Emma Original Mattress review 2018 - UK version - all foam 

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your welcome 👍 and good luck against Arsenal!!!!!

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top comment, thank you! :)

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Maniganda Bagavandads Hello, how comfy is it ? Are you satisfied with it ?

Hi Jed Clarkson back pain is there almost 50 days passed .

brilliant comment 👍😜

only seeing this one year later, sorry. did you get things sorted?

@@alanrossreviews when you see questions like that you should answer it anyway because lots of other people will be flicking through the comments looking for exactly those kinds of answers.... and it’s a bit aarghhh! when your reply is just another question 😂

how old are the casper reviews? the latest version is softer and fine for side sleepers i would have said. Of course it will still feel firmer to your partner than it will to you. Leesa, simba, casper and Emma hybrid are all similar firmness with perhaps simba and leesa having less pushback. Beware trying a showroom mattress because it will be well worn in and feel softer than yours will when you get it. You cant outright say any mattress doesn't have enough give for side sleepers because it totally depends on your weight. If you are really heavy a firmer mattress may well be fine. However the four i mentioned will all feel similar at the shoulder.

@@alanrossreviews thank you

back ache and sleep on front, bing! front sleeping is awful it is the biggest cause of back and neck issues. In terms of mattresses you are on the edge of maximum weight for many of them. that really only leaves Otty and Emma original of the ones i have tested and firm enough. I would suggest otty would be a reasonable first try. Be prepared to go through a few options till you get it right. This is why i only review the 100 night trial ones.

Thanks for the feedback. Its more confusing because not only did Emma change the names around but the Emma Hybrid actually was called the Emma Original so reviews will use that name and you will have no idea which one they are talking about without knowing the date of review. Another problem with simply going by Which reviews is that these mattresses evolve and keep their name, take Eve for example, its been 5 different configurations some of which only involved changing the type of foam so you would have no idea it happened. The mattress market is all over the place and is the very reason is set out to make detailed reviews and cut out the marketing speech. The confusion over which Emma is firmer is made worse because some Emma support staff seem confused on this themselves and say the original is softer than the hybrid seemingly just because it has zoning. I wouldn’t compare any of them to a tempur because most of them cant match the densities tempur use. A good way to check this is comparing mattress weights but even this is very inaccurate on may websites. The sink and hug feel is down to the amount and softness of comfort layers. Again something you get much more of on many tempurs. Personally I nearly always use a topper because I like more comfort layer before hitting the support layers. Smell is not good, its chemicals, I sometimes like the smell of fresh paint but its pure chmicals you are breathing in, not good. VOCs. My best advice is try a topper on a firm mattress and you will get that sinking in feel. But you will have to research toppers now ha! There are better online mattresses out there (on paper) that I haven’t reviewed yet because costs are limiting what I can do. They all soften up, lower density will soften up sooner. What you don’t want is a big difference between how it softens up under the pressure areas compared to the rest of the mattress. You can try walking on the mattress for 30 minites a day for the first 30 days (no joke) to help give even softening up.

Brilliant advice. I got such a good deal on mine albiet forsaking full manufacturers return ability somewhat although neither here nor there compared to what i was sleeping on previous (a far too soft old Christie Tyler spring based job), so a fantastic improvement overall. (That said it has taken two months to get used to with two episodes of stiff necks that went with differing pillow heights). Strangely didn't notice temperature issues during the intense summer yet now notice heat build up on underlay somewhat more as autumn approaches. Will try a memory foam topper perhaps. Loving a good nights sleep, Would certainly love to be in your position of having so many seemingly lying around to choose from! Lol. Which by the way is your personal favourite? I perceive it to be the Otty perhaps?

not otty, otty has a place though with its combination of bounce and deep support. My go to would be Casper or Emma Hybrid without a topper or with a topper any of the firmer ones like otty and eve work fine.

