Finally, we take into account the durability of each blanket by washing and drying it five times after testing. With its Ultra Soft Touch Micro Fleece Material and rich & luxurious Grey Colour, the Heated Electric Over Blanket is just the thing for those cold evenings when you want to just snuggle up on the sofa or settle down in bed for the night. The Heated Electric Over Blanket is one of the most advanced heated throws on the market with its easy-to-use digital control. With an Ultra Fast heat-up time and a choice of 6 different heat settings, the Heated Electric Over Blanket will have you snuggled up at the perfect temperature (between 30 and 50C) in no time at all. The adjustable digital timer function can be set to automatically switch off after your preferred length of time (from 1 to 9 hours) for your complete peace of mind.

Hillington Heated Electric Throw Over Blanket in Warm Grey

If you are feeling a little chilly but want to save on your heating bills, the Energy Electric Over Blanket instead? With running costs from as little as 1p per hour, it is the perfect economical alternative to running an expensive central heating system A lovely, easy to use over blanket. Keeps me very warm while watching tv, so much so that I have no need to turn my heating on A lovely, easy to use over blanket. Keeps me very warm while watching tv, so much so that I have no need to turn my heating on Also, be aware that the running cost claims on the box are often based on the blanket's lowest power setting, which our testing revealed hardly heats the blankets up at all. You can see the real running costs based on the blankets highest settings in the table below. The best electric blankets from our test This depends on how long you use it for and which setting you opt for. As a general rule, you can expect running a heated throw to cost somewhere between 4p and 8p an hour.

What's the difference between a heated throw and an electric blanket?

We then conducted our own rigorous testing on selected products on our shortlist, focusing on these key areas: Heated throw blankets emit heat via coil wires that provide a steady source of warmth when plugged into an electrical outlet. Each heated throw blanket has a controller, a built-in timer, and a temperature control gauge. That means it will only go as warm as you want it to. The timer means the heat should cut off after a specified time of your choice, so you don't need to worry if you fall asleep while snuggled up in it. How much does it cost to run a heated throw? Temperature settings: Look for adjustable heat settings so you can get the most out of your blanket – some options have as many as 10 different settings! Bear in mind that it does often cost more to run a blanket on the higher settings, so it's a good idea to opt for one with good range.

Heated Throw | Studio Silentnight Comfort Control Luxury Heated Throw | Studio

It's been such a cold winter this year and this heated throw is just what you need to heat yourself instead of the whole room. Economical to run too. Cost per hour is based on using the blanket on its highest setting because, following our testing, we think that this is the setting you're more likely to use. The electric blankets we've testedDurability After testing, each electric blanket and heated throw is washed and dried five times to simulate wear and tear. We then conduct a full electrical safety test on each one. None showed significant wear and tear, and all passed the test.

HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece HILLINGTON Electric Heated Blanket Warm Over Throw Fleece

With many years of experience as a content and copywriter for her family business Urban Media Publishing, Gemma has written articles and blogs on travel, the outdoor industry, parenting and finance. A perfect option for those who need a bit of extra heat while still having full use of their arms and hands, this cleverly designed Lakeland Heated Poncho fills a gap in the market between a humble heated throw and a blanket hoodie. With detachable controls for ease of use (and peace of mind if you're handling a steaming mug of tea), this poncho is one of the most practical options on our list. Have had other similar products with poor heat. Very pleased with this one. The heat range is just right.The adjustable digital timer function can be set to automatically switch off after your preferred length of time (from 1 to 9 hours) for your complete peace of mind. Heat distribution Using the six temperature sensors, we record how evenly each blanket heats up. Most heat up evenly, but some have irregular hot and cold spots.

Heated Throw Silentnight Comfort Control 120cm x 160cm Luxury Heated Throw

With its Ultra Soft Touch Micro Fleece Material and rich & luxurious 3 Colour, the Heated Electric Over Blanket is just the thing for those cold evenings when you want to just snuggle up on the sofa or settle down in bed for the night. Safety features: Look for blankets with an automatic shut-off feature. It's a must-have in case you accidentally drift off while it's on, and you can usually choose between different time settings up to nine hours. Overheat protection is also a good safety feature to have too. I am a paraplegic it takes hours for my legs to warm up after being out in the cold weather, however when I get home to my blanky it takes no time for me to warm up again witch could lead to problems for me if never had my cozy blanky. I am a paraplegic it takes hours for my legs to warm up after being out in the cold weather, however when I get home to my blanky it takes no time for me to warm up again witch could lead to problems for me if never had my cozy blanky. There's often some confusion between heated throws and heated blankets. Whilst electric blankets are predominantly used as bedding, heated throws are used in other parts of the home. With with a soft, cream-coloured fleece lining on one side and a soft-to-the-touch tactile outer side, heated throws don't come much cosier than the Dreamland Velvety edition. Tried and tested by many a chilly Mumsnetter, Dreamland have proven themselves consistent frontrunners when it comes to reliable, long-lasting heated throw blankets.If you buy your blanket from a reputable UK retailer, as we did for our tests, then it should be safe. By doing this, we whittled our longlist down and chose a selection of products that we think offer something for everybody. About the author Dates tested: August 2023 and October 2022. We're not able to show every retailer and cheaper prices may be available.