Emma Original vs Emma Original Pro: which is better?
Quick answer
The Emma Original and Emma Original Pro 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 | Emma Original Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Support | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Comfort | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Value | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Price | £423 | £559 |
| Type | Memory foam | Hybrid |
| Firmness | Medium | Medium-firm |
| Depth | 25 cm | 25 cm |
| Home trial | 200 nights | 200 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
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Choose the Emma Original if…
- You want to spend less: it's £136 cheaper at £423.
- 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
- Outstanding value at £469 for a double, and often discounted
- True medium feel that suits back, side and combination sleepers
- Excellent pressure relief from the memory foam layer
What could be better
- All-foam build sleeps warmer than a hybrid
- Edge support is only average, typical of foam mattresses
Choose the Emma Original Pro if…
- Support matters most: it scores 9.0 vs 8.4.
- 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
Emma Original vs Emma Original Pro: FAQs
Which is better, the Emma Original or the Emma Original Pro?
The Emma Original and Emma Original Pro 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 or the Emma Original Pro?
The Emma Original Pro is firmer (medium-firm), while the Emma Original is medium.
Which is better value?
The Emma Original scores higher for value (9.2/10), at £423.
Which has the longer trial?
Both come with a 200-night home trial.