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The Emma Original Mattress is a soft full-foam mattress from the German-based mattress brand, Emma. The mattress tag states made in Mexico, meaning Canadians will receive a different mattress than their European counterparts, who will receive a mattress made in the UK or Ireland. The Emma Original is softer than its competitors and contains 3 layers of foam. It has a 365-night sleep trial and a 10-year warranty. This mattress was one of the least expensive memory foam mattresses we tested, however cheaper does not mean better. The test results show poorer performance in terms of comfort, pressure relief, edge support, and motion isolation, indicating that the quality of the Emma is not equivalent to that of market leaders like Silk & Snow or Endy. The Silk & Snow S&S Mattress is slightly lower priced but performs just as well, if not better than top competitors and the most expensive memory foam mattresses on the market. Therefore, this mattress may not be suitable for everyone, and there are better options for those on a budget. Read our full Emma Sleep review to find how this mattress may or may not suit your preferences.

The Emma mattress is a 3-layer memory foam mattress with a machine washable removable cover. The foam hugs the body, providing a cushioned feel when climbing onto the mattress. The mattress’s signature polyester and elastane cover is created with its honeycomb-textured top. One tester noted this triggered their trypophobia. The Emma Original mattress did not perform as well as other memory foam mattresses in our sleep tests and did not score high reviews from our testers. The cushioning feel of the mattress was not supportive enough for our sleepers, unlike the similarly-priced S&S mattress. For those who are looking for an affordable memory foam mattress in a box, we would recommend choosing S&S over Emma Original. If you would like to compare the Emma Original with its hybrid counterpart, stay tuned for our Emma Hybrid review.