If you're comparing Lola Sleep and Emma Sleep, you're probably asking one question: is it worth paying more for a well-known brand, or is there a better option?
Here's an honest, straightforward comparison.
The headline difference: Emma is a German-founded, venture-capital-backed brand that spends heavily on marketing and runs permanent discount codes. Lola Sleep is a UK family business with over 50 years in the bed industry that sells direct at honest prices — no inflated RRPs, no discount codes
Side by side
| Lola Sleep | Emma Sleep | |
|---|---|---|
| Made in | UK | Imported |
| Trial period | 120 nights | 200 nights |
| Warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Delivery | Free 2-man, to your room, set up | Free, standard |
| Entry double price | From £399 | From £323-£699 (always on sale) |
| Pricing model | Honest price — no codes needed | Permanent discount codes |
| Founded | Family business, 50+ years in industry | VC-backed startup, founded 2013 |
| Made in UK | Yes | No |
Where Emma wins
Longer trial period — Emma offers 200 nights vs Lola's 120. If having maximum time to decide matters to you, Emma has the edge here.
Brand recognition — Emma is one of the most reviewed mattress brands in the UK with thousands of independent reviews. If social proof is important to your decision, Emma has more of it.
Entry price point — Emma's Hybrid Original can be found at £323 in sales, which undercuts Lola's entry price. However that's a sale price — not the everyday price.
Where Lola Sleep wins
UK-made — Every Lola mattress is made in the UK. Emma mattresses are imported. If buying British matters to you, Lola is the clear choice.
Honest pricing — Emma's RRP is £699 for a double Hybrid Original but it's almost never sold at that price. The permanent discounting makes it hard to know what you're actually paying. Lola's price is the real price — no codes, no manufactured urgency.
Delivery — Lola's free 2-man delivery carries your mattress to your room of choice, sets it up on your bed frame, and removes all packaging. Emma offers standard free delivery — you handle the rest.
Family expertise — Lola Sleep is backed by over 50 years of family experience in the UK bed industry. Emma was founded in 2013 as a startup.
Personalised service — as a small, specialist team we're easy to reach and respond personally. Email us at lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and you'll get a real reply.
The honest verdict
If you want the longest possible trial period and the most reviews to read, Emma is a solid choice. But if you want a UK-made mattress at an honest price, delivered properly to your room by a team with real expertise — Lola Sleep is the better option.
Which Lola Sleep mattress should you choose?
If you're switching from Emma or considering an alternative, here's where to start:
For back pain — Lola Ortho Hybrid Firm orthopaedic support with 1,000 pocket springs, designed to keep your spine properly aligned through the night. Our most popular mattress. From £449.
For memory foam comfort — Lola Memory Hybrid Classic memory foam feel with pocket spring support underneath. Medium feel, pressure relieving, minimal partner disturbance. From £399.
For natural materials — Lola Natural Silk, wool and cashmere fillings that naturally regulate temperature. No synthetic foam. For buyers who want to move away from foam entirely. From £499.
For the best we make — Lola Performance Hybrid 2,000 pocket springs, cooling gel foam, 32cm deep. Our flagship model for buyers who want no compromises. From £649.
For best value — Lola Memory Pocket Double-sided, Tencel™ cover, 1,000 pocket springs. Our most affordable mattress without compromising on quality. From £299.
Still not sure? Email us at lola.customerservices@lolasleep.co.uk and we'll help you choose personally.
Prices and information correct as of June 2026. We review our comparison pages annually.
