Emma Mattress Review
The Emma Mattress contains a unique foam construction and offers very good value. It was awarded Australia’s ‘Best Foam’ Mattress in a Box in 2021. It also holds a number of awards in Europe.
It is worth noting that its construction is slightly different to Emma’s UK model. This review (including our video review below) is specific to the Emma (Original) Mattress which is available in Australia.
Purchase and delivery
As with other mattress in a box options, the Emma Mattress can be conveniently ordered online (through the Emma website) and it will arrive at your door in a box (see delivery times in the ‘Delivery’ section below). Delivery is free, and our box arrived in pristine condition, thanks to additional wrapping around the box.
The Emma Mattress was one the easiest mattress in a box products to remove from its packaging. As usual, we recommend having two people available to unpack a mattress in a box, even though it is usually manageable with one person.
Unpacking the Emma Mattress should only take 5-10 minutes, and we allowed it to decompress for 24 hours before testing. You can see this mattress in ‘real life’ in our video review here:
Aesthetically, the Emma Mattress has a modern, stylish look. It uses a grey and white colour theme with a dark blue brand label. It also comes with a neat product booklet that includes useful information about the product.
Comfort and support
The Emma Mattress has a well ventilated cover that contains a soft, polyester fabric. This cover sits over a special eco-friendly foam that is breathable and prevents overheating. This foam layer also has a nice level of comfort and responsiveness. It absorbs body weight smoothly and feels well balanced.
Based on our testing, our team rated it as a ‘medium-firm feel’ and an 7.5 / 10 on the firmness scale (with 10 being the firmest). Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort.
The main body of this mattress is Emma’s sophisticated 7 zone, ‘pressure relieving foam’. This offers excellent support and should accommodate people of most sizes. The Emma Mattress also contains a layer of ‘point elastic foam’ at the base of the mattress. This seems to add an extra level of stability, and partner disturbance is minimal.
The finer details
At 29 kgs (Queen size) the Emma Mattress is noticeably light. This makes it easy to carry and also easy to change the bed sheets, which can be quite difficult with heavier mattresses. As a comparison, other ‘full-foam’ mattresses like the Koala Mattress (34 kgs) and the Ergoflex Mattress (39 kgs) are significantly heavier. The Eva Mattress (which uses pocket springs) weighs 55 kgs.
The relative light weight of the Emma Mattress doesn’t compromise spinal support or general stability. This is one of the most impressive features of this mattress, as Emma seems to have created the ultimate light-weight, supportive mattress. Edge support is decent, and the mattress comes with practical side handles.
The Emma Mattress has a handy, removable and washable cover.
The Emma Mattress has a handy, removable and washable cover. It is easy to remove, and the top cover can be machine washed every 4 weeks (at 60°C). As you can imagine, this allows you to keep your mattress clean and hygienic and is a big selling point for this mattress.
The Emma Mattress has a solid 100 night trial period and a 10 year warranty. It is also worth mentioning that all foam layers in this mattress are certified as non-toxic by OEKO-TEX®, one of the worlds leading authorities in foam testing.
Please note that we do not recommend the Emma Mattress to be used with an adjustable (electric) bed base. Here is our full list of mattresses that are compatible with an adjustable bed base.
Available sizes
This mattress is available in 5 sizes (king, queen, double, king single, and single size) so it should accommodate most sleeping situations. Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2021.
Final verdict
The Emma Mattress is a nice mattress that offers great value. It provides good back support, and its light weight makes it easy to carry. In a short period of time, this mattress has become very popular in Australia.
Here are our ratings for each category:
Comfort
Spinal Support
Build Quality
Partner Disturbance
Value for Money
Did you know? The Emma Mattress made it into Australia’s Top 12 Mattress in a Box in 2021.
If you have any questions about this mattress, comment below or please contact us.
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In a nutshell 🥜
- Awarded Australia’s ‘Best Foam’ Mattress in a Box in 2021
- Medium-firm feel
- Very good value
- 100 night free trial
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Trial Period
100 nights
Warranty
10 years
Delivery
Free delivery
Delivery is available to most places in Australia
Delivery takes 1-2 business days for metro areas. Estimated time of delivery for outside metro areas usually take 3-5 business days but may depend on your shipping area.
Delivery estimates are subject to the availability of stock.
