Best electric heated throws for the sofa UK (2026)
A heated throw is an electric blanket you lay over yourself on the sofa rather than under a sheet on the bed, so it warms one person in a cold living room instead of heating the whole space. UK throws differ on a few things that matter: a timer you set or a fixed cut-off, the number of heat settings, the size, and whether the controller detaches for machine washing. Each one here is compared from the maker's own pages and a second independent source, with figures credited; we have not plugged in or measured any of them ourselves.
By Tom Calder · Updated 21 October 2026 · 6 products, all price-tracked
Our picks by type
Photo: AmazonDreamland Snuggle Up Oat
One person on a sofa who wants a choice of timer lengths.
as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · Details
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Photo: AmazonBeurer HD 150 XXL
Two people sharing a sofa, or a taller person who wants cover down to the feet.
as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · Details
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Photo: AmazonBeurer HD 75
A simple sofa throw with an easy slide-switch control and a three-year guarantee.
as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · Details
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| Heated throw | Type | Size | Heat settings | Auto-off | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heated throw, polyester velour · 200 x 150 cm · 6, illuminated buttons · Fixed safety switch-off after 3 hours Two people sharing a sofa, or a taller person who wants cover down to the feet. | Heated throw, polyester velour | 200 x 150 cm | 6, illuminated buttons | Fixed safety switch-off after 3 hours | £79.99 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched At 200 x 150 cm this is Beurer's extra-large throw, with six heat settings on a lit button controller and a safety switch-off after three hours that Beurer lists as fixed. The controller comes off for a gentle 30 degree machine wash, and Beurer gives a three-year guarantee. The extra size means more fabric to keep flat and unbunched while it is on. Best for Two people sharing a sofa, or a taller person who wants cover down to the feet. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you only need a lap blanket; a smaller throw is easier to handle and wash. Inspect any electric blanket before use, never fold or bunch it while it is on and follow Beurer's instructions; if you have reduced sensation, diabetes or are pregnant, check with your GP first. | |||||
Heated throw, polyester velour · 180 x 130 cm · 6, slide switch · Fixed safety switch-off after 3 hours A simple sofa throw with an easy slide-switch control and a three-year guarantee. | Heated throw, polyester velour | 180 x 130 cm | 6, slide switch | Fixed safety switch-off after 3 hours | £45.25 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched Beurer lists six heat settings on a slide switch and a safety switch-off after three hours, which cannot be changed. The switch unplugs from the throw so it can go through a gentle 30 degree machine cycle, and Beurer gives a three-year guarantee on its heated throws. It suits an evening on the sofa rather than anyone who wants to set a longer timer. Best for A simple sofa throw with an easy slide-switch control and a three-year guarantee. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a timer you can set yourself; Beurer's switch-off is fixed at three hours. As with any electric blanket, inspect it for damage before use, never fold or bunch it while it is switched on and follow Beurer's instructions; if you have reduced sensation, diabetes or are pregnant, check with your GP before using one. | |||||
 Heated throw, jacquard fleece · 120 x 160 cm · 9 · Auto-off after 2 hours unless set longer Sofa evenings when you want warmth on you, not the whole room. | Heated throw, jacquard fleece | 120 x 160 cm | 9 | Auto-off after 2 hours unless set longer | £49.99 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A thick fleece throw with nine heat settings, sold with a three-year guarantee according to Silentnight. It is a lap-and-shoulders size rather than a bed blanket. Silentnight warns against folding or scrunching it in use, which can trigger the overheat cut-out, so it is best laid flat. Best for Sofa evenings when you want warmth on you, not the whole room. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want to fall asleep under it; Silentnight recommends switching its electric blankets off before you sleep, and for bed use an underblanket with a timer fits better. | |||||
 Heated throw, faux fur · About 160 x 120 cm · 6 · 1, 3 or 9 hour timer A decorative sofa throw that doubles as a source of warmth. | Heated throw, faux fur | About 160 x 120 cm | 6 | 1, 3 or 9 hour timer | £90 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched A faux-fur throw with a velvet underside, six heat settings and a one, three or nine hour timer, as listed by Lakeland, which also quotes a five-minute heat-up. It is a sofa throw rather than a bed blanket. Against the Silentnight throw on this page it has fewer heat settings but a choice of three timer lengths. Best for A decorative sofa throw that doubles as a source of warmth. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want something for the bed; use an underblanket, and take care not to fold the throw while it is on. | |||||
Heated throw, soft velvet · 160 x 120 cm · 6 · 1, 3 or 9 hour timer One person on a sofa who wants a choice of timer lengths. | Heated throw, soft velvet | 160 x 120 cm | 6 | 1, 3 or 9 hour timer | £49.99 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched Dreamland's Snuggle Up throw has six heat settings and a controller you set to switch off after one, three or nine hours. Dreamland describes its top settings as pre-heat levels and the lower three as the ones for continuous use. The controller detaches for machine washing, and at 160 x 120 cm it covers less than the extra-large throws here. Best for One person on a sofa who wants a choice of timer lengths. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want one throw to cover two adults; the larger throws here do that better. Inspect any electric blanket before use, keep it flat and never fold it while it is on, and follow Dreamland's instructions; check with your GP first if you have reduced sensation, diabetes or are pregnant. | |||||
 Heated throw, microfleece with sherpa reverse · 160 x 130 cm · 10 (maximum 50 °C) · Timer, 1 to 10 hours Sofa use where you want a wide choice of heat levels and a timer you can set to the hour. | Heated throw, microfleece with sherpa reverse | 160 x 130 cm | 10 (maximum 50 °C) | Timer, 1 to 10 hours | £52.99 at Amazon as of 21 Oct 2026, 10:37 BST · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.In stockCheck price → |
Our verdictOur verdictResearched Cosi Home lists ten heat settings, a timer you can set from one to ten hours and overheat protection, with a top temperature of 50 degrees. One side is microfleece and the other sherpa, and the remote detaches so the throw can be machine washed at a low temperature. B&Q's listing of the same navy throw gives a two-year guarantee. Best for Sofa use where you want a wide choice of heat levels and a timer you can set to the hour. Good
Worth knowing
Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want the longest maker's guarantee you can get. Inspect any electric blanket before use, never use it folded or bunched while it is switched on and follow the maker's instructions; check with your GP first if you have reduced sensation, diabetes or are pregnant. | |||||
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Before you buy
Start with the switch-off, because it decides how you can use the throw.
