Simba and Emma have been part of the mattress in a box scene for some time, with their Original mattresses topping the sellers lists in this competitive market, and picking up multiple awards and endorsements along the way. Emma makes two mattresses (the Original and the Hybrid), whereas Simba make three incarnations of their Hybrid mattress. You can read our in depth Simba Hybrid Mattress review and Emma Original Mattress review where we discuss the mattresses in more detail. In this mattress comparison article, we’re going to look at the Emma Original versus the Simba Hybrid Original mattresses. We’ve done the mattress comparison so you don’t have to!
Next up in our Simba v Emma mattress review is a look at what the mattresses are made of. Both mattresses are 25cm deep, with the Emma being made up of 4 layers and the Simba of 5. Let’s look at those layers in more detail:
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 the Emma vs Simba in this department.
What else should you consider when you're comparing the Emma vs Simba mattresses? Both Simba and Emma offer a trial period of 200 nights, with a full refund if you’re not satisfied and come 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.
Do bear in mind that as these mattresses come delivered in sealed boxes they will have a rubbery smell when first extracted. They need a good few hours in a room with the windows open before you sleep on them.
Both mattresses offer appealing factors, but here are some points to consider when deciding which best meets your requirements.
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.
