- The best electric blankets have a broad range of temperatures to choose from, heat up quickly, and are made from soft fabrics.
- The Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket ticks all the boxes with its plush design, 20 personalized heat settings, and auto-adjust features that provide consistent warmth.
Like most dads, I keep a close eye on our thermostat - much to my family's chagrin. If you are willing to give up a few degrees here and there, you can save big on utility bills during the cold months while helping the environment. Of course, there are sure to be members of any household who are chronically cold. For them, there are electric blankets.
Just about every electric blanket these days features an auto shut-off function, which automatically turns your blanket off after a set amount of time to save on power. Most throws shut off after three hours. The blankets that are large enough to use in bed generally have a 10-hour shut-off. Also, queen- and king-sized blankets usually have two controllers to allow for individual temperature settings.
For the most part, electric blankets are safe, but even the best models can potentially overheat. Manufacturers do a pretty good job of addressing this issue, as is the case with each of the blankets we chose as our top picks.
To determine which electric blankets made the cut, we combed through hundreds of ratings and reviews from experts and average customers. The main criteria we focused on were comfort, warmth, and long-term, consistent performance.
Here are our top picks for the best electric blankets:
- Best electric blanket overall: Sunbeam Queen Size Heated Blanket
- Best electric blanket on a budget: Sunbeam Microplush Electric Throw Blanket
- Best electric blanket for king-sized beds: Biddeford MicroPlush Sherpa Electric Heated Blanket
- Best electric blanket for lounging on your couch or recliner: Sunbeam Reversible Heated Throw
- Best electric blanket for the environmentally conscious: Soft Heat Micro-Fleece Low-Voltage Electric Blanket
Updated on 10/24/2019 by Caitlin Petreycik. Updated prices, links, and formatting. Added related guides.
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