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Harrison-Spinks vs Emma Mattress Reviews

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Harrison-Spinks

Harrison Spinks is a generational family business that has captured the spirit of the entire hand-made portion of the industry thanks to their traditional materials and handcrafting excellence. The range is of a much higher quality than many competing brands and as a result the price point is typically found within the higher-end but the result is a bespoke nights sleep that will ooze excellence.

Feedback initially looks like the standard lead time has returned across much of the lineup with the majority of the range made-to-order and on 6 week delivery schedules.

Read our full Harrison-Spinks review

Emma

Emma is an immensely popular British manufacturer who specialises in bed in a box mattresses. First clamouring to fame in 2015 but achieving real velocity from 2018 onwards, Emma is one of the last standing in the war on sleep having bested Eve, Casper and Leesa, all of whom had similar marketing objectives and business models. To date, Emma offers 2 mattresses commercially through their own website with store and retailer derived versions for the masses of retailers looking to piggyback the brand's success. The mattresses all feature foam as a staple with some featuring additional springs. Regardless of which version you choose, comfort is almost guaranteed with thousands of satisfied customers to date.

Recently Emma rebranded to become known as Emma Sleep and pivoted their focus toward other items in the bedding sector ranging from bed frames, pillows, duvets and protectors.

Read our full Emma review

Mattress Score

Overall Score:
Harrison-Spinks: 4.49/5.00
Emma: 4.50/5.00

Price:
Harrison-Spinks: £455.00 - £1759.00
Emma: £75.00 - £1149.00


Based on aggregated reviews and performance scoring, we would recommend Emma in this face off!


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Harrison-Spinks Owner Satisfaction

Customers have had universally favourable experiences with this brand which is quite impressive given the price point. Typically we find that when the price of mattresses starts to lead toward the high-end, customers' expectations can sometimes be distorted which results in a less-favourable experience. Thankfully that is not the case with many happy with the quality of the materials, in particular the wool top layer that often features and is both soft and luxurious, complementing the pocket spring base layer nicely.

Harrison-Spinks Supportiveness

The support materials utilised in all Harrison Spinks products is a reliable pocket spring base layer. Pocket springs continue to be the best option for support, offering measured and reliable body contouring across the entire mattress and featuring edge to edge even support and roll together prevention.

Firmness within the range varies but has a pivot toward medium and medium firm tension mattresses all of which are made from luxurious materials and hand made in the UK. Interestingly, Harrison Spinks is the partner of choice for many of the sub-brands sold throughout the popular retailer. The result of this is a Flaxby & Feather and Black sub-division of quality mattresses that will be of equal interest to those looking for a good quality and highly rewarding nights sleep.

Harrison-Spinks Durability

I think the most important stat when it comes to durability is around the warranty and guarantee periods. After all, if the manufacturer doesn’t believe in their product, why would you? Thankfully you get a 5 year guarantee at minimum across the majority of products on show which comes fairly close to the average replacement period of 7 years for the industry as a whole.

Durability generally doesn’t look to be a concern as both the reviews and compounds used suggest positive experiences with longevity.

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Emma Owner Satisfaction

Emma Sleep’s entire business model is focussed toward consumer satisfaction. Key parts of their marketing strategy comes from word of mouth and statistics show that people buy from people. What makes Emma stand out from the crowd is an interesting shift in consumer buying behaviour. Previously, if you bought a mattress and didn’t enjoy it, you were out of luck, not so with the rise of Emma. Now, if you don’t like your mattress you can simply arrange a return and get a full refund within the first 100 days. This shift has proved extremely positive for customers and has increased satisfaction in the lineup.

To date, Emma has amassed an impressive 22,000+ reviews on Trustpilot, a fantastic display given the company's fairly new tenure in the industry.

Emma Supportiveness

Firmness is a very subjective thing which proves a particularly tough nut to crack when you are producing one mattress to suit all people. So much so that Emma has prototyped and tested numerous models previous to going to market in order to get that mix just right. The result? Right now Emma has two mattresses, a medium tension and a medium firm tension. Medium is a great supportive rating as it gives the user enough body contouring and support in the back and neck while giving enough softness and compression to accommodate those who sleep on their side or are of a lower BMI. It really is considered the one-size-fits-all approach and it’s one that suits many who purchase an Emma mattress, just take a look at the thousands of reviews to date.

