Which is better for a couch?

The Sunbeam. Its 50x70 size drapes over a couch and two people, and the plaid hides wear. The WATO FT is listed as Twin, so check its dimensions first.

Which is better for a bed?

The WATO FT suits a bed better if its Twin size matches your mattress, and the built-in controller means no cord hunting at night. Confirm the measurements before you commit.

Hard to call. The Sunbeam has a longer track record and a detachable controller you can replace. The WATO FT's built-in controller is the part most likely to fail and cannot be swapped out.

Is the WATO FT worth stepping up to over the Sunbeam?

Only if the built-in controller matters more to you than size and brand support. Otherwise the Sunbeam gives you more blanket and a better-known name.

Do both shut off automatically?

Yes. Both shut off after 4 hours and both have overheat protection. The WATO FT adds ETL certification and NTC sensing.

Can both go in the washing machine?

Yes. Detach the controller and wash on cold, then tumble dry low. The WATO FT says to let it cool before cleaning and not to iron, bleach or dry clean.

Sunbeam Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid vs WATO FT Heated Throw Blanket

Buy the Sunbeam if you want a larger, better-known throw with a plaid look and a detachable push-button controller. Buy the WATO FT if you want a plainer off-white throw with the controls built into the fabric so nothing gets lost. Both run 4 heat levels with a 4-hour auto shut-off and are machine washable. The Sunbeam is the safer pick on brand track record and size; the WATO FT is the tidier pick for a bed or a shared couch.

Choose the Sunbeam if you want a 50x70 inch throw that covers a couch or a bed, a plaid pattern that hides wear, and a brand with a long history in heated bedding.
Choose the WATO FT if you want a built-in controller you cannot misplace and a neutral off-white fleece that suits a bedroom.

Prices

Sunbeam Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid: $22.00 at 716 Amazon Liquidators (last seen Nov 11)
WATO FT Heated Throw Blanket: $24.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 11)
Difference: the Sunbeam Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid is $2.99 cheaper than the WATO FT Heated Throw Blanket at the latest prices (Nov 11)

Sunbeam Electric Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid Microplush Faux Shearling 4 Heat 50x70

	Sunbeam Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid	WATO FT Heated Throw Blanket
Size	50 x 70 in, throw size that drapes over a couch or foot of a bed	Listed as Twin, so check the actual dimensions before buying
Controller	Detachable push-button controller on a cord	Built into the blanket, one-touch, nothing to lose
Heat settings	4 levels: warm, low, medium, high	4 levels, stated 90-110°F
Auto shut-off	4 hours, plus overheat protection	4 hours, plus NTC overheat protection, ETL certified
Fabric	Microplush face with faux shearling reverse	Flannel face with sherpa fleece reverse
Look	Red and black plaid	Off-white solid
Warranty and support	Sunbeam is an established heated bedding brand with broad service reach	Smaller brand; support depends on the seller
Owner feedback	Long-selling model with a large review base	4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings, a small sample

Spec	Sunbeam Heated Throw Red/Black Plaid	WATO FT Heated Throw Blanket
Material	Microplush	Fleece, Sherpa
Number Of Heat Settings	4	—
Length	70"	—
Width	50"	—
Design Highlights	Throw	—
actual_color	—	Off-White
color	—	Off-White
Size	—	Twin
Electric	—	Yes
Machine Washable	—	Yes

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