Interesting perception after trying out virtually all of the few well know Bed showrooms, (almost none of which commonly stock such boxed mattresses, indeed the very mention of which was usually reacted to like out and out disdain), is that these could or actually already be disrupting their 'high street industry'. What with the exuberant prices of Beds themselves and the fact that not everyone would want a complete Bed makes them increasingly attractive. This thought was categorically denied by one salesperson who was in total denial that 'internet shopping and supply' was in any way detriment to their great sales figures or the very existence of their already longstanding experienced bedding supply career within a departmental store that likely already has other profit issues. Thanks again Alan for your excellent detailed hugely educational reviews.

thanks for your comments, appreciated :)

of the ones i have tried Otty and Emma Original are the ones between the Casper (softer) and Eve (firmer), but my eve was the old version. They have now flipped top layers and added zoning so it may actually be softer now. Funilly enough someone was just pointing me to the tweak mattresses one of which is the duo where you can have different firmness on each half. Personally at 13 stone the new Casper is pretty nice to sleep on for me, but maybe just a tad on the soft side. Sorry not tried the mammoth mattress. They do sveral so not sure which one you are after and some are quite pricey, but yes pricey for a reason.

thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! Yeah, I saw that the Eve have added zoning and might be a little softer, which would be great. The Emma original does sound appealing and by the sounds of it, its more durable. As a side a sleeper, the Casper might be best, but don't want it to get softer, meaning it wouldn't last very long! Probably the Mammoth fastrack 22, as its the cheapest of the company. On the whole, price normally means quality!

durability is the big question with these mattresses thats true, only this original seems to make a play of it with some testing to back it up. Hard to tell just what that mattress is from the specs. Lookign at the weights it justs says 30kg no matter what size you select.

you need a soft feeling mattress matched to your weight, how heavy are you?

100% on side? casper, leesa, simba and emma hybrid are your main options. My simba feedback isnt the best long term. Leesa probably safest option as somewhere to start. Emma hybrid would give more back support but have a tad more pushback on the shoulder. Thanks for watching :)

@@alanrossreviews thanks for the response I'll give it a go.

of all my reviews or of the emma mattresses?

My parents got a Lessa they love it. I wanted one too but you cant buy them uk anymore. So I went with Emma was a little bit too firm for me. so I asked them to give me softer comfort layer. which they give you for free. and it makes the whole thing feel softer. If you want a softer one I think nectar is the softest form mattress or Simba hybrid

no not normal,i would assume someone has slept o that end more?does it feel softer on the lower end if you just push down on it?

@@bryangibbons1480 the sides should be the same firmness and density.

This is a single mattress, just checked complete sides, one side is softer than the other down the length of the mattress, I bought it from Emma with their February discount, they wouldn't have sent me a mattress that had been returned, would they?

@@bryangibbons1480 they are vacuumed packed at source so i doubt it. give them a ring and explain the situation.

Will do, thanks Alan.

have a look at the tweak slumber duo, half half mattress. But really that might not be enough, look at also two separate eu single mattress side by side with a topper over them for your own 50-50. I dont think there is a middle ground for such extreme differences, what are the sleeping positions? btw 6 foot 8, i think you need a custom mattress to be honest.

Alan Ross Reviews she is a side sleeper predominantly and I would say I’m a combo really, tend to be more stomach and side though. We don’t have the space to have any bigger than king size, although the 50/50 would be a good idea with 2 individuals

are you sleeping with your feet off the end of the bed? or diagonal?

Alan Ross Reviews generally either slightly off the end or if sleeping on the side will have legs on diagonal but generally off the end of the mattress

this is one of the things that catches most people out. They expect the mattress on day one will be the same as 60 days on and judge it on day one. They will all soften up in the areas getting the most compression. Hope it works out for you. :) my videos are quite long 😛, it seems to be my hallmark! im just trying to get my thoughts out there!

@@alanrossreviews Don't worry Alan, the excessive length of a video only becomes an issue if it is boring and uninformative. Yours certainly was not (after the aforementioned open). On the contrary in fact.

