Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
86/100 overall
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Simba
Simba Hybrid
79/100 overall
Price
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
£369Lowest verified price
Simba
Simba Hybrid
£699Lowest verified price
Mattress type
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
Hybrid
Simba
Simba Hybrid
Hybrid
Firmness
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
Medium-Firm
Simba
Simba Hybrid
Medium-firm
Depth
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
25 cm
Simba
Simba Hybrid
25 cm
Available sizes
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King
Simba
Simba Hybrid
Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King
Sleep trial
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
200 nights
Simba
Simba Hybrid
200 nights
Warranty
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
10 years
Simba
Simba Hybrid
10 years
Delivery
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
Not specified
Simba
Simba Hybrid
Free standard delivery to most UK addresses; postcode and service terms apply.
Performance and suitability scores
Overall quality
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
86Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
79
Value for money
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
91Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
80
Comfort
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
84Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
78
Pressure relief
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
86Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
74
Cooling
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
68
Simba
Simba Hybrid
76Best
Motion isolation
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
91Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
78
Edge support
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
82Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
68
Durability
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
84Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
76
For couples
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
92Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
81
Side sleepers
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
82Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
70
Back sleepers
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
86Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
79
Front sleepers
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
78Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
72
Heavier sleepers
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
78Best
Simba
Simba Hybrid
68
Our assessment
Best for
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
- Couples
- Back sleepers
- Side sleepers wanting balanced cushioning
- Medium-firm preference
Simba
Simba Hybrid
- Medium-firm preference
- Couples
- All-round hybrid comfort
Why consider it
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
A competitively priced medium-firm hybrid balancing zoned support, pressure-relieving foam and strong motion isolation.
- 200-night trial
- Strong motion-isolation design
- Five-zone support
- Good entry price
Simba
Simba Hybrid
Simba's core hybrid is a strong all-round medium-firm option. Its zoned foam support, Aerocoil microsprings and breathable Simbatex construction make it particularly relevant to couples and shoppers wanting a balanced hybrid rather than a very soft mattress.
- Nine support zones
- Responsive microsprings
- Good airflow-oriented construction
- 200-night trial and 10-year guarantee
Considerations
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
- You want a distinctly soft mattress
Simba
Simba Hybrid
- You want a distinctly soft/plush feel
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Mattress
Emma
Emma Original Mattress 2026
86/100 overall
Simba
Simba Hybrid
79/100 overall
Price
£369Lowest verified product price
£699Lowest verified product price
Mattress type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Firmness
Medium-Firm
Medium-firm
Depth
25 cm
25 cm
Available sizes
Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King
Single, Small Double, Double, King, Super King
Sleep trial
200 nights
200 nights
Warranty
10 years
10 years
Delivery
Not specified
Free standard delivery to most UK addresses; postcode and service terms apply.
Performance and suitability scores
Overall quality
86Best
79
Value for money
91Best
80
Comfort
84Best
78
Pressure relief
86Best
74
Cooling
68
76Best
Motion isolation
91Best
78
Edge support
82Best
68
Durability
84Best
76
For couples
92Best
81
Side sleepers
82Best
70
Back sleepers
86Best
79
Front sleepers
78Best
72
Heavier sleepers
78Best
68
Our assessment
Best for
- Couples
- Back sleepers
- Side sleepers wanting balanced cushioning
- Medium-firm preference
- Medium-firm preference
- Couples
- All-round hybrid comfort
Why consider it
A competitively priced medium-firm hybrid balancing zoned support, pressure-relieving foam and strong motion isolation.
- 200-night trial
- Strong motion-isolation design
- Five-zone support
- Good entry price
Simba's core hybrid is a strong all-round medium-firm option. Its zoned foam support, Aerocoil microsprings and breathable Simbatex construction make it particularly relevant to couples and shoppers wanting a balanced hybrid rather than a very soft mattress.
- Nine support zones
- Responsive microsprings
- Good airflow-oriented construction
- 200-night trial and 10-year guarantee
Considerations
- You want a distinctly soft mattress
- You want a distinctly soft/plush feel
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