Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Emma Original Elite: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus and Emma Original Elite score almost the same overall (8.9 vs 8.8), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Both tested and scored by Alexander Bowman. Scores use the same criteria for every mattress.
Side by side
| Feature | Emma NextGen Premium Plus | Emma Original Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.9/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Price | £679 | £695 |
| Type | Memory foam | Hybrid |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium-firm |
| Depth | 27 cm | 28 cm |
| Home trial | 200 nights | 200 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
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Choose the Emma NextGen Premium Plus if…
- You want to spend less: it's £16 cheaper at £679.
- You want a softer bed (medium), e.g. as a side sleeper.
- You prefer close-contouring pressure relief and very little motion transfer for couples.
What we like
- Support score of 9.0 without springs, rare for an all-foam mattress
- Graphite-infused foam genuinely helps with heat for a foam build
- Excellent motion isolation, our Best for Couples pick in the Emma range
What could be better
- £679 is hybrid money for an all-foam mattress
- Edge support cannot match the sprung Original Pro at £20 more
Choose the Emma Original Elite if…
- Support matters most: it scores 9.3 vs 9.0.
- You want a firmer bed (medium-firm), e.g. for back or front sleeping.
- You prefer a springy, more responsive feel that sleeps cooler than all-foam.
What we like
- Highest support score on the site (9.3) from a taller zoned spring unit
- Graphite-infused foam genuinely conducts heat away from the body
- 28cm build handles heavier sleepers and couples with ease
What could be better
- £1,159 for a double is a serious outlay
- Value score (8.2) reflects that you pay for the engineering
Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Emma Original Elite: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Emma Original Elite?
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus and Emma Original Elite score almost the same overall (8.9 vs 8.8), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Which is firmer, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Emma Original Elite?
The Emma Original Elite is firmer (medium-firm), while the Emma NextGen Premium Plus is medium.
Which is better value?
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher for value (8.6/10), at £679.
Which has the longer trial?
Both come with a 200-night home trial.