Best Heated Blankets, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
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Nothing makes me sleepy quite like being warm. A heated blanket can speed up the process of waiting for your bed to warm up, especially on cold nights. And if you live in a drafty house like mine, a heated blanket can keep you feeling cozy even if it’s windy outside. I’ve taken some of the best naps of my life testing heated blankets for this guide. Below, you’ll find my favorite picks for the best electric blankets, like the Sleep Number Warming Blanket ($230). Prices are for queen size unless otherwise indicated.
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How I Tested
I used each blanket for a minimum of three hours, both while lounging and while napping. I tested each feature and compared the softness, ease of use, durability, number of heat settings, and more factors to make my picks.
Heated Blanket Safety, Explained
Electric blankets—especially ones older than 10 years old—have become a bit infamous for being fire hazards. But when it comes to safety, modern heated blankets have come leaps and bounds past their predecessors. Look for independently tested blankets and bedding that have met safety standards (such UL or ETL). These agencies ensure that the blankets can handle wear and tear, that they don’t get too hot, that they’re machine washable, and more.
Make sure to treat electric blankets gently. You don’t want to fold them tightly, ball them up, or otherwise damage the inner electric components. You shouldn’t use heavy bedding on top of heated blankets or wrap them too closely around your body—it can cause overheating. (I experienced this when I fell asleep underneath mine wrapped up like a burrito and woke up hours later drenched in sweat.)
You shouldn’t plug your blanket into an extension cord, and you should never leave the blanket on if you’re not using it. Keep it out of reach of pets, kids, or anyone with reduced heat sensitivity who might not be able to tell if they’re getting too hot. Make sure the heated blanket is fully dry after washing before you use it again. And finally, be on the lookout for anything amiss, like strange smells or spotty performance. If you encounter these scenarios, immediately unplug the blanket and reach out to the manufacturer for further instructions.
The Sleep Number Warming Blanket is pricey, but it’s worth it. It has adjustable dual controls for each side, split right down the middle. It warms up quickly—I notice it getting warmer immediately after turning it on, a mark of its high quality. The power cords are plenty long—from the controller to the blanket, 150 inches, and from the controller to the plug, 160 inches. The cords come out of the bottom of the blanket. The oval-shaped controller is easy to use: Dial the heat from ”low” to ”high” with nine levels of heat in between, then press the button to turn it on.
Note that the warm light from the controller stays on while the blanket it in use, but I didn’t find it to be too bright, and it certainly wasn’t disruptive. Each side of the blanket has its own heating components, so your partner’s heat selection won’t affect yours or make you overheat. The polyester fabric feels soft and plush to the touch, and the heating components go almost all the way to the outer edge of the blanket. They’re not super noticeable or rigid. Overall, this blanket is soft, it’s easy to use even for two people, and it will keep you warm no matter how cold it is outside. I do wish it was less expensive, but there are cheaper options on the market if this is out of your budget.
This heated blanket from Brookstone is plush and cozy and is available in sizes ranging from twin to king. The queen and king sizes have two controllers, both with long cords. The controller itself is wedge-shaped and has lots of customization. Choose your heat level from 10 options, and set the auto shut-off ranging between half an hour to 12 hours. There’s a soft, yellow light that stays on to indicate that the blanket is warming, but it’s not too bright or obtrusive. The buttons on the controller are a little loud and clicky, so if your bedmate is a noise-sensitive sleeper, you’ll want to dial in your settings before they fall asleep.
The polyester blanket is very soft and slippery, and it’s thinner than the Sleep Number above—you can feel the wires quite easily, which I didn’t love. But the blanket warms up quickly and stays warm throughout the night. If you want a solid heated blanket that won’t cost an arm and a leg, this may be the one you’re looking for.
This blanket has the least obvious inner electrical components of all the options I’ve tested. I like that you can choose a few different time frames for auto shut-off—it’s extra nice for napping. The remote has a small blue light that stays on during use, but it’s not too bright. I do wish the cord were slightly longer or that you could plug it in to both sides (it’s on the bottom-left corner). Despite those little details, I think this blanket is an excellent and luxurious pick if you’ve got the budget for it.
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