When it comes to staying warm and comfortable inside your own home, you’ve got plenty of options to rely on from central heating to electric heaters and more. For a more targeted device that delivers direct heat however, nothing can beat the latest electric blankets, and thankfully, we’ve done the hard work and put them to the test, separating the best from the rest.
There are plenty of reasons as to why it’s worth having an electric blanket to hand, but one of the surface benefits is that they’re quite helpful as a year-round solution. For instance, you can rely on them to get the job done in the winter, but during the spring when you can have random cold snaps, an electric blanket saves you from having to keep adjusting the thermostat as you can simply use it when you need it.
Another benefit is that, by their very nature, electric blankets are more efficient in terms of how they heat you up. Instead of having to wait around for central heating to do its thing and heat up the space you’re in, an electric blanket can have you enjoying a comforting warmth almost immediately.
Because of the targeted nature of an electric blanket, there’s another boon in that they are far more cost-effective than other forms of heating. Unlike central heating which can take a fair amount of energy, electric blankets only cost a couple of pence an hour to run, so you can look forward to less of a charge on your bill.
All of the options featured on this list have been tested by our tech experts, and you can read in great detail below exactly how we go about verifying the efficiency of these electric blankets. If you’re looking to invest in other ways to alter the atmosphere of your home then our guides to the best fans and the best air purifiers are worth a look.
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Learn more about how we test electric blankets
Testing electric blankets means using them properly. First, we explain how easy they are to fit and how easy they are to remove, as these are devices that should only be put on when they’re used and removed during the summer months. This also lets us test coverage: how much of the mattress the heated blanket actually goes over.
Comfort is exceptionally important, which is why we sleep on our review blankets. Poor-quality ones can affect the feel of a mattress, and the controls can prove to be uncomfortable to sleep on.
Next, we test how well the electric blankets work. We test them on all of their settings and let you know if there are any cold spots. Some blankets, we’ve found, will heat up perfectly in the middle, but can have colder spots towards the edges. Others make the pillow area too warm, while some don’t heat all the way to the bottom.
Finally, we give you running costs based on the maximum power and the current electricity rate.
Pros
- Comfortable to sleep on
- Multiple settings and timer
- Removable, washable cover
Cons
- Expensive
- Takes a little longer to warm up than some
- Straps may stretch over time
Pros
- Heats up quickly
- Easy to fit
- Good value
Cons
- Only available in king and double sizes
- Control connectors are uncomfortable
- Elastic straps may stretch over time
Pros
- Adjustable elasticated straps
- Independent feet and body heating
- 12-hour timer
Cons
- Chunky to store
- Expensive
Pros
- Three heat levels
- Washable
- Easy to use
Cons
- No timer
- Control attachment can be uncomfortable
- Straps may stretch over time
Pros
- Two detachable controls
- Easy to set
- Four heats
Cons
- No adjustable timer
- Control fitting can be uncomfortable
- Higher energy consumption than some
Pros
- Easy to fit
- Wide range of heating options
- Washable
Cons
- Remote connectors are uncomfortable
- Remotes have a bright light
Pros
- Heats very fast
- Gets very warm
- Comfortable for one person
Cons
- Slightly basic remote
- Not quite big enough for a double bed
Pros
- Brilliant value
- Cheap to run
- Comfortable to use
- Flexible heat and timer settings
- Washable
Cons
- Remote’s lights are bright
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Comfortable to sleep on
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Multiple settings and timer
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Removable, washable cover
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Expensive
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Takes a little longer to warm up than some
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Straps may stretch over time
The Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm solves many of the frustrations that typically come with electric blankets by being easy to maintain and genuinely comfortable to sleep on.
Although the Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm comes in a range of sizes (single, double, king and super king) you’ll notice the dimensions for each are slightly smaller than a correlating mattress. This is a clever design feature, as it means heat won’t get absorbed by pillows.
On all but the single size, the Wonderfully Warm sports dual controls which means your sleep partner can adjust the temperature on their side according to their own preference.
Speaking of controls, there are plenty of clever functions to help you adjust your blanket for optimum comfort. There’s a timer which allows a choice between one, five, eight or 12 hours of warmth before switching off automatically, which is set simply by using the on-control button. You can easily tell which time frame is set, thanks to the lights which illuminate accordingly.
There’s also the option to warm your feet separately, without needing to turn the whole blanket on.
