Fact-checked: 13 October 2026. Market: Ireland. Prices: euro.
The short answer
On 13 October 2026, the iSleep ONE Hybrid Mattress was listed at €279 for a 90 × 190 cm single, compared with €412.30 for the same-size Emma Original on Emma’s Irish website. iSleep ONE was €133.30 less expensive on this mattress-only comparison. Both brands advertised a 200-night mattress trial. Emma expressly advertised free trial-return collection; iSleep’s return policy referred to applicable return fees without specifying a universal amount.
The current Emma Original is a relevant everyday hybrid comparison for iSleep ONE because both combine foam comfort with spring support. Emma Original Elite is a useful additional comparison for shoppers considering a seven-layer hybrid with more explicitly described cooling technology. Neither is an identical product or a proven performance equivalent.
Which Emma mattress should be compared with iSleep ONE?
iSleep ONE’s current product description specifies a 28 cm, seven-layer hybrid mattress with medium-firm comfort. The current Emma Original sold in Ireland is described as a 25 cm hybrid with five layers, five-zone springs, Memory Adapt foam and improved edge support. Do not confuse this current Irish product with older Emma Original models described elsewhere as all-foam.
Emma Original Elite is described as a 27 cm, seven-layer hybrid with seven-zone springs and an Air Grid cooling layer. Its layer count and height make it another relevant reference, but matching layer counts do not establish matching materials, durability or comfort.
Single-size prices: a like-for-like snapshot
| Mattress | Size | Listed selling price | Displayed reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| iSleep ONE | 90 × 190 cm | €279.00 | €405.00 |
| Emma Original | 90 × 190 cm | €412.30 | €589.00 |
| Emma Original Elite | 90 × 190 cm | €569.50 | €1,139.00 |
These are listed prices checked on 13 October 2026, not guaranteed future checkout totals. iSleep prices were checked against its store catalogue; Emma prices were read from the Irish product pages with Single 90 × 190 cm selected. Reference prices are the sellers’ displayed comparison prices, not independently verified historic selling prices.
Emma’s pages also displayed a free Spring & Autumn Duvet promotion on selected mattresses, stated to run until 19 October 2026. The table compares mattress prices rather than assigning a cash value to that gift. Check the eligible size, promotion and final basket before ordering.
Other iSleep ONE sizes
The iSleep catalogue also listed Small Double 120 × 190 cm at €379; Double 135 × 190 cm at €419; King 150 × 200 cm at €459; and Super King 180 × 200 cm at €519. Equivalent Emma prices for those sizes were not verified for this article, so the single-size price advantage should not be extrapolated to every size.
Construction and comfort
| Published specification | iSleep ONE | Emma Original | Emma Original Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Height | 28 cm | 25 cm | 27 cm |
| Advertised layers | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Comfort description | Medium firm | Gently cushioning, hugging feel with balanced support | Gently cushioning, hugging feel with balanced support |
| Distinctive published detail | Hybrid support plus mini springs on iSleep’s comparison page | 5-zone springs and Memory Adapt foam | 7-zone springs and Air Grid technology |
Firmness descriptions are not a standardized cross-brand measurement. iSleep ONE’s product page gives a 5–6.5/10 range, while iSleep’s comparison page gives 7/10. Both describe it as medium firm; the numerical inconsistency should be confirmed with iSleep if firmness is central to your choice.
Emma describes removable covers washable at 40°C for both models. Both brands make comfort and breathability claims, but this review has no comparable independent temperature, pressure-relief, motion-isolation or durability measurements. It therefore does not rank one mattress as objectively cooler, healthier or better for back pain.
200-night trials: same duration, different details
iSleep: Its Return Policy states that the trial begins on delivery and lasts 200 nights. It recommends trying the mattress for at least 30 nights. The mattress must remain clean and undamaged; clearance items and promotional clearance sales are excluded. The policy allows one return or exchange per mattress per household and describes trial exchanges as free.
To request an iSleep return, email hello@isleep.ie with the order number, an explanation and condition photographs. The policy states that collection is arranged within 3–5 business days after approval and refunds are issued to the original payment method within 7–14 business days after completion of the return process. It refers to refunds minus applicable return fees, but does not set out a universal post-14-day trial-return fee. Confirm that cost before buying rather than assuming every trial return is free.
