Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: firm hybrid support with exceptional temperature control

How does the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress compare to its predecessors? Find out in T3’s review…

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T3 Verdict

If you’re looking for firm support and comfort, the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is the one for you. Unlike previous Emma mattresses, the Hybrid Premium has improved temperature regulation and the hybrid mix of foam and springs supports the body while keeping it sweat free. It might be too firm for some, but it gets top marks from T3.

Reasons to buy
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    Supportive, comfortable and supremely stylish

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    Improved temperature control and heat retention

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    Firm mattress fans will love this!

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    Affordable price tag

Reasons to avoid
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    Very heavy to manoeuver

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    Might be too firm for some

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In T3’s Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review, I put this new hybrid mattress to the test to see how it measured up to the competition and other Emma mattresses.

As one of the UK’s best selling mattress companies, Emma is well known for its range of hybrid and memory foam mattresses. Alongside its popular and reliable Emma Hybrid Original, Emma launched two new mattresses in 2023: the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress and the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress.

The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress promises to provide more comfort, ergonomic support and breathability than its predecessor, thanks to its new heightened springs and edge-to-edge technology. Will the Emma Hybrid Premium make its way onto T3’s list for the best mattress? Read my review to find out.

Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Price

The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is £359 for a single, £528 for a double, £593 for a king and £681 for a super king. Small double and EU sizes are also available, and Emma offers a 200 night trial with all its mattresses.

Despite being a newer mattress, the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is incredibly affordable so it’ll definitely appeal to those on a budget. Emma also runs sales throughout the year, especially during big sales seasons and holidays, so make sure to keep an eye out for Emma mattress deals and use these Emma discount codes at the checkout.

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Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Unboxing and set-up 

The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress arrived in a large oblong-shaped box with the mattress vacuum packed and rolled up tightly inside, like the best bed in a box mattresses. The mattress was tightly compressed but once I cut away the plastic, it sprung to life quickly. I left it to come to full size which took hardly anytime at all, and it looked like it had inflated itself.

I had to keep it in the hallway of my one bed flat for a while before moving into a house, and let me tell you, manoeuvring that box into a moving van and up the stairs was no joke! The mattress was surprisingly heavy and I found it really hard to move, so that’s worth keeping in mind if you’re planning on moving soon. I got the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress in a double size, so if you choose anything bigger than that, I imagine it’d be even harder to move around.

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Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Design

The Emma Hybrid Premium is a hybrid mattress, made of layers of memory foam and pocket springs. Starting with the springs, Emma has improved its Infinity pocket springs which add height to the mattress for maximum airflow. The springs are designed to keep sleepers sweat-free, dry and regulate body temperature.

In combination with the springs is Emma’s Halo Memory Foam. The foam adapts and moulds to the shape of the body, while offering firm support for the back, spinal alignment, pressure relief and soft cradling comfort for the shoulders and hips. The mattress has seven zones of support, and its Point Elastic Airgocell technology absorbs and evaporates sweat to keep you cool while sleeping.

To complete the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress, it’s covered with an UltraDry breathable cover which can be removed and machine washed. The cover is moisture wicking, is soft and springy to the touch and has a light dotted pattern. Overall, the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is manufactured with the highest quality materials and innovative technology, and its looks are pretty good, too.

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Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Performance

Before switching to the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress, I’d been using the Simbatex Foam mattress, a medium-firm model which has gotten a little softer overtime. I found initially swapping to the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress was a shock to the system, as I was used to a soft and squishy mattress which I sunk into a little.

The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is much firmer than I expected but I quickly adapted to it and found it to be much more comfortable than a softer mattress. My fiancé had a few backache issues when we first started trying it but once we got used to the firmness, we’ve both been sleeping incredibly well. The firmness might put some people off but I’ve found it to be supremely comfortable, supportive and while it does contour to the body, you don’t get that sinking feeling you get with memory foam mattresses.

Where the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress has significantly improved is its temperature regulation. I previously tested the Emma Diamond Degree Topper and my one major bugbear with it was its heat retention. I found it to be incredibly heat trapping and sweat inducing, but the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress has fixed these problems. It keeps you cool and I’ve had no issues with waking up feeling sweaty, so if you’re a hot sleeper, the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress could be a good choice for you.

Another positive to the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress is its motion isolation. I hardly feel my fiancé moving next to me while we sleep and the edge-to-edge support is great, too. The cover is exceptionally comfortable and overall, I’ve really loved sleeping on the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress.

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Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Verdict

The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress gets top scores from me and I don’t think I’ll go back to a soft or full memory foam mattress ever again. The hybrid mix of springs and foam give this mattress a great height, exceptional support and cosy comfort. It might be a bit too firm for some and it’s hard to move around, but those issues are fairly insubstantial. The Emma Hybrid Premium mattress will appeal to all kinds of sleepers, but especially hot sleepers as its cooling capabilities are amazing, and far better than its predecessors.

Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: Alternatives to consider

If you’re looking for another cooling mattress, the Emma Luxe Cooling mattress was released alongside the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress in 2023. It has advanced breathability and temperature control, and it’s slightly softer than the Emma Hybrid Premium mattress if you’re not a fan of firm mattresses.

If you want a mattress with a similar price tag and good temperature regulation, the Eve Lighter mattress is an alternative to consider. Good for restless sleepers, this memory foam mattress has great motion transfer and effective heat control tech, plus it’s very affordable.

Bethan Girdler-Maslen
Home Editor

Beth is Home Editor for T3, looking after style, living and wellness. From the comfiest mattresses to strange things you can cook in an air fryer, Beth covers sleep, yoga, smart home, coffee machines, watches, grooming tools, fragrances, gardening and much more. If it's something that goes in your house, chances are Beth knows about it and has the latest reviews and recommendations! She's also in the know about the latest deals and discount codes from top brands and retailers.

Having always been passionate about writing, she’s written for websites, newspapers and magazines on a variety of topics, from jewellery and culture, to food and telecoms. You can find her work across numerous sites, including Wedding Ideas Magazine, Health & Wellbeing, The Bristol Post, Fashion & Style Directory, TechRadar, CreativeBloq and more. In her spare time, Beth enjoys running, reading, baking and attempting craft projects that will probably end in disaster!