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Wirecutter's most luxurious pick: thick faux fur that hides the wires, with a discreet built-in button. But it costs over $200, has no warranty and a fixed four-hour shutoff, and Wirecutter readers report units that quit within months.
Top complaints
- Stops working within months; no warranty
Wirecutter notes it is the only pick without a warranty. Two Wirecutter readers say their throws stopped working within about four to six months, and one adds that Bloomingdale's would not replace it after its 60-day return window. Quartz reports that reviewers of Brookstone heated throws across retailers say the heat fades or fails after a few washes.
- Expensive
At over $200 it was the most expensive blanket Wirecutter tested, though it often goes on sale.
Source: Wirecutter - No adjustable shutoff
The only auto-off option is four hours, which Wirecutter found disappointing at this price.
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What owners love
- Luxuriously thick, wires barely detectable
Wirecutter says the dense, silky faux fur hides the wiring, and even electric-blanket skeptics raved about it.
Source: Wirecutter - Discreet built-in button
Instead of a plastic remote, a button in the corner sets four levels, each feeling distinctly different.
Source: Wirecutter - Held up to washing
After a winter of use and two washer-and-dryer cycles it kept its luxe look, though it was slightly less plush.
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- You want a warranty for a $200+ purchase
- You want a custom shutoff timer
- You plan to wash it often
- A heated throw that looks like decor
- Not feeling the wires at all
- Simple one-button control
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick (updated 2026-09-23): the plushest, with hidden wiring and a subtle button; flaws are the price, a fixed four-hour auto-off and no warranty.