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Which one is best for you? Emma vs Purple Hybrid - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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EmmaUp to 50% OffPurple HybridUp to $300 Off

Top pick

Emma

by Emma · Memory foam

Up to 50% Off

10 Years · 365-night trial

Purple Hybrid

by Purple · Hybrid (coils and foam)

Up to $300 Off

10 years · 100-night trial

Pricing by size

Emma

Twin$599

Twin XL$835

Full (Double)$889

Queen$1,053

King$1,325

California King$1,325

Purple Hybrid

Twinn/a

Twin XL$1,845

Full (Double)$2,145

Queen$2,295

King$2,895

California King$2,895

Essential information

	Emma	Purple Hybrid
Type	Memory foam	Hybrid (coils and foam)
Launched	2015	1989
Brand	Emma	Purple
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	At Emma we don't let accolades determine when our work is done, we continually strive to make advancements in comfort through innovation. With our on site state-of-the-art testing facility, coupled with our veteran product development team, we give you the perfect mattress. A three layer construction: 1.5" Airgocell® Foam 2" Visco-elastic Memory Foam 8" Cold Foam.	The New-School Classic. The bed that started it all - now with some serious upgrades. 2" Smart Comfort Grid : Hyper-Elastic Polymer with non-toxic polyethylene copolymer non-stick coating 7.5" Responsive Support Coils: Individually fabric-encased steel coils Polyurethane Foam: Transition layer: 0.5", 2.0 density layer. Base layer: 1", 2.0 density layer. Encasing edge-support layer: 0.5", 2.0 density layer.
Video	–	How It's Made - Purple Mattress Factory Tour

Certifications & trial

	Emma	Purple Hybrid
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	365 nights	100 nights
Warranty	10 Years	10 years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Free delivery with FedEx. Each mattress comes in a box with the dimensions 15"x15"x42". You can usually expect to receive your Emma mattress within 5 to 7 working days.	Let us do the heavy lifting with our complimentary in-home setup and delivery. We'll even get rid of your old mattress for you just because we're nice like that.

Firmness & feel

	Emma	Purple Hybrid
One firmness fits all	Yes	Yes
Select your firmness	No	No
Adjustable firmness	No	No
Half and half firmness	No	No
Flippable / reversible	No	No
Firmness info	Emma smoothly combines high-quality materials to create a dream-like mattress that conforms to every body type. Rated a 5/10 on the firmness scale. They worked long and hard to find the perfect composition for our Emma mattress and have found the optimum balance between support and comfort. Decide for yourself with a risk-free 365 day sleep trial.	2-inch Purple® grid layer is ideal for back sleepers and those who prefer a slightly firmer feel to their mattress.

Construction & materials

	Emma	Purple Hybrid
Layers	Airgocell® Foam, Visco-elastic Memory Foam, Cold Foam.	2" Smart Comfort Grid: Hyper-Elastic Polymer with non-toxic polyethylene copolymer non-stick coating, 7.5" Responsive Support Coils: Individually fabric-encased steel coils, Polyurethane Foam: Transition layer: 0.5", 2.0 density layer. Base layer: 1", 2.0 density layer. Encasing edge-support layer: 0.5", 2.0 density layer.
Cover	The breathable Emma cover combines a premium design with climate regulating fibers which allow the mattress to breathe and not retain heat like other mattresses do. At the same time, the cover is flexible allowing the mattress to adapt perfectly to your body. This removable and washable top cover is made of 99% polyester and 1% elastane. The side cover is made of 100% polyester. The bottom cover is made of 89% polyester and 11% polypropylene.	StretchMax Top with ultra-breathable side panels : 29% Viscose, 67% Polyester, 4% Lycra (all +/- 5%). Boasting even more stretch, the soft top material allows you to feel the full benefits of the Purple Grid, while ultra-breathable woven side panels encourage airflow.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	Yes	No
Comfort	The maximum amount of adaptability through our special German technology, and expertly developed foam. This allows airflow through the foam, allowing you to stay cool at night and sleep soundly. The top layer of breathable and adaptable Airgocell® foam ensures optimized adaptability. In addition to this, Airgocell® foam has an open pore structure for ideal air circulation adding to the Emma Mattress' climate regulating design. The grey side cover with 3D-mesh supports air circulation.	The Smart Comfort Grid is crafted from high-quality Hyper-Elastic Polymer that's made proudly in the U.S.A. This ultra-durable, non-toxic material never breaks down, so you stay nice and comfy now and forevermore. Temperature-neutral so you sleep cool. Purple® Smart Comfort Grid Personalized comfort and support that adapts to your unique body type and sleep position. Allows for plenty of temperature-neutralizing air movement under and around you for consistently cool comfort all night.
Support	The mattress perfectly aligns your spine, no matter what position you are sleeping in, to give you a better and healthier night's sleep. A middle layer of adaptive memory foam ensures an improved distribution of support, pressure relief and spine support and alignment. The cold foam firm bottom layer provides the necessary counter pressure whatever your sleeping position. Here we have added our innovative German Cut-out Technology which helps to align your spine giving you a healthier night's sleep. This technology gives you support in your lower back and shoulder areas while also helping the Emma Mattress to adapt to you.	The most scientifically advanced mattress in the world. Designed to intelligently adapt to your body's unique pressure points for superior, personalized comfort. Responsive support coils enhance the body-alignment properties of the Smart Comfort Grid and minimize motion transfer. It is designed to dynamically flex under pressure so your shoulders and hips are properly cradled and supported. No pressure all night. No pain come morning.
Posts	–	One of the most popular mattresses Over 164,805 reviews! With an average review of 4.3, see them yourself. [Read more]

Size & weight

	Emma	Purple Hybrid
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King	Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 10 "	Twin: 11.5 "
Twin weight (kg)	N/A	–
Twin XL weight (kg)	N/A	72
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	98
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	114
King weight (kg)	N/A	148
California King weight (kg)	N/A	147

FAQs

Emma

Is the Emma Sleep mattress a good investment?

The Emma Sleep mattress is an excellent choice, particularly for those who sleep on their backs. Despite being an all-foam mattress, it offers a perfect blend of comfort and support that back sleepers require. It also provides adequate support for stomach sleepers, which is quite an achievement for an all-foam mattress.

What makes the Emma Mattress unique?

The Emma Original is made with Visco Memory foam, which perfectly conforms to your body shape, providing relief to sensitive pressure points and ensuring spinal alignment. The mattress also has a high-resilience extra foam layer at the bottom that offers additional back support as you sleep.

Why does the Emma mattress feel warm?

The warmth you experience with the Emma mattress is due to its construction from synthetic foam, including memory foam. These materials are known for their heat retention properties. Vasco elastic foams like memory foam respond to, retain, and build up heat to function effectively.

Purple Hybrid

How long does Purple Hybrid last?

Purple mattresses are designed to last approximately 10 years with normal use. Sagging should not occur as long as the mattress is used as intended within its 10-year lifespan.

Is Purple Hybrid good for stomach sleepers?

Yes, the Purple Hybrid Mattress is a good choice for stomach sleepers. It is designed to provide the necessary support for those who prefer this sleeping position.

What happened to Purple Hybrid?

The Purple Hybrid and Premier mattresses have been discontinued and are no longer available for purchase. Purple now offers new hybrid mattresses in their Premium and Luxe collections, including the Purple Hybrid, and the Purple Hybrid Premier 3 and 4.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this Emma vs Purple Hybrid mattress comparison. We have tried to compare all the necessary information to help you choose which mattress is the most suitable for you.

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