A mattress comparison based on Simba & Eve’s flagship products, the Simba Hybrid Original & Eve Original mattresses.
Simba and Eve have both been on the mattress in a box scene for a while, with their mattresses being consistently popular with customers. Simba make three mattresses, whereas Eve make four incarnations. In this Simba vs Eve mattress comparison article, we’re going to compare the Simba Hybrid Original to the Eve Original.
Our verdict at a glance: which mattress wins?
It depends: the Simba's microsprings suit couples and anyone who likes some bounce, while the Eve offers the closer, cushioned feel of all foam.
IT DEPENDS
- You want a hybrid mattress. The Simba uses latex, microcoils, memory foam and a 7-zoned support foam. All this makes for a responsive mattress with good support.
- You sleep on your side or back and want a mattress that responds to pressure in a faster manner than most foam mattresses.
- You want good edge support. Because of the extra layer of foam around the perimeter of the coils, the Simba maintains its support around the edges.
- You’re of a light to medium build, as some users of a heavier build report that the mattress can be prone to sinkage on one side over time.
IT DEPENDS
- You prefer a softer mattress with more sinkage and bounce.
- You are a light sleeper and need a mattress with little motion transfer.
- You want a mattress that suits all body types and builds.
- You want a mattress that is good at keeping sleepers cool at night.
Simba Hybrid
Eve Original
Firmness
Medium Firm
Medium Firm
Layers
5
5
Price Range
£524 to £825
£599 to £899
Next up in our Simba vs Eve mattress review is a look at what the mattresses are made of. Simba’s mattress is 25cm deep to Eve’s 24cm, with the Simba having five layers and the Eve four layers. Let’s look at those layers in more detail:
Construction verdict: which wins on build?
Next up in our Simba vs Eve mattress review is a look at what the mattresses are made of. Simba’s mattress is 25cm deep to Eve’s 24cm, with the Simba having five layers and the Eve four layers. Let’s look at those layers in more detail:
How firm are both mattresses?
Which mattress feels better?
Both mattresses have a medium firmness rating so are easily comparable. Many bed in a box companies go for a medium firmness as it suits the widest number of sleepers. Let’s look at the pros and cons of each mattress in this department.
Other important factors to consider before buying.
What else should you consider when you're comparing the Simba vs Eve mattresses? Both companies offer a 200-night trial of their mattresses and will give you a full refund if you’re not satisfied, as well as coming with a 10-year guarantee. You can also apply for up to 12 months interest free credit to pay for the mattress, and there’s free one-day delivery to most of the UK.
Simba Hybrid
Eve Original
Trial (nights)
200
200
Guarantee (years)
10
10
Environmental impact and sustainability
Simba Hybrid
Eve Original
Sustainability
Undefined
Undefined
Certifications
CertiPUR
Prices and sizes for both mattresses
Both manufacturers make their mattresses in a range of UK and EU sizes, with the largest for both being a UK Super King. The mattresses are also similarly priced. Select a size below to view prices & offers.
Simba Hybrid Mattress
Eve Original Mattress
Decision helper
IT DEPENDS
- You want a hybrid mattress. The Simba uses latex, microcoils, memory foam and a 7-zoned support foam. All this makes for a responsive mattress with good support.
- You sleep on your side or back and want a mattress that responds to pressure in a faster manner than most foam mattresses.
- You want good edge support. Because of the extra layer of foam around the perimeter of the coils, the Simba maintains its support around the edges.
- You’re of a light to medium build, as some users of a heavier build report that the mattress can be prone to sinkage on one side over time.
IT DEPENDS
- You prefer a softer mattress with more sinkage and bounce.
- You are a light sleeper and need a mattress with little motion transfer.
- You want a mattress that suits all body types and builds.
- You want a mattress that is good at keeping sleepers cool at night.
Which is better, the Simba Hybrid or the Eve Original?
It depends on the feel you want, because on paper these two are unusually evenly matched. The Simba is a hybrid whose microsprings, up to 1,900 of them, add bounce and keep a partner's movement on their side of the bed. The Eve is all foam, with a memory layer over a base cut into contour zones. Couples and anyone who likes some spring should lean towards the Simba; if you prefer the closer, cushioned feel of foam, choose the Eve.
Are the Simba Hybrid and Eve Original the same firmness?
Close, but not identical. Simba rates the Hybrid medium-firm. Eve describes medium-firm support with a lightly cushioned feel, so it gives a softer first impression when you lie down. Across owner reviews, the Simba's most common adjustment note is feeling firmer than expected at first. Tom's Guide also found it less suited to front sleepers, and noted lighter-weight sleepers may find it a little too firm.
Which sleeps cooler, Simba or Eve?
Neither has a clear edge on paper, as both are designed with heat in mind. The Simba Hybrid uses graphite-infused Simbatex foam to draw heat away, above an open-structure core foam that aids airflow. The Eve Original relies on a moisture-wicking top cover and breathable evecomfort foam. The one thing to weigh if you run very hot is that all-foam mattresses generally sleep warmer than those with springs.
Do Simba and Eve offer the same trial and guarantee?
Yes, the terms match. Both the Simba Hybrid and the Eve Original come with a 200-night home trial and a 10-year guarantee. Neither brand gives you more time to decide or longer protection. With the paperwork level, feel and budget are what should settle it.
Is the Eve Original cheaper than the Simba Hybrid?
Yes, size for size the Eve Original usually costs less. Judged against mattresses of the same type, though, the picture reverses. The Simba sits roughly a third above the typical price for a hybrid, while the Eve costs more than twice the typical price of a memory foam mattress. Prices change often, so check the live tables on this page for today's figures in your size.
Editor
Jo Plumridge
Consumer journalist, 20 years. Writes on sleep and home for The Telegraph, TechRadar and Expert Reviews.