Leesa vs Cocoon Sealy Mattress

First, it’s important to note Leesa made a slight change to their flagship mattress in mid-2018. Previously, the original Leesa mattress used Avena foam for its top layer. The new model (same name as the previous model) now uses a foam called LSA200 for its top layer.

In short, like the Avena foam, it has neutral-foam feel, but it’s supposed to be slightly softer, offer more pressure relief, and be a little more responsive than the old top layer. Keep this mind if you saw one of our Leesa videos from 2017.

Leesa Has A Soft, Neutral-Foam Feel

Perhaps the most noticeable difference between Leesa and Cocoon comes down to feel. The LSA200 top layer on the Leesa mattress is a proprietary foam that gives the bed a neutral-foam feel.

What we mean when we say neutral-foam is that the top layer is soft and comfortable, but it doesn’t quite contour or conform to your body the way memory foam does. In other words, as you lay down on the bed, you don’t feel as if the top layers are hugging your body.

Now it’s important to note that there’s no right or wrong when it comes to feel. Everybody has different preferences. Some people love the conforming feel that memory foam provides and some people don’t.

However, with that said, we’ve generally found that soft neutral-foam pleases a wide variety of people. It just seems like it’s a little less divisive in comparison to memory foam or latex foam, for example.

As such, if you’re not a big memory foam person or you’re just not 100% sure what type of foam you’d like, the Leesa mattress is safe, comfortable option.

As you will find out below, the Cocoon mattresses have a dense memory foam feel (which again is not a bad thing… a lot of consumers love memory foam).

SEE ALSO: Leesa vs Nectar Mattress Comparison

Leesa Is More Ideal For Side Sleepers

This is one area where Leesa has the edge over Cocoon. The Leesa mattress is slightly softer and offers more pressure relief than both Cocoon models.

Generally speaking, side sleepers will prefer softer mattresses that are a little more delicate around their pressure points (hips and shoulders). Luckily, this is exactly what Leesa was going for with their new LSA200 foam. The new top layer is very accommodating for people who spend a lot of time on their side.

As you will find out below, the Cocoon mattresses are a tad bit firmer and a result aren’t quite as ideal for side sleepers.

The Leesa Mattress Is More Responsive

This might be a minor win, but the Leesa mattress is more responsive than the Cocoon beds. The LSA200 foam top layer pops back almost immediately after pressure is released off the bed. Memory foam, on the other hand, takes an extra second or two to fully respond.

This isn’t a big surprise, though, considering proprietary foams are almost always more responsive than memory foam. All this means at the end of the day is that active sleepers (people who toss and turn, move around, or get up a lot) will find it easier to switch between positions throughout the night.

First thing you should note with Cocoon is that there are two different models to choose from. There’s the Cocoon Classic, which is the company’s most affordable option. Then there’s the Cocoon Chill, which is specifically designed with hot sleepers in mind.

For the most part, the two models are the exact same, though. The difference really comes down to the cover, which we will discuss in detail below.

Further, after you choose which model you want, you can choose which firmness level you want. The company allows you to choose between a Soft or Firm version of each model. So bottom line, you have more flexibility if you go with Cocoon, which may or may not be a good thing (hey, some people don’t like too many choices).

Cocoon Beds Have A Memory Foam Feel

Unlike the Leesa mattress, both Cocoon beds use a thick slab of premium memory foam for their top layer. Given this, as you might imagine, the beds have a memory foam feel.

However, it’s not your typical ultra-soft, immediately sink to the bottom of the bed memory foam type feel. The beds actually have more of a dense, heavy memory foam feel.

When you first lay down on the Cocoon mattress, it feels very firm (regardless of the firmness level you choose) but after a couple seconds, you slowly start to sink into the bed (just a little) and the top layers start to conform to your body’s shape (as you would expect with memory foam).

As such, if you like memory foam, chances are you’ll dig both Cocoon mattresses.

Cocoon Beds Are Slightly Firmer

As we alluded to above, we actually think both Cocoon firmness options land on the firmer side of the spectrum.

Overall, we think the Soft option lands around a medium to medium-firm on the firmness scale, while the Firm option lands squarely near a medium-firm. For comparison purposes, we think the Leesa mattress comes in around a medium.

What does all this mean? Well, really firmness is closely correlated (usually) with support and sleeper type.

All in all, we think the Cocoon beds are slightly more supportive than the Leesa mattress since you sleep a little more on top of the mattresses due to their firmness levels. As such, if you need extra support or you’re primarily a back or stomach sleeper, Cocoon is the better choice (just slightly).

We recommend the Cocoon Soft for back, stomach and combo sleepers, while the Cocoon Firm is best for back and stomach sleepers only.

To be fair, though, it’s not like Leesa doesn’t accommodate back and stomach sleepers. Ultimately, the Leesa mattress strikes a nice balance between pressure relief and support and is ideal for all types of sleepers.

Cocoon Is More Affordable Than Leesa

This one is simple. The Cocoon Chill is cheaper than the Leesa mattress if you compare MSRPs. A queen size Cocoon Chill goes for around $850 and the Leesa mattress has a MSRP of around $1,000.

However, in reality, the MSRPs don’t carry that much weight since both companies regularly offer coupon codes and promo codes.

For example, Cocoon usually offers $50-$100 off their beds. Plus, sometimes they’ll even throw in a free gift (pillow, sheets, etc.) with each mattress purchase. Check the table at the top of the post to see what kind of discount the company is currently running.

Leesa also offers regular coupon codes and discounts. You can normally expect to see the Leesa mattress discounted by 10-15%. You can check the table above or Leesa.com to see what kind of promotion the company is currently running.

If both beds are still a bit outside your budget, be sure to check out our Best Budget Beds list.

Temperature Regulation

Above we briefly mentioned what makes the Cocoon Chill special, but let’s dig a littler deeper.

The Cocoon Chill is specifically designed for hot sleepers. The cover on the Chill model uses a phase change material that literally makes the bed cool to the touch. Not only is it cool, but it’s also supposed to help absorb and dissipate heat. As such, we think it’s the best option out of the three for people who tend to warm up at night.

The Leesa mattress and the Cocoon Classic aren’t bad by any means, though. Instead, we’d say these two beds are just temperature neutral, meaning the beds won’t be the main reason why you warm up or sleep cool at night.

Keep in mind temperature regulation is a tough topic to nail down. In reality, there are a multiple external factors that also play a role in how hot or cold you sleep. For example, factors like where you live (Florida vs. South Dokata), what kind of sheets you use (flannel sheets will heat up), or how often you crank up your air conditioner are important to consider.

Leesa Mattress vs Cocoon Sealy Review Verdict

If you’ve made it this far, you hopefully now understand what Cocoon and Leesa have in common and how they differ. We realize pulling the trigger on a new mattress is a big decision, though, so to help you break the tie, ask yourself a couple questions.

First, what’s your budget? If you’re on a tight budget and every dollar counts, then go with the Cocoon Chill and check above to see what kind of discount you can get. That will be your cheapest option.

Next, what type of feel do you prefer? This is a personal decision you’ll have to make. If you want a memory foam feel, go Cocoon. If you just want a soft, foam feel without feeling like the top layers are hugging you, go Leesa.

Lastly, are you a hot sleeper? If you are, go with the Cocoon Chill. That model will give you the best shot of sleeping cool throughout the night.

That’s all we have for you in this post. Thanks for spending your time with The Slumber Yard.