Best heated throw blankets

Top pick: Bedsure Heated Blanket Throw — six heat levels, overheating protection and a 3-hour auto shut-off, and it's machine washable, so it's the safest all-rounder for a couch or bed.

Who the others suit:

• Ribbed Heated Blanket — the crowd favourite: 6 levels, 10 timer settings and an 8-hour shut-off, with hundreds of ratings behind it.
• Striped Flannel Heated Blanket — flannel over sherpa, 6 levels and a 1–4 hour timer; best if you like a short, warm session.
• Beautyrest Heated Blanket — 20 heat settings and a 10-hour shut-off; the pick for fine-tuning warmth overnight.
• Sunbeam Bubble Faux Fur Throw — plush and cosy, 4 settings, for looks as much as heat.
• GENIANI Electric Throw — simple 3-setting microplush with a 2-hour shut-off; a good spare or gift.
• Westinghouse / Kata Westinghouse throws — plain flannel, washable, if you want a no-frills brand name.

Check the size before buying: most are 50×60-inch throws, and the Westinghouse King is much larger.