# Glacier Original vs Leesa Studio Chill: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/glacier-original-vs-leesa-studio-chill · Data refreshed 2026-09-15 · Source: SquishMat

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

## Full spec table

| Spec | Glacier Original | Leesa Studio Chill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 12" | 12" |
| Queen price | $899 | $899 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $599–$1,099 | $899 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.8 / 2.5 / 1.8 | 1.5 / 2.5 / 2.5 |
| Coil gauge | 15 | 13.5 |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Motion isolation | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Edge support | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pressure relief | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 3/10 |
| Notable features | Entry cooling hybrid, Memory foam plus transition foam, 15-gauge pocketed coils, Medium-firm balanced feel | Budget cooling hybrid, Memory foam plus coils, Cooling cover fabric, Accessible price point |
| Spec source | NapLab | NapLab |

## Key differences

- The Leesa Studio Chill runs thicker support coils (13.5-gauge vs 15-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Glacier Original:** The Glacier 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; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

**Leesa Studio Chill:** The Leesa Studio Chill 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; Strong, even support that keeps the spine aligned; Sturdy edges that make the full surface usable.

## FAQ

### Which is firmer, the Glacier Original or the Leesa Studio Chill?

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 Glacier Original or the Leesa Studio Chill?

They cost the same in a queen: $899 as of 2026-09-15.

### What is the main construction difference between the Glacier Original and the Leesa Studio Chill?

Both are hybrid builds; the biggest spec difference is the support core — the Leesa Studio Chill uses thicker coils. Full specs are in the table above.

## More

- [Glacier Original — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/glacier-original)
- [Leesa Studio Chill — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/leesa-studio-chill)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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