7 Best Electric Blankets

This blanket is made from 100% polyester, but the thin micro-fleece threads are very effective at trapping in warmth. You’ll be cozy even when the heating elements are turned off, as the blanket absorbs and reflects body heat. The blanket is fully machine-washable and safe to run through the dryer. Even with regular use and washing, the micro-fleece won’t pill, stretch, or shrink. It’s a blanket built to last!

It’s velvety soft to the touch and has a good weight to it. It may slip off your bed overnight, but you’ll never be cold during the day.

The heating element has a higher temperature output than most of its competing products, and you’ll find the 10 heat settings give you all the options you want. Thanks to the dual heating zones and controls, you and your partner can both adjust the settings as desired.

Those who hate getting into a cold bed will LOVE the pre-heat setting, allowing you to warm up the blanket in anticipation of your use. The heating element is low-voltage, so it offers reduced energy consumption and a user-safe operation (with low risks of overheating or electric shock).

Priced at $150+, this is definitely the costliest blanket on our list. However, given its excellent warmth and the fact that it has a 5-year warranty to cover any defects, it’s an option worth considering if you’re looking for a quality blanket.

This amazing little Sunbeam electric blanket is perfect for those cold days when you want to cuddle up on your couch. It only measures 50″ by 60″, but it’s so warm you’ll never miss your full-sized blankets. It’s beautifully toasty when the heating is on, yet warm enough on its own that it will be ideal for cool autumns and chilly springs.

The material is super-soft, made with a micro-plush fabric that will be cuddly and cozy on your face and body. It’s a lightweight blanket that can be used on any couch, bed, or rocking chair.

The blanket comes with three settings, which allow you to adjust your desired heat output according to the temperature in your living room or bedroom. The heating element takes a few minutes to kick in, but once it does, it will stay warm for hours at a time. And, the 3-hour auto-shutoff feature is highly convenient in case you forget to turn off the blanket before getting up.

The blanket comes with sensors that detect the chill in your room and adjust the temperature output accordingly. No matter how cold the room gets, this blanket will be able to bring warmth!

At $50, this is a bit pricey, considering how small it is. However, when you feel its plush warmth on those cold winter days, you’ll know it’s absolutely worth buying!

The blanket is made of 100% polyester, but that doesn’t stop it from being incredibly soft and plush to the touch. You’ll feel like you’re snuggled up with a cloud under this blanket. Some users have even compared it to sleeping with a giant teddy bear!

It’s fairly warm even when the heating element is turned off, thanks to the extra weight. You may have to re-position it a few times at night (it slides off the bed), but you’ll never worry about being cold again.

The heating element is not low voltage, so it will use more electricity than some of the others on our list. However, the 20 heat settings allow you to customize the heat output, and you’ll find that the pre-heat setting makes it so warm and cozy to slip into an already-warm bed at night.

The dual controls allow both partners to adjust the temperature to their desires, and the built-in Thermofine warming system will detect the ambient temperature and turn the heat output up or down as needed.

At $100, this is slightly on the pricey side, but so worth it for a queen-sized electric blanket that will keep you warm on very cold nights.

This blanket is made of 100% polyester fleece, which is super soft to the touch. It feels and looks like a flannel blanket, but it’s a good deal warmer and lighter than you’d expect. Its 42″ by 58″ measurements make it compact enough to roll up and store in your trunk or glove compartment, but it offers good coverage for all but the tallest passengers. Definitely one of the coziest blankets on our list!

Sadly, it’s not machine washable or dryer safe, but can ONLY be cleansed by spot washing.

The heating element isn’t battery-powered, but instead runs on your car’s 12-volt power outlet (cigarette lighter). The blanket will run as long as your car is running, but it has a 30-minute auto-shutoff to ensure it doesn’t drain your car battery if you forget it.

The power cord is 7 feet long, meaning it’s suitable for both the passengers in the rider’s seat and those in the row behind.  It takes a while to warm up, but once it does, it will ensure that you are always cozy and warm while driving or riding in your car.

At just over $25, this is one of the cheapest blankets on our list. Its small size and design makes it the perfect travel blanket for you, and you can get it at a price tag you’ll love.

This blanket is made from 100% polyester, but with a knitted fabric design that makes it super warm and surprisingly thick and padded. You’ll find it’s one of the heavier blankets on our list, but the extra weight makes you feel warmer while in bed or on the couch. It’s soft to the touch, and the knitted design is more effective at trapping body heat.

The blanket is machine washable, but some users caution against it—warning of safety hazards due to faulty wiring and poor quality control.

The heating element comes with 10 power settings, with dual controls that allow both partners to adjust their temperature as desired. The controls are situated in an easily accessible location on the blanket, and are designed to be easy to adjust. The 10-hour auto shut-off feature will guarantee that you are safe under the blanket no matter how long you use it. The wiring is ultra-thin, so you won’t feel it while you’re lying under the blanket.

Priced at just under $45, this is a pretty great choice for a warm winter blanket. It will keep the chill out and your body heat in more effectively than most of the other blankets on our list, and the knitted fabric is surprisingly durable.

This mattress pad is intended for use BENEATH you rather than on top of you, so it’s made with micro-velour fabric that is soft to the touch but adds a bit of support and padding to your bed. The fabric is fully machine washable and dryer safe, even with the ultra-thin heating element wires running throughout. There’s no risk of stretching, shrinking, or pilling, though expect some wear and tear with regular use.

The heating element is divided into dual zones (one for each partner), with dual controls that allow each of you to set the heat exactly how you want it. The controls are lighted to make them easy to find in the dark. The heater runs on low-voltage power, so there’s little risk of shorts, over-heating, or electric shocks. For added safety, there’s a 10-hour shut-off setting.

For those who want to climb into a warm bed, switch on the pre-heat and hold setting a few minutes before bed time. The mattress pad will have everything toasty by the time you’re done with your evening ritual.

At $130 (for a queen-sized mattress pad), this is definitely one of the pricier products on our list, but totally worth it if you want to add both an added layer of support and plushness to your bed while keeping everything warm!