How does this blanket compare to the Soft Heat Luxury Micro-Fleece Low-Voltage Electric Heated Blanket without ribs that costs $99.99?
61953
The soft heat ultra micro=plush is the worse heated blanket that I have ever owned - it takes forever to warