(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 764 ratings (1-star 9%, 2-star 7%); listing title still says 120-night trial.
Wirecutter's top memory-foam pick: gentle memory-foam cradle over a firm base that doesn't trap you, at about $999-$1,060 for a queen. But Sleep Foundation calls weak edges a common complaint from its testers and says it lacks support for most people over 230 lb, and Amazon owners raise smell and durability issues, with 16% of ratings at 1-2 stars.
Top complaints
- Weak edges
Sleep Foundation rates edge support 6/10, says the perimeter may buckle under weight, and calls this a common complaint from its team.
Source: Sleep Foundation (Leesa review) - Smell and runs warm for some
Amazon's summary says many owners mention the smell as a significant issue, and temperature reviews are mixed, with some saying it runs hot. Sleep Foundation says it can still run warm.
- Softens or breaks down for some
Amazon's summary says durability is mixed, with some saying it broke down after 3-4 years. Sleep Foundation rates durability 6.5/10 and says sleepers over about 200 lb tend to call it too soft.
What owners love
- Cradles without sinking
Wirecutter says it combines the gentle cradle of memory foam with an underlying firmness, so it hugs you without hampering movement.
Source: Wirecutter - Good motion isolation
Sleep Foundation rates motion isolation 8/10 and says you'll barely notice movement on the other side of the bed.
Source: Sleep Foundation (Leesa review) - Value and long trial
Wirecutter calls it a great value at about $1,000 for a queen. Leesa now lists a 365-night trial and a limited lifetime warranty.
- You weigh more than about 230 lb
- You sit on the edge of the bed a lot
- You're sensitive to new-mattress smells
- Memory-foam feel that's easy to move on
- Couples (good motion isolation)
- Sleepers under about 230 lb
Scores (tap for why)
What experts say
- Wirecutter: Top pick for memory foam (updated 2026-06-23): cradling memory foam that doesn't sink; about $1,000 for a queen.
- Sleep Foundation (Leesa review): Full review (updated 2026-10-08, 8.2/10): motion 8, temperature 7, durability 6.5, edge 6; inadequate support for most over 230 lb.