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The EY layout is certainly more space efficient as it gets rid of one aisle and puts that space in the suites themselves. But they have a couple of drawbacks. A relatively minor one is that some of the seats are rear facing. But the bigger issue is that since the seats don't turn into bed, their recline is limited and hence are worse than EK seats for lounging. Also have heard that their bench bed is kind of firm.
So surely EY apartments are way more spacious but have some non-trivial drawbacks too.
Disclaimer: I haven't traveled in EY apartments myself.
I've flown EY Apartments and while the seat doesn't recline into a bed and is therefore more limited, it's plenty cozy.
Also, I don't find rear-facing seats to be an issue. In fact, I prefer them in general.