Emma Original vs Helix Plus - 2025 Review

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Emma Original

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Essential Information

Mattress Type
Memory foam
Hybrid (coils and foam)
Year Launched
2015
2015
Brand
Emma
Helix
Unique Points

We’re not like a regular mattress, we’re a cool mattress! That’s because Emma is literally a cooling memory foam mattress in a box that keeps out the heat with its;

  • Climate Regulating Cover
  • Adaptive Airgocell Foam
  • Pressure Relieving Visco-Elastic Memory Foam
  • Supportive Base Foam with Adaptive Cut-out Technology

The Helix Plus is designed for Plus Size and Big & Tall and offers maximum support with a medium feel, it has five layers of construction:

  • Tencel Cover
  • 1.5" Helix Dynamic Foam
  • 1" Gel Memory Foam (Density: 4.0 lb)
  • 1.5" Memory Foam Plus
  • 8" Body Shaped Innersprings with reinforced perimeter
  • 1" DuraDense Base Foam.
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Certifications

OEKO-TEX®
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
CertiPur-US®
Other Certification Info

Firmness & Feel

Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Good Firmness Standard
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Select Your Firmness
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Adjustable Firmness
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Half-Half Firmness
Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included. Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Flippable / Reversible Firmness
Firmness Info

The Emma Original mattress is considered a medium-firm mattress. Rated a 5/10 on the firmness scale. It contours your body perfectly alleviating pressure points, as well as distributing your weight evenly. It adapts perfectly to your body shape while your spine stays aligned regardless of whether you are a side sleeper, back sleeper, or stomach sleeper.

Medium feel top of the bed you need - not too firm, not too soft. Rated a 7 to 8 on the firmness scale. Maximum support - to help provide maximum support for people with high BMIs.

Pricing

Twin
Twin XL
Full/Double
Queen
King
Cal King
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Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.

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Construction & Materials

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Emma Original
Helix Plus
Layers
Climate Regulating Cover, Adaptive Airgocell Foam, Pressure Relieving Visco-Elastic Memory Foam, Supportive Base Foam with Adaptive Cut-out Technology.
Tencel Cover, Helix Dynamic Foam, Gel Memory Foam, Memory Foam Plus, Body Shaped Innersprings with reinforced perimeter, DuraDense Base Foam.
Cover
Climate Regulation Cover, supports air circulation and regulates sleep climate by keeping moisture and heat out. The Emma Mattress cover is removable and machine washable. It is composed of 99% polyester and 1% elastane.
Each Plus mattress comes with our Ultra Breathable Tencel technology designed to increase airflow and to keep you cool.
Machine-washable Cover
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Ergonomic Handles
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Comfort
Pressure Relief - The memory foam layer distributes pressure evenly allowing the mattress to adapt to your body's individual contours. Air flows freely through your Emma mattress so you stay cool while you sleep.
Ultra breathable cover and hybrid design increase airflow to keep the mattress cooler. No more sweaty nights. Our special latex-foam hybrid alternative, designed to be denser to contour to your body. Uniquely pressure relieving, we use 4 pound Memory Plus Foam - a special, ultra dense and extra durable Helix blend.
Support
Spinal Alignment - The HRX material layer provides counter-pressure and alignment for lower-back and shoulder support. Your spine stays aligned whether you are a side sleeper, back sleeper, or stomach sleeper.
The new Helix Plus has higher density foams to match heavier sleepers and provide increased durability. The coil unit has best in-class edge support, so plus size sleepers never feel like they're falling off the mattress. An extra layer of high density, 4 pound foam is included in one of the three foam layers to help provide maximum support for people with high BMIs. Firm Memory Foam provides ergonomic support and cushioning, the transition layer has a higher IFD to match your body type. Extra support. Hundreds of individual taller coils designed to cradle and support heavier weight. Reinforced perimeter to provide edge support. The bottom foam layer of the mattress provides base support and durability to the entire mattress.
Manufactured in
Undisclosed
United States

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Size & Weight

Available Sizes
Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
10 "
12.5 "
Mattress Depth
Twin
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
35
70
Twin Weight (kg)
Twin XL
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
37
70
Twin XL Weight (kg)
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Full
48
90
Full Weight (kg)
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Queen
58
100
Queen Weight (kg)
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
King
72
125
King Weight (kg)
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Cal King
72
125
Cal King Weight (kg)

FAQ

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Trial & Warranty

Free Trial
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Sleep Trial
100 Nights
100 Nights
Warranty
10 Years
10 Years
Free Shipping
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good.
Free Returns
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.
Green tick. It means Yes. It's available and good. Red Cross. It means No, not available. Not included.

Delivery

Delivery Information

The Emma Mattress is shipped with Canpar

Your Helix Mattress is gently compressed, rolled, and put in a box that's about the size of a bag of golf clubs for easy shipping! Packaging dimensions are 16" x 16" x 48", and we ship via FedEx Ground direct from the manufacture to your door. Canadian orders may incur a shipping fee as well as a Customs Tax. These additional fees are applied during checkout.

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