Puffy vs. Leesa Mattress Comparison

Comparing Puffy & Leesa Mattress

The original Puffy mattress is an all-foam mattress with a surprisingly firm feel and amazing motion isolation. The Leesa is also all-foam, but it offers a slightly softer feel compared to the Puffy, and it does an incredible job with spine alignment for stomach sleepers. 

If you sleep on your back, both mattresses could be a great fit for you, but if you’re a stomach sleeper, you will almost definitely prefer the Puffy mattress thanks to its firm support . That support will help prevent your lower back from dipping too deeply into the mattress, potentially causing soreness and pain. 

If you’re a side sleeper, however, the Leesa will be much more comfortable because it does a great job keeping the spine in alignment and dissipating pressure that can build up in the shoulders and hips while sleeping on your side. Find out which of these high-quality, affordable mattresses is right for your sleep needs by checking out the more in-depth mattress comparison below.

Differences

• Firmness- While both the Puffy and the Leesa have 6” of support foam, the Puffy’s upper layers give it a slightly firmer feel than the Leesa. The Puffy’s memory foam feel will not produce the typical sinking feel associated with memory foam. 
• Sleeping Position- The Leesa is the best mattress for side sleepers, while the Puffy is best-suited for stomach sleepers
• Warranty- The Puffy has a much longer warranty than the Leesa
• Discounts- Puffy frequently offers deals on their site, but Leesa has year-round discounts for special populations, like military, first-responders, students, and teachers

Similarities

• Eco-Friendliness- Both Puffy and Leesa use foams that are CertiPUR-US certified
• Temperature Regulation- The Puffy’s gel memory foam upper layer and the Leesa’s breathable cover each provide ways to help hot sleepers remain cool. However, both mattresses are likely to keep temperature neutral, not actively feel cool to the touch.
• Sleeping Position- Both mattresses are great for combination sleepers looking for a responsive mattress with memory foam layers that will conform to their bodies as they shift positions. 
• Sleeper Sizes- Neither the Puffy nor the Leesa will be the best choices for heavy sleepers. Their memory foam construction will cause heavy back and stomach sleepers to sink into the base layer, without keeping their spines aligned.

Who the Puffy Mattress is Best For 

Best For…

• Stomach sleepers who tend to experience back pain when their mattress is too soft
• Combination sleepers who toss and turn at night and want a mattress that is responsive, meaning they don’t have to wake up every time they want to shift position
• Couples where one or both are combination sleepers; the tossing and turning of restless sleepers can sometimes wake their partners if the bed doesn’t offer proper motion isolation, but the Puffy does a great job keeping movement limited to one side of the bed
• Anyone who wants a high-quality memory foam mattress with the ease and convenience of a bed-in-a-box

May Not be Best For…

• Side sleepers who need more pressure relief in their hips and shoulders; the Puffy is too firm to provide the cushioning that lighter side sleepers need to be comfortable
• Hot sleepers looking for a mattress that can keep them cool all night long; despite its cooling cloud foam layer, the Puffy can still sleep somewhat hot

Read our full Puffy mattress review to learn more! 

Who the Leesa Mattress is Best For 

Best For…

• Side sleepers who want a mattress that contours to the natural curvature of their spine without sinking too deeply into the mattress
• Budget shoppers looking for a high-quality Queen size mattress for under $1,000; the Leesa is one of the top-rated memory foam mattresses on the market and it’s available at a price that won’t break the bank
• Combination sleepers who tend to shift a lot in their sleep and need their mattress to respond to their movements instead of hugging them so tightly that they can’t move without waking up over and over throughout the night
• Hot sleepers who want the contouring of memory foam without all the heat retention; the Leesa sleeps surprisingly cool given its memory foam construction

May Not be Best For…

• Heavier stomach sleepers who may sink into the foam layers without receiving the necessary support
• Those who like to spread out on the entire mattress surface or tend to sleep toward the edge, as the edges are likely to compress when weight is put on them

Read our full Leesa mattress review to learn more! 

Deciding Between Puffy & Leesa

Firmness / Feel

 Firmness level is a matter of personal preference to some degree, but certain firmness levels are better for some sleeping positions than for others. For instance, stomach sleepers need a firmer mattress to prevent their lower back from dipping too deeply into the mattress that could result in back pain. On the other hand, side sleepers need a softer mattress to help dissipate pressure around their hips and shoulders.

At Mattress Nerd, we rate mattresses on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Most people prefer a medium or medium-firm mattress, but you may want to test out a few first to find out where your personal preferences lie. The Puffy is a truly firm mattress, rated as a 6/10, while the Leesa is slightly softer at medium-firm, a 5.5/10.

Motion Isolation

Motion isolation is a very important factor if you sleep with a partner and one of you tends to toss and turn at night. A mattress with good motion isolation, like the Puffy, prevents movement from transferring from one side of the bed to the other.

