Layla Essential vs Layla Memory Foam Mattress

Compare Layla's simpler Essential with the reversible Layla Memory Foam Mattress.

These two beds share a brand and an all-foam category, but they solve different buying problems.

The biggest difference

The Essential is 9 inches tall with a straightforward memory-foam-over-polyfoam design. The regular Layla Memory Foam Mattress is 10.5 inches tall and reversible, with a softer side and a firmer side.

Choose the Essential if

You want the simpler, value-focused option and do not need a reversible mattress.

Choose the regular Layla if

You value two firmness surfaces in one mattress and are willing to pay more for a thicker, more complex design.

What testing suggests

Sleep Foundation's testing rated the Essential strongest for lighter sleepers. Its review of the regular Layla shows distinctly different performance depending on which side is used.

Sources & verification

• Manufacturer specifications should be verified on the current product page.
• Independent test observations are attributed where used.