Certifications – Emma Mattress
Class 1 – OEKO-TEX® Certified
Each individual layer of the Emma Original 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.
Cover Layer Material
- Top fabric (99% Polyester / 1% Elastane)
- Side fabric (100% Polyester)
- Bottom fabric (87% Polyester / 13% Polypropylene)
- Handles (x4) (100% Polyester)
Specifications – Emma Mattress
- Weight of mattress: 29 kgs (Queen Mattress)
- Mattress Height: 25cm
- Country of Origin : Germany
Meet the Emma Original Mattress. Meet the Emma Original Mattress. Combining pressure-relieving, supportive and eco-friendly breathable foams, this award-winning mattress with its 7 zones of support is everything you need to get the best night’s sleep.
Emma Mattress – Simply perfect for sleep.
Our aim at Emma is to consistently create the best mattress for most body types at the most affordable price. We believe we have lifted the bar higher with improved body support and the latest technology in foam quality. We believe this mattress to be the best we have ever produced. Why not try it for yourself?
Body Support
This three-layered mattress core distributes pressure across the mattress evenly and adapts to your body contours. The expert zoning helps supports you in the areas you need it to and keeps your spine wonderfully aligned.
Pressure Relief
The innovative foam layers work together seamlessly to offer you pressure-relief in all the areas you need it. Thanks to the advanced motion isolation, you’re also sure to sleep soundly – even if your partner is a lively sleeper.
Breathability
Our eco-friendly foam is made from natural materials that help you stay cool all night. This innovative layer wicks moisture away and prevents you from getting too hot. The high-quality cover also supports perfect air circulation.
Emma Mattress: 7 Zones of Support
Emma Mattress: Construction
- Breathable, adaptive and eco-friendly foam
- Pressure-relieving, 7 zone foam
- Supportive point-elastic foam
- All sizes have a depth of 25cm
Removable and washable top cover out of 99% polyester and 1% elastane. The side cover is made of 100% polyester. The bottom cover is made of 89% polyester and 11% polypropylene.
Good sleep doesn’t need to be complicated
We want everyone to get the best night’s sleep, that’s why we’re not just committed to giving you the best products. We’ve simplified the ordering process and are more than happy to offer you free delivery and returns.
100 Night Trial
Emma Mattress – 10 Year Warranty
Free Delivery & Returns
The Emma Mattress is suitable for an adjustable bed base but it is not recommended that the angle of the bed base is positioned more than 45 degrees.
I am super impressed with my Emma mattress. It did take a couple of nights to get used to as it is much firmer than my old soft, squishy mattress ! But then…..just great ! I am getting the best night’s sleep. Delivery was super fast too. I ordered at 9.30pm, and the mattress arrived at 6pm the next day ! Very happy with my Emma !
Hi Anne,
Great to hear that you’re getting a great night’s sleep with your Emma Mattress!
We also appreciate your feedback about the fast delivery time.
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer!
The Bedbuyer team
hi
can someone contact me ASAP regarding my new matress
Hi Ayman,
Happy to help! Let us know what questions you have 🙂
The Bedbuyer team
Hi , I live on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Do you deliver there ?
Hi Donna,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer.
Yes Emma mattress does deliver to Sunshine Coast. You can check your postcode/suburb for an approximate delivery time on this page linked here (Just under the ‘add to cart’ button).
Hope that helps!
The Bedbuyer team
Hello Emma
What is the weight rating for this bed???
Also what is the care needed for this bed???
Hi Nenad,
The Emma Mattress weighs 28.67kgs (Queen Mattress). Care instructions are below (taken from Emma’s FAQ):
Flipping your Emma Original Mattress is not necessary and the white top-cover and breathable eco-friendly foam layer should always remain on top. The three-layer build-up form serves as an especially long lived function of support, so the usual flipping of the mattress isn’t necessary. The special breathability and open-cell character of the core materials provide a self-contained ventilation system, keeping the mattress aerated.
You can easily wash your Emma cover. You just open the zip and separate the top from the bottom part. Treat your Emma like your favorite shirt, by washing both, the top and bottom part, at 60°C in the washing machine. Because of the special fibre used in the cover with the high dampness releasing function it will only be a little clammy coming out of the machine. You can also wash single stains off by hand with a gentle washing detergent.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Is it necessary to use a mattress protector as it seems to already have one. Would this hinder the cooling properties of the mattress?
