Emma Sleep Diamond Mattress Topper Honest Review 2023
I don’t know about you but getting a good night’s sleep is becoming more elusive than ever.
Chalk it up to getting older, not to mention the distraction of screens right before bedtime, but more often than not I’m waking up decidedly not ready to tackle the day ahead. I’m tired and grumpy and no one wants to start the day like that.
That’s why I recently decided to overhaul my sleep routine – as well as my bed – to give myself the best chance of a good night’s sleep, every single night. Ambitious I know.
I’ve tweaked all the things that we know wreak havoc on sleep – not scrolling TikTok hours before bed being the main one. I’ve also replaced my saggy old mattress and decided for the first time to get a mattress topper to see if it makes a difference to my sleep.
I’ve never used a mattress topper before. To be honest, I’ve always thought they’re quite unnecessary, I mean what can a topper do that your mattress can’t? But now having added a mattress topper to my bed, I’ve come to realise that a good (the word here, being good) topper – which sits as advertised atop your mattress – provides you with an extra layer of support and comfort, thus giving you a better night’s sleep.
Plus, if you’ve got an old mattress that you can’t afford to replace yet, or are looking for a quick and easy way to change up the feel of your mattress, then a mattress topper is a cost-effective option to give your bed a touch of luxury and support.
So after trialling the Emma Diamond Topper*, a mattress topper from leading sleep brand Emma, here’s my honest verdict on whether mattress toppers are worth the extra expense and if they really make a difference to your sleep.
HOW WE REVIEWED THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER
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To properly test the Emma Diamond Topper, we made it as close to the customer experience as possible — ordering it online, getting it delivered and unboxing it ourselves. We also tested what it was like for a couple who have different sleep positions (a back sleeper and a side sleeper) as well as run at different temperatures (very hot to warm).
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DELIVERY AND UNBOXING THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER
The delivery and unboxing of the Emma Diamond Topper was a breeze. The day after ordering, it arrived at my door. There was no one home that day but the delivery driver called me and left it in the mail room of my apartment building. I appreciated that as it meant I didn’t have to sort out a redelivery day and I could instruct him to leave it in a safe place.
The Emma Diamond Topper comes in a big cardboard box that isn’t too heavy and which I could comfortably carry by myself. The actual topper is wrapped in plastic and rolled up in the box – you simply take it out, unfurl it, cut through the plastic (a handy cutter is provided) and the topper expands almost immediately.
On first glance what I loved about the Emma Diamond Topper is that you just place it on top of your mattress – it’s that easy! There’s no straps to faff about with or fit it over your mattress like a sheet. The topper has a grippy underside that sticks to your mattress to ensure it doesn’t move. Look, I was a tad sceptical it wouldn’t budge without anything affixing it but after using it for a month, I can confirm it barely moves. I don’t move around too much when I sleep but my partner is a notorious tosser and turner, and the topper still stayed snugly in place.
When you first unbox the topper there is a strong plasticy smell which lingers for a couple of hours. This is typical of any mattress-in-a-box so I wasn’t too fussed but it’s best to air it out. Emma recommends waiting five hours before sleeping on the mattress topper and that night when I went to bed, I couldn’t smell a thing.
FEATURES OF THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER
The Emma Diamond Topper is made of two layers of foam – a temperature regulating Diamond Degree layer that helps you stay cool throughout the night and a pressure-relieving HRX foam made for comfort. It’s wrapped up in a removable, machine-washable cover which I am a big fan of.
My partner runs very hot and is prone to sweating at night and while he’s been less sweaty of late, I like knowing that I can wash the mattress topper cover and keep my bedding nice and clean. I also love the fact that the topper is protecting the mattress which will no doubt prolong the life of my mattress.
The Emma Diamond Topper stands at 8cm in height and the queen size I have weighs about 15kg. With the extra height, I was worried about whether a sheet would fit, but a standard queen fitted sheet slotted easily over both the mattress and topper.
