(checked 2026-10-10)1,714 ratings, pooled across colors/prints (1-star 20%, 2-star 6%).
A stylish faux-fur throw that Wirecutter and Yahoo both picked for its even, quick warmth and easy washing. But it has only three settings and a fixed two-hour shutoff, a cheap-feeling remote, and one of the worst Amazon low-star shares here, with owners reporting dead units and flashing controllers.
Top complaints
- Units die early; controller lights flash
Amazon's summary flags reliability (stops working after 2 weeks) and durability (breaks within 3 months), plus controllers that flash non-stop. One in five Amazon ratings is 1-star.
- Clunky, cheap-looking remote
Wirecutter found the remote especially plasticky and oversized, with an unlit on/off button that is hard to see in the dark. Yahoo also called the controller clunky.
Source: Wirecutter, Yahoo Shopping - Short, fixed shutoff and few settings
Three heat levels and a two-hour auto-off with no timer adjustment (Wirecutter, Yahoo).
Source: Wirecutter, Yahoo Shopping - Thin, with heat that some barely feel
Amazon's summary says some owners find it super thin and report almost non-existent heat. Wirecutter could feel the wires when running a hand over it.
What owners love
- Even, quick warmth
Wirecutter cites particularly effective, even heat. Yahoo felt warmth almost immediately and measured 99, 108 and 111°F on low, medium and high.
Source: Wirecutter, Yahoo Shopping - Low-maintenance washing
Wirecutter's long-term tester washed and dried it at least twice and it stayed cozy, if less fluffy. Yahoo saw no fading or shrinking.
Source: Wirecutter, Yahoo Shopping - Stylish, UL-certified, 5-year warranty
It comes in many solids and animal prints (Wirecutter), is UL-certified (Yahoo) and has a five-year limited warranty (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter, Yahoo Shopping
- You want more than two hours of heat per session
- You want a long-lasting unit
- You need fine heat control
- Couch use in a decor-friendly print
- Quick, even warmth for one person
- Easy washing
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated 2026-09-23): lightweight with even heat and easy care; the remote is cheap-looking and you can feel the wires.
- Yahoo Shopping: Best heated throw (2026-01-16): plush, warms fast and UL-certified; cons are partial machine-dry only, few heat settings and a clunky controller.