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- Gets very warm very fast
- Reasonably priced
- Soft to the touch
- Thin material doesn’t feel as luxurious as rivals
As a natural reptile, I’ve become Expert Reviews’ heated blanket tester by default, and it’s part of the job I’m particularly fond of. The latest in a long line of blankets and throws is the Bedsure Electric Blanket Heated Throw, which I’ve been testing both on the sofa and at my office desk.
It’s lightweight, portable, and reasonably priced. I was also particularly impressed by how quickly the Bedsure heated up. But does it deserve a place in our best electric blankets round up? I tested it thoroughly to find out.
Bedsure Electric Blanket Heated Throw: What do you get for the money?
The Bedsure heated throw provides plenty of coverage, and is big enough to cover most of a double bed at 130x160cm – this is similarly sized to many of the other heated throws I’ve tested, such as the Lakeland StaySnug Velvety Heated Throw and the Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Luxury Heated Throw. It’s made from 100% polyester, but the material feels soft and velvety, with a faux fur backing. There are 14 colours to choose from, as well as the option of either a ribbed finish (as my sample had) or a smooth feel. It’s machine washable at 30°C, but due to the wiring inside, it can’t be tumble dried or ironed.
It has a single controller, with six heat settings and ten timer settings. There’s also a pre-heat function that sets the throw at level six for an hour before turning the heat down and running at level two for ten hours. Timer settings are in one-hour increments, but the throw also has auto shut-off after eight hours (unless you’re in pre-heat mode), along with overheat protection.
The Bedsure Electric Blanket Heated Throw is sold on Amazon, so expect prices to fluctuate quite a bit. At full price, it’ll cost you around £50-55 depending on your choice of colour and fabric, but I’ve seen prices drop as low as £30. It’s considerably cheaper than many other heated throws I’ve reviewed but – as I will discuss later – the material feels thinner than these pricier options.
Comfort, performance and test results
I run the same tests on all my heated throws to ensure consistency and to get a feeling of how different brands compare. With a temperature probe taped to the underside of the blanket near the heating element, I timed how quickly it warmed up. On full power (level six), the throw reached an astonishingly warm 54.8°C after just ten minutes. Repeating the test on half power (level three), the throw reached 35°C after 10 minutes. This is one of the hottest heated throws I’ve tested: only the battery powered infrared Stoov Huge Hug 3 gave me higher temperatures, at 59.1°C after 10 minutes on full power.
I also tested the top of the throw with a temperature gun. As expected, temperature readings were lower, but the centre still reached an impressive 28.1°C, rising as high as 35.6°C in the top half of the throw. Unsurprisingly, the throw’s temperatures were at the lowest in the bottom corners, with temperatures of 21.4°C and 20.6°C respectively.
Finally, I ran a power consumption test to see how energy efficient the throw is. The Bedsure excelled here, using 19W to heat up on full power and 14W on half power. After 30 minutes on full power, the throw used 0.019kWh, while half power used 0.015kWh. As you’re likely to be using the throw on lower settings over longer periods of time, this really is a budget friendly option.
In real world testing, I was hugely impressed by the heat provided by the Bedsure – and at full power, it was almost too warm for me! As well as heating up quickly, you’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to heat settings, allowing you to easily find the right level for you. I found that running it on a lower temperature setting kept me more than warm enough throughout the day.
What could be improved?
Really, my only small criticism of the Bedsure was that the fabric is pretty thin, especially when compared to other heated throws such as the Lakeland and Dreamland throws mentioned above, along with the Beurer XXL HD heated throw.
If you can pick up the Bedsure at its cheapest, I’d say the payoff is worth it. But if you’re after something a bit more plush, you’re better off investing a bit more in one of these alternatives. You’ll find that retailers such as Lakeland and Dunelm offer options that are just that little bit thicker and more luxurious.
Bedsure Electric Blanket Heated Throw review: Should you buy it?
If you’re looking for a heated throw that won’t break the bank while still providing fantastic heat, the Bedsure is an obvious choice. Cosy and lightweight, it will keep you warm in even the coldest weather.
However, it is slightly thinner than its rivals and doesn’t feel quite as luxurious. You may decide that this is a small sacrifice for an efficient and relatively affordable heated throw, but the Bedsure Electric Blanket Heated Throw is not the luxury option you might be after.
