Purple
Purple Mattress (Original)
$1599
Released 2016
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Purple Mattress (Original) vs Leesa Original
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Leesa Original is cheaper at $725. Every spec and price links to its source.
Leesa
Leesa Original
$725Cheaper
Released 2014
Which is better: the Purple Mattress (Original) or Leesa Original?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Leesa Original is the cheaper at $725.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Purple Mattress (Original) | Leesa Original |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1599 | $725 |
| Brand | Purple | Leesa |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
| Type | foam | foam |
| Firmness | medium-firm | medium |
| Height (in) | 9.25 | 10 |
| Cooling | GelFlex-Grid-open-air-columns | breathable-responsive-foam-top |
| Trial nights | 100 | 120 |
| Warranty years | 10 | — |
| Lifetime warranty | No | Yes |
| Made in usa | — | Yes |
| Certifications | CertiPUR-US | CertiPUR-US |
| Release | 2016 | 2014 |
Sources — Purple Mattress (Original): purple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Leesa Original: leesa.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Purple Mattress (Original) and Leesa Original?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Firmness: Purple Mattress (Original) medium-firm vs Leesa Original medium
- Height (in): Purple Mattress (Original) 9.25 vs Leesa Original 10
- Cooling: Purple Mattress (Original) GelFlex-Grid-open-air-columns vs Leesa Original breathable-responsive-foam-top
- Trial nights: Purple Mattress (Original) 100 vs Leesa Original 120
- Lifetime warranty: Purple Mattress (Original) false vs Leesa Original true
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Purple Mattress (Original)
Two whitelisted hands-on testers agree the Purple Original is a firm/medium-firm, notably cool, low-motion mattress worth its premium price: Reviewed (USA Today) after 30 nights plus infrared-lamp lab tests (2021), and Tom's Guide after a two-week test (2025). Both flag it as heavy and awkward to move (hard to handle solo) and premium-priced, and note it can be too firm for lighter sleepers or strict side sleepers. No other whitelisted, model-specific reviews survived verification. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Sleeps cool / strong temperature regulation from the open GelFlex grid; Genuinely firm and supportive, especially for back and stomach sleepers; Low motion transfer — good for couples and restless partners.
Flagged: Heavy and awkward to move/unbox — hard to handle solo; Can be too firm for lighter sleepers (under 130 lb) or some strict side sleepers; Premium-priced, with discounts that are occasional rather than permanent.
Leesa Original
Two whitelisted hands-on testers (Tom's Guide, Real Homes) rate the all-foam Leesa Original a medium-firm, cushioning bed strong for side and back sleepers, with good cooling and motion isolation. Both praise value and Leesa's charity donations. Tom's Guide flags poor edge support, off-gassing and quick indentations; stomach sleepers should avoid. Sleepopolis and Reviewed excluded (no matching-model page). (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Cushioning pressure relief for side and back sleepers; Excellent motion isolation for couples; Good temperature regulation / cool sleep surface.
Flagged: Too soft for stomach sleepers; they should seek firmer; Noticeable off-gassing smell on unboxing; Customer reports of indentations / sagging within a year.