Emma Durability

With the mid-range price point of Emma products, it’s important for shoppers that the bed lasts for a number of years. Generally we find companies consistently trying to cut costs at the expense of durability. Fortunately Emma already has a unique business model as the mattresses follow the rolled and bed-in-a-box model that allows savings through logistics and delivery meaning Emma can spend more on materials while still finding profit. The result of this means you get a mattress that is affordable and of higher quality than competing brands which, as a result of the quality increase, is more durable and lasts longer as a result. It’s a win for everyone.

Emma Best Offers

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Harrison-Spinks Most Useful Customer Reviews

5 El&Sam

We'd had a Tempur Cloud for over a decade and loved it. The only reason for even considering a new mattress was our move to a new home and wanting to upgrade to a Super King bed. So we purchased the frame and nearly ordered a Tempur simply off our existing experience - but at the last moment decided to go and see if things had progressed in the time we've owned our current setup. Lowe and behold, as soon as we lay on this mattress we knew we had to have it. Its now been with us for nearly a month and it is scary just how accustom to this level of comfort I've become. Good sleep is the kind of thing you don't think about too much until you don't have it. This mattress has me forgetting about uncomfortable tossing and turning, pressure points and general discomfort. You feel your body melt as soon as you lay on it and at no point does that feeling change until you get up again. Suffice to say, we love it.

5 KPert

Just purchased my first Harrison Spinks mattress and it's wonderful. I was looking to purchase another Vispring in store but I needed a no bounce mattress and this is perfect. At super king size it's huge but the delivery guys managed to get it up the stairwell, just!! The mattress is deep, beautifully made and very comfortable. I bought it with the removable topper to offer a choice in comfort and so far the mattress on it's own is just right. If you are looking for a good well supported sleep on a pocket sprung mattress this is an excellent choice and I would highly recommend Harrison Spinks for quality and workmanship.

5 Matthew

Amazing mattress. Extremely comfortable and supportive. Also keeps you cool too, so easier to maintain temperature for comfort remaining all night long. The only negative is the smell… it was explained throughout the sales process how Harrison Spinks mattresses are hand made on the farm the materials are sourced from and the smell would go after airing, but it does last quite a number of weeks, despite it being left in a ventilated room unused for a week beforehand. The whole Furniture Village experience was great, from entering store to delivery. Cannot fault it.

5 Verified Buyer

Quality is obvious. If we hadn??t had a tempur for over ten years, I would say this is a really comfy bed and would be happy for its life time use. Albeit, only five years gauranteed!Having had a tempur though, I would probably revert back.Mainly due to spouse requiring that extra softness and a complete awareness removal from any turn/roll movement by partner. While this is a fantastic make and constructed with the Best Materials, we have been served well with the tempur and too be honest, can say, there aren??t any regrets with the purchase.

5 Charles Salisbury

I had my old mattress for years so I thought I would treat myself to a new but better one and came across this company who have a large range of mattresses so I wanted one with lots of springs and better support than my old one so I choose this one ,it's thicker than my old one but gives me that support I was after and it also has handles on both sides so will be easier to move when needed ,a good purchase.

Emma Most Useful Customer Reviews

5 Mr Gifford

Checked reviews online, visited store and chose this mattress. Was very surprised when delivered as was in a small box, but once removed and left to settle and expand into its shape, we have to say that its the best mattress that we've ever purchased. It may seem soft but isn't the case. We both sleep far better than before and can highly recommend it, it works for us and hopefully will work for you too. Its expensive but is worth it.

5 Verified Buyer

The Emma Signature Bed is a breath of fresh Scandinavian air. Designed with naturalistic curves and shapes, the frame looks and feels like it belongs in a home, not a showroom. Superior all-round support and optimal pressure distribution makes this bed an easy choice for those who want to sleep soundly at night. Free delivery and hassle-free returns means you can order your new bed with confidence.

5 lnwr109

We bought an Emma diamond hybrid deluxe mattress from Furniture Village in Rugby. It arrived as scheduled and the delivery crew installed it carefully. It only took one night to get used to - it replaced a 20 year old pocket spring mattress. We have slept well on it ever since and are very pleased with the mattress and the service provide by Furniture Village.

5 Debs Bala

Very pleased with our diamond mattress. It arrived right on time and was very easy to undo from its box. We have it in our guest room and so far all our guests have found it very comfortable. It is a little on the firmer side so we will add a memory foam topper to it. I would definitely recommend it as a firm favourite of the more popular brands.

5 Verified Buyer

The softest, most luxurious bedding in the world. We feel like its time to let the cat out of the bag: you’ve never felt anything like this before. The Emma Cloud Duvet is made with the highest-quality microfiber that feels like silk to the touch, looks great months later. The best part? It’s 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back.

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