The Emma Original is an affordable all-foam mattress with cozy cushioning that's super comfortable for side sleepers. With 50% off the Original in the Emma clearance sale, this is also one of my top picks if you're looking for a dorm room mattress. A twin XL is only $459, down from $919.
It's not unusual to see a big sale at Emma, but this half price clearance sale is a particularly good saving. We've tested a lot of beds to find this year's best mattresses, and the Emma Original provides the kind of pressure relief we expect from a quality memory foam mattress, at a budget-friendly price.
With the Labor Day mattress sales around the corner, we're expecting to see some big offers from some of our favorite sleep brands. But if you can't wait for a saving — or you need a mattress before college starts up — this is an excellent choice.
What size mattress do I need for a dorm room?
Dorm rooms are typically equipped with either twin or twin XL mattresses. These bed sizes are designed to fit one person comfortably. As the name suggests, the twin XL is slightly larger: a twin measures 39" width by 75" length, while a twin XL is 39" inch width by 80" length. That's an extra five inches of length to accommodate taller students.
Twin XL mattresses are generally more expensive than twin mattresses, but they do come with that extra space to stretch out. Some dorms might have room for a full mattress — they're the same length as a twin but have a 54" width — but these are less common.
Before buying a mattress, make sure you have the right mattress size. Although with the 365-night sleep trial from Emma, you have a full year to make the switch.
