Which mattress is the best choice for you?
Both Leesa and Purple are some of the most popular bed in a box brands on the market. We've put together a quick table to give you a high level summary to see which mattress is the best one for you. We've also broken down each rating in depth to explain the rationale behind the score.
(Chances are, if you're looking for a bed to buy online, you've looked at Purple, Leesa, Casper, or Tuft and Needle. These are all great options, but if you are looking to optimize your sleep with technology, we recommend checking out comparisons of Eight vs Leesa and Eight vs Purple).
| LEESA | PURPLE | |
|---|---|---|
| PRICE | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| SIZES | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| FEATURES | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| FIRMNESS OPTIONS | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| SLEEP POSITIONS | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| MOTION TRANSFER | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| TRIAL PERIOD | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| WARRANTY | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RATING | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| FINAL SCORE | 4.3 | 4.0 |
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PRICING
Winner of this Category: Leesa
Purple's Original mattress is slightly more expensive but their new hybrid model is much more expensive.
Purple
- Original Purple ranges from $699 to $1299
- New Purple ranges from $1299 to $3,499
Leesa
SIZES
Winner of this Category: Leesa
Leesa offers all standard sizes for their bed. Purple does not offer twin sizes at this time, but does offer Twin XL.
Features
Winner of this Category: Purple
Both of these beds use quality materials, but Purple has more layers and their top layer is unique.
We listed Purple's two options below.
Next, we listed Leesa's two options below.
If you like memory foam, Leesa is a good choice. If you want something that feels a little different than memory foam, then Purple is a better choice for you. We will also cover the firmness in the next part which may influence your decision.
Firmness Options
Winner of this Category: Tie
We rated firmness on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the softest and 10 being the firmest. Leesa is more soft while Purple is more firm. This is mostly a matter of preference but sleep position comes into play.
Purple
Purple has two different beds which are very similar in firmness.
- Original Purple is slightly firmer (6.5 out of 10)
- New Purple is slightly softer (6 out of 10)
Leesa
Leesa has two different beds which are very similar in firmness.
Sleep Positions
Winner of this Category: Tie
The firmness of your bed, in combination with the quality of the materials and the distribution of them play an important role in this. Since the Purple options are firmer they are better for back sleepers and since Leesa is softer they are comfortable for side sleepers (keep in mind, however, if you are prone to hip pain it might be too soft for you).
Motion Transfer
Winner of this Category: Purple
Due to the stretchy Comfort Grid, Purple is pretty good for motion isolation. The powder in between the layers also keep the bed quiet. This powder is deemed safe by Purple and simply is used to avoid the sound of the rubbery material rubbing against itself.
The Leesa mattress is average for motion isolation.
Both the Sapira and New Purple offer hybrid mattresses, but since there are springs in them, the beds will be slightly bouncier.
Trial Period
Winner of this Category: Tie
Both mattresses offer a 100 Night Trial. If you don't love your bed, you can return it for free!
Warranty
Winner of this Category: Tie
Both brands offer a 10 Year Warranty. They are confident the quality of their mattresses will hold up over time so you should not to expect to see deep indents in your mattress.
Better Business Bureau Rating
Winner of this Category: Leesa
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is an organization that has been focusing on consumer trust since 1912. They are a resource where customers can submit their compliments and complaints. Leesa has an A+ rating and Purple has an F.
Conclusion
Both mattresses are a great choice if you are looking for something comfortable that will last. The ratings are pretty close so we recommend considering what is most important to you: price, motion isolation, firmness, and the position you sleep in.
If you are interested in taking your sleep to the next level, we recommend comparing these beds against Eight. Eight's mattresses include sleep tracking which monitor heart rate, breathing rate, tosses and turns, temperature and more to give you daily, weekly, and monthly sleep scores. Using that data, it has a sleep coach to recommend better patterns. There are also options for bed warming on each side and smart home integrations such as Alexa.