With an easy plug-in LED controller, the blanket has 10 heat settings to switch between, whether gentle warmth or full-on heat is required. The best heated throws cost pennies per day to run and offer adjustable warmth at the touch of a button. This blanket would be ideal for an older person, such as my 86-year-old dad, as it’s not heavy to lift or when it’s lying on your legs, you don’t need a degree in engineering to operate it and it has a large, clean LCD.

Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. I found level five was great for warmth without too much heat; the higher levels though may well come in handy in the thick of winter.

Since virtually nobody would need full power for more than the first hour, (I tried out our electric throw blanket on a cold day in November 2022 with no room heating on and any more than the lowest setting was just too warm). However, following the manufacturer’s instructions and regularly checking the blanket for any signs of wear or damage is important. Its fast heat-up time, safety features, and easy maintenance make it a practical choice for those seeking comfortable sleep in colder weather.

This cosy throw is velour on one side and Sherpa fleece on the other, so it’s warm even before you switch on the heat.

I found it took a while for the throw to heat up fully, but 30 minutes later on maximum setting, it was toasty, but not too hot.

On their highest settings, we found that electric blankets cost anywhere between 2p and 7p an hour to run. You can use them in the house as a sofa ‘throw’ or on the bed, or even in the office for occasional ’emergencies’ maybe in an unheated office overnight. I found the warmth was pretty evenly distributed across the blanket but level 9 was too hot for October, which is when I tried it. Available in four sizes, the Homefront electric blanket comes with nine different heat settings, which can all be programmed via a "user-friendly" controller. Browse through our range of top brands like Dreamland, Slumberdown, and Silentnight to get the best quality for all budgets.Use a mild laundry detergent, cool or warm water temperature, and a shortened gentle cycle on your washing machine. While there's fewer heat settings than some other options, we loved how toasty it was and it kept us warm and snuggly in the cold depths of winter. Let it heat up for an hour on 9 and jump in to a really luxuriously warm bed, then turn it down to 1 or 2 to maintain a pleasant temperature all night. This Dreamcatcher electric blanket comes in four colours, promising a fast heat-up time and easy-to-operate controls as well as the auto shut-off safety feature. In our review, our tester loved that it was lightweight, and described the throw as being fleecy on one side, while being soft and smooth on the other.

While we make every effort possible to keep the information on this site correct and up to date, we make no warranties or representations of any kind. There is quite a big difference in how snuggly each one is and underwires are more noticeable in some of them.Do not add chlorine bleach or fabric softener—they could deteriorate the interior components of the blanket. Keep scrolling to see our pick of the top discounts for January, with big savings from brands such as Dreamland and Silentnight. Adding a bit of extra oomph when it comes to keeping toasty, an electric blanket may be just what you need. There’s a knack to storing them too: roll or fold loosely so you don’t damage the internal wires and don’t stack anything on top of them.