MONHOUSE Heated Throw - Electric Blanket - Digital Controller - Timer up to 9 hours, 9 Heat Settings, Auto Shutoff - Machine Washable - Single 130X160cm - NAVY

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All the heated blankets on our list have auto-shut off settings, which turn them off after a certain amount of time, minimising the risk of any accidents. Some even let you decide how long they run for, thanks to nifty in-built timers. Dual controls will also let you adjust settings during the night without disturbing your partner. Blankets that have these – often size double and upwards – will have left and right zones, so the settings can be customised if there are two of you in the bed. Are electric blankets safe? Note that dual control under blankets are plugged in on both sides, meaning they can use double the electricity versus those with a single control. How we test electric blankets Chilly nights call for cosy comfort, so whether you’re curling up on the sofa or snuggling down in bed, the toasty warmth of this silky-smooth Velvety Heated Throw will keep you warm without you having to crank up the central heating. And you can also relax in the knowledge that it won’t overheat and costs from only 1p to run for 7 hours.

Under blankets operate a bit like mattress toppers and tend to come with elasticated straps or as a fitted sheet, so you can secure them to your bed and drift off on top of them. Many can run for up to eight hours at a time, so you stay warm all night long. Over blankets and throwsIn a wonderfully soft, navy blue plush, this luxurious blanket is incredibly tactile, heats up in just 5 minutes, and offers six different temperature settings to keep you warm, but never too hot. The Intelliheat+ technology automatically monitors and adjusts the temperature of your blanket regularly, so it keeps you at just the right level of toasty-ness, saving you from having to constantly adjust the settings.

Where the blankets had dual controls, we also looked at how accurate the settings were on each side and if there was any temperature crossover when the settings were different. We also tested an electric blanket, which buttons up, allowing you to wear it like a poncho to retain heat. Aside from the extra design features that make them wearable, these ponchos operate in an almost identical manner to electric throws, with a range of temperatures and a timer. Electric blanket featuresIn contrast, over blankets are meant for curling up under; they’re a more versatile choice as you can use them on the sofa or even at your desk if you work from home. Some even resemble a fleecy blanket, which not only feels extra soft against the skin, but will look good in your living room if you want to leave it out. Throws tend to have shorter operating times though – most we tried time out after three hours. Wearable electric blankets or heated ponchos