This means that even if one person is running a marathon in their sleep, the other person can still sleep undisturbed. Memory foam tends to absorb motion across the bed better than a hybrid or innerspring mattress. If motion isolation is an important factor for your new mattress, then both the Puffy and Leesa are great options

Edge Support

While both the Puffy and Leesa have dense support layers, most memory foam mattresses tend to compress and sink toward the base when sitting on the edge. The Puffy may have slightly stronger edge support because of its firmer construction.

Pressure Relief 

Pressure relief is a very important factor for side sleepers, but it can make a difference for all sleep positions. A mattress that absorbs and disperses excess pressure from common pressure points like the shoulders, hips, and lower back can help you wake up feeling refreshed instead of sore or achey. When it comes to pressure relief, the Leesa and the Puffy can relieve targeted pressure points around the shoulders, hips and lower back.

Spine Alignment 

Our spines have a natural curvature, and we are typically most comfortable when our mattress supports that natural curvature. For folks who sleep on their back, this is pretty simple, but for stomach or side sleepers, this can be a bit tricker. Stomach sleepers need a firm surface to keep their spine in alignment, while side sleepers need more contouring to meet their spine alignment needs. While the Leesa ranked better for spine alignment overall, the Puffy will likely provide better spine alignment for stomach sleepers

Durability 

A responsive mattress reacts quickly to your movements, making it easy to move around in bed and providing a nice bounce. Couples typically prefer a highly responsive bed for better sex, and combination sleepers generally get a better night’s sleep with a highly responsive bed because it is easy for them to shift in their sleep instead of waking up each time they toss or turn. The Leesa is slightly more responsive than the Puffy, but both scored very high and offer a nice bouncy responsiveness.

Temperature 

Waking up hot in the middle of the night sweating is the last thing anyone wants, but with memory foam, it’s a definite possibility. Memory foam has a tendency to absorb body heat and retain it all night long, making your night hot and uncomfortable.

Thankfully, memory foam has made several improvements in this department over the last few years. The Leesa sleeps cooler than the Puffy, but both sleep relatively cool- for memory foam mattresses. If you want a truly cool sleeping experience, we recommend an innerspring or latex mattress.

Puffy Mattress Construction

The Puffy mattress is made from three layers of foam. The base is not memory foam, but instead is 6 inches of high-density polyfoam, which helps the bed hold its shape and gives this mattress strong edges that don’t collapse when you sit on the side of the bed. The middle layer is a special temperature-regulating memory foam made by Puffy called ClimateComfort foam.

This foam doesn’t expand in the heat or shrink in the cold, meaning its pressure-relieving properties remain the same all year long. The top layer of foam is a gel-infused memory foam meant to help you sleep cool by dispersing body heat and enabling airflow. Finally, the whole mattress is protected by a stain-resistant cover that can be removed and machine-washed if necessary.

Leesa Mattress Construction

The Leesa is made of three foam layers and an attractive, breathable twill cover. The base layer is made from firm core support foam which helps the mattress hold its shape and maintain strong edges. The middle layer is memory foam specifically designed to help relieve pressure around your pressure points like the shoulders, hips and lower back. It’s this layer that makes the Leesa so great for side sleepers. 

Finally, the top layer is more memory foam, but this layer is designed for contouring, breathability and bounciness. If you like the “hugging” feeling of memory foam but still want your mattress to have a good bounce, this top layer achieves that perfect balance.

Sizing & Price Comparisons 

To see more great deals on these two mattresses, check out out Puffy Mattress Coupons and our Leesa Mattress Coupons pages.

Shipping and Returns for Puffy & Leesa

Puffy Mattress

Puffy mattresses ship to you for free through FedEx as long as you live in the contiguous United States, and typically arrive 2-5 business days after placing your order.

Puffy offers a 101-night sleep trial where you can test out the mattress for 101 nights. If, during that time, you decide that you don’t love your Puffy mattress, you can return it for free and Puffy will have a company come pick it up and drop it off at a local charity.

Leesa Mattress

Leesa ships for free for all United States residents, including those in Alaska and Hawaii, and your mattress should arrive 3-6 business days after placing your order.

Leesa offers a 100-night sleep trial where you can decide whether or not you’re happy with your Leesa mattress. If you decide to send it back, Leesa will come get it for free, unless you live in Alaska or Hawaii. In these states, there is a $100 return fee.

More Puffy Mattresses

See our full Puffy Lux Mattress Review to learn more.

Read our Puffy Royal Mattress Review to learn more. 

More Leesa Mattresses

See our Leesa Hybrid Mattress Review to learn more.

Check out our full Leesa Studio Mattress Review to learn more. 

Our Final Take: Puffy vs Leesa

Overall, we were really impressed with the Puffy and Leesa mattresses, both in terms of quality and price. At the end of the day, which one is better really depends on your sleep needs. If you prefer a firm feel and tend to sleep on your stomach, then the Puffy is probably the best option for you. However, if you tend to sleep on your side or if you can’t stand waking up with night sweats, then the Leesa might be a better fit.