@@ultrapurple111 ok thanks. appreciate the feedback.

@@alanrossreviews Funnily enough, during my latest trip to a bed store yesterday, I overheard an employee talking to another couple. He mentioned the same thing you did, namely that they should aim for a slightly firmer mattress than their ideal choice in the assumption it will soften over time.

a lot of companies do the topper thing, but bear in mind the quality and thickness of the topper you will get. It can make a small difference but its not going to be a quality topper. You dont mention your weights. You have an issue here given your sleeping styles. Leesa original is more of a middle ground and may be a better trade-off but only you can know for sure by trying. Emma may be slightly on the firm side for side sleeping and back depending on your back issue. If you are on the heavier side then emma may be the better option. what have you been happy with in the past?

no havent tried those sorry.

what kind of feel are you after? do you have heat issues?

Alan Ross Reviews medium firm, tend to get fairly hot in the night.

@@joefunnell6625 so suggests memory foam top layer is out, something reasonably firm to you for front sleeping, i would suggest the leesa as a starting point, it may feel a bit firm when on your side though. you have an issue as a side tummy sleeper, tummy needs firm while side needs soft.

You do sound confused, true 👍

Alan Ross Reviews I deffo am! Great review and thanks!

@@beaky84 👍😛

i wish i could review everything but time and funds limit me, however i have a to do list and will add it to my list 👍

Thank you Alan

after my 10 year mattress gave up the ghost and the online explosion started...100 night trial.....i have many issues i need help for :)

@@alanrossreviews I intend to make the most of these 100 day trials. I'm going to try each and every one then choose the best. I don't believe you should just settle for the first one you try, even if it is comfortable.

@@grahamjackmacpherson6501 sounds like your after my job :)

@@alanrossreviews Im just thorough like yourself, and I want to sleep like a king. A super king to be exact.

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nobody can tell you that, it is way to personal a choice. i can tell you memory foam is the most ache friendly material. what is your weight and sleeping postions?

memory foam top layers work best for this, so ergoflex and nectar of the ones i have tried work well. as does emma original even though its plain polyurethane foam.

it depends on your weight and what feel you like., emma hybrid is a little firmer than simba, emma original is a lot firmer than simba. so which is better for your back will depend on which will keep your back aligned best and also feel comfortable to you. generally the heavier you are the firmer you need and vice versa.

Alan Ross Reviews Hi we have a fantastic silent night pocket spring chantilly mattress, but it’s too small as only a double. Have a bought a really good super king frame , now need a new mattress ,is the hybrid Emma with springs too soft do you think ? And will a foam mattress ever be as as good as as an really well built but pricey Silent night ? Excellent review by the way

there is no such thing as saying is a mattress too firm or soft because it will different depending on your weight and preference. Generally the lighter you are the softer you want a mattress. So i could say emma hybrid may be too soft for 16 stone back sleepers but if you are 11 stone it could be just right. You have to match the feel to both your body and your preference. Personally at 13 stone emma hybrid is quite comfy, only slightly too soft for me. Silent night still use foam over the springs. An all foam mattress will probably soften up quicker than a silent night spring mattress. The emma hybrid wont feel like a full size pocket spring mattress btw, they are mini springs. What weight are you and what firmness are you after?

Thank you for the reply. We are a young couple with no back issues etc im around 12stone and my wife is 11stone. We both sleep on our sides , we are really happy with our silent night , and would order another one but not sure a super king size will fit up our staircase also it was ridiculously expensive. Also our standard double is incredibly heavy and doesnt bend , i cant imagine how awkward and heavy a super king would be. A bed in a box that is light seems a revolution in mattress design , but are their to many drawbacks i wonder.

