Edblo vs Mr Mattress: Honest Comparison (2026)
Edblo vs Mr Mattress: Honest Comparison (2026)
Last checked: 26 July 2026
Short answer: Edblo has been manufacturing beds in South Africa since 1927 - the country's first local bed manufacturer - and is now part of Bravo Brands' Sleep Division alongside Sealy and King Koil. Mr Mattress is a smaller, newer manufacturer selling direct, from R2,399, with a 365-night home trial. Edblo's own warranty page mentions no comfort trial at all - only a guarantee and service warranty period.
home trial, no minimum hold
on Active, Revive and Hybrid
across South Africa
South Africa
Verdict
Verdict: Mr Mattress wins on price and trial certainty; Edblo wins on heritage. Nearly a century of South African manufacturing is real weight - Edblo was literally the country's first local bed maker. But no comfort trial is published anywhere on their site, and their queen pricing sampled here runs well above ours for comparable quality.
Last updated: July 2026.
What each of us actually is
Edblo was founded in 1927 by Edelstein and Bloch (Ed + Blo), becoming South Africa's first local bed manufacturer, with factories historically in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. It's now part of Bravo Brands' Sleep Division, the same group that owns Sealy, Slumberland and King Koil in South Africa, and is sold through retailers like The Mattress Warehouse and The Bed Centre.
Mr Mattress is a smaller, newer manufacturer. We make our own foam and memory foam mattresses in South Africa, plus one Bonnell coil-and-foam Hybrid, and sell direct online and through our own stores at one fixed price.
The warranty, and what it doesn't cover
Edblo's warranty structure has two parts: a guaranteed repair or replacement period for genuine defects in workmanship or materials, followed by a service warranty period, commonly cited as 1 year guarantee plus 10 years service warranty. Like most manufacturer warranties in this industry, it says nothing about comfort - no trial or satisfaction guarantee is mentioned on their warranty page at all.
Mr Mattress's 365-night trial exists specifically to cover that gap: judge comfort at home, with no minimum hold period, separate from and in addition to the warranty against defects.
Side by side
| Feature | Mr Mattress | Edblo |
|---|---|---|
| How you buy | Direct, one honest price | Through retailers like The Mattress Warehouse, price varies by shop |
| Trial | 365 nights, no minimum hold | Not published anywhere on their warranty page |
| Warranty | 3 years Comfort Foam, 10 years Active, Revive and Hybrid | 1 year guarantee, 10 year service warranty |
| Queen mattress price | R3,699 to R7,199 | R7,399 (Snooze) sampled, king from under R12,000 |
| Made in South Africa | Yes | Yes, since 1927 |
Where Edblo genuinely wins
Heritage. Nearly 100 years as South Africa's first local bed manufacturer is genuine, real history.
Group backing. Part of Bravo Brands' Sleep Division alongside Sealy and King Koil, with wide retail distribution.
Where Mr Mattress wins
A trial that actually exists. 365 nights, no minimum hold - Edblo's warranty page doesn't mention comfort at all.
Price. Our queen range runs R3,699 to R7,199. The Edblo queen sampled here started above our top price.
Published specs. Every model's construction is public - foam density, and on the Hybrid, coil wire gauge, steel grade and tempering, tested to EN 1957.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Edblo offer a comfort trial?
Not that's published - their warranty page covers guarantee and service warranty periods only, with no mention of a trial or satisfaction guarantee. Mr Mattress gives every model 365 nights with no minimum hold.
Is Mr Mattress cheaper than Edblo?
Generally yes. Mr Mattress runs R3,699 to R7,199 for a queen. An Edblo Snooze queen sampled from a retailer was R7,399, at the top of our range or above it.
How old is Edblo as a brand?
Founded in 1927 by Edelstein and Bloch, Edblo was South Africa's first local bed manufacturer and is now part of Bravo Brands' Sleep Division alongside Sealy and King Koil.
Does Mr Mattress sell a memory foam mattress like Edblo?
Yes - the Revive, built for pressure relief and side sleepers, from R4,899, with the construction published.
What about back pain or firm support?
The Active Foam is our high-density option for firm spinal support, with the density published rather than relying on marketing terms like "orthopaedic."
Edblo details on this page were sourced from edblo.co.za and retailer listings, last checked 26 July 2026. Retail prices and promotions change often - always confirm current pricing and terms directly with the retailer before you buy.
Ready to compare for yourself? Shop the Mr Mattress range or see the full range specs. Questions? Call 087 087 1610 or visit one of our stores across South Africa, with more opening.
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