Koala Mattress vs Emma Mattress

Koala Mattress vs Emma Mattress

We get asked all the time: How does a Koala mattress stack up against the other big names like Emma? So, we’ve done the legwork to give you a proper side-by-side breakdown of two popular mid-range models: the Koala Plus Mattress and the Emma Comfort Adapt Mattress.

If you’re tossing and turning over the best mattress fit, this guide’s for you. 

We’ve compared queen-size mattresses from both brands to keep it fair and square, focusing on what matters to Aussie sleepers: comfort, cooling, support, design, delivery, pricing, and those extras that make all the difference.

Koala vs Emma

We've compared each brand’s mid‑range queen mattress, so you can see how they stack up.

Koala Plus Mattress
Emma Comfort Adapt Mattress
RRP (Queen)
$1650
$1600
Ergonomic Support
Kloudcell® & 5-Zone Support Base
Pocket springs & foam
Firmness options
Flippable Kloudcell®Comfort Layers to switch between medium-firm and firm
Medium
Cooling technology
Cooling Gel Kloudcell®, CoolThread™ and Seasonal Reversible Cover
Foam
Zero Disturbance®
ProductReview rating
4.9
4.6
1% for the Planet®
CertiPUR-US® Certified Foam
4-hour delivery in metro areas

*Information last updated 24 April 2025

Flippable Kloudcell™ Comfort Layer

The Koala Plus Mattress is designed with high-performing, hot sleepers in mind. Its standout 8cm gel Kloudcell® layer is double-sided, allowing you to flip between medium-firm and firm comfort depending on your preference for mattress firmness. So, no guesswork. No regrets. Just unzip, flip, and find your sleep style.

The open-cell foam structure means top-notch breathability, while the TENCEL™ Lyocell cover wicks moisture 50% faster than cotton, keeping you cool and comfy through the night.

Emma’s Comfort Adapt Mattress layers foam to deliver a medium-firm feel and doesn’t offer the flippable firmness feature like Koala.

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Support where you need it most

Koala's 5-zone ergonomic base is designed to relieve pressure while promoting proper spinal alignment, especially handy for side sleepers and stomach sleepers who shift sleeping positions throughout the night.

The Emma Comfort Mattress uses a combo of foam layers for support. However, only Koala's proprietary Kloudcell® technology will adapt to your contours and movement throughout the night to give you the closest experience of sleeping on a cloud.

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Which mattress handles the heat

Nobody likes sleeping in a sweatbox. That’s where the Koala Plus Mattress comes out ahead again. Thanks to its CoolThread™ cover and gel-infused Kloudcell® foam, this mattress is designed to sleep 13% cooler than leading online mattress brands—just what you want during those muggy Aussie nights.

Koala steps it up with moisture-wicking fabric and a layer of semi-liquid gel beads that rapidly absorb and dissipate heat. It's perfect for hot sleepers looking for a comfortable mattress and chasing that just-right new mattress feel.

If cooling is top of your list, Koala’s the better bet for a longer, cooler mattress experience.

Why the Koala Plus Mattress wins

  • Better Cooling: CoolThread™ fabric + gel foam = breezy sleeping, night after night
  • Flippable Firmness: Two feels in one mattress, no extra cost
  • Superior Motion Isolation: Zero Disturbance® tech means no partner wake-ups
  • Ergonomic Support: 5-zone base helps with spinal alignment and pressure relief
  • Aussie Designed for Aussie Sleepers: All comfort, no compromise

All Koala Mattresses have

  • Anti-Slip Bottom

    This little gizmo reduces the movement of the mattress when placed on the bed frame.

  • Anti-Bacterial Treatment

    All mattresses have antimicrobial additives that help prevent the conditions that microscopic little monsters love.

  • CertiPUR-US®

    All our mattresses are tested to ensure they are made without formaldehyde, are low-VOC, and free from nasty chemicals.
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