Hi Julie,
We would still recommend to use a mattress protector on the Emma Mattress.
It is difficult to say whether or not it would affect the cooling properties (as sleep temperature is determined by a number of factors).
A nice ‘cooling’ mattress topper is the COOLMAX protector – our review is linked here.
Hope that helps but please don’t hesitate if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Does the mattress contain latex ?
Thanks
Hi Tracey,
The Emma mattress does not contain any latex – only a combination of foams. Please see below :
The Emma Original Mattress consists of three different layers:
– Eco-friendly foam: breathable as it wicks away moisture and stops you from overheating. It’s also wonderfully bouncy, for sweet slumbers every night.
– Pressure-relieving, zoning foam: ensures optimum pressure relief and moulds to the shape of your body
– Supportive point-elastic foam: provides durability and support
Hope that helps, but let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer Team
If you happen to need to return how do you get it back into the box
Hi Heidi,
Mattress in a box products (including the Emma Mattress) are compressed by heavy machinery so you wan’t be able to get the mattress back in the box. We discuss this further in our ‘5 Myths about Mattress in a Box’ – linked here.
If you do happen to return the mattress, it will be collected as a full standing piece (fully expanded).
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
We are considering two options for our next mattress. The Emma and the Onebed. Could you please tell me which of these two is more firm?
Also Are they very similar and which one would you recommend?
Thank you for your help.
L G
Hi Limor,
The Emma Mattress is a bit firmer than the Onebed Mattress. Both are nice mattresses so it depends on what firmness level you prefer.
Keep in mind that we have tested over 120 mattress in a box products (including the Onebed and Emma) so there are many more (possibly better) options to choose from.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you need any further assistance.
The Bedbuyer team
Thank you so much for your reply.
I ended up ordering the Emma one this morning. We were looking for the one that is more firm out of the two, so I am happy to read your reply, that I made the right choice for us. If it’s not going to be firm enough for us we will return it and keep looking.
I know there are other options out there but I preferred the Emma one for being light.
Fingers crossed we will like it! 😊
Thank you for your kind help!
Hi Limor,
It’s our pleasure to help and glad to hear you went with the Emma Mattress! Sounds like it will be very suitable for you.
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer and would love to hear how it goes.
The Bedbuyer team
We have returned our Emma mattress and are now looking to replace it. We loved the concept of a bed in the box. As side sleepers though my husband and I both found our hips going numb through the night. He is 75kg I am 68kg.
If too soft, my husband feels suffocated, however we do need something a little softer.
We are deciding between the Sleep Republic, Eva do you have any suggestions that could help us in considering the decision?
Thank you for your help
Kind regards
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Sorry to hear that the Emma Mattress didn’t work out for you but as you know you have the 100 night trial period.
The Sleep Republic Mattress would be a sensible next option for you. It is comfortable, still very supportive, and a bit softer than the Emma Mattress.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Thank you.
Purchased a Sleep Republic mattress. It was delivered within 24 hours of ordering.
Comfortable and great night sleep. Has a softness but also firm. For us a great combination.
Thank you for your information with rating the mattresses, features and comfort levels, very helpful in making a decision.
Regards
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for the update and really glad that you like your Sleep Republic Mattress.
We greatly appreciate you using our site and thank you for your kind words!
Always here if you need any further assistance.
The Bedbuyer team
2 ? Please
Does the Emma mattress require any particular base type?
As a lightweight of 44 kg would the Emma’s firmness rating be a little hard?
Thanks
Eve
Hi Eve,
The Emma Mattress is very versatile and can go fine on a slat base, bed frame, or ensemble base. You can find further information on this in Emma’s FAQ section.
It’s difficult to say whether the Emma Mattress will be too firm for you. It is firm but still has nice pressure relief for most people. If you normally prefer a firmer mattress, it should be fine.
If you wanted a similar style of mattress for around the same price (that is a little softer), the Naptime Mattress is a nice one too – our full review is linked here.
Hope that gives you some direction but let us know if you would like to chat further.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
Thanks for this. How do we choose between this and the Sleeping Duck? Is the latter really worth the price in terms of value add or benefits?