A bonus I didn’t expect to like as much as I did was the extra height the topper added to my mattress as it made my whole bed feel that much more luxurious. There’s just something about a high bed that just says luxury, amirite?
HOW COMFORTABLE IS THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER?
The first night of sleeping on the Emma Diamond Topper, my partner and I both slept in way longer than usual (luckily it was a Saturday and we had no plans). It was seriously comfortable and we both felt we got a deep, uninterrupted slumber and woke up feeling so refreshed.
One thing to note is that the topper might feel firm at first. This isn’t one of those super soft, plush toppers, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t comfy. Once you sleep on it, the foam moulds and contours to your body, relieving it of any pressure on your joints. I’m a back and side sleeper, my partner is a side sleeper, and we both found the medium-firm feel comfortable and supportive to sleep on, whatever position we slept in.
The topper also does a fantastic job at isolating motion so you don’t feel much movement while sleeping. As mentioned, my partner is a restless sleeper and of course I’m a light sleeper so I’d often get woken up multiple times in the middle of the night but sleeping on the topper, I haven’t been disturbed much at all.
But for me, what really makes the Emma Diamond Topper worth it is the temperature regulating graphite infused foam, which helps keep your body at the ideal sleeping temperature – not too hot or too cold. The topper works to absorb and dissipate your body’s heat and moisture, and since there’s no trapped moisture heating you up during the night, you get a deeper and better sleep.
I found this worked really well and so did my partner. I’ve never really thought about how many times I wake up in the middle of the night feeling hot and stuffy and kicking off my sheets, but it was too many times. Now that I find myself sleeping through the night – and not waking up hot and bothered – it’s unsurprisingly made a big difference to my sleep. I wake up feeling much more well-rested from an undisturbed night of sleep. As for my partner, he’s found himself tossing and turning less because he’s not running as hot while sleeping – which I, for one, am very thankful for.
Look, I don’t think this mattress topper is a miracle worker – it won’t make it feel like the arctic on a sweltering hot summer’s night, but the temperature regulation certainly helps a lot and the difference is noticeable.
HOW MUCH DOES THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER COST?
The Emma Diamond Topper is Emma’s premium mattress topper and comes with its Diamond Degree® technology. Here’s the price breakdown:
- Single: $399
- King single: $429
- Double: $459
- Queen: $499
- King: $539
Emma also offers a more affordable mattress topper, the Emma Flip Topper, which gives you two toppers in one: the option of either a firm or soft side. Prices start at $269 for a Single and go up to $349 for a King.
Although the Emma Diamond Topper is certainly pricey, it’s a premium option that can breathe new life into a mattress and is much more cost-effective solution than buying a new mattress.
All Emma mattress and mattress toppers come with free delivery and a 100 night trial. If you decide it’s not right for you, Emma will give you a full refund.
IS THE EMMA DIAMOND TOPPER WORTH BUYING?
Let me just say that I didn’t realise I needed a mattress topper until now. The Emma Diamond Topper is comfortable to sleep on, provides excellent support and pressure relief, and isolates movement. But the best thing about it is undoubtedly its temperature regulation feature. It keeps you cool throughout the night, creating a calming sleep environment that allows for a deeper and better sleep.
While it’s not necessarily a must-have addition to your bed, it has made a huge difference to my sleep. Since sleeping on the Emma Diamond mattress topper, my partner and I have both remarked how we’re sleeping better than ever. More often than not now, I wake up feeling like I’ve had a good night’s sleep. No, I’m not bounding out of bed with the energy of the Energizer Bunny, but I feel much more rested and refreshed.
While my mattress is new, I now see how a mattress topper is a quick and affordable way to upgrade your bed without having to fork out for a whole new mattress. The thick double foam of the Emma Diamond Topper adds a layer of comfort and support to your bed that anyone would appreciate. For me, anything that can help me get a good night’s sleep is worth the investment.
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Originally published as Tried and Tested: Emma Sleep Diamond Mattress Topper
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