Emma Comfort Essential Mattress Review
The Emma Comfort Essential Mattress is an innerspring mattress that forms part of Emma’s bedding range.
Emma’s collection also includes the popular Emma Comfort Mattress and the Emma Luxe Pro Mattress.
✏️ Product summary
- Innerspring mattress
- Medium-firm feel
- Mattress in a box
- 150 night trial period
- Current best price is $1,368 (queen)
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Purchase and delivery
As with other mattresses in a box, you can order the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress online (through the Emma website).
Delivery of the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress is free and it can be delivered to anywhere in Australia. A normal delivery time is anywhere from 0-7 days. For more details about delivery, see our Delivery information section further down.
Removing the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress from its packaging should take around 10-15 minutes. As always, we recommend having two people available to unpack a mattress in a box.
Keep in mind that there will be a substantial amount of packaging (cardboard and plastic) to dispose of. So, some planning may be required along with a fair bit of bin space.
As per our standard testing process, we gave the mattress 24 hours to decompress before we conducted our testing.
In terms of pure aesthetics, the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress presents like many other Emma mattresses. It sits 22cm high and uses a grey and white colour theme.
The mattress has an orange coloured brand label on the side. The brand label on the zip puller is also a nice touch.
Mattress construction
As we touched on above, the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress is an innerspring mattress with foam components.
1. Emma UltraDry™ cover
This cover contains soft and breathable fibres. The cover is also completely removable, making it easy to wash.
2. Foam layer
This top foam layer allows a certain amount of air flow through its open cells to help reduce humidity during sleep.
3. Durable base foam
This durable base foam layer provides firmness without the dips and sinks.
4. Pocket springs
These pocket springs help to provide support and proper spinal alignment. They also help to maximise airflow between you and your mattress.
5. Anti-slip bottom layer
This anti-slip bottom layer of the cover offers enhanced stability and prevents your mattress from sliding around.
Comfort and support
The top cover feels soft and breathable and is characteristic of most other Emma mattress covers we have tested.
In terms of feel, the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress has a reasonable level of comfort. With that said, it has a rather flimsy feel and you can feel the springs through the top comfort layer.
Essentially, the comfort layers are basic and feel somewhat cheap.
This mattress should suit all sleeping positions (side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers), but understandably its suitability may vary between individuals.
When it comes to a specific firmness rating, all of our reviewers agreed that this mattress has a medium firm feel. By majority vote, we settled on a 7 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest).
Firmness rating
Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort.
Furthermore, our firmness ratings are assigned based on Bedbuyer’s testing process and these may differ from firmness ratings given by individual companies. Mattress firmness will also vary depending on the type of bed base used.
We tested the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress on the Chiropedic Bed Base which is a good quality bed base with rigid slats.
The pocket springs on this mattress feel a flimsy and cheap. It should offer adequate support for some, but the support system doesn’t feel strong or robust.
To this point, for those who weigh over 100kgs, we would recommend a mattress with a more heavy duty spring system such as the Yinahla Posture Gel.
The Emma Comfort Essential Mattress still responds well to normal sleep movements and we rated its level of responsiveness as optimal. In basic terms, this means that changing sleep positions (and intimate activities) shouldn’t be much trouble.
Responsiveness
Please note that our responsiveness scales are just a guide and preferred responsiveness levels will vary between individuals. It’s worth noting also that innerspring mattresses are generally more responsive than foam mattresses.
The finer details
The build quality of the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress is average at best. The quality of the foams and fabrics is ordinary as is the quality of the stitching and finishings.
The zip mechanism on the outer cover is serviceable, but it can catch on the inner tags and materials. So, some patience may be needed when removing the outer cover.
The Emma Comfort Essential Mattress should suit all sleeping positions.
This mattress doesn’t isolate movement overly well. So, a restless partner may cause some disruption during sleep.
With that said, motion transfer may vary. A larger mattress (e.g. king size) will usually involve lower amounts of motion transfer. Partner disturbance will also depend on the size of the occupants of the bed.
As with all other Emma mattresses, the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress comes with side handles. These handles are positioned vertically and are easy to use. Side handles will always make moving or transporting a mattress easier.
Edge support is average, so the mattress perimeter may not provide much strength during sleep and sitting activities.
It’s worth noting here that each individual layer of the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress complies with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100. This certification indicates that this mattress has been tested for harmful substances and is safe for babies and toddlers.
What bed base should I use?
As with most mattresses, we recommend the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress to be used on a bed base with flat panel slats such as the Koala Paddington Bed Base.
