A heated throw is an electric blanket sized for the sofa: you drape it over your lap or shoulders, plug it into the wall, and warm yourself without heating the whole room.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 25 September 2026.
A heated throw is an electric blanket sized for the sofa: you drape it over your lap or shoulders, plug it into the wall, and warm yourself without heating the whole room. For UK living rooms that is often cheaper and cosier than turning the central heating up for one person.
This buying guide shortlists heated throws with a live Amazon UK buy-box price in GBP. We compare size (most sofa throws here are about 160 × 120–130 cm), heat settings, timers, and whether the cover is machine washable with a detachable controller. Specs and prices come from Amazon UK listings checked on 25 September 2026 with UK delivery — we have not lab-tested these throws for this page.
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Our picks
Dreamland Cosy Up Faux Fur Warming Throw 160x120cm Cream
Dreamland Cosy Up Faux Fur Warming Throw 160x120cm Cream
£69.99
Best overall
VonHaus Heated Throw Blanket Grey 160x130cm
VonHaus Heated Throw Blanket Grey 160x130cm
£34.99
Best budget
Cosi Home Luxury Fleece & Sherpa Heated Throw Navy
Cosi Home Luxury Fleece & Sherpa Heated Throw Navy
£50.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
Compare at a glance
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The products
Buying advice
What to look for in a heated throw
A heated throw (sometimes called an electric throw or overblanket) sits on the sofa rather than under a fitted sheet like a traditional underblanket. Check four things on every Amazon listing before you buy: the size in centimetres, how many heat settings and timer options are stated, whether it is machine washable with a detachable control, and that there is a live buy-box price in GBP with UK delivery.
Typical sofa throws in this shortlist measure about 160 × 120 cm or 160 × 130 cm. More heat settings and a longer auto-off timer make evening use easier. Always unplug and remove the controller before washing, and follow the care label on the listing.
Our picks
- Best overall: Dreamland Cosy Up Faux Fur Warming Throw (160 × 120 cm). Well-known UK brand, silky faux fur, 6 heat settings, detachable control and 1/3/9-hour auto timer. Live Amazon UK price 69.99.
- Best budget: VonHaus Heated Throw with Gift Box (160 130 cm, grey). Lowest price on this page at 34.99, with 9 heat settings, a 9-hour timer and machine-washable fleece — a solid sofa starter without paying for a premium brand name.
- Best for longer sofa evenings: Cosi Home Luxury Fleece & Sherpa Heated Throw (navy). Fleece on one side and sherpa on the other, 10 heat settings, digital remote and a 10-hour timer at £50.99.
Comparison table
| Model | Size | Heat settings / timer (listing) | Amazon UK price (as checked) | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dreamland Cosy Up Faux Fur | 160 × 120 cm | 6 settings; 1/3/9 h timer | £69.99 | Best overall brand pick | | VonHaus Heated Throw Grey | 160 × 130 cm | 9 settings; 9 h timer | £34.99 | Best budget | | Cosi Home Fleece & Sherpa Navy | 160 × 130 cm | 10 settings; 10 h timer | £50.99 | Longer sofa sessions | | Cosi Home Faux Fur Grey | 160 130 cm | 9 settings; 9 h timer; overheat protection | £46.74 | Faux-fur look for less than Cosy Up | | Dreamland Snuggle Up Velvet | 160 × 120 cm | 6 settings; timer; 5-minute fast heat-up; tumble dry safe | £49.99 | Mid Dreamland velvet option |
Prices are the Amazon UK buy-box figures we recorded on 25 September 2026 with delivery set to the UK. Always confirm the live price and care instructions on Amazon before buying.
How to choose a heated throw for the sofa
1. Size — About 160 120–130 cm covers one person on a sofa; check the centimetres in the title, not just single”. 2. Washability — Prefer machine-washable covers with a detachable controller so you can wash the fabric after spills and pet hair. 3. Controls — More heat settings and a timed auto-off (often 1–10 hours on these listings) are safer for evening TV use than a throw with no timer stated. 4. Fabric — Fleece and sherpa feel cosy for everyday use; faux fur and velvet look dressier but may need gentler wash cycles — follow the label. 5. Running cost — A heated throw usually costs pennies per hour versus heating a whole room. Exact cost depends on wattage and your unit rate: cost ≈ (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × p/kWh. Confirm wattage on the live listing if it is shown; we do not invent wattage figures for this page. 6. Safety — Use UK-plug models with stated overheat protection or auto shut-off where listed, keep the controller dry, and do not fold sharply over a hot element while powered.
Other options on this page
The Cosi Home faux fur throw at £46.74 offers a similar plush look to Dreamland Cosy Up with 9 settings and overheat protection on the listing, at a lower price. Dreamland’s Snuggle Up velvet throw at £49.99 lists a 5-minute fast heat-up and is machine washable and tumble dry safe on the Amazon title — a mid-priced Dreamland alternative if Cosy Up is out of stock.
Honest trade-offs
A heated throw warms you, not the whole house. It will not replace a properly sized electric underblanket for overnight bed use if that is what you need. Premium brands cost more for fabric and branding; budget fleece throws can feel thinner. We have not run lab tests for this page sizes, settings and prices come from Amazon UK titles and bullets at the time of checking.
Frequently asked questions
Are heated throws safe?
Modern UK heated throws sold on Amazon typically include features such as timers and overheat protection when those are stated on the listing. Use them on a sofa or chair as directed, keep the controller dry, do not trap the cable under furniture, and unplug when not in use. Follow the manufacturer’s safety guidance on the product page.
Are heated throws expensive to run?
Usually no compared with heating a whole room. Running cost depends on the throw’s wattage and how long you leave it on: cost ≈ (watts ÷ 1000) × hours × your electricity unit rate in p/kWh. Confirm wattage on the live Amazon listing if shown; we do not invent wattage for this guide.
Are heated throws washable?
Many heated throws on this shortlist are listed as machine washable with a detachable controller. Always unplug and remove the control unit before washing, and follow the care instructions on the Amazon listing (temperature and tumble-dry rules vary by model).
Heated throw vs electric blanket
A heated throw (overblanket) is designed to go over you on a sofa or chair. A traditional electric blanket is often an underblanket fitted on the mattress under the sheet for overnight bed use. Choose a throw for living-room warmth and a bed underblanket if you mainly want heat while sleeping.
How does a heated throw work?
A heated throw has flexible heating elements woven into the fabric, powered by a mains controller. You select a heat setting and often a timer; the controller regulates power to the elements. Detachable controllers let you wash the fabric separately when the listing allows it.
Are heated throws worth it?
They are worth considering if you want personal warmth on the sofa without turning the central heating up for the whole house. Look for a washable cover, a timer, and a live UK buy-box price. If you only need overnight bed heat, an underblanket may fit better.
What size are heated throws?
Sofa heated throws commonly measure about 160 × 120 cm or 160 × 130 cm on UK listings (sometimes labelled single). Always check the centimetres in the Amazon title. Larger sizes cover more of the sofa; smaller ones pack easier for travel or a single armchair.
