Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress Review: Test Lab Findings

“Compared to other hybrids, the Emma Hybrid Comfort isolates motion very well. However, there’s still some motion transfer from the coils.” – Jeremy

Our testing team found that the pocketed coil support core gives the mattress a somewhat bouncy feel and allows motion to transfer from one side of the mattress to the other.

If you’re a particularly light sleeper who wakes easily when your partner moves, this mattress may feel too responsive for your needs. The memory foam and polyfoam layers in the comfort system absorb some motion, but they aren’t thick enough to fully buffer co-sleepers from each other’s movements. Overall, this model is best suited to those who are okay with some motion transferring across the bed.

“The Hybrid Comfort alleviates some pressure, but people who want a mattress that hugs their body should opt for a softer hybrid or an all-foam model.” – Jackson

This mattress provides moderate pressure relief, but it may not be substantial enough for people who are prone to painful pressure points. If you’re a side sleeper under 130 pounds or someone with significant joint pain, you may want to consider a bed that contours more closely.

The Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress has three foam layers in the comfort system, including one made from memory foam. These layers offer some pressure relief by cushioning the body and adapting to your shape, which helps prevent sore spots from developing. Ultimately, though, the foam doesn’t offer the deep contouring and hugging effect provided by beds with thicker and plusher foam layers.

“I didn’t feel much heat buildup on the Emma Hybrid Comfort, so this mattress should be a good match for people who feel overly warm sleeping on foam.” – Logan

While the Emma Hybrid Comfort sleeps cooler than most all-foam models, hot sleepers may still find it sleeps warmer than the average hybrid.

The bed’s hybrid design allows air to flow freely through the coils in the support core. The mattress also has a moisture-wicking cover and foam layers with an open-cell structure engineered to stay cooler than traditional foam. However, some heat does linger around the sleeper’s body, particularly for sleepers over 230 pounds who sink further into the bed.

“Edge support is somewhat limited since the coils are on the thinner side. That said, I didn’t notice an excessive amount of compression when I sat along the perimeter.” – Jeremy

The Emma Hybrid Comfort Mattress provides average edge support. While the foam layers sink somewhat under pressure, the pocketed coils in the support core help strengthen the perimeter of the mattress. Most sleepers are able to get in and out of bed or lie near the edge without feelings of roll-off.

“People who weigh more than 230 pounds may struggle to move on the Emma Hybrid Comfort, but there’s enough spring to the surface that others shouldn’t have much trouble.” – Jackson

Our testers found it fairly easy to move around the surface of the Emma Hybrid Comfort. Although the adaptive properties of the foam layers inhibit movement to a certain degree, having the memory foam in the second layer helps fight the quicksand feeling that sometimes occurs with memory foam models. The support core also contains pocketed coils that are slightly bouncy.

The Emma Hybrid Comfort is best suited to those who want a bed that balances responsiveness and motion isolation. You won’t feel like you’re “trapped” in the foam layers, but you also won’t experience the bouncy feel that traditional innerspring mattresses often have.

“Off-gassing odor can be strong for the first few nights. I recommend airing out the mattress in a well-ventilated room until the smells have cleared out.” – Logan

The Emma Hybrid Comfort, like many other foam hybrid models, releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) after it’s unboxed and unrolled. The odor can be unpleasant if you’re sensitive to smells.

To reduce these off-gassing odors, set your mattress up in a well-ventilated area and wait at least a few hours before use. Hybrid mattresses tend to off-gas faster than all-foam mattresses thanks to air flowing through the coils, but it may still take up to two days for smells to completely dissipate.