Also I hear Sleeping Duck is releasing a 2021 version (is this their 2nd iteration since 2014?) next week with prices increasing by $200 – have you heard about this and/or will be reviewing this?
Thanks!
Hi Danny,
The Emma Mattress and the Sleeping Duck Mattress are quite different in their construction. The Emma Mattress uses a selection of different foams, whereas the Sleeping Duck Mattress uses a pocket spring system with layers of foam on top.
We would recommend having a look at our full review of the Emma Mattress and our full review of the Sleeping Duck Mattress to gain a better understanding of each product.
It is our understanding that Sleeping Duck are releasing a new version of their mattress this week, and we will hopefully be testing this new model out very soon. As soon as we review this new model, we will update our review.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi and thank you for your reply,
We’ve actually read both those reviews and understand those differences you noted but still stuck – what we can’t work out is (especially given we have not physically been able to lie on one) is what or how does a spring versus a fully-foam mattress differ in terms of comfort? Obviously it is subjective but given we don’t have the opportunity to physically lie on one and can only buy online, is there any other advice or suggestions you can give between discerning and therefore choosing between the two?
And any other suggestions or factors between how we would ‘know’ which would suit us or not?
We are happy to pay whatever price and budget is not an issue but we are also of the perspective that there’s no point paying double something that offers the same comfort if that makes sense?
Look forward to your reply. Thank you so much!
Hi Danny,
We found the current model of the Sleeping Duck Mattress to be a better overall product, and allows you the option to fully ‘customise’ your firmness levels. As it is a spring mattress, it is likely better ventilated, more durable, and more ‘responsive’ to normal sleep movements (easier to move around in).
The Emma Mattress is a nice mattress and great value for what it is, but if you’re unsure, the Sleeping Duck Mattress would be a more sensible option for the reasons above. The only thing you then have to decide is what firmness to order first (firm or medium). It’s worth noting that we found the firm version of the Sleeping Duck Mattress a little softer than the Emma Mattress.
For your reference, you can get free shipping on the Sleeping Duck Mattress by clicking here.
Hope that clarifies things and would love to know what you decide on.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi and thank you for your prompt reply, those details have really helped! I think we will go with the Sleeping Duck Firm in that case (as we want a really firm bed) – hopefully they have foam inserts which we can buy that can provide additional firmness (especially since you mentioned the Firm was less so than the Emma)?
Hi Danny,
Our pleasure. Yes, try the Sleeping Duck Mattress (firm) and you have the option to request ‘extra firm’ foam (after 21 nights, before 100 nights) if you so desire.
Let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Does the Emma provide good edge support?
Hi Donna,
The Emma Mattress has reasonable edge support for a foam mattress.
If you’re after a mattress in a box with better edge support, the Sleep Republic Mattress or the Noa Luxe Mattress have very well built mattress edges.
Hope that helps but would love to hear how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
I am interested in why you are saying it’s not compatible with an adjustable bed base. I used their online chat on their website (before reading this review) and specifically asked if this mattress can be used on an adjustable base, and she said it was fine to use on an adjustable base (also said it was fine for a wooden slat bed, as long as the slats are no more than 5cm apart). Now I am worried it isn’t compatible with an adjustable base after all, after reading your review. Can you please tell me why you say it’s not recommended for an adjustable base, I don’t want to get the wrong mattress.
Thank you, for your help.
Hi Fiona,
Thanks for getting in touch.
We understand that Emma has communicated to you that the Emma Mattress is compatible with an adjustable bed base. Emma has also assured us that it should be OK as long as the angle of the bed base is not too steep (e.g. not beyond 45 degrees).
The reason that we (Bedbuyer) don’t recommend the Emma Mattress to go an adjustable base is that (based on our testing), the main support layer (7 zone, pressure relieving foam) is quite rigid. Our concern is that regular use on an adjustable base may damage or reduce the longevity of the mattress.
So as much as the Emma Mattress ‘can’ be used on an adjustable base, we don’t generally recommend it. If you do use it with an adjustable base however, we would suggest not using a steep angle and not leaving it in a ‘bent’ position for long periods of time.
There are several mattress in a box products that are actually specially designed to go an adjustable bed base (our list of adjustable base compatible mattresses is linked here). We don’t believe that the Emma Mattress has been specially designed in this way.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team