Endy vs Emma: Which Mattress Is Worth Your Money?
Best Sleep Society· Editor of Best Sleep Society
The Endy and the Emma Original are both all-foam, bed-in-a-box mattresses at similar prices, but they feel very different. The Endy is made in Canada and comes in three firmness levels; the Emma Original, from German brand Emma, comes in a single feel that skews soft. We tested both side by side for cooling, pressure relief, motion transfer, edge support and more to see which one is worth your money.
The Endy came out on top, winning six of our seven tests and tying on cooling. It also comes with a much longer sleep trial and warranty. The Emma Original costs less, but our tester found it too soft to give lasting support.
Winner
The Endy
The Endy outperformed the Emma Original in our testing.
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- Perfect 10/10 scores for pressure relief and response
- 365-night sleep trial and 15-year warranty
- Three firmness options: Plush, Medium-Firm and Firm
Overview
The Endy
Emma Original- Gel-infused open-cell comfort foam
- Temperature-neutral foam that feels the same year-round
- Machine-washable cover
- Airgocell® open-cell cooling foam
- HALO® memory foam
- Antibacterial cover
Sizes & Pricing
| Size | The Endy | Emma Original |
|---|---|---|
| Twin | $675 | $499 |
| Twin XL | $745 | $599 |
| Full/Double | $820 | $649 |
| Queen | $895 | $749 |
| King | $995 | $849 |
| Cal King | $1045 | $849 |
*Pricing is accurate as of November 2026.
Construction
The EndyEmma OriginalLayer 1
The Endy
Micro Quilted Cover
A stretchy, breathable polyester-spandex cover that wicks moisture away from your body. It zips off and goes straight into the washing machine, so keeping your mattress fresh is easy.
Emma Original
Antibacterial Cover
A breathable, antibacterial cover designed to promote airflow. Our tester could feel its serrated texture through the sheets.
Layer 2
The Endy
Endy Comfort Foam
2" of open-cell foam infused with cooling gel. Air moves freely through the open cells, so this layer contours to your body without trapping heat the way traditional memory foam does.
Emma Original
Airgocell® Foam
An open-cell foam top layer designed to wick away moisture and prevent overheating. It's the main reason the Emma scored 9/10 for cooling, matching the Endy.
Layer 3
The Endy
Transition Foam
A responsive layer that bridges the soft top and the firm base. It relieves pressure at the hips and shoulders and absorbs movement before it reaches your partner.
Emma Original
HALO® Memory Foam
A memory foam layer designed to isolate motion and relieve pressure. It gives the Emma its soft, sink-in feel, but in our testing it allowed deep sinkage and didn't relieve pressure as well as the Endy's foams.
Layer 4
The Endy
Support Foam
A high-density foam base that keeps your spine aligned and gives the mattress its structure. It is also behind the Endy's strong edge support and long-term durability.
Emma Original
High Resiliency Xtra Foam
The base layer that gives the mattress its structure. Our tester found it too soft to stop heavier sleepers from sinking too deeply.
Layer 5
The Endy
Temperature-Neutral Foam
Some foams firm up in the cold and soften in the heat. The Endy keeps the same feel through every Canadian season.
Firmness Options
The Endy comes in three firmness levels: Plush, Medium-Firm and Firm. The Emma Original comes in a single feel, and while it's sold as medium-firm, our tester found it much softer, with deep sinkage.
Having options matters because firmness is personal. Side sleepers usually need a softer surface that lets the shoulders and hips sink in, back sleepers do best with balanced support, and stomach sleepers and heavier bodies need a firmer surface that keeps the hips from sagging. The right feel keeps your spine aligned and relieves pressure; the wrong one can leave you sore. With the Endy, you can choose the feel that suits how you sleep; the Emma Original offers one feel only.
Testing
The EndyEmma OriginalCompany Comparison
The EndyEmma Original- endy.com
- Endy stores (Sherway Gardens, Edmonton, Halifax)
- The Endy Mattress (compared in this article)
- Endy Elevate Hybrid
- Emma Original (compared in this article)
- Emma Diamond
- Emma Body Adapt
Which Mattress Should You Choose?
The Endy Mattress is the clear winner. It won six of our seven tests and tied on cooling, with perfect 10/10 scores for pressure relief and response. It also comes in three firmness levels and is backed by a 365-night sleep trial and 15-year warranty, compared with Emma's 100 nights and 10 years.
The Emma Original costs less in every size and sleeps just as cool, thanks to its Airgocell® foam. But our tester found it too soft, with deep sinkage, sore mornings and off-gassing that lasted almost two months. For most sleepers, the Endy is the better long-term value.
The Endy is best for you if you want:
- A choice of 3 firmness levels
- Top pressure relief for side sleepers
- Strong motion isolation for couples
- Minimal off-gassing
- A 365-night sleep trial and 15-year warranty
The Emma Original is best for you if you want:
- A lower price in every size
- A soft, sink-in memory foam feel
- A cool-sleeping foam mattress
FAQs
Is the Endy better than the Emma?
In our testing, yes. The Endy won six of our seven tests and tied on cooling, and scored 9.59/10 overall compared with 7.7/10 for the Emma Original.
Is the Emma mattress firm or soft?
The Emma Original is sold as medium-firm, but our tester found it skews soft, with deep sinkage. The Endy Medium-Firm feels more supportive, and the Endy also comes in Plush and Firm.
Which mattress is better for hot sleepers?
Both. The Endy and the Emma Original each scored 9/10 for cooling: the Endy uses gel-infused open-cell foam, and the Emma uses its open-cell Airgocell® foam.
How do the sleep trials and warranties compare?
The Endy comes with a 365-night sleep trial and a 15-year warranty. The Emma Original comes with a 100-night trial and a 10-year warranty.
Is the Emma cheaper than the Endy?
Yes. The Emma Original costs less in every size: a Queen is $749 compared with $895 for the Endy Medium-Firm.
