[jmac98]

I bought a Leesa online about 3 years ago after doing quite a bit of research. I found in looking into it that there's never going to be a consensus on which is 'best' per se, due to there being so many options out there. What I did ultimately come to determine was that the online foam mattresses are pretty much universally well received and that the differences between them aren't anything you can resolve simply by reading reviews online. One person or 'professional reviewer/company' will call one mattress soft-med while the other calls it med-firm. Side by side reviews and comparatives often do the same thing.

In the end, I found that the majority of the basic online mattresses all fell within a "6,7 out of 10" for firmness (if I remember correctly - my numbers could be off but the point being they were all relatively similar in firmness with each reviewer citing one was softer or firmer, etc but still within respect to similar overall firmness).

I did go to sleep country and sears (rip) and whatever else to sit on some foam mattresses and try out the soft/med/firm offerings to the models that provided it and found that the med to firm (or 6,7 out of 10) was the most common and for small periods of time I sat/lied down was the most comfortable.

It's not easy to say one is better than the other coming from someone who truly only has experience with 1 version, again, the Leesa, but I'll explain my situation and perhaps you can use that info in making a determination.

I am 6'2, 215lbs and about 6 years ago I had a major spinal surgery. My back is half titanium discs and L shaped items. I had to learn to walk again after surgery and couldn't lift more than 5lbs for 2 years (which made going to the bathroom difficult... aaaaathankya).

I needed something firm for my size and condition, but wanted something comfortable as well. My previous mattress was very firm and had a latex topper on it. The latex provided the comfort for a while before it began to give out and sink and what not, and the overly firm mattress, while good for my back, just wasn't overly comfortable. So i needed something that would offer enough support, but provide some comfort and without pressure points on the body (thus the all foam mattress).

I settled on the Leesa for no particular reason other than at the time it and Casper were kind of the 2 leading brands. I was also considering the 'Dormeo' at sleep country which offered a 'soft/med/firm' model and the Med and firm versions were what I enjoyed in person but that thing was like $4000 and I'm a 911 dispatcher, not a millionaire, so we tossed that one aside in favour of the online alternatives. Both the Leesa and Casper (and others) offered that same 6-7 out of 10 firmness with the majority of side by side reviews suggesting Leesa was a little more firm, which I imagine is what swayed my decision.

My personal experience with the Leesa has been wonderful. Again, I've had it for 3+ years now and it supports my somewhat larger than average frame very well. It provides the firmness my spine needs, but also allows me to sink in ever so slightly to evenly distribute my weight and provide comfort with no pain/pressure spots. Other than day to day pain from having my injury, the bed does not give any additional pain or discomfort and I am incredibly happy with my purchase. For nearly 6 months I remember laying in bed and marvelling at how comfortable it was for me. Thereafter it eventually became just the 'norm' as I acclimated.

I would recommend the Leesa based on personal experience, though again I have not slept on any of its competitors so cannot in good faith suggest if it's better or worse than others. My height and weight and injury and person desires/levels of comfort differ from others, but the Leesa has worked incredibly well for me and my situation. Overall and to be fair to all the brands and competitors, I would more so just highly recommend a foam mattress in general as they all follow the same concept.

Best of luck, and I apologize if this message was too long or a boring read.

Cheers.