# Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) vs Tiami: Firmness, Price, and Construction Compared

Canonical: https://squishmat.com/compare/nest-bedding-sparrow-firm-vs-tiami · Data refreshed 2026-10-02 · Source: SquishMat

The Tiami is $133 cheaper in a queen; the table below shows what the price gap buys.

## Full spec table

| Spec | Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) | Tiami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Height | 13" | 12" |
| Queen price | $2,229 | $2,096 |
| Price range (all sizes) | $1,205–$2,549 | $1,297–$2,272 |
| Foam densities (lb/ft³, top → bottom) | 1.5 / 2.0 / 1.5 / 1.8 | 3.0 / 3.5 / 3.0 |
| Coil gauge | 16 | 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 | Signature hybrid with swappable comfort layer, 3" zip-out comfort foam, 16-gauge pocketed coils, Lifetime renewal exchange | 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 is $133 cheaper in a queen ($2,096 vs $2,229 as of 2026-10-02) than the Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm).
- 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 16-gauge — lower gauge means thicker, firmer wire).

## Who each mattress is for

**Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm):** The Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) 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 Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) 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 Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) or the Tiami?

The Tiami is cheaper in a queen: $2,096 versus $2,229, as of 2026-10-02.

### What is the main construction difference between the Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) 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

- [Nest Bedding Sparrow (Firm) — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/nest-bedding-sparrow-firm)
- [Tiami — full specs](https://squishmat.com/mattresses/tiami)
- [Comparison matrix: every mattress we track](https://squishmat.com/compare)

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