# Amerisleep AS2 vs Leesa Original: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/amerisleep-as2-vs-leesa-original · Data refreshed 2026-09-04 · Source: SquishMat

These two are close substitutes on paper — the spec table below shows where they differ.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Amerisleep AS2 | Leesa Original |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12" | 10" |
| Queen price | $949 | $929 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $699–$949 | $675–$1,399 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 3.3 / 1.6 / 1.8 | 3.0 / 3.0 / 1.8 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Firm memory foam for back and stomach sleepers, Bio-Pur plant-based open-cell foam, Zoned Affinity transition layer, 12" all-foam build | LSA200 foam comfort layer, Balanced medium feel, CertiPUR-US foams |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- On the published specs these two are close substitutes — similar firmness, price, and construction. Decide on current price, trial length, and returns policy.

## Who each mattress is for

**Amerisleep AS2:** The Amerisleep AS2 has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

**Leesa Original:** The Leesa Original has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Amerisleep AS2 or the Leesa Original?

They rate the same: both are a 6/10 on the firmness scale, a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

### Which is cheaper, the Amerisleep AS2 or the Leesa Original?

The Leesa Original is cheaper in a queen: $929 versus $949, as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Amerisleep AS2 and the Leesa Original?

Both are memory foam builds with similar published specs — the differences come down to feel and price rather than construction. The full layer-by-layer comparison is in the table above.

## More

- [Amerisleep AS2 — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/amerisleep-as2)
- [Leesa Original — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/leesa-original)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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