The 10 best heated throws and electric blankets of 2026

The Silentnight Comfort Control is an electric underblanket that sits on top of your mattress, under the sheet. Switch it on half an hour before bed and you get into a warm bed, which many people find helps them fall asleep faster on cold winter nights. With more than 21,000 ratings it is one of the most popular electric blankets on Amazon.co.uk.

Three heat settings are controlled from one switch, with a high setting for warming the bed quickly and a low setting for keeping it comfortable. Elastic straps hold it in place on the mattress so it does not bunch up. The blanket is machine washable once you unplug the control. Running costs are tiny, typically under 2p an hour. The downsides are that both sides of the bed share one control, so if one partner runs hotter than the other, a dual control model is better, and it has fewer safety features than premium brands. For the price, UK buyers say it is a winter essential.

Dreamland is a British company that specialises in heated bedding, and the Hygge Days Faux Fur throw is one of its most luxurious products. The thick faux fur on one side and soft fleece on the other feel substantial, and when it is switched off it simply looks like an expensive throw on the sofa.

Intelliheat technology monitors the temperature across the throw and adjusts it to keep heat even and avoid hot spots, and it includes overheat protection. Six heat settings and a timer that switches it off after one to nine hours give good control, and a fast heat-up function warms it quickly at first. It is machine washable at 30 degrees once you remove the controller, though the faux fur takes a while to dry. Dreamland offers a three-year guarantee. At around £99 it is more than twice the price of the Silentnight, but UK buyers say it is the cosiest throw they have owned and worth every penny.

The Slumberdown Elegantly Warm is a large heated throw at 180 by 130 cm, which makes it a good choice for taller people or for two to share on the sofa. It has a velvety front and a soft sherpa-style reverse, and many reviewers call it the softest heated throw they have tried.

Six heat settings let you go from gentle warmth to properly hot, and an adjustable timer switches it off automatically so you do not have to worry if you nod off in front of the TV. Overheat protection is included. Because the fabric is fairly thick, it takes a few minutes longer than thinner throws before you feel the warmth, but it holds heat well once it is up to temperature. The throw is machine washable at 30 degrees after removing the controller. The controller itself is simple, with buttons rather than a dial. At around £55 it is good value for the size, and UK buyers say it is warm, cosy and well made.

The Silentnight Yours & Mine solves the most common argument about electric blankets: one partner wants it hot, the other does not. This underblanket has two separately controlled halves, each with its own three-setting controller, so you can warm your side while your partner keeps theirs off or on low.

It fits a king size bed and is held in place with elastic straps. The low setting is designed to be safe for all-night use, while the higher settings are for pre-heating. Overheat protection is built in, and the blanket is machine washable once the controllers are removed. Running costs are only a few pence a night. The controllers are simple sliders with three positions, so there is not much fine tuning, but most people find that is enough. Double and single sizes are also available. UK buyers who share a bed say the dual control is the feature they would not go without, and they like the price.

The Dreamland Relaxwell is the more affordable route into Dreamland's range. It uses the same Intelliheat technology as the premium Hygge Days throw, which keeps the temperature even across the throw and prevents overheating, but with a soft velvety fabric instead of faux fur.

Six heat settings and a timer of one to nine hours give you good control, and the fast heat-up function warms it quickly before dropping to your chosen setting. The detachable controller has a backlit display, which is handy when watching TV in the dark. It is machine washable at 30 degrees. Dreamland has made heated bedding for the UK market for decades and gives a three-year guarantee, longer than many cheaper brands. At around £70 it costs more than the Silentnight throws, but UK buyers say the heat feels more even and the build quality is noticeably better, which matters for something you use every evening for several months.

The Morphy Richards Evercosy is one of the largest heated throws you can buy, measuring 200 by 180 cm. That is big enough for two adults to share on the sofa, or to use as an over-blanket on a double bed. The soft fleece fabric is warm and comfortable.

Nine heat settings give fine control, from a quick blast of heat to a low background warmth, and an adjustable timer switches it off automatically. Overheat protection is built in, and the controller is detachable so the throw can go in the washing machine at 30 degrees. Because it is so large, it takes longer to dry and needs more space to store in summer. At around £70 it costs more than smaller throws, but works out good value when you consider it replaces two. Morphy Richards is a familiar British appliance brand, and buyers say the size is the main reason they chose it and that it keeps both of them warm all evening.

The Russell Hobbs Heated Throw is a straightforward, well-priced option from a brand many UK households already know. It measures 160 by 120 cm, a typical size for one person on the sofa, and comes in several colours, including blue, orange and charcoal, so it is easy to match to your living room.

The controller offers nine heat settings and switches the throw off automatically after nine hours, with overheat protection as standard. The fleece is soft and machine washable at 30 degrees after you detach the controller. It warms up a little more slowly than the Dreamland throws, and some buyers report that the fabric bobbles after a season of heavy use, but it remains warm and reliable. At around £45 it is priced in line with the Silentnight, so the choice may come down to colour. UK buyers say it does exactly what they need, and many use it to keep the heating off in the evenings.

Beurer is a German health and wellbeing company with a long history of heated products, and the HD 75 Cosy reflects that. Its Beurer Safety System uses sensors to monitor the heating wires and switches the throw off if it detects a fault or overheating, which gives peace of mind for long evenings on the sofa.

At 180 by 130 cm it is larger than many heated throws, enough to tuck around yourself fully. Six heat settings are controlled with a backlit controller, and a quick heat-up function gets it warm in about ten minutes. The automatic shut-off is fixed at three hours, which is good for safety but means you need to switch it back on during a long film. It is machine washable at 30 degrees. The design is plain compared with Dreamland or Slumberdown. UK buyers praise the build quality and how evenly it heats, and several mention they chose it for the safety features.

The Dreamland Snuggle Up is the entry point to Dreamland's heated throw range. It keeps the brand's Intelliheat technology, which monitors the temperature across the throw for even, safe warmth, and the three-year guarantee, but uses a thinner soft fleece than the Relaxwell and Hygge Days ranges.

Six heat settings and a timer of one to nine hours are controlled with a detachable controller, and the fast heat-up function warms the throw quickly when you first switch it on. It measures 160 by 120 cm and is machine washable at 30 degrees. It comes in several colours, including teal, grey and blush. The thinner fabric means it feels less luxurious than the pricier Dreamland models, and it is a standard single-person size. At around £50 it competes directly with Silentnight and Russell Hobbs. UK buyers say they chose it for the Dreamland name and the longer guarantee, and that it warms them up quickly on cold evenings.