A bed base with solid slats such as the Chiropedic Bed Base, would also be very suitable.
We would advise against using a bed base with flexible (posture) slats as this type of base may not provide adequate support. Ultimately, the use of an unsupportive mattress foundation will void the mattress warranty.
We don’t recommend the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress to be used with an adjustable (electric) bed base as this may cause damage to the mattress components. Here is our full list of mattresses that are compatible with an adjustable bed base.
It’s worth noting here that mattress firmness, performance, and durability will vary with different bed bases.
Trial period and warranty
As with all Emma mattresses, the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress comes with a 150 night trial period, which is a superior to a typical trial period in the online mattress market.
This trial period means that you can return the mattress for a refund if you are not satisfied (conditions do apply).
This mattress also comes with a 10 year warranty to cover any faulty materials or workmanship. This is a typical warranty period in context of similarly priced competitors.
Available sizes
This mattress is available in 5 sizes (king, queen, double, king single, and single) so it should accommodate most adult sleeping arrangements.
Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2025.
Final verdict
The Emma Comfort Essential Mattress is a rather basic mattress that has questionable levels of quality, comfort, and support.
Bedbuyer’s rating: 3.1 / 5
Here are our ratings for each category:
Comfort
Spinal Support
Build Quality
Partner Disturbance
Value for Money
Did you know? Bedbuyer recently announced Australia’s Top 12 Mattress in a Box in 2025!
If you have any questions about the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress, please comment below.
Retail Prices
- King Mattress: $1,660
- Queen Mattress: $1,520
- Double Mattress: $1,340
- King Single Mattress: $1,180
- Single Mattress: $1,040
Emma Payment Finance Options
VISA, Mastercard, PayPal, Afterpay, Zip Pay
Delivery information
Free Delivery & Returns
We ship all Emma products directly to your doorstep with no extra costs.
After your new Emma Mattress is vacuum-packed and rolled into a compact box, it is ready to be shipped to you.
How much are shipping costs?
Shipping and return costs are free.
Please note however, if your collection address lies outside our normal delivery area then we might ask for your help to deliver your mattress to the nearest drop off location after all other options have been exhausted.
How does the delivery process work?
Orders placed before 10 am on weekdays are eligible for same-day delivery (between 2-6 pm) in the metro areas of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Otherwise you will receive your mattress within 1-3 business days depending on your proximity to our warehouses..
For metro orders, a tracking link is sent to you via SMS on the day of your delivery so that you can live track the progress of the driver.
For regional deliveries, an email will be sent that will allow you to track the progress of your delivery throughout each step.
How long does the delivery take?
Normally, delivery of your mattress should be completed 0-7 business days after you placed your order.
Product information – Emma Comfort Essential Mattress
- Weight: No product weight listed (Queen mattress)
- Height: 22 cm
- Maximum Weight Limit: no weight limit listed
Our signature mattress – redefined. Made with the most essential parts for a perfect sleep.
- Good comfort for all
- Spring core designed to last
- With breathable and removable cover
Good comfort for great value
Featuring our hybrid technology and durable steel pocket springs, this mattress is designed to provide good support for the head, neck, and lower back for an affordable price.
Durable springs for years of good sleep
Thanks to the adoption of the steel pocket spring, this mattress has a composition that is durable and lasts long, ensuring that you sleep well for years to come.
Removable Cover
Our removable cover helps you keep your mattress clean and fresh all the time. It is breathable, easy to remove and to wash.
Certifications
Each individual layer of the Emma Comfort Essential Mattress complies with the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 – Class 1 (Certificate Number: 16.0.93305). This certification assures that our product is free of harmful substances and is safe for babies and toddlers.
Materials
1. The cover that helps keep you fresh
The UltraDry™ Breathable Cover is an award-winning elastic cover that’s both breathable and soft to the touch– keeping your body comfy and dry.
2. The foam layer that keeps you fresh
The top foam layer that allows a certain amount of air flow through its open cells to swish out humidity during the night.
3. The firm foam for stress-free sleep moves
The durable Base foam provides you with the right level of firmness–without the dips and sinks. Lay back and move freely until you’ve found your perfect position.
4. Pocket springs for more airflow, better spinal support
Say goodbye to sticky nights! Our pocket springs maximize airflow between you and your mattress, cooling your body to an airy sleep. Snooze comfy as our pocket springs support proper alignment of your spine for a more restful sleep.
5. The bottom cover for easy handling
Our anti-slip bottom layer of the cover offers enhanced stability for a decade full of quality sleep.
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