Baloo Weighted Blanket vs Bearaby Cotton Napper Weighted Blanket

Buy the Baloo if you want a conventional weighted blanket with a removable-style cotton cover and a choice of Full, Queen or King sizes. Buy the Bearaby if you want a breathable chunky-knit blanket that doubles as a sofa throw and comes in one fixed 20 lb weight. The Bearaby's cotton-yarn fill spreads weight evenly and stays cool, and Wirecutter and owners back that up; its trade-offs are slow drying and some fuzz and fading after washing. The Baloo is the more conventional, easier-to-live-with option for bed use.

• Choose the Baloo if you want a standard cotton weighted blanket in Full, Queen or King sizes for your bed.
• Choose the Bearaby if you want a breathable, chunky-knit blanket that looks good on a sofa and comes in many colors.