Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.7). The Emma NextGen Premium Plus is £771 cheaper.
Both tested and scored by Alexander Bowman. Scores use the same criteria for every mattress.
Side by side
| Feature | Emma NextGen Premium Plus | Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Comfort | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| Value | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Price | £679 | £1,450 |
| Type | Memory foam | Pocket spring |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium |
| Depth | 27 cm | 34 cm |
| Home trial | 200 nights | - |
| Warranty | 10 years | 5 years |
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Choose the Emma NextGen Premium Plus if…
- You want to spend less: it's £771 cheaper at £679.
- You prefer close-contouring pressure relief and very little motion transfer for couples.
- You want the longer home trial (200 nights).
- A longer warranty matters (10 years).
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 Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500 if…
- You prefer a traditional bouncy feel with good airflow.
What we like
- 6,500 springs give the finest-grained support in the range
- Deepest Millbrook at 34cm, with the richest natural fill
- Outstanding pressure relief without losing alignment
What could be better
- £1,450 for a medium-tension double is a serious outlay
- Only a 5-year guarantee at this price
Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500?
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.7). The Emma NextGen Premium Plus is £771 cheaper.
Which is firmer, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Millbrook Serenity Luxury 6500?
Both are rated medium, so they feel similarly firm; the difference is in the construction (memory foam vs pocket spring).
Which is better value?
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher for value (8.6/10), at £679.


