Emma Hybrid Premium Mattress Review

Cian's verdict: "After years of waking up with a stiff lower back, this mattress has been a revelation. The firm support keeps my spine aligned without feeling like I'm sleeping on a board. The 5-zone springs really do feel different under my shoulders versus my hips — there's targeted support where I need it. By week 3, my morning back tension had noticeably improved. This is the best mattress I've tested for back sleeping."

Brendan's verdict: "As a heavier bloke who sleeps on his stomach, most mattresses let my hips sink too deep, which murders my lower back by morning. The Hybrid Premium is firm enough to keep my hips level with my shoulders. At 105kg, I need that resistance — softer mattresses just don't work for me. This one does. No more morning back pain, and I'm not sinking into a crater after 8 weeks of use. Highly recommend for bigger stomach sleepers."

Our assessment: If you're over 80kg, softer mattresses often compress too much over time, leading to sagging and poor support. The Hybrid Premium's firmer construction handles heavier weights well. After 8 weeks of testing with our 105kg tester, we saw minimal compression or body impressions forming. The pocket spring system distributes weight effectively, and the denser foam layers resist the "hammock effect" common in cheaper mattresses.

Siobhán's verdict: "My partner and I have different sleep styles — I toss and turn while he's a log. On our old mattress, every movement would wake him. The Hybrid Premium's pocket springs do a solid job of isolating motion. He says he barely notices when I change positions now. There is some slight noise from the springs if you move quickly, but nothing that's woken either of us. The weak edge support is my only complaint — I sometimes feel like I might roll off if I'm too close to the side."

Róisín's verdict: "I really wanted to like this mattress because of the price, but it's just too firm for side sleeping. My shoulders and hips need to sink in more to stay aligned, and the Hybrid Premium doesn't allow that. By week 2, I was waking up with shoulder discomfort and had to add a mattress topper. Without the topper, I'd have returned it. If you're a dedicated side sleeper, look at the Airgrid or Thermosync instead — they're much better for pressure relief."

Our assessment: If you weigh under 60kg, you may not be heavy enough to activate the comfort layers properly. The mattress could feel too firm and unyielding, like sleeping on a hard surface. Lighter sleepers generally do better with softer mattresses (7/10 firmness or higher) that respond to less body weight. Consider the Emma Thermosync or Airgrid if you're in this weight category.