Emma Original Mattress

Assessed from Emma's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

If you want a hybrid at a sensible price, the Emma Original makes a reasonable case. The 5-zone pocket spring core supports different areas of your body at different levels, which means your hips can sink slightly while your shoulders stay cushioned. A comfort foam edge around the springs firms up the perimeter, so you can sit or sleep near the side without feeling like you might roll off. The cover is removable and washable, a small thing, but useful over a decade of ownership. Emma lists free delivery in 2 to 7 working days, and the 200-night trial gives you a proper stretch of time to decide at home rather than in a showroom.

Side sleepers
The 5-zone pocket spring core supports areas at different levels, so hips can sink slightly while shoulders stay cushioned under the memory foam.

Couples
A comfort foam edge firms up the perimeter of the springs, which means both partners can sit or sleep near the side without feeling they might roll off.

European bed frames
Seven sizes including EU Double and EU King are available, so the mattress fits properly on a continental bed frame without any need to compromise.

Warm sleepers
The top layer is Airgocell foam made for breathability, which helps keep the surface feeling fresher than a mattress with a dense foam top.

Combination sleepers
Pocket springs under a memory foam layer adapt to different parts of your body, so changing position through the night still feels supported and comfortable.

If you prefer a distinctly soft, sink-in feel, the medium firm build may feel a little too supportive. Equally, anyone set on a traditional all-foam or all-spring feel might not get on with the hybrid combination. Buyers on a tight budget should note larger sizes cost considerably more.

How firm is the Emma Original mattress?

Emma describes it as medium firm. In practice that means a middle-of-the-road feel with a slightly supportive lean: enough give for side sleepers to settle into, with enough resistance for back sleepers. It is a feel that suits most people, although if you prefer a very soft or very firm bed, you may want to look elsewhere.

Does the Emma Original have springs or is it all foam?

It is a hybrid. You get foam comfort layers, including MemoryAdapt memory foam, sitting on a 5-zone pocket spring core with a comfort foam edge. That means the pressure relief of foam combined with the responsive support and airflow of springs.

What trial and guarantee do you get with the Emma Original?

Emma offers a 200-night home trial and a 10-year guarantee, according to its product page. Retailer listings also show a 10-year guarantee. The long trial matters more than it sounds: it takes a few weeks for your body to adjust to a new mattress, so you can judge it properly.

How much does the Emma Original cost?

It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. It comes in seven sizes, from UK Single up to Super King, plus EU Double and EU King. For a hybrid with a spring core and a 200-night trial, it sits in a fair price bracket.

How thick is the Emma Original mattress?

It is 25cm deep, which is a standard depth for a modern hybrid. Most fitted sheets designed for mattresses up to around this depth should fit without any trouble.