Emma Original Pro vs Emma Original Elite: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma Original Pro and Emma Original Elite score almost the same overall (8.8 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 Original Pro | Emma Original Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Support | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| Comfort | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Value | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Price | £699 | £999 |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Firmness | Medium-firm | Medium-firm |
| Depth | 25 cm | 28 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 £300 cheaper at £699.
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 Original Elite if…
- Support matters most: it scores 9.3 vs 9.0.
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
- £999 for a double is a serious outlay
- Value score (8.2) reflects that you pay for the engineering
Emma Original Pro vs Emma Original Elite: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma Original Pro or the Emma Original Elite?
The Emma Original Pro and Emma Original Elite score almost the same overall (8.8 vs 8.8), so the choice comes down to feel, firmness and budget.
Which is firmer, the Emma Original Pro or the Emma Original Elite?
Both are rated medium-firm, so they feel similarly firm; the difference is in the construction (hybrid vs hybrid).
Which is better value?
The Emma Original Pro scores higher for value (8.6/10), at £699.
Which has the longer trial?
Both come with a 200-night home trial.