# Big Fig vs Tiami: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/big-fig-vs-tiami · Data refreshed 2026-10-18 · Source: SquishMat

Same feel and similar price — the Tiami's denser foams give it the durability edge.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Big Fig | Tiami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Height | 13" | 12" |
| Queen price | $2,049 | $2,096 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $2,049 | $1,297–$2,272 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.5 / 4.5 / 2.1 / 2.1 / 2.1 | 3.0 / 3.5 / 3.0 |
| Coil gauge | 15 | 14 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Notable features | Purpose-built for higher-weight sleepers, 1,600 lb combined weight rating, High-density foams over 15-gauge coils, Firm, durable, cool-sleeping build | Luxury hybrid from Leesa founders, 3-3.5 PCF adaptive foams, Natural cooling materials, Firm-leaning balanced feel |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Tiami uses denser foam (lowest layer 3.0 vs 1.5 lb/ft³) — density is the best single predictor of how long foam lasts before it sags.
- The Tiami runs thicker support coils (14-gauge vs 15-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Big Fig:** The Big Fig has a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned.

**Tiami:** The Tiami has a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support. Strengths: Excellent pressure relief at the shoulders and hips; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Big Fig or the Tiami?

They rate the same: both are a 7/10 on the firmness scale, a medium-firm feel suited to back sleepers and heavier side sleepers who want more support.

### Which is cheaper, the Big Fig or the Tiami?

The Big Fig is cheaper in a queen: $2,049 versus $2,096, as of 2026-10-18.

### What is the main construction difference between the Big Fig and the Tiami?

Both are hybrid builds, but the Tiami uses meaningfully denser foam, which generally predicts better durability. Full per-layer densities are in the table above.

## More

- [Big Fig — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/big-fig)
- [Tiami — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/tiami)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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