Emma: The Irish trial page advertises 200 nights for mattresses, starting on receipt. Returns are requested through its portal, with collection arranged by Emma. The product and delivery pages advertise free home-return pickup and a full refund within the applicable trial. Emma’s delivery-and-returns page asks customers to allow up to 14 working days for the refund after the items reach its warehouse. Standard return couriers cannot enter the home, so the mattress should be prepared near the doorstep.
These are commercial mattress-trial descriptions, not a complete statement of either seller’s terms. Accessories and bundles may have different conditions. Read the linked policies for your order.
Delivery, room-of-choice service and old mattress removal
Emma Original and Original Elite displayed free delivery in 2–5 working days when checked. Treat this as an advertised estimate, not a guaranteed arrival date for every size or address. Emma also lists Comfort Delivery at €69, including delivery to a chosen room and removal of one old mattress for recycling on the same day. The price remains €69 if old mattress removal is not used.
iSleep’s Shipping Policy page advertises free shipping, average fulfilment of 1–3 working days before dispatch and estimated delivery of 1–8 business days after dispatch. Its separate store shipping policy describes delivery to the building or front door and a room-delivery surcharge of €40 plus VAT, requested three days in advance. Confirm the applicable delivery estimate and final room-service charge for your address. That surcharge is not a directly equivalent package to Emma’s €69 service, which explicitly includes old mattress removal.
Warranty and customer support
iSleep’s mattress comparison page lists a 10-year warranty for ONE; Emma’s product pages advertise a 10-year manufacturer guarantee. Equal headline duration does not mean identical coverage. iSleep’s warranty wording excludes comfort preference and damage such as stains or misuse, and describes valid warranty remedies as replacements or upgrades rather than refunds. A comfort trial and a defect warranty serve different purposes.
iSleep publishes an Irish contact address in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, and hello@isleep.ie. Emma provides support@emma-sleep.ie, an Irish telephone number and online support/returns tools. These channels do not establish which company responds faster or provides better service; no comparable response-time evidence was checked.
Which is the better choice?
For a shopper prioritizing the verified 90 × 190 cm purchase price, iSleep ONE is the lower-priced option in this snapshot. For a shopper prioritizing clearly advertised free trial-return pickup or a fixed-price room-delivery-and-removal package, Emma’s published service offer is more explicit. Emma Original Elite is worth considering when its specific Air Grid construction is a priority, but its higher price and cooling description are not proof of superior real-world sleep performance.
The practical decision is to compare the correct dimensions, final basket cost, preferred feel and return conditions. A 200-night trial is useful with either brand, but the potential cost and logistics of returning a mattress matter as much as the headline number of nights.
Frequently asked questions
Is iSleep ONE cheaper than Emma Original?
For the verified single 90 × 190 cm size on 13 October 2026, yes: €279 versus €412.30, a €133.30 difference before optional services. Other Emma sizes were not verified here.
Do both offer a 200-night trial?
Yes, both published a 200-night mattress trial when checked. Eligibility, condition requirements and return arrangements differ.
Is Emma Original an all-foam mattress?
The current Irish Emma Original page checked for this article describes a hybrid with five-zone springs. Older descriptions from other periods or markets should not be substituted for the current Irish model.
Is one mattress proven better for back pain or hot sleepers?
This comparison does not establish that. It reports published specifications and policies, not clinical evidence or independent comparative sleep testing.
Sources and methodology
Product and policy information checked on 13 October 2026. iSleep information was checked through the store’s current catalogue and page/policy content; Emma information was checked on its public Irish website. No purchase, physical test or customer-service response-time test was performed. This page should be updated when models, promotions or policies change.
- iSleep ONE Hybrid Mattress
- iSleep mattress comparison
- iSleep Return Policy
- iSleep Shipping Policy page
- iSleep store shipping policy
- iSleep warranty wording in store refund policy
- Emma Original, Ireland
- Emma Original Elite, Ireland
- Emma 200-night trial
- Emma delivery and returns
- Emma Comfort Delivery and old mattress removal
