If you're comparing Lola Sleep and Emma, you're probably asking one question: is the bigger name worth the higher price? Here's an honest, side by side comparison, model for model.
The headline difference: Emma is a large international mattress brand, founded in Germany. Lola Sleep is a UK family business with over 50 years in the bed trade, selling UK made hybrids direct at honest everyday prices, delivered flat by a 2 man team.
Price, model for model
| If you're looking at | Emma double | The Lola equivalent | Lola double |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Performance 28 |
£949 Black Friday price (full price £1,349) |
Performance Hybrid |
£594.30 Black Friday price (full price £849) |
Prices for a double from each brand's own website, checked on 7 November 2026, during both brands' Black Friday sales. Lola's Black Friday prices end at 11:59pm on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Side by side
| Lola Sleep | Emma | |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | The UK | Not stated on their product page |
| How it arrives | Full size and flat, never rolled | By courier (DPD, UPS, Evri or DX) |
| Delivery to your room | Included free with our 2 man team, placed on your bed, packaging taken away | A £59 upgrade ("Comfort Delivery", including old mattress removal) |
| Delivery time | Usually 5 to 7 working days | 2 to 7 working days |
| Trial | 120 nights: swap it or get your money back | 200 nights, full refund |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Old mattress removal | £59 | Included in the £59 Comfort Delivery upgrade |
| Pricing | Honest everyday prices | Regular offers and discount codes |
Where Emma wins
A longer trial. Emma gives you 200 nights against our 120. If the longest possible time to decide matters most to you, Emma has the edge.
Brand recognition. Emma is one of the most reviewed mattress brands in the UK.
Old mattress removal bundled in. If you need both room delivery and removal, Emma's £59 upgrade covers the two together.
Where Lola wins
Price. The Lola Performance Hybrid double is £354.70 less than the Emma Performance 28 in both brands' Black Friday sales, and £500 less at full price.
Made in the UK. Every Lola mattress is made in the UK, by a family with over 50 years in the bed trade.
Delivered flat, to your room, at no extra cost. Our 2 man team carries your mattress in, places it on your bed and takes the packaging away as standard.
Honest pricing. Our everyday price is a fair price, so you don't need to wait for a sale or hunt for a code.
A real person to talk to. We're a small team. Email lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and you'll get a personal reply.
The honest verdict
Emma is a solid choice if a 200 night trial matters most to you. If you'd rather have a UK made hybrid delivered flat to your room as standard, at a lower everyday price, Lola is the better value.
Which Lola is right for you?
- Pro Hybrid: our best all rounder. Medium feel, 1,000 pocket springs, 28cm deep.
- Memory Hybrid: best for side sleepers. A softer medium feel with memory foam.
- Ortho Hybrid: our firmest, for back and front sleepers.
- Performance Hybrid: our most luxurious. 2,000 pocket springs, 30cm deep.
Not sure? Take our 30 second quiz, or email us and we'll help you choose.
