It isolates motion across the top of the mattress well, making it a great choice for couples.
With its recycled, natural and fiberglass-free materials, the Leesa Legend Hybrid will also appeal to sustainable shoppers.
However, despite its cooling credentials, we felt that temperature regulation was fairly average.
The foot of our tester’s full-size Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
During our dry-runLeesa Legend Hybrid Mattress hands-on review, we found it immediately comfortable when resting on our sides.
As for the design and materials, we love the appearance of the Legend Hybrid’s marshmallow-white cover.
Complete with Leesa’s signature chevron cover design, it certainly looks like a premium mattress.
Price-wise, the Legend Hybrid sits firmly in the luxury price bracket at both MSRP and standard discount price.
Monthlymattress salesregularly take 20% off all sizes, bringing a queen down to $2,079 from $2,599.
The Legend Hybrid is one of two mattresses in Legend Collection.
The foot of our tester’s full-size Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
Outside of big sales, Leesa usually throws in two free pillows.
However, Leesa has made a couple of positive changes to its after-purchase policies.
The first is the introduction of alifetime mattress warranty, which replaces a 10-year one.
The cotton-Merino wool cover of our tester’s Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
The second is, along with the free shipping, there are now free returns, too.
The Saatva Classic sits at the top of ourbest luxury mattressguide, among others.
Like the Legend Hybrid, the Classic comes with a lifetime warranty and free shipping.
Our tester’s full-size Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress after expansion.(Image credit: Future)
Despite a $99 return fee, the Classic’s sleep trial is 265 days longer than Leesa’s.
Another worthy foe is the Helix Midnight Luxe, a luxurious hybrid also designed specifically for side sleepers.
The extras are the same as Leesa’s, although Helix returns have a fee.
Our lead tester was pleased to find her Legend Hybrid Mattress expanded to full height.(Image credit: Future)
Evergreen extras include a 100-night sleep trial, free shipping and returns, and a lifetime warranty.
All the above layers are supported by the bottom stability layer of high-density foam.
The entire design is chemical-free and fiberglass-free, and the springs are made up of recycled steel.
Our tester sleeps on her back while testing the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
That means back sleepers of average or heavier body weight may not find it supportive enough.
This was the case when other test panel members gave it a try.
Average-weight testers didn’t think it was firm enough when sleeping on their back.
Our tester sleeps on her side while testing the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
Meanwhile an average-weight side-and-stomach sleeper loved the mattress for side sleeping but felt uncomfortable on her front.
Meanwhile, a strictly stomach-sleeping tester felt the foam layers didn’t support her hips enough.
Unboxing the 103lbs Legend Hybrid, on the other hand, was heavy work and a two-person job.
Our tester sleeps on her front while testing the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
(In fact, a third party had to step in at one point.)
Once we freed the hybrid from its plastic wrapping, it expanded almost immediately to its full potential.
Off-gassing was detected, but not enough to be bothersome and it quickly dissipated.
We conduct a pressure relief test on the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
This indicates great motion isolation, which is excellent news if you or your partner is a restless sleeper.
When we were finally able to steady the weight, it sank almost 3" deep.
Over at third party retailers, however, you might read customer reviews and gauge public opinion.
Our full-size Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress in its shipping box(Image credit: Future)
However, negative reviews show just how subjective firmness can be.
Some complain the Legend Hybrid is too firm, while others say it’s far too soft.
Some criticisms reflect our own opinions, such as the need for side handles and has inconsistent edge support.
Two testers pull the compressed Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress out of its box(Image credit: Future)
Should you buy the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress?
Meanwhile, we found temperature regulation to be fairly average and won’t keep hot sleepers cool.
As with Leesa, Helix offers a lifetime warranty and 100-night trial, but don’t expect free returns.
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The Zunus Green Tea is here to help.
However, it is pricier than the Legend Hybrid, costing $2,799 for a queen.
Bonuses include a 100-night trial, a 25-year warranty, and free shipping and returns.
The Leesa Legend Hybrid being unfurled to reveal a pack of two free pillows(Image credit: Future)
Our testers cut the plastic wrapping of the newly expanded Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress.(Image credit: Future)
After being let down by other mattresses in a box, our lead tester was pleased to find her Legend Hybrid expanded to full size.(Image credit: Future)
We conduct a motion isolation test on the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress at our studio(Image credit: Future)
One of our tester’s conducts an at-home motion isolation test on the Leesa Legend Hybrid(Image credit: Future)
..and the glass took a tumble only when when simulating someone jumping into bed(Image credit: Future)
The breathable cover is made from moisture-wicking organic cotton and bacteria-resistant Merino wool(Image credit: Future)
Our lead tester didn’t find her Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress to sleep as cool as the breathable cover promised.(Image credit: Future)
We test the edge support of the Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress(Image credit: Future)
The foot of the bed didn’t have the strongest edge support(Image credit: Future)