Setting up the Wonderfully Warm is simple too, thanks to the two elasticated straps which secure it onto the mattress. Plus, both controls attach underneath the mattress too which means sleeping on top of the blanket is much more comfortable – something that’s oddly overlooked in some other designs.
As each of the controls operate at 60W, we estimate that running both at maximum for an hour will cost just over 4p (based on a 34p per kWh) which puts it in line with other electric blankets we’ve reviewed.
We found it took around 15 minutes for the blanket to feel pleasantly warm and around 40 minutes for it to reach the highest setting.
Unlike other electric blankets, maintaining the Wonderfully Warm is seamless as both the quilted cover and the blanket itself can be washed at 40°C. The only issue with washing the blanket is that it’s quite difficult to detach each control’s power cables to do so.
Overall, if you want an inexpensive way to keep warm in bed and don’t want to deal with the issues that come with standard electric blankets, then the Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm is a great option.
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Heats up quickly
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Easy to fit
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Good value
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Only available in king and double sizes
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Control connectors are uncomfortable
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Elastic straps may stretch over time
Available for just under £50, the Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket is just about the best-value dual-control blanket. Note that there is also a version for a double bed, called the Vonhaus Double Electric Blanket.
Each control can draw a maximum of 60W, which gives a total of 120W and a maximum cost of just over 4p per hour at current electricity prices.
Heat controls range from a gentle 30°C to a more powerful 55°C, giving a fair amount of adjustment to cope with different weather throughout the year. Thanks to overheating protection, this blanket is suitable for use on the lowest setting all night long, so you can keep warm even on the coldest nights of the year.
We found that this blanket fitted our bed brilliantly from edge to edge. One minor complaint is that there’s a hard lump where the controls plug in: we needed extra padding to make the bed more comfortable. The other options are to flip the blanket around, so that the controls are at your feet, or to use the king-size version on a double bed, so the blanket folds over the sides.
We didn’t find any cold spots with this blanket and, on the top setting, it took 10mins to become pleasantly warm and 30mins to reach maximum temperature.
The Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket is easy to keep in tip-top condition, as it’s washable and simple to fit and remove.
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Adjustable elasticated straps
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Independent feet and body heating
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12-hour timer
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Chunky to store
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Expensive
Offering nine temperature settings, separate body and feet heating and dual controls, the Dreams Luxury Quilted Heated Blanket is an ideal choice for those who get colder than their sleep partner and who want as much warmth from their heated blanket as possible. The flexible heat settings mean neither partner will get too hot or too cold, and are powered with 65W.
Although 65W controls aren’t the most powerful available for an electric blanket, they still work well enough to deliver heat quickly. The manual suggests that users switch the heated blanket on an hour before bedtime, but we found that just 20-minutes on the highest setting was enough to make the bed warm enough, even through the padding.
We also found that running the electric blanket at maximum heat for an hour costs around 4p, making this incredibly cost-effective.
Not only is the Dreams Heated Blanket warm, but it is also extremely comfortable, thanks to the lightly padded top which is enough to disguise the wires and connections underneath. Similar blankets require additional padding and covering.
The blanket’s dual controls are intuitive and turned on and off by a simple slider switch. Accompanying this is an LCD screen which clearly shows what has been selected, and turns off after a few seconds so it won’t disturb during the night. On the controller itself are three buttons, one to scroll through the nine heat levels for your body, one to scroll through the nine settings for your feet, and the third button sets the timer.
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Three heat levels
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Washable
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Easy to use
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No timer
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Control attachment can be uncomfortable
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Straps may stretch over time
The simple truth is that electric blankets have one job to do: warm up the bed for you. To that end, the Silentnight Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket is reassuringly easy to use. While it provides dual controls, so that each sleeper can pick their own preferred temperature, this blanket is simple to use: each controller has a slider with a choice of three heat settings.
Each side of the bed can run at a maximum of 60W, which gives a maximum running cost of 4p per hour, which is pretty efficient.
We found this electric blanket simple to fit thanks to its elasticated straps and, also, easy to remove (it’s machine washable). It covers most of the mattress, but not the pillow area (which is fine, as most people don’t want to heat their pillows anyway). We did find that the plastic lump where the controls attach was inconveniently placed at shoulder height, so we needed to use a bit of padding for a comfortable night’s sleep.
There are electric blankets out there with more settings, but for the basic job of heating your bed, this one is hard to beat in terms of value and quality.
