Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Simba Hybrid Pro: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.7). The Emma NextGen Premium Plus is £620 cheaper.
Both tested and scored by Alexander Bowman. Scores use the same criteria for every mattress.
Side by side
| Feature | Emma NextGen Premium Plus | Simba Hybrid Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Comfort | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Value | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Price | £679 | £1,299 |
| 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 £620 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 Simba Hybrid Pro if…
- 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
- Two microspring layers plus a sprung base: the best support in the range short of the Ultra
- SupportCore™ steel base gives genuine edge-to-edge support
- Breathable British wool layer under a cool-touch Stratos® cover
What could be better
- £1,299 for a double puts it well above most bed-in-a-box rivals
- The HeatRelease™ upgrade adds around £149 to £199 more
Emma NextGen Premium Plus vs Simba Hybrid Pro: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Simba Hybrid Pro?
The Emma NextGen Premium Plus scores higher overall (8.9 vs 8.7). The Emma NextGen Premium Plus is £620 cheaper.
Which is firmer, the Emma NextGen Premium Plus or the Simba Hybrid Pro?
The Simba Hybrid Pro 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.