The 10 Best Heated Blankets for Hibernation Season, According to Enthusiastic Reviewers

Best Overall

Featuring 10 different heat settings, soft microplush and even heat distribution, this Sunbeam electric blanket is a clear winner. It even has a pre-heat setting that you can flip on for 30 minutes, so your bed is nice and toasty when you’re finally ready to climb in. And if you accidentally leave it on all day, the 10-hour auto shut off will ensure it doesn’t overheat. No wonder almost 7,000 people have given it a five-star rating on Amazon.

Pros:

• 10 different heat settings
• Auto shut off after 10 hours
• Pre-heat feature

Cons:

• Some reviewers say the heat function stops working after a few months of use

Best Value

When we saw the $25 price tag, we assumed these reviews were too good to be true. But according to buyers, this heated fleece throw—which comes in six color options—actually works pretty well. “This is my fourth heated throw that I’ve purchased through the years [and it’s] by far the warmest,” one shopper explains.

Pros:

• Three heat settings
• Auto shut off after three hours

Cons:

• The fleece material isn’t the softest

Splurge-Worthy

“Really soft blanket! It toasts up quickly and is attractive enough to be the top cover on our bed,” one reviewer writes. This luxe heated throw from L.L. Bean comes in twin, full/queen and king sizes to fit your bed—rather than just being a standard throw. It also boasts five heat settings, a pre-heat function and soft-to-the-touch material.

Pros:

• Special technology to ensure an even temperature throughout
• Thin, flexible wires for a bulk-free feel
• Auto shut off

Cons:

• So slick that sometimes it slips off the bed

Best Sherpa Heated Blanket

One customer says this electric blanket’s Sherpa material is so soft, she never wants to sleep without it. Its 60-by-50 inch size is perfect for naps on the couch or cuddling up with in a reading chair. Oh, and you can choose between four different warmth settings for customized comfort.

Pros:

• Reversible micro mink and sherpa sides
• Machine washable

Cons:

• No auto shut off feature

Best Heated Blanket for Couples

If you and your partner are in a constant battle over the thermostat, this heated blanket from Perfect Fit is for you. The queen and king sizes come with two separate zones (which are controlled by their own knobs) so that you can keep your side of the bed’s temp just the way you like it. Multiple couples say it’s the best electric blanket they’ve ever owned.

Pros:

• Two heat zones with separate controls
• Auto shut off after 10 hours
• 10 different heat settings

Cons:

• Inner heat layer makes a crinkly noise when adjusted

Best Automatic Heated Blanket

This weighted blanket from True North by Sleep Philosophy takes the pre-heat feature to a whole new level. Rather than having to turn your blanket on 15 to 20 minutes before you want to get in bed, all you have to do is connect this one to the included automatic timer. Then, it’ll start warming up for you every day at the time you choose. Just a heads up: Buyers say that once you’ve snuggled up underneath this plush design, you’ll never want to get out of bed.

Pros:

• 20 different heat settings
• Ultra-soft, reversible sides
• Comes with an automatic timer

Cons:

• Expensive

Best Fleece Heated Blanket

One shopper loved Biddeford’s electric blankets so much, she bought one for every bedroom in her house. “They heat up great and look nice too,” she explains. Others add that the fleece material is lightweight, but warm. And the two controls mean that both you and your partner can adjust the temperature throughout the night without having to get up.

Pros:

• Machine washable
• Two controllers
• 10 different heat settings

Cons:

• Some reviewers received defective blankets

Best Heated Comforter

Want an electric blanket that you can leave on your bed all winter long? Opt for this comforter and you won’t have to worry about layering less-than-stylish heated throw on top. It looks just like a typical comforter but has eight heat settings and separate heat zones for each side of the bed. Plus, you can program it to automatically turn on at a certain setting every night. As if we weren’t already totally sold, one person goes so far as to call it the best purchase they’ve ever made.

Pros:

• Soft down alternative fill
• Reaches maximum temperature within 30 minutes
• Separate heat settings for each side

Cons:

• Some reviewers say it’s too heavy

Best Wearable Heated Blanket

If your main goal this winter is to find a heated blanket you can actually wrap yourself in while you work from home, look no further. This unique shawl design from Beautyrest is made to drape over your shoulders for easy bundling. “[It’s] super soft, extremely warm even on the medium setting and allows me to stay cozy at the computer while I work for hours at a time,” one reviewer attests.

Pros:

• Poncho shape that’s designed to be draped over you
• Pre-heat feature

Cons:

• Some customers say it doesn’t get warm enough

Best Heated Blanket for Travel

According to customers, this compact blanket from Treksafe is a game-changer for cold morning commutes and winter road trips. You can drape it over your lap while you drive or keep it in the back for passengers to use. Once you plug it into the cigarette lighter, you’ll feel it warm up in no time.

Pros:

• Plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter
• 58’’ cable can stretch to anywhere in the car

Cons:

• Some buyers say it takes a while to warm up