# Leesa Studio vs Nectar Classic: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/leesa-studio-vs-nectar-classic · 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 | Leesa Studio | Nectar Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Memory Foam | Memory Foam |
| Firmness | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Height | 10" | 11.5" |
| Queen price | $699 | $699 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $699 | $349–$899 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 2.5 / 2.5 / 1.8 | 2.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 |
| Coil gauge | — | — |
| Coil count (queen) | — | — |
| Cooling | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Motion isolation | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Edge support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Pressure relief | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Natural materials | 3/10 | 2/10 |
| Notable features | Budget Leesa all-foam bed, Memory foam comfort layer, Simple three-layer build, Medium-firm universal feel | Gel memory foam, Medium-firm support, Cooling cover, 365-night trial |
| 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

**Leesa Studio:** The Leesa Studio has a medium feel that works for many side and back sleepers, and for combination sleepers who switch positions.

**Nectar Classic:** The Nectar Classic 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 Leesa Studio or the Nectar Classic?

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 Leesa Studio or the Nectar Classic?

They cost the same in a queen: $699 as of 2026-09-04.

### What is the main construction difference between the Leesa Studio and the Nectar Classic?

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

- [Leesa Studio — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/leesa-studio)
- [Nectar Classic — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nectar-classic)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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