Polysleep vs Leesa: What Are the Differences?

Did you know that the Polysleep mattress packaging is made of recycled cardboard and is even compostable? We have opted for packaging that is as environmentally friendly as visually minimalist.

The Polysleep mattress box weighs between 33 lbs (for single models) and 89 lbs (king). We thus recommend you to carry it by two!

To open it, bring a pair of scissors, open the box from the top and take the mattress out. It's rolled up and vacuum-packed, so it comes out of the box easily. 

Then simply lay it flat and remove its packaging to let it take its proper shape. No additional tools needed, we keep waste to a minimum!

Just like Polysleep, Leesa supplies its vacuum sealed mattresses in a cardboard box.

The box is entirely printed and colored following the image of the brand.

The Leesa box weighs between 45 lbs (single mattress) to 92 lbs (king mattress), so it's also recommended to carry it by two.

To unpack the mattress, you will need a pair of scissors. Open the box on the side to take out the mattress. Remove the plastic wrap after you have stretched it out to let it take its shape.

Our panda tester had to put a little more effort to get his mattress out. He will be happy to rest after unpacking. ;)

The Polysleep mattress is 10" high and is made of 4 distinct layers of foam. 

Its strengths: its first antimicrobial layer and its foam support frame, totally innovative in the world of foam mattresses! It supports the edges of the bed and therefore offers a better balance during sleep. 

• The cover is composed of 41% Polyviscose, 58% Polyester, and 1% Spandex. It's washable, water-resistant, and designed for softness and ventilation.
   
• The first layer is a viscoelastic antimicrobial ventilated hybrid foam, Polysleep's specialty. It reduces your allergies and extends the life of your mattress by providing a healthier sleeping surface. Its density is 3.0 lb / ft3, ISO 20743 certified.
   
• The second layer is made of a transition polyurethane foam. Its density is 1.8 lb / ft3.
   
• The third layer is made of supporting polyurethane foam. Its density is 1.8 lb / ft3.
   
• Lastly, the support frame is made of patented polyurethane foam. Its density is 2.0 lb / ft3.
   

Our mattresses are also latex-free and their foam is CertiPUR-US® certified.

The foam is guaranteed to be free of environmentally harmful chemicals and complies with Consumer Product Safety standards.

The Leesa mattress is 10" high and is composed of 3 layers of foam. The first two are made of polyurethane and low-density memory foam. The third layer is made of high-density foam. 

• The gray cover is made of seamless twill fabric designed with Leesa's iconic 4 stripes. It does not include a water-repellent treatment. You must add a protective cover, which is sold separately.
   
• The first layer is 2" high and is a reactive foam designed for the comfort and breathability of the mattress. Its density is 3.0 lb / ft3.
   
• The second layer is 2" high and is a contour memory foam designed to contour to the shape of the body. Its density is 3.0 lb / ft3.
   
• The third foam layer is 6" high and serves as a support base for the mattress. Its density is 1.8 lb / ft3.
   

The Leesa mattress does not contain any chemicals that could affect the ozone layer. Its foam is also CertiPUR-US® certified.

Finally, Leesa designs mattresses with a fire barrier.

In this video, you can observe how fast the foam reacts when there is pressure in motion. 

Thanks to the density of its upper layer, the Polysleep mattress has a very rapid rebound time!

When exposed to the same test, the Leesa mattress shows a relatively slower reactivity. 

The bounce observed shows motion transfer on the mattress.

The Polysleep mattress cover includes a water-repellent treatment. While remaining light and airy, the cover features integrated fibers that considerably slow down the absorption of water.

As you can see, the treatment allows the liquid to bounce off the floor. Then you just have to wipe off the remaining part. No stains or penetration!

To confirm his move, our panda tester poured nearly two cups of water on the surface. We already told you, he doesn't joke about accidents.

Besides, the cover is washable and can be easily removed. In case of an incident, you can easily protect the inner layers of your mattress.

The test conducted showed a significant penetration of water in the Leesa mattress cover. 

Although a small part of the water bounced off the cover, the rest was directly soaked into the mattress. 

However, the cover is removable and washable. If you’re wondering how to clean the Leesa mattress, you can always wash the cover by removing it in case of an incident. 

To protect the Leesa mattress, you must buy their extra protective cover - part of the Leesa products. It prevents stains and water penetration. However, it affects air circulation.

Thanks to its extra firm support frame, the Polysleep mattress offers a similar resistance to spring mattresses. 

This edge reinforcement strengthens the edges of the bed and offers real support to the sleeper. It keeps the bed surface stable and balanced. It also makes it easier to get up and guarantees better stability of the mattress shape over time. 

Lastly, the video shows how this frame offers a better posture for your back and pelvis, thanks to this reinforcement. Exclusive Polysleep design!

The Leesa mattress does not feature a support frame. So it has the inconvenience of sagging further when sitting on the edges of the mattress. 

It's consequently less supportive of the spine and pelvis when sitting or lying on the edges. 

It can also result in mattress edge sagging over time.

The Polysleep mattress foam is designed to isolate movement over the entire sleeping surface. 

This gives it a score of 9/10 for the reduction of motion transfer! As shown in the video, both the edges and the inside of the mattress responded positively to the test.

Plus, when our panda tester sits on the edges, we observe that the bottles do not move!

No more sleepless nights and no more waking up at night. Our panda is satisfied to experience a peaceful sleep again and has reconciled with Mrs. Panda. ;)

Tests on the Leesa mattress have shown a light but still noticeable transfer. 

This gives it a score of 7.5/10 for the motion transfer reduction. The memory foam of the mattress allows to isolate a good part of the movements, but some waves still make their way. 

On the video, we can see that when our panda sits on the edges, the bottles fall immediately. 

Sleeping together in a Leesa mattress could disrupt the most sensitive sleepers, but it is suitable for those who sleep hard at night! 

To evaluate the edge support of the mattress, we dropped a 50-pound weight at the ends. It did not bounce and was directly stopped by the surface of the Polysleep mattress. 

The weight remained on the edge of the bed, demonstrating the support and balance offered by the Polysleep mattress during sleep.

The weight test shows a limited absorption of weight by the edge of the Leesa mattress.

The weight bounces and eventually falls off the bed. This means less support and balance at the edges of the Leesa mattresses.