If you’re feeling the chill on a cold winter day, there are a few ways to stay comfortable without turning up the thermostat. A space heater or electric fireplace is a good option to heat up the whole room, or you can cozy up on the couch (or in bed) with a heated blanket. Also called electric blankets, these throws have thin wires within the fabric that radiate gentle heat, and they use minimal electricity so that they won’t run up your energy bill.

Heated blankets aren’t always reliable, though, so we spent more than 70 hours testing a variety of popular models, evaluating them on their comfort, quality, and effectiveness. Keep scrolling for the best electric blankets we’ve tested this winter.

Our Stars

Best Overall : Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

Most Comfortable : B

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