layer.

The mattress has five layers. The layers are a cooling premium foam, 1.5 inch memory foam, 1-inch core support foam layer, 6-inch individually wrapped pocket spring system, and a 1-inch core support foam base.

CertiPUR-US certified foams are used by both brands, which means they were made without ozone-depleting chemicals and have low VOC emissions.

I like the Leesa more. The cover is made with a single knitted length of fabric and features Leesa's signature "patterns of life" stripes. The cover of the Casper is plain and white with gray sides. It's not all that important since you'll want to cover it with a fitted sheet and mattress protectors. Both mattresses have covers.

Return policy and warranty are different.

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The return policies and warranties are almost identical for the two companies, but when you get into the real details, the fine print is more beneficial for the consumer.

Both Leesa and Casper offer a risk-free trial. When you return your mattress, both give you a full refund. If you want your mattress picked up by a charity, you'll have to coordinate with Casper. When you return a Leesa, you don't know where your mattress goes. Leesa's policy has a requirement that isn't found in the Casper policy. You have to try your mattress for at least 30 nights before you can return it.
The 10-year warranty is more pronounced than the 10-year warranty. Both warranties cover manufacturing defects. If you use the bed normally, care for it properly, and use a supportive foundation, you can use both of them.

The cost of shipping your mattress back to them will be covered by Casper. The company will cover the cost of sending a new mattress to you. The buyer is responsible for the shipping costs. If you need to take advantage of the warranty, mattresses aren't cheap to ship so it could make a big difference.

The set-up process is compared.

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The Leesa was more difficult to set up because it weighed more than the Casper hybrid, but it did have an initial odor to it.

In this section, I'm going to think about something. I tested two hybrid models, a King-sized Leesa and a Queen-sized Casper. It is unfair to compare the set-up of the two. The sheer size of a King-sized bed will make it more difficult.

The Leesa is harder to set up because of the weight differential. A Leesa hybrid is 115 pounds. The queen-sized Casper is 106 lbs. I've found that setting up a mattress is more of a task if you add nine extra pounds. I recommend getting help from a second person. I have thrown out my back doing this on my own.

I had more trouble getting through the packaging of Leesa than weight. It was a bit easier than Casper. The Casper hybrid is softer and more flexible. The Casper needed to be aired out for a day because of its initial odor. The Leesa hybrid didn't have a smell when it was in the box. We could sleep on it.

Both brands offer "white glove" services if you want to skip the whole set-up process. The companies will send people to your home to set up the mattress and remove the packaging.

Depending on your location, the cost for this service varies. The service is $150 through Leesa for me in Michigan. Leesa gives you the option of just getting white-glove delivery and set-up without mattress removal for $100.

The comfort was compared.

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The Leesa hybrid's average firmness is what my heavy, side-sleeping body needs to wake up refreshed in the morning.

There are a number of factors that go into determining whether a mattress is comfortable for you. People with back pain, stomach sleepers, and heavier people are more likely to benefit from firmer mattresses. Light people and side sleepers prefer softer mattresses. My comfort preferences may not be the same as yours, as I'm a 250-pound side sleeper.
There is no big difference between the Leesa hybrid and the Casper hybrid when it comes to firmness, but it does affect my comfort levels. The mattress is a little too soft for a heavier person. The Leesa hybrid is ideal for my sleeping style and body. It gives me the right amount of support and comfort. The Casper hybrid is still great. The Leesa hybrid is amazing.

Since foam traps heat, it's important to consider how hot the mattress is. I'm a hot person and didn't find that either mattress trapped my heat. I can't say that one sleeps cooler than the other because they both seem to have excellent breathability.

The edge support was compared.

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The Leesa hybrid has better edge support with its individually wrapped coils that extend all the way to the edge.

Edge support is crucial because of a few reasons. Being able to sit on the edge of your mattress is a must if you want to transition from laying to standing or just want to put on socks and shoes. It isn't the most comfortable without edge support. If the bed is on the sides, you might feel like you are falling off.
The Leesa hybrid has better edge support. I can lay on the edge of the Leesa hybrid and not feel like I'm going to fall off. It's a good place to put my socks in the morning. The hybrid had more give on the edges. When my wife decided she needed all of the bed, I didn't feel like I would fall off.

Motion transfer was compared.

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The Leesa hybrid passed our motion transfer tests every time.

If your partner is constantly getting up in the night and tossing and turning, your only chance of a good night's sleep is a mattress with excellent motion transfer dampening or isolation. It's more productive to have undisturbed sleep.

I have taken materials that are readily available to make my own motion transfer test. I put the soda can in the middle of the bed. From four feet above the mattress, I drop a 20-pound weight so it lands in the soda can. If the can stays upright, the mattress has good motion transfer isolation. If the can falls over frequently, the motion dampening is poor.

The two mattresses differ the most here. The Leesa hybrid passed the tests with flying colors. Every time, the Casper hybrid failed. The results are backed by my experience. We almost never notice the Leesa if my wife or I are up and down at the same time. Our movements don't stir the other. This is not the case with the hybrid. My wife's sleep problems woke me up. The Leesa hybrid is better for couples sharing a bed.
Couples use mattresses for intimate activities. Most people want a mattress with a little bounce and ease of movement. The Leesa hybrid is superior in both departments. The softness of the Casper hybrid makes it hard to move around, because it doesn't have much bounce.

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The Leesa hybrid is the mattress I keep coming back to. It's the best I've tried.

I was excited to get back to my Leesa hybrid after testing the new one. The comfort, edge support, and motion transfer are the three categories that matter most to me. Someone who sleeps on his side, is heavier, and shares a bed is giving this.

If you want to save a couple hundred dollars, you might benefit from the Casper hybrid, if you are lighter. If you're in the market for a bed that is easier to set up, and you're concerned about the warranty, this is especially true.

You could take the companies on risk-free trials. You should start with the mattress you like the most. If you don't like it within 100 nights, return it and try another mattress.

It is possible to try the mattresses out in-store. You can schedule a 30-minute nap at any of the locations. You can find her in all Target stores.
Leesa has "Dream Galleries" in New York City and Virginia Beach, where you can enjoy its mattresses. You can do it in Pottery Barn locations.

When it comes to choosing a mattress, your personal preferences are what will determine it. When buying a mattress, use the categories that are most important to you. You can always return a decision if you don't like it.

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Home and Kitchen Reporter, Insider Reviews.

James is a Home & Kitchen Reporter for Insider Reviews, where he specializes in sleep, HVAC, and kitchen appliances. James is the author of the guide to the best mattresses. He's tested more than 20 robot vacs from brands like iRobot and Roborock over the years and is no stranger to keeping his house at a chilly 60 degrees for weeks on end. He's a writer who covers health and fitness, consumer technology and more. He wants to help people get the most value for their money by guiding them in making informed buying decisions. James lives in a three-story Dutch colonial home in Michigan with his wife, two sons, two cats, and a rambunctious rat terrier. The best mattress for every type of sleeper in 2021, according to our rigorous testing, is one of his works. We test kitchen products.

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