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Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket vs Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket
Which one has the downsides you can live with?
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The short answer
Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket ranks higher (#1 vs #3 of 8) and scores better on durability & washing. Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket wins on softness.
The biggest complaint about the Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket is bulky controllers; cord too short for some; for the Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket it's stops working within months; no warranty. Pick the one whose catch bothers you less.
Side by side
| Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket | Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank in heated blankets | #1 | #3 |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
| Type | Full/queen | Throw |
| Amazon 1–2★ share | 15% | — |
| Overall score | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| Warmth | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Even heating | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Softness | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Controller & safety | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Durability & washing | 4.0 | 2.0 |
Price tiers: $ under $50 · $$ $50–120 · $$$ over $120. Highlighted = clearly better (a score gap of 0.3 or more, or a 1–2★ share at least 3 points lower). Scores are explained, with sources, on each product's page.
Top complaints
Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket
- Bulky controllers; cord too short for some
CNN found the controllers big, thick and clunky, though its 14.5-foot cables were long. Amazon owners and Home Depot reviewers (per Quartz), however, say the cord is too short.
- Uneven heat for some; slides off the bed
Amazon's summary says heat output is mixed and not evenly distributed for some, and the blanket slides off the bed. Quartz cites reviewers reporting a warmer center and cooler edges.
- Some units stop working
Reliability is a concern in Amazon's summary, with some owners saying it stopped working.
- Not the hottest
Yahoo measured a 104°F peak against 111-113°F for its picks and found it less plush.
Source: Yahoo Shopping
Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket
- 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.
Source: Wirecutter
Who should pick which
Pick the Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket if
Couples who want dual controls
Easy wash-and-dry care
A thinner blanket for use year-round
Skip it if: Your outlet is far from the bed; You want the hottest blanket; You want a slim, easy-to-grab controller
Pick the Brookstone Heated Luxe Faux Fur Throw Blanket if
A heated throw that looks like decor
Not feeling the wires at all
Simple one-button control
Skip it if: You want a warranty for a $200+ purchase; You want a custom shutoff timer; You plan to wash it often
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