Three of the throws here have a timer you choose: Cosi Home lists one to ten hours, and both Dreamland throws a choice of one, three or nine hours. Silentnight's switches off after two hours unless you set it longer. Beurer's two throws instead switch off after a fixed three hours, and Beurer lists the switch-off as not adjustable. A fixed cut-off suits an evening's television; a settable timer suits a long afternoon reading. Beurer, Cosi Home and Silentnight list overheat protection or a safety switch-off; whichever throw you choose, check its listing says the same.
Heat settings are about fine control, not how warm it gets.
Cosi Home lists ten levels with a maximum of 50 degrees, Silentnight nine, and Beurer and Dreamland six. Dreamland's guide to its throws and overblankets labels the top settings as pre-heat levels and the lowest three for continuous use, which is a sensible way to treat any throw: run it high for a few minutes, then turn it down. Beurer's HD 150 XXL has lit buttons, which help in a dim room; its HD 75 uses a slide switch that Beurer lists as not illuminated.
Measure your sofa and the people on it.
The smallest throws here, the two Dreamland throws and the Silentnight, are about 160 by 120 cm, which covers one adult from shoulders to knees. The Cosi Home is 160 by 130 cm and the Beurer HD 75 180 by 130 cm, enough for one tall person to the feet. Only the Beurer HD 150 XXL, at 200 by 150 cm, is realistically wide enough for two people side by side, and Beurer gives its weight as just over 2 kg, the heaviest of the throws here with a stated weight, so it takes longest to wash and dry.
Check how it washes before you buy, because a throw lives on a sofa and will need cleaning.
Five of the six throws here are listed as machine washable, with the controller unplugged first; Beurer specifies a gentle 30 degree cycle and Cosi Home a low temperature, and Beurer advises washing its throws only occasionally so they last. Drying rules differ between makers, so follow the care label on tumble drying and ironing. Let the throw dry completely before the controller goes back on or you switch it on.
Use it the way Electrical Safety First says.
Check the throw, flex, controller and plug before use, especially when it comes out of storage, and stop using it if you find scorch marks, fraying, exposed wires or damage. Lay it flat over you rather than folding or bunching it while it is on; folding can damage the wiring inside, and Silentnight says bunching its throw can trigger the overheat cut-out. Follow the maker's own instructions, including on sleeping under it, never use it with a hot water bottle, and if you have reduced sensation, diabetes or are pregnant, ask your GP first.
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Common questions
Is a heated throw the same as an electric blanket?
It is one type of electric blanket. An underblanket lies on the mattress under the sheet and heats the bed; an overblanket sits on top of the bed; a heated throw goes over you on the sofa or an armchair. Use each one only in the way its maker describes, so do not swap a throw in for an underblanket or the other way round. Our electric blankets page covers the bed types.
How long can you leave a heated throw on?
Until its switch-off or timer ends, and only while you are using it. The Beurer throws here cut off after a fixed three hours, Silentnight's after two hours unless set longer, the Dreamland throws after one, three or nine hours and Cosi Home's after one to ten hours, all by the makers' own figures. Electrical Safety First's advice is to follow the maker's instructions on whether a blanket can be left on while you sleep; Silentnight recommends switching its blankets off before you sleep.
Can you wash an electric heated throw?
Usually yes, once the controller is unplugged from the throw. Five of the six throws on this page are listed as machine washable; Beurer specifies a gentle 30 degree cycle, and Cosi Home a low temperature. Follow the care label on drying, since makers differ on tumble drying, and make sure the throw is completely dry before you reconnect the controller or switch it on. Beurer advises washing only occasionally to make the throw last.
Who should not use a heated throw?
Electrical Safety First says people with reduced sensation, diabetes or who are pregnant should check with their GP before using an electric blanket. A heated throw is not suitable for a baby, or for anyone who could not feel it getting too warm or turn it off themselves. Never use one with a hot water bottle. If you are buying for an older relative, choose one with a simple controller and a short automatic switch-off, and show them how to turn it off.
Does a heated throw use a lot of electricity?
A heated throw warms a person rather than a room, so it draws far less than a plug-in electric room heater, which commonly runs at one to three kilowatts. Lakeland lists the Dreamland Cosy Up at 150 watts. The exact figure for any throw is on its rating label and in the maker's manual, and the running cost depends on that wattage, the setting, how long it runs and your tariff. Our electric heater safety and running costs guide shows how to turn a wattage into pence per hour.
Can I sleep under a heated throw?
Only if the maker says so. Electrical Safety First's rule is to follow the manufacturer's instructions on overnight use, and the throws here are designed for the sofa, with switch-offs of between one and ten hours. Silentnight recommends turning its electric blankets off before you sleep. If you want warmth through the night, an underblanket the maker says is suitable for overnight use, with a timer, is the right tool; see our electric blankets page.
