Beautyrest Harmony Emerald Bay Medium Mattress Review

Updated November 3, 2022

Emerald Bay Medium Mattress

The Harmony Emerald Bay Medium Mattress is a medium-feeling bed in the Beautyrest Harmony collection. It's one of three Emerald Bay models that are at the higher-end of the Harmony collection. For further information on this bed, we go into detail in our review below:

Comfort Scale Rating

The Harmony Emerald Bay Medium mattress is a medium-feeling bed; we've rated this model a 4 on our 10 point Comfort Scale (a 1 is hard, 10 is softest). This model will appeal to most people because its comfort is right in the middle of our scale. Those that prefer a firmer or softer-feeling mattress would be better off choosing another Harmony model mattress.

Overview of the Emerald Bay Medium

Here’s our quick video review of the Emerald Bay Medium mattress which highlights the features, benefits, and our impression of the bed.

Pros & Cons

PROS CONS
  • SEAQUAL partnership helps pull plastic out of the ocean
  • Excellent body contouring
  • Premium pressure-relieving foams
  • Affordably priced
  • Adjustable base compatible
  • The medium feel will not appeal to those who like a really soft or a very firm comfort to sleep on

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Pressure Test Results

We will pressure test the Beautyrest Harmony Emerald Bay Medium mattress to see if the bed provides good support, pressure relief, and comfort for large, medium, and petite-sized people. Using models of each size we map their bodies while lying down on their side and back sleeping positions for a clear image of how well this mattress will perform for most people. (Learn how we test.) 

I'd expect the Emerald Bay Medium to perform well for all body sizes and sleep positions. Medium comfort mattresses like this one tend to perform well at relieving pressure and aiding in proper spinal alignment. Until we do get our pressure test results you can consult the images below to see what the results can look like once they've been completed.

EXAMPLE PRESSURE TEST RESULTS:

BACK SLEEPER SIDE SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Large side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Average side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2 Petite side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
BACK SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite back sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
SIDE SLEEPER
LARGE PEOPLE Largest 10% of adults 210-273 lbs Large side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
AVERAGE PEOPLE Middle 50% of adults 134-218 lbs Average side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2
PETITE PEOPLE Smallest 10% of adults 111-135 lbs Petite side sleeper heatmap Avg Pressure: mmHg - Area: inches2

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The Main Harmony Emerald Bay Medium Features in Detail

Emerald Bay Medium Cutaway Image

  1. 1. NaturalCoolâ„¢

    The material in the quilt has cooling characteristics, preventing you from overheating throughout the night. 

  2. 2. RightTemp Wave Foam

    It provides exceptional pressure relief and comfort, for a night of sleep without tossing and turning.

  3. 3. T1 Pocketed Coil Technology

    The coils are individually wrapped, so they contour to the curves of your body providing precise support right where needed. 

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Warranty

The Harmony Emerald Bay Medium mattress has a 10-year warranty against factory defects.

Conclusion

The Harmony Emerald Bay Medium Mattress is a medium-feeling bed that is a part of the Beautyrest Harmony collection of mattresses by Simmons.  It's one of ten Harmony Series models and is one of three Emerald Bay models that are at the top end of this collection. The other two Emerald Bay models are the Medium Pillow Top and the Ultra Plush Pillowtop.

I expect this bed to perform really well at relieving pressure for all sleep types. The back support system is a good one too and will be very contouring while keeping the spine aligned. The center third has an alternating coil which will definitely boost up the support to the lower back, without being too stiff. This type of coil system, which has individually wrapped coils, is also good at minimizing motion transfer, so the beds in this collection will work well for couples. Adding to this is the edge support, so the entire surface of the mattress will be comfortable for sleeping on, with no roll-off feeling at the edge.

I'd recommend the Harmony Emerald Bay Medium to anyone who enjoys plush comfort and solid back support. That said, those that prefer a firmer or softer-feeling bed will probably not find this particular model very comfortable. There are other options in the Beautyrest Harmony collection that would suit those people much better. One of my favorite parts of this mattress collection is its use of reclaimed plastics in every model to provide cooling near the surface, which helps you sleep comfortably and cleans up the ocean (they're partnered with SEAQUAL to do this)!

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Beautyrest Harmony Emerald Bay Medium Specifications:

Product Name
Harmony Emerald Bay Medium
Price
Brand
Simmons
Mattress Comfort Medium
Comfort Scale Number
4
Coil Count
842
Coil Gauge
15
Height
15"
Comfort Padding Layers
  • 3/4" GelTouch® HD Foam
  • 1-1/4" AirFeelâ„¢ Foam
  • 1/2" Beautyrest Charcoal Memory Foam
  • 1/2" Beautyrest Gel Memory Foam
  • 2" Medium Comfort Foam
Warranty
  • 10-year warranty against manufacturer's defects
  • No Flip, No Rotate
  • Non-prorated
Back Support System
  • T1 Pocketed Coil Technology
Quilt Top of Mattress
  • NaturalCoolâ„¢
Edge Support
Recommended For Side Sleepers Who Weigh TBA
Recommended For Back Sleepers Who Weigh TBA

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About The Author, Dave

Dave has worked in the furniture business, focusing on mattresses, for several years.  He enjoys oil painting in the Impressionist style, playing guitar, and cooking for his family.  Dave also believes that English Bulldogs are the comedians of the canine world.