Are heated throws worth buying?

I got one as a Christmas present as I feel the cold terribly.
I love it. Its very luxurious with velvet on one side and a borg type fluffy covering on the other.
Not sure if I'm allowed to mention the make but it sounds very like one already mentioned, with 9. settings. Sooo cosy!
Never bothered to check how much it costs to run.

I have a Silent night heated blanket. Fabulous!! I had it two years ago as a gift from my Sister. Wouldn't be without it now, so cosy when watching TV or reading.

An update:
Based on all the positive responses, I ordered one and it arrived last night. I’ve given it a try and it’s great.
Thank you to all of you for your comments.

I bought my furry one from Lakeland, it heats up very quickly. I wouldn’t be without it as my house is freezing and I can’t afford to put the heating on.

A definite yes to a heated throw. I have a Dreamland one. Bought one for my 93 year old dad too and he loves it.

I have 2 and they're 2 of the best buys I've ever made.

I've just had to throw mine off because I'm way too hot under it and it's bloody freezing.

They don't get hot so some people give bad reviews based on that, they don't heat up on every spot either, again another reason for bad reviews.
They work by being warm, imagine wrapping yourself up in a soft warm radiator. The heat comes from wires running around the blanket, so obviously there will be spots with no heat... But the entire blanket gets warm eventually. I managed an entire winter without heating and only had my heated blankets. The only time I was was cold was when I was getting a shower or changing my clothes.

Personally I can't recommend them highly enough.

I have one , I bought from Groupon, I love it , use it most evenings when it gets a bit chilly. I have invested in one for DH as he kept ‘ borrowing mine !!!

I didn’t like it, but gave it to one of my DGD. She loves it, so it was worth trying.

I’m cold-blooded and live in a draughty house. Heated blanket is a god-send. Saves heating whole house all the time.

We have one, use it everyday, we can’t afford to put on the heating until about 5pm , so it is very handy if you are sitting down at all in the day.

i wouldnt be without mine, wrap it round me watching tele, saves hundreds on central heating

The cat loves ours 😻

Wouldn't be without ours. Big enough for 2. Variety of heat and time settings. Legs get cold easily, this quickly thaws me out

We have one but I find it too hot. My DD loves it when she visits as she always dresses for summer ☀️

love it. Nothing compares. A night in front of the t.v wrapped up in a heated throw.

I bought the posh wolfskin one off my catalogue but I keep the house warm so I didnt use it, my granddaughter took it and absolutely loves it. Saves her a fortune heating her flat. I have an intelligent fleece electric underblanket on the bed which is a luxury. Both Wolfie and the electric blanket have multiple settings.

I have a Dreamland Inteliheat throw.
Works great, loads of settings. 5 mtr cable

I love mine. It’s by Dreamland. I don’t always plug it in it’s so cosy. The cats love it too. It is washable

I am currently completely wrapped in my hot throw and am blissfully warm. I’d definitely recommend one to cold mortals as I am.

I love my heated throw. A friend bought one about 5 years ago and waxed lyrical over it for ages. I thought, like the OP that a hot water bottle and blanket would be just as good. How wrong I was. I was given one as a gift last year and haven't looked back since.
The main advantage is that the heat is constant, another is there is no risk as far as filling or leaking. Mine has a timer option and 9 heat settings, it's kept my nice and warm during the various cold spells we've had.

I got one as a present last year..and I have to say it is a nice gentle warmth not so over powering that you will get overheated..you can pull out the flex and walk around with it on your shoulders if you need to get up to make a coffee say..or toilet break..

i have one less than £20 it cost and is soft; it can be machine washed too. its simple with 3 settings and is so cosy. as my partner does not feel cold and i am a chilly mortal its a good way of insuring we are comfortable. on our bed we have an underblanket which seems perfect for us and so i keep my throw for the sofa

I love mine. I feel the cold because of health issues. Other family members don't want the room too hot. My husband indeed likes quite a cold room and turns the heating down. This way I can get really warm and feel comfy whatever room I am sitting in.

On another note my daughter and myself both have one from here ..... www.vonhaus.com/vh_en/grey-heated-blanket

My daughter uses hers far more than me as she works from home and has it on her lap, all of her working hours in the colder months.

Maybe of help to some of you ..... Several UK energy suppliers and local councils are offering free electric blankets and heated throws to eligible households in 2026 to help with high heating costs, particularly for vulnerable, elderly, or low-income residents.
Here are the primary ways to secure a free or tested heated throw/blanket in early 2026:
1. Energy Supplier Support Schemes (Winter 2025-2026)
Major energy providers are running "extra support" packages that include free energy-efficient appliances, such as heated throws and electric blankets, which cost roughly 2-4p per hour to run.
Octopus Energy: Through the Octo Assist fund, Octopus is offering another 10,000 free electric blankets this winter to customers with specific vulnerabilities, such as medical needs, mobility issues, or those struggling with bills.
OVO Energy: Offering free electric throws and efficiency kits as part of a £56 million support package for customers in need.
British Gas Energy Trust: Their Extra Assistance Portal, launched in October 2024, remains a key avenue for vulnerable households to receive, or get reimbursed for, essential warming items like blankets and heated clothes airers.
EDF & E.ON: These suppliers are also participating in offering free electric blankets to eligible customers on low incomes or with, or, in some cases, providing grants for heating items.
How to Apply: You must be a customer of the supplier and usually apply via their online "extra support" or "vulnerability" portals.
2. Local Council and Safety Checks
Nottinghamshire County Council (March 2026): Trading Standards is holding a free electric blanket testing event on 16 March 2026 at Worksop Library. If your current blanket fails the safety test, you will be provided with a new one for free.
Norfolk County Council (Oct 2025-2026): Similar testing events have been held, often replacing failed items.
3. Other Support Channels
Charity Partners: Organisations like Citizens Advice, Groundwork, and Act on Energy are distributing blankets through a new £1 million "Warm Fund".
Charity/Age UK: Often provide information on accessing these resources, particularly for pensioners.
Eligibility
These schemes are not universal. Priority is given to:
Elderly residents (pensioners).
Those with medical conditions or mobility issues.
Low-income households struggling to pay energy bills.
Customers with prepayment meters.