Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat vs Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)
Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat (#3) vs Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) (#4): in our Yoga Mats scoring the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat totals 8.5/10 and the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) 8.4/10.
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Side by side
| Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat | Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $119 | $114 |
| Thickness | 3/16" (0.19") | 5mm |
| Dimensions | 68" x 24" | 71" x 26" |
| Material | Natural rubber | Natural tree rubber |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs | 6.2 lbs |
| Eco | Tree planted per mat | — |
| Surface | — | Rippled Catch-Grip |
How they differ in real use
Built from our yoga mats scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat and the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) made our Top 5 Yoga Mats, at #3 and #4. Natural open-cell rubber delivers 'super grippy' traction (Tom's Guide). PVC-free, made in USA, tree planted per mat—strongest eco posture in the group. Smaller 68" x 24" size and harder to clean are the tradeoffs. Natural tree rubber with Rippled Catch-Grip design at $100—the eco-friendly Manduka without the PRO's price or PVC. Biodegradable material means 3-6 year lifespan vs the PRO's lifetime, but strong grip and cushioning.
We score yoga mats on Grip (35%), Cushioning (25%), Durability (20%), Eco-Friendliness (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat totals 8.5 out of 10 and the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) 8.4. The widest gap is Cushioning, where the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) scores 8.8 against 8 for the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat — joint protection. Eco-Friendliness also separates them: 10 for the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus 8.8 for the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber).
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Thickness — 3/16" (0.19") on the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus 5mm on the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber); Dimensions — 68" x 24" on the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus 71" x 26" on the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber); Material — Natural rubber on the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus Natural tree rubber on the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber); Weight — 4.2 lbs on the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus 6.2 lbs on the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber).
Pricing as of March 7, 2026: $119 for the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat and $114 for the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber), a $5 difference in the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)'s favor. Owners praise the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat for super grippy natural rubber and tree planted per mat; the most common complaint is rubber smell initially. Owners praise the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) for 100% natural tree rubber and rippled Catch-Grip texture; the most common complaint is no lifetime warranty (rubber degrades).
Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat
- Super grippy natural rubber
- Tree planted per mat
- Made in USA
- PVC/phthalate/heavy-metal free
- Rubber smell initially
- Open-cell absorbs sweat (harder to clean)
- Smaller standard size (68" x 24")
Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)
- 100% natural tree rubber
- Rippled Catch-Grip texture
- Biodegradable material
- Good 5mm cushioning
- No lifetime warranty (rubber degrades)
- Heavier than budget mats (6.2 lbs)
- 3-6 year lifespan with vigorous daily use
Which should you buy?
The Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat is the better fit for eco-conscious yogis and high-traction needs — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Eco-Friendliness and Grip. The Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) is the better fit for eco-conscious yogis and good cushioning + grip balance, and the stronger choice if Cushioning matters more to you than the overall score. If the $5 saving matters more than Cushioning, the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) is the better value. The Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat is a poor fit for latex allergies; the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) is a poor fit for latex allergies.
Choose the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat if
- Eco-conscious yogis
- High-traction needs
- Hot yoga / sweaty practices
Skip it if
- Latex allergies
- Maximum cushioning needs
Choose the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) if
- Eco-conscious yogis
- Good cushioning + grip balance
- Those wanting natural materials
Skip it if
- Latex allergies
- Travel (heavy)
Common questions
Is the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat better than the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)?
In our Yoga Mats ranking the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat scores higher overall, 8.5 to 8.4, with the biggest advantage in Cushioning. The Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber) is stronger on Cushioning, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat cost than the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)?
$5 more as of March 7, 2026: $119 for the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat against $114 for the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber). Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Cushioning — 8.8 versus 8 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat and the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber)?
The headline spec difference is Thickness: 3/16" (0.19") on the Jade Harmony Professional Yoga Mat versus 5mm on the Manduka eKO Yoga Mat (5mm Natural Rubber). In use, the gap that matters most is Cushioning (8 vs 8.8 in our scoring): joint protection.