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Of the 32 weve tested, this was our favorite.

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket draped over a couch

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Because of this, we set out to find the very best electric blanket on the market.

Was it plush and soft?

Did it provide even warmth?

Amazon Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

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Did it have sufficient heat controls?

It could be bigger, and the power cord is a little bulky.

What sets an electric blanket apart from aregular blanketis obviously its heating capabilities.

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket draped over a couch

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket has two sides: faux shearling and a velvety material.PHOTO: Real Simple

It heated up faster than we expectedabout 15 to 30 seconds after turning it onandheated evenly throughout.

We thought the fourth setting was much too warm.

As far as materials go, this blanket was incredibly soft and comfortable.

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket folded up on a wood floor

For another great option, we also recommend theWestinghouse Flannel Electric Blanketif you’re looking for a larger-sized pick.

This is where the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket initially stood out from the rest.

We also noted whether we overheated or couldnt get warm enough.

A close up of the Sherpa side of the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

At $55, we determined that it was.

Material

If you dont like the material of your blanket, you wont use itplain and simple.

If youre looking for a feature-heavy blanket, the Westinghouse is the way to go.

A closeup of the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

It’s plush and soft, and we couldn’t feel the wires inside the fabric.

The More You Know

When it comes toanyheated product, safety is of utmost importance.

Both blankets on our list meet this standard.

The power button to the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket, on the floor

A close up of a Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket folded on the floor

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket draped over a couch

The Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket folded up on a wood floor

A close up of the Sherpa side of the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

A closeup of the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

The power button to the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket, on the floor

A close up of a Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket folded on the floor

Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

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The Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket draped over a chair

The Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket took all of 10 seconds to heat up.PHOTO: Real Simple

The Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket covering a bed

A close up of the texture of the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

A close up of the plug to the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

A close up of the temperature gauge of the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

The Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket draped over a chair

The Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket covering a bed

A close up of the texture of the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

A close up of the plug to the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

A close up of the temperature gauge of the Westinghouse Flannel Electric Blanket

A person pressing the power button to the Sunbeam Royal Mink Sherpa Heated Blanket

Some electric blankets have a single heating zone while others let you set different temperatures on each side.Real Simple

A person pulling the Westinghouse Electric Throw Blanket onto a bed

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