ah! its more of a revolution for pile em high sell them cheap than any advancement is bed tech. Yes its a convenient way to have a mattress delivered. The flip side is some will argue you are compromising the foam by flat packing it like that. These mattresses offer value for money and easy returns for trials etc but they are not high end mattresses as the marketing may suggest. Not the ones i have reviewed so far anyway. Longevity may be an issue with some of these mattresses, some more than others, online research will help point the way. It is no coincidence that companies are reluctant to let me have a mattress for review and the fact that i explain all the technical aspects. Only Leesa, Bruno and Emma have let me have a mattress with no input on what i say, you can draw your own conclusion on that ;) As side sleepers you need a softer feel, i would say Leesa and Emma Hybrid may be on the right lines.

hi, its on my to do list but im limited by time and funds. these companies dont seem to want me revealing too much and wont supply me a mattress :( my only free ones have bene from leesa, bruno and emma

bit firmer is better than bit softer, they will all soften up over time anyway. 👍

the industry standard is +/- 2cm so you are well out on each account. I will measure mine and let you know.

Thanks

Thinking about it with you reviewing single mattress maybe not as noticeable as the larger sizes

but the length is the same 200cm, but yes the width is very different. anyway for what its worth mine is spot on.

yes i try to make that clear, the different versions, its a problem with a lot of these companies.

if you can handle the heat issues memory foam is normally a pain friendly pressure point friendly way to go. keep in mind memory foam requires body heat and if your room is cold and you have thick blankets and thus heat doesnt get to the foam it will tend to feel on the firm side. there is no easy answer due to many factors involved but generally memory foam is the way to go. Perhaps a look at the nectar and maybe still think about a memory foam topper. you want a softer feel memory foam so not just any memory foam mattress due to your light weight and side sleeping.

Will a hybrid work for me or just memory foam?

@@annandareis if you mean hybrid as in pocket springs i would avoid that because of the push back. If you was on the heavy side it would be different

Thanks again Alan! One more question: I’ve seen some mattresses with 8 cm memory foam on top of the pocket sprung instead of placed beneath them. Is that any better in term of push back?

@@annandareis sure but pocket springs are about deep down support, at your weight you are just not going to benefit imho.

I ordred one double by net credit instalments, and it bounced, so i bought one and theres no trace yet by email?

The third party in hire purchase was not cool.

you would need something on the firm side such as otty, leesa hybrid, emma original or bruno.

look at emma original, otty, eve, bruno

I think that hybrid sounds the better option being much softer.

Thanks so much for your quick response. I spent the past 2 hours watching your other reviews of other mattresses and reading comments and decided to purchase the Casper first and then Emma Hybrid if it doesn't work!

@@lynn4773 yes, still a decent option, casper slightly firmer but not as firm as the emma original.

Thanks for your generosity. I should wait whilst I am still researching. Now I am tempted with the Leesa. Do you think that I should go for the softer one? Thanks so much!

@@lynn4773 yes as a light side sleeper I would say softer is better but of course its very individual and you may find them too soft or even not soft enough. However for sure the advice would be start with the softer options, if too soft then try Leesa.

well you couldnt be more wrong :) the heavier you are the softer that firm layer will feel. Firm is a relative term.

no. all foam is made up of cells and cells are made up of pores. it does not mean it soaks up moisture like a sponge. A sponge has other properties that make it such an efficient way of soaking up water.

@@alanrossreviews was that an computerized orb, before the fan appears? Or a genuine Angel?

i would never use an artificial angel 😜

@@alanrossreviews wow then you really caught an Orb passing by? In a golden circle, right to left? At 6:12

@@RosUNwell spooky huh?

ok

hi, not sure what your question is?? there is no such thing as optimum pressure level, every single one of us will need something slightly different. how did otty come to ask you to buy their mattress?what is your sleeping positions?

Otty said for me to cancel my order with Emma and buy theirs as I am being ripped off buying theirs, even with £200 off. I only read the pressure study on the Emma website that was conducted and therefore supposedly followed to create the ‘ perfect mattress for all’ I’m intrigued by Otty due to the springs, as that’s currently what I have now but a cheap eBay version, but it wasn’t advertised on my search so I wonder if it’s far more comfortable than the Emma, due to the memory foam layer over the cool gel layer. Do you have a preference between the two?

@@kellymillington-drake8788 i need to know your sleeping position, side? front? back? what otty said to you seems extraordinary.

Alan Ross Reviews I sleep on my back and side. Never my front as I’m in a world of pain if I accidentally do that. I’m 5ft and 8.5stone if that makes a difference. I prefer a firmer mattress as soft I’ve found really hurts my back, I guess with lack of support. I don’t really get on with the memory foam that sinks too much. Tried a £100 tempur cloud pillow and returned it the next day! Woke up sweating and it’s like sleeping on compacted sand. Dunlopillo latex is what works for me ( if low enough ) but where my mattress has sunk so badly I think it’s making my pillows too high.

Alan Ross Reviews ott also said their mattress is firmer than Emma! What amazes me is they say I’m being ripped off for £500 mattress of memory foam yet theirs is constructed in China and you can pick up a spring/memory foam mattress with 13.5 gage springs on eBay for less than £100 so I’d say they’re the rip off company keeping costs way lower in China than Germany or UK.. didn’t like the push cut throat nature of Otty staff

oh no......here we go again.............................😂😂

@@alanrossreviews okay I'm gonna give Emma a go but I SWEAR this is my last trial! I have no idea what makes this mattress supposedly more durable as the densities aren't any different to others. Things I like ... Handles, lighter weight, removable cover, firmer, efforts to prevent overheating. If this doesn't work out I'm buying a silentnight mattress and taking my chances. It's crunch time. 😎 ... Btw, do you genuinely recommend walking on it for a month to break it in? 👣👣

@@grahamjackmacpherson6501 lightly all over, yes this is a true way to fully open those cells and get even wear. Do not under any circumstances mention you did this to the mattress company or you can guess where that will lead. can you hear a drum roll???

@@alanrossreviews it would nulify your guarantee? Not that these companies ever honour them.

@@grahamjackmacpherson6501 pretty much, anything they can say that they class as misuse would be a get out. You have to stand your ground on the warranty if there is ever a dispute.

Sorry my bad you do!!!

@@sprig6043 yup! i do reply. heres the thing, im making a video to contain all the information i personally would need to make a proper choice. im not making a video to be less than 10 minutes to maximize views and i am not making a short video just to market a mattress and send people to buy it through a link. I think this is why my videos are very long yes, dont disagree, and why all the big channels for mattresses are very short. I also do not on the most part get free mattresses ( ihad 4 for free) and sign a contract agreeing to a positive review (i have never agreed to anything in return for a mattress and never will) beforehand like several other big channels. Im doing this because i enjoy it and no other reason.

it would be illegal if it wasnt. all legal fire proof mattresses carry a fira label as does the Emma.

RosUNwell Depends if you have the 3.0 or the 3.5 cm foam lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

of the ones i have reviewed Otty, Hugge, Nectar and Eve have Certipur certification. www.otza.com/mattress-articles/certipur/ glad you liked this one anyway :) i appreciate any feedback, good or bad, long as it is constructive :)

well done for lasting three minutes

right 😯

byeeeee!!! 😊👍😛

bit like your comment old man!

@@alanrossreviews I can understand why you only have Single mattress's ...LOL Plonker

@@marywoodward1562 i can understand why your vocabulary ends in plonker lol you must hear that a lot! roflmao 😜🤓

@@alanrossreviews M8, I agree with the OP on this one so no need to be a bell end eh.

@@Sparks1Plumbers0 of course you do cause she just asked you comment, wow, how more obvious can you plonkers be??? i forgot school is out till summer. maybe get a netflix sub if you are that bored that a video which apparently you didnt like has you coming back time after time to comment. seems i know how to make an impression! job done from my end! 😜