Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress review 2024: tested by experts

Our Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress experience

Pressure relief

Pressure relief is important in a mattress because it helps alleviate discomfort and pain, which can impact sleep quality. (2) Cushioning prevents heavier areas of the body, like the hips, from sinking too deep into a mattress, creating pressure build-up. A mattress with inadequate pressure relief for your body type can also cause pressure sores in bony areas like the shoulders, lower back and buttocks, hips, heels, and ankles. (3)  

We initially thought Emma Hybrid Comfort’s thin foam layers and firm feel wouldn’t provide much pressure relief, but our testers were pleasantly surprised. Our pressure map tests showed the adaptive foam layers and ergonomic coils help distribute body weight evenly. However, testers say there wasn’t pressure build-up while side sleeping, but it wasn’t the most comfortable position on this bed.

Support

The Emma Hybrid Comfort offers fantastic support. Its firm surface and dense layers keep the spine aligned, which is essential for avoiding sleep posture-induced back pain. (4) The sturdy, zoned coils keep heavier areas of the body lifted, which is great for sleepers with back pain. Studies show that zoned mattresses can help alleviate discomfort in this area. (5) Testers say their spine felt lifted in all sleeping positions on the Emma Hybrid Comfort.

Bounce

If you’re looking for a bouncy bed, the Emma Hybrid Comfort has your back—this mattress has great bounce thanks to its responsive foam layers and springy coil unit. Combination sleepers, people with mobility issues, and couples who love a springy mattress for sex will appreciate how easy it is to move around on this bed.

Motion isolation

For such a bouncy bed, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Emma Hybrid Comfort doesn’t have the best motion isolation. The foam layers manage to stifle small movements like position changes, but big movements—like getting in and out of bed—are pretty noticeable. This is something to consider if you’re a light sleeper who shares with a partner who tosses and turns a lot or has a different sleep schedule than you. 

Edge support

Couples who like to spread out and use the whole surface area of the bed will be pleased to hear that the Hybrid Comfort feels supportive when lying at the edge of the mattress. However, this wasn’t the case when sitting—we found ourselves sliding off when sitting on the side of the bed. This amount of sinkage may cause issues for the elderly and those with mobility issues, who need a more supportive area to get in and out of bed. 

Cooling

Temperature regulation is essential for getting quality sleep. (6) This Emma Hybrid Comfort’s moisture-wicking cover, aerated foams, and coil unit work together to keep you cool. The foams don’t have much sinkage, which leaves more of your skin’s surface area exposed to the air, helping regulate your body temperature. The mattress is incredibly responsive. Research shows that responsive mattresses require less muscle activity when moving around, which reduces core body temperature, letting you sleep more peacefully. (7) 

While this isn’t one of the best cooling mattresses we’ve tested, it does a fairly good job at temperature regulation. Most sleepers should feel comfortable, but very hot sleepers may want a bed with more advanced cooling technology. 

Performance for couples

With good edge support, high bounce (great for sex!), and decent cooling, we think this is a great mattress for couples. However, if you’re a light sleeper, you might find yourself disturbed by the movements of a partner getting in and out of bed. If your partner tosses and turns a lot, you may also be irritated by the weird noise the mattress makes.

Shipping

Bed-in-a-box shipping is free across the contiguous U.S., with additional fees for Alaska and Hawaii. If you want to schedule your delivery on a specific date, shoppers in select areas can do so for a fee, which ranges from $69 to $129.

Emma doesn’t offer in-home set-up, but you can pay $125 to have your old mattress removed. (This service is free for beds delivered to addresses in California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, thanks to local environmental laws.)

Trial and warranty

The Emma Hybrid Comfort comes with a generous 365-night sleep trial. You can return the bed at any time within the trial period and receive a full refund. Your mattress is covered by a 10-year warranty that protects against damage caused by faulty materials or workmanship. If the current model is no longer available, defective mattresses will be replaced with the same model or a similar model of equal or greater value.

How we test mattresses

Testing mattresses involves more than just napping; It’s a pretty serious business. We use the framework below to help us shape our Emma Hybrid Comfort review, evaluating important criteria like mattress performance, comfort, value, and overall customer experience. 

Learn more about our mattress testing methodology.

Compare the Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress

	Emma Hybrid Comfort	Nectar Classic Hybrid	Bear Elite Hybrid	Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid	DreamCloud The DreamCloud Hybrid
Rating	4.4/5	4.1/5	4.3/5	4.3/5	4.7/5
Best for	Sleepers who prefer a firm feel	Couples	$2,305	Shoppers who like customization options	Shoppers seeking affordable luxury
Price	$1,319	$1,613	Athletes, people with joint pain	$1,332	$1,613
Material	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
Trial period	365 nights	365 nights	120 nights	120 nights	365 nights
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Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress trial and warranty

You’ll have 365 nights to test your Emma Hybrid Comfort and can return the bed for free at any point during the trial for a full refund. A 10-year warranty covers any defects caused by poor workmanship or faulty materials. If your existing bed has been discontinued, defective mattresses will be replaced with the same model or a similar model of equal or greater value. 

How to choose the right mattress for you

It’s great to get mattress recommendations from friends but you need to ensure that you buy a mattress that suits your specific needs, including your body type and sleeping style. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a new mattress:

Mattress type

The most common mattress materials include foam, innerspring, hybrid, and latex. All-foam beds usually offer strong pressure relief and motion isolation. Innerspring beds tend to excel at support, bounce, and temperature regulation. Hybrid mattresses are made with both coil and foam layers, for a blend of comfort and support. Latex mattresses are usually bouncy, cooling, and durable.

Firmness

Firmness is very subjective. For example, the same mattress will feel different to a 250-pound person and a 150-pound person because heavier sleepers have more weight to sink through the layers. Brands provide a firmness rating for mattresses based on average body weight, but you won’t know if a bed is firm or soft enough for you until you sleep on it. The ideal firmness will be both comfortable and supportive, allowing your spine to rest in a neutral position while providing enough cushioning for your joints. 

Sleeping position

The position you sleep in also dictates the type of mattress you need. Side sleepers require more cushioning to avoid pressure build-up at the hips and shoulders, while stomach sleepers need extra support to keep the hips lifted and spine aligned. Research suggests that back sleepers should choose a medium-firm mattress, which can distribute body weight more evenly to help reduce lower back pain. (8) The best mattresses for combination sleepers are more responsive, making it easier to switch positions. 

Body temperature

If you often find yourself overheating in bed, you’ve probably noticed that you don’t wake up feeling well-rested. This is because being too hot can reduce the amount of time you spend in deep sleep stages. (6) Look for a mattress that’s constructed with temperature-regulating materials, like cooling covers or foams, and coil units that promote airflow. Foams that contain phase-change materials or have open-cell construction are designed to allow heat to escape, helping to keep you and the mattress cool. (9) The amount of sinkage will also affect a mattress’ cooling abilities, as sleeping more “on top” of a bed leaves more of your body’s surface area exposed to the air. (10)

Co-sleepers

People who share their bed with a partner, pet, or child will have extra considerations when choosing a new mattress. If your partner moves around a lot or wakes up at a different time than you, look for a bed with minimal motion transfer. A mattress with good motion isolation will limit the amount of movement that travels across the bed. 

If your partner has a different body weight and sleeping style, you should look for a mattress that’s a good compromise for you both. You may even consider a “split” mattress with a different firmness level on either side. 

Co-sleepers who prefer to spread out rather than cuddle in the middle will also need good edge support, which allows you to use the whole surface area without feeling like you’re going to roll off. If you find yourself overheating when co-sleeping, a mattress with enhanced temperature regulation will help to cool you down. 

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