Which is better for two people on a couch?

The Westinghouse. Its two independent zones let each person set their own heat, and it has six levels to the BLACK+DECKER's four.

Which warms up faster?

The BLACK+DECKER advertises rapid heat-up technology. Westinghouse does not make a heat-up speed claim, so expect the BLACK+DECKER to feel warm sooner.

Is the Westinghouse worth saving about $6.78?

Yes if you want two zones, six levels, and a timer up to 10 hours. The BLACK+DECKER's extra money buys a 1-year warranty and faster warm-up, not more heat control.

Which is safer to leave on?

Both are ETL listed with overheat protection and auto shutoff. The BLACK+DECKER shuts off after a fixed 3 hours; the Westinghouse lets you set 2 to 10 hours, so a long setting runs longer unattended.

Can both go in the washing machine?

Yes. Unplug the controller on both, then machine wash. The BLACK+DECKER is also tumble dry safe; the Westinghouse instructions say line dry or tumble dry on low.

The BLACK+DECKER backs its throw with a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Westinghouse states no warranty, so the BLACK+DECKER carries less risk if the wiring fails early.

Westinghouse Electric Blanket Heated Throw vs BLACK+DECKER Heated Blanket Electric Throw

Buy the Westinghouse if you want the lowest price and the most control: two independently adjustable zones, six heat levels, and a 2-10 hour timer, for $16.20 at KMS Wholesale as of November 4, 2026. Buy the BLACK+DECKER if you want a simpler, faster-warming throw with a fixed 3-hour shutoff and a 1-year warranty, for $22.98 at Walmart as of November 4, 2026. The gap is about $6.78, so price favors the Westinghouse while brand support and rapid heat-up favor the BLACK+DECKER.

Today the Westinghouse Electric Blanket Heated Throw costs $6.78 less at its best price.

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