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6 Best Heated Blankets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested blankets from Beautyrest, Bedsure, Berkshire, Sealy, Sunbeam, and Westinghouse to find the ones that provide the best warmth

Angela Lashbrook, Consumer Reports Senior Home & Trends Writer.

By Angela Lashbrook
Senior Home & Trends Writer

Updated February 8, 2026

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Sunbeam heated blanket on a couch, Bedsure and Beautyrest heated blankets — A heated blanket, aka an electric blanket, should warm up quickly, keep you nice and toasty, be easy to clean, and still feel like a regular blanket.

An electric blanket isn’t just a comfort—it’s a way to stay warm, save on energy bills, and even ease sore muscles during the coldest months. There’s no need to huddle in front of a space heater because a heated blanket can provide consistent warmth exactly where you need it. I tested six of them and found the best ones to snuggle in on chilly winter nights (as well as two that aren’t worth your money).

In this article

Heated Blankets We Tested: Beautyrest Bedsure Berkshire Sealy Sunbeam Westinghouse
Heated Blanket Safety

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Angela Lashbrook

Angela Lashbrook is a senior multimedia content creator at Consumer Reports. She has been with CR since 2021 and covers a wide range of topics, but she is particularly interested in anything health- or parenting-related. She lives with her husband, their son, and her dog, a Libra named Gordo.