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Superior Cashmere vs Simba Hybrid Pro: which is better?

Quick answer

The Simba Hybrid Pro scores higher overall (8.7 vs 8.5). The Superior Cashmere is £1,101 cheaper.

Both tested and scored by Alexander Bowman. Scores use the same criteria for every mattress.

Superior Cashmere mattress

The Foam People

Superior Cashmere

8.5/10 · Memory foam · Medium

£198

Simba Hybrid Pro mattress

Simba

Simba Hybrid Pro

8.7/10 · Hybrid · Medium-firm

£1,299

Side by side

FeatureSuperior CashmereSimba Hybrid Pro
Overall score8.5/108.7/10
Support8.59.2
Comfort8.89.1
Value8.27.9
Price£198£1,299
TypeMemory foamHybrid
FirmnessMediumMedium-firm
Depth23 cm28 cm
Home trial-200 nights
Warranty5 years10 years

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Choose the Superior Cashmere if…

  • You want to spend less: it's £1,101 cheaper at £198.
  • 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

  • Genuine cashmere-blend cover at a £198 price point
  • Plush, expensive hand-feel that belies the price
  • 23cm build with a true medium core, deeper than most budget foam

What could be better

  • No home trial, unlike Emma and Luxe
  • 5-year warranty is half what premium brands offer

Choose the Simba Hybrid Pro if…

  • Support matters most: it scores 9.2 vs 8.5.
  • 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.
  • You want the longer home trial (200 nights).
  • A longer warranty matters (10 years).

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

Superior Cashmere vs Simba Hybrid Pro: FAQs

Which is better, the Superior Cashmere or the Simba Hybrid Pro?

The Simba Hybrid Pro scores higher overall (8.7 vs 8.5). The Superior Cashmere is £1,101 cheaper.

Which is firmer, the Superior Cashmere or the Simba Hybrid Pro?

The Simba Hybrid Pro is firmer (medium-firm), while the Superior Cashmere is medium.

Which is better value?

The Superior Cashmere scores higher for value (8.2/10), at £198.