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Which one is best for you? The Big Fig vs Emma - 2026 comparison by Vs Mattress

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The Big FigGet $400 offEmmaUp to 50% Off

The Big Fig

by Big Fig · Hybrid

Get $400 off

20 Years · 120-night trial

Top pick

Emma

by Emma · Memory foam

Up to 50% Off

10 Years · 365-night trial

Pricing by size

The Big Fig

Twin$1,399

Twin XL$1,499

Full (Double)$1,599

Queen$1,799

King$1,999

California King$1,999

Emma

Twin$599

Twin XL$835

Full (Double)$889

Queen$1,053

King$1,325

California King$1,325

Essential information

	The Big Fig	Emma
Type	Hybrid	Memory foam
Launched	–	2015
Brand	Big Fig	Emma
Made in	United States	United States
Unique points	The Big Fig is made up of 5 layers: ThermoGel treated fabric Gel-Infused Latex Foam 3 Layers of High Density Poly Foam 1,600 Individually Wrapped Coils Additionally, the materials are tufted in 16 places to prevent shifting over time.	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.
Video	They love the Big Fig, and you will too!	–

Certifications & trial

	The Big Fig	Emma
OEKO-TEX®	No	No
CertiPUR-US®	Yes	Yes
Certifications	CertiPur-US®	CertiPur-US®
Other certification info	–	–
Sleep trial	120 nights	365 nights
Warranty	20 Years	10 Years
Free shipping	–	–
Free returns	Yes	Yes
Pay later	Yes	Yes
Delivery info	Free 7-10 Day Shipping & Free Returns. The Big Fig mattress is shipped free to customers in the lower 48 states. Currently, they don't deliver to Alaska or Hawaii. Canadian customers in metropolitan areas can purchase the Big Fig for an extra $250 fee added at checkout, which covers customs and taxes.	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.

Firmness & feel

	The Big Fig	Emma
One firmness fits all	No	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.

Construction & materials

	The Big Fig	Emma
Layers	ThermoGel treated fabric, Gel-Infused Latex Foam, 3 Layers of High Density Poly Foam, 1,600 Individually Wrapped Coils	Airgocell® Foam, Visco-elastic Memory Foam, Cold Foam.
Cover	Cover - 66% polyurethane blend, 30% viscose, 4% poly/lycr ThermoGel Technology	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.
Machine-washable cover	No	No
Ergonomic handles	No	Yes
Comfort	Above the pocket springs are 4 layers of foam. Air flows freely through the perforated Gel-Infused Latex Foam, maximizing breathability and comfort. Then you have the three layers of HD poly foam to keep the mattress from sagging.	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.
Support	Built to last with a 20 year warranty and durable materials like 1600 individually wrapped coils in king and cal king with 15 gauge wire. Plus it supports 550lbs per sleeper (1,100lbs total).	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.
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Size & weight

	The Big Fig	Emma
Available sizes	Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen, King, California King, Split King	Twin, Twin XL, Full (Double), Queen, King, California King
Dimensions	Twin: 13 "	Twin: 10 "
Twin weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Twin XL weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Full (Double) weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
Queen weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
King weight (kg)	N/A	N/A
California King weight (kg)	N/A	N/A

FAQs

The Big Fig

Is the Big Fig mattress firm or soft?

The Big Fig mattress has a medium-firm feel, rating 6 out of 10 on the firmness scale, and stands 13 inches in height. It's popular with larger individuals, but its medium-firm level of support also appeals to people of average and lighter weights.

How long does Big Fig mattress last?

The Big Fig mattress is a durable hybrid designed for heavier individuals who need firm support. It's expected to last longer than most other mattresses, with an average lifespan of about 10 years.

Can the Big Fig mattress be flipped?

The Big Fig Mattress is one-sided and designed with all the comfort layers on top, so it doesn't need to be flipped. However, it's important to regularly rotate your Big Fig Mattress (every month for the first six months and every 3–4 months after that).

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.

Wrap up

Thank you for checking out this The Big Fig vs Emma 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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