Emma Original Pro vs Emma NextGen Premium Plus: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma Original Pro and Emma NextGen Premium Plus score almost the same overall (8.8 vs 8.9), 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 Original Pro | Emma NextGen Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Value | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Price | £559 | £679 |
| Type | Hybrid | Memory foam |
| Firmness | Medium-firm | Medium |
| Depth | 25 cm | 27 cm |
| Home trial | 200 nights | 200 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
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Choose the Emma Original Pro if…
- You want to spend less: it's £120 cheaper at £559.
- 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
- Zoned pocket springs lift support to 9.0, among the best we've scored
- Medium-firm feel matches the firmness clinical evidence favours for back pain
- Noticeably better edge support and airflow than the all-foam Original
What could be better
- £230 more than the Original for a double
- Slightly less motion isolation than all-foam builds
Choose the Emma NextGen Premium Plus if…
- 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
Emma Original Pro vs Emma NextGen Premium Plus: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma Original Pro or the Emma NextGen Premium Plus?
The Emma Original Pro and Emma NextGen Premium Plus score almost the same overall (8.8 vs 8.9), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Which is firmer, the Emma Original Pro or the Emma NextGen Premium Plus?
The Emma Original Pro is firmer (medium-firm), while the Emma NextGen Premium Plus is medium.
Which is better value?
They score the same for value (8.6/10).
Which has the longer trial?
Both come with a 200-night home trial.