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Two detachable controls
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Easy to set
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Four heats
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No adjustable timer
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Control fitting can be uncomfortable
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Higher energy consumption than some
If you’re looking for an electric blanket that requires minimal maintenance and also outputs maximum warmth then look no further than the Dreamland Sleep Tight. Fitting the electric blanket is incredibly easy, thanks to its three secure, elasticated straps. Two corner straps fit at the bottom and there’s a long strap that fits underneath the top of the mattress.
Its twin controls can be detached and the electric blanket itself can be laundered at 30°C and delicately tumble dried too.
Speaking of the controls, they are fairly basic but equally easy to use. There are two buttons, one to turn the blanket on and off, and another for selecting a heat setting from 1-4.
The Sleep Tight electric blanket has 150W of power, and despite promising just a five-minute warm up, we found that it actually took around 10-15 minutes to comfortably heat up.
The Dreamland also boasts ultra-thin wires which aren’t too intrusive, but are somewhat noticeable so extra padding might be necessary to prevent the wires from disrupting your sleep.
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Easy to fit
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Wide range of heating options
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Washable
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Remote connectors are uncomfortable
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Remotes have a bright light
If you constantly find yourself clamouring for the covers during the colder nights of the year and your central heating just isn’t doing the trick before you get into bed, then it might be time to opt for something else. There are plenty of great options when it comes to heating your bed, but for sheer ease of use, the Morphy Richards EverCosy Heated Electric Under Blanket is tough to beat.
When taking the EverCosy out of the box for the first time, the inclusion of two elasticated loops makes it very easy to attach to your mattress, and they can keep the blanket secure even as you move around throughout the night. It’s also washable at 40°C on the wool setting, so it’s easy to clean when the blanket needs freshening up.
What’s sure to appeal to most couples however is that the EverCosy uses dual controls so that each side of the bed can be heated independently. If your partner prefers a light touch whereas you struggle to stay warm and require a higher temperature, then you can accommodate for both use cases without issue.
There are nine heat settings so you can experiment and find the right temperature for your needs, and there’s also a timer available that allows the blanket to run for up to nine hours at a time (in one-hour increments). You don’t have to worry about running the blanket for the full nine hours either as we recorded a power draw of just 0.04kWh, which works out to just over 1p at the current price cap (28p per kWh).
If there was a key area that we’d like to have changed, it would be the brightness of the lights embedded in the remotes. To our eyes, they’re a touch brighter than they need to be, and depending on how light a sleeper you are, they might be enough to get in the way of a good night’s rest.
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Heats very fast
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Gets very warm
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Comfortable for one person
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Slightly basic remote
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Not quite big enough for a double bed
If you live in a single-occupancy household but are always on the move, whether that be for work or pleasure, then the Dreamland Hygge Days Luxury Faux Fur Warming Throw is easily one of the better options out there. Because it’s a throw and not an under blanket, this heating solution can be moved from one bed to another with very little effort.
What’s impressive about this particular electric blanket is that, compared to a lot of the models we’ve tested, Dreamland’s tech is able to heat up far more quickly than the competition. When put to the test, Dreamland’s Warming Throw could spread heat almost immediately, making it ideal for anyone who would rather go straight to sleep once they’re in bed.
There are six temperature modes in total, which isn’t quite as granular as what we’ve found elsewhere (the Morphy Richard Under Blanket has 10) but it’s still just enough for you to find the sweet spot that works best for you. Just bear in mind that this is designed more as a means of heating up one person who sleeps in a double bed, rather than two people.
One aspect that does feel a bit lacking is the variety of the timers included. You can only choose between one, three and nine hours, which isn’t exactly great if you just want the feature for six or seven hours. At the very least, the blanket is very cheap to run so you won’t have to worry too much if you stretch for that nine-hour duration.
When it’s time to give the blanket a refresh, it can easily be added to a washing machine or a tumble dryer once the controller has been removed. There’s a lot to like about Dreamland’s offering, but it’s the portability of it that really helps with ensuring that you can get a good night’s sleep even when you’re on the road.
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Brilliant value
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Cheap to run
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Comfortable to use
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Flexible heat and timer settings
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Washable
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Remote’s lights are bright
Easily one of the best throw blankets we’ve tested, the Morphy Richards EverCosy Large Luxury Striped Fleece Electric Heated Throw is an outstanding product in pretty much every area. Not only is it excellent value for money at £99.99, making it cheaper than a lot of similar options, but it’s also outstandingly affordable to run.
When put to the test, the blanket only used 0.03kWh of power over a 15-minute period, which totalled to just 1p at the current price cap of 28p per kWh. That’s brilliant given that the throw is large enough to completely cover the surface of a double bed, making it a better option than some of the others on this list when it comes to heating two people at once.
Admittedly, there aren’t dual controls available in this throw so the whole thing works better if there’s an agreement over a single temperature, but you have plenty of freedom to find an optimal setting. There are nine heating levels available and you can set a timer that lasts up to nine hours, with hourly increments.
Although this can be a tricky thing to quantify, the EverCosy Throw also happens to be one of the most comfortable electric blankets we’ve ever used. As far as we’re concerned, the whole thing is as comfortable as a regular blanket which isn’t always a given here, but it makes the process of settling down to sleep that bit easier.
When it comes time to give the blanket a refresh, the throw can be washed at 40°C once the remote has been attached, so it’s very easy to keep clean. Of the few areas for improvement, it’s worth noting that the blanket isn’t quite as quick to heat up as the Dreamland Hygge Throw, and the remote lights can be a tad bright for those who are sensitive sleepers
FAQs
If you and your partner are happy with the same temperature, a single-control device is good enough. However, if you prefer different temperature settings to your partner, a dual-control electric blanket gives you more choice, and you can use half the energy should you only want to warm one side of the bed.
It depends on the model, so read the instructions carefully. Many do allow you to sleep while the blanket is on its minimum setting.
Not really. Most top out at around 4p per hour on the maximum setting, which is cheaper than having the heating turned on. If you run them at lower temperature settings, the cost per hour drops.
Test Data
| Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket | Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket | Dreams Luxury Quilted Heated Blanket | Silentnight Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket | Dreamland Sleep Tight Deluxe Fleecy Mattress Warmer | Morphy Richards EverCosy Heated Electric Under Blanket | Dreamland Hygge Days Luxury Faux Fur Warming Throw | Morphy Richards EverCosy Large Luxury Striped Fleece Electric Heated Throw | |
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| Heated blanket running cost per hour | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.04 | £0.09 | £0.01 | £0.01 | £0.01 |
Full Specs
| Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket Review | Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket Review | Dreams Luxury Quilted Heated Blanket Review | Silentnight Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket Review | Dreamland Sleep Tight Deluxe Fleecy Mattress Warmer Review | Morphy Richards EverCosy Heated Electric Under Blanket Review | Dreamland Hygge Days Luxury Faux Fur Warming Throw Review | Morphy Richards EverCosy Large Luxury Striped Fleece Electric Heated Throw Review | |
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| UK RRP | £98 | £68.99 | £80 | £45 | £69.99 | – | £129.99 | – |
| USA RRP | – | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| EU RRP | – | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| CA RRP | – | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| AUD RRP | – | – | – | – | Unavailable | – | – | – |
| Manufacturer | – | VonHaus | – | – | – | Morphy Richards | – | – |
| Size (Dimensions) | -1 x x INCHES | 200 x 150 x MM | x x INCHES | x x INCHES | 137 x 150 x 2 CM | x x INCHES | 160 x 120 CM | 200 x 180 CM |
| Weight | – | 2 KG | – | – | 1.65 KG | – | – | – |
| ASIN | B085574BL2 | B08LQCPFKW | – | B0777VBVZL | – | – | – | – |
| Release Date | 2021 | 2021 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2021 | 2025 | 2025 |
| First Reviewed Date | 02/11/2022 | 17/10/2022 | 19/12/2023 | 29/11/2022 | 05/12/2023 | – | 21/01/2026 | 21/01/2026 |
| Model Number | Slumberdown Wonderfully Warm Electric Blanket | Vonhaus King Size Electric Blanket | Dreams Luxury Quilted Heated Blanket | Silentnight Yours & Mine Dual Control Electric Blanket | – | – | Dreamland Hygge Days Luxury Faux Fur Warming Throw | – |
| Heated blanket sizes | Single, Double, King, Super King | Double, King | Single, Double, King, Super King | Double, King | Single, Double, King | Single, Double, King, Super King | – | – |
| Heated blanket type | Undersheet | Undersheet | Undersheet | Undersheet | Undersheet | Undersheet | Throw | Throw |
| Heated blanket minimum temperature | – | 30 °C | – | -2 °C | – | 20 °C | – | – |
| Heated blanket maximum temperature | – | 55 °C | – | – | – | 57 °C | – | – |
| Heated blanket number of heat options | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
| Heated blanket dual controls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | – |
| Heated blanket overheat protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
