Brooklyn Bedding Vs Leesa

Brooklyn Bedding and Leesa are two great mattress companies that have seen lots of recent success with their online-only business model.  They both offer a great value through eliminating retail stores and passing the savings along to consumers.  As a result, people can get a high-quality product at an affordable price.  

There are a few key differences between the two mattresses, and once you understand them I think it’s easy for most people to decide between Brooklyn Bedding vs Leesa.

Key Similarities

• Similar business model and value proposition
• Both mattresses are all-foam (no springs)
• Both include free shipping and arrive in a box
• Both companies are known for their customer service
• The height of the mattresses are the same (10”)
• Sleep trial and return policies are both customer-friendly

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Leesa vs Brooklyn Bedding

Leesa

4.5 Reviewer

Comfort

Support

Value (Price)

Doesn't Sleep Hot

Motion Transfer

Edge Support

Materials/Durability

Company Reputation

Return Policy/Warranty

Overall Sleep Experience

Brooklyn Bedding

4 Reviewer

Comfort

Support

Value (Price)

Doesn't Sleep Hot

Motion Transfer

Edge Support

Materials/Durability

Company Reputation

Return Policy/Warranty

Overall Sleep Experience

Key Differences

• Leesa is $140 more expensive (although with a discount, this difference is smaller)
• Leesa has one firmness option; Brooklyn Bedding has three
• The comfort layer of Brooklyn Bedding is all latex; Leesa has Avena foam over memory foam
• Brooklyn Bedding has a little more resilience/bounce to it.

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Construction/Feel

The Leesa mattress consists of 2” of Avena foam (a latex-like foam), over 2” of 3lb. density memory foam, over 6” of 1.8 lb. density polyfoam.

The Brooklyn Bedding #bestmattressever consists of 2” of talalay latex, over 2” of dunlop latex, over 6” of high-density polyfoam.

The real difference comes down to the comfort layers.  Brooklyn Bedding has all latex, while Leesa has Avena foam over memory foam.  Aveena is latex-like, and it provides a nice little bounce and resilience to the mattress.  By having a memory foam layer, Leesa hopes to get the best of both worlds.  In my experience, it was a very balanced feel that conformed well to my body without feeling overly bouncy.  Brooklyn Bedding was definitely more bouncy.I have not tested either mattress for an extended period of time.  However, based on the material specs, I would estimate the Brooklyn Bedding will be more durable in the long run.  If you are planning on keeping your mattress for a very long period of time, then I would look into this more.

See the feel of Brooklyn Bedding

Vs the feel of Leesa

Which feel is better?  I can’t say because it really depends on personal preference.  Figure out which feel you would like better and make a decision from there.

Price

For a Queen, the Brooklyn Bedding is $750.  You can typically also get an additional 5% off.  

The Leesa Queen is $890, but you can almost always get $75-80 off, so the price difference between these two is smaller than it may seem at first.

Pick Brooklyn Bedding If:

• You Want Firmness Options– Brooklyn Bedding has three different firmness options.  I believe Leesa will be a great firmness fit for a large portion of people, but if you know you want something that is extra soft or extra firm, then take a look at the extra firmness options from Brooklyn Bedding.
• You Want More Resilience- The Brooklyn Bedding mattress is definitely bouncier / more resilient than the Leesa.  This can feel beneficial to some, but it comes with some drawbacks like more motion transfer.  If you are looking for more bounce, go with the #bestmattressever.
• You Want To Save A Bit More– When you factor in available discounts, the Brooklyn Bedding mattress is still at least $50-75 cheaper.  If you are shopping on a budget, then that may be an issue to consider.

Pick Leesa If:

• You Aren’t Overly Light Or Heavy– Leesa has one firmness option that should work well for people who aren’t overly light or overly heavy.  If you have average sleeping preferences, then you probably won’t need additional firmness options.
• You Want A More Balanced Feel– The Leesa has a more balanced feel in my opinion.  You sink in a bit, but not too much.  It has a little bounce, but not too much.  If you want a more balanced feel, then Leesa might be the choice for you.

Final Recommendation

These are two really great options.  I think they’ve both been very successful for a reason.  I don’t think you can really go wrong with either one, but if you know your own preferences I think it’s pretty easy to decide between them.  Learn more about each in my Leesa mattress review and Brooklyn Bedding review.

If you have any additional questions about which mattress is better for you, please leave a comment below and I will respond promptly.

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Nest Bedding Alexander Hybrid Mattress Review

The Alexander Hybrid is the most asked about mattress from Nest Bedding, so I was excited to give it a try and see what the fuss is about. The mattress overall does deliver on comfort and support, but I had some complaints as well (see how it compares HERE). Read on for my full Alexander Hybrid mattress review.

You’ll love the Alexander Hybrid if you…

• Want a foam mattress without the “sinking in” feeling – with both foam and pocket coils, the Alexander Hybrid has the comfort and support of a memory foam mattress without the “stuck in the mattress” feeling.
• Want improved edge support – the Alexander Hybrid has pocket coils around the edge, giving it significantly better edge support than most foam mattresses.
• Are looking for great value – this mattress comes from Nest Bedding, a regional mattress store that recently has gained notoriety online for their high mattress quality.  For many (including myself), the Alexander Hybrid is the best of Nest Bedding.

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You may not like the Alexander Hybrid if you…

• Want firmness options – unlike most of the options from Nest Bedding, there is only one firmness option for the Alexander Hybrid (pretty average firmness)
• Want an innerspring feel – when some people think hybrid, they think of a mattress that still has a strong innerspring feel.  This mattress has pocket coils, but it feels more like a foam mattress generally.

Firmness and Feel

The Alexander Hybrid has a unique feel since it has both pocket coils and foam. Overall the mattress feels more like a foam mattress than an innerspring mattress (some hybrids are the opposite).

The firmness is average (and there is only one option), I’d say a 6.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. As you can see in the video above, the mattress regains shape fairly quickly for a foam mattress, certainly faster than a pure memory foam mattress.

Motion Transfer Test

The mattress has both foam and pocket coils, so as expected it performs very well in the motion transfer test. If you sleep with a partner that likes to toss and turn throughout the night, this may be a good mattress option for you.

Also relevant, this mattress has pocket coils around the perimeter, giving it much better edge support than the average foam mattress. This makes the mattress feel bigger (you can sleep closer to the edge comfortably), making it an even better mattress for couples.

Alexander Hybrid

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Summary

Alexander Hybrid is perhaps my favorite mattress from Nest Bedding. It has both foam and pocket coils, make for a very comfortable and balanced sleep. This mattress is available both online and in the Nest Bedding showrooms.

Comfort4.2

Support4.4

Value (Price)4.7

Doesn't Sleep Hot4

Motion Transfer4.6

Edge Support4

Materials/Durability4.4

Company Reputation4.4

Return Policy/Warranty4.8

Overall Sleep Experience4.3

Mattress Construction

The points that stand out in construction is the copper-infused memory foam (which aims to help with cooling) and the pocket coil/foam combination.  The exact construction consists of:

• 2 inch Quilted Cover: 1.5 lb density quilted foam with stretch fabric cover
• 2 inch foam comfort layer: 3.5 lb density copper-infused memory foam
• 2 inch transition layer: 1.8 lb density SmartFlow foam
• 7 inches of pocket coils: 5 zoned edge support pocket coils

Add that up and you get 13 inches total of mattress.  The mattress also has additional edge-support pocket coils to improve edge support.

Other things to note

• The mattress is made in the USA
• It has a 100 night free trial
• They offer free shipping and financing
• This is my favorite of the Nest Bedding mattresses (I’ve also reviewed the Alexander Signature Select, the Love Bed, and the Honest Beds)

Final Recommendation

Overall I really liked the Alexander Hybrid mattress, I definitely put it as my favorite mattress from Nest Bedding due to the comfort/support tradeoff.  I think it could potentially work for any sleeping position as well, which is a unique find.

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The Biggest Problem Buying a Mattress Online

It is the most common question I hear: “Will it be too firm or too soft?”, and it’s a difficult question to answer.

Read below for the “One-Size-Fits-All” vs. the new “Comfort+ adjustable firmness” from Novosbed.

Does “One-Size-Fits-All” Work for Everyone?

Many new internet mattress companies sell a one-size-fits-all “perfect firmness for everyone” mattress. This means that most (more than 50 now) sell a similar medium-firm mattress.

Generally, if you find their mattresses too firm or too soft, most companies will offer to send you an after-market topper. Unfortunately, this means that you may end up covering a $700-$1000 mattress with a $50 topper. If you buy a mattress through Amazon.com, you might need to spend extra for this topper (so it’s generally better to buy directly from the vendor’s website).

We find that “one-size-fits-all” is best for people who know they can sleep well on a wide range of mattresses.

If this isn’t you, you have some options:

Trials and Free Returns

Some people take advantage of multiple 100+ night trials, trying a few mattresses from a few different vendors, and returning the ones they don’t like. This has big disadvantages:

First, it can be a hassle to go through a few different mattresses and navigate different return policies.

Also, while most companies donate to charities when they can, some of these mattresses go straight to the dump or recycling plants. So there is a significant environmental cost to consider.

The First (and the only) Adjustable Firmness Mattress

Novosbed, one of the pioneers of the online mattress business in 2009, introduced what they call their “Comfort+ System” in January 2016.

It’s an interesting concept: you buy a soft, medium, or firm mattress to start. If it’s too soft or too firm, Novosbed will ship you a free Comfort+ kit that consists of a new layer of firming or softening foam, and a cover extender. You zip the cover extender to your mattress, put on the new top layer, and zip on the cover. It integrates together seamlessly, and the mattress goes from 11″ to 13″.

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There is no floating topper, and the foam quality matches the mattress. Once installed your mattress is softer, or firmer as needed.

Novosbed offers the same long trials as everyone else, but are the first to actively promote a firmness adjusting system that fixes issues with the “one-size-fits-all” model.

Read my full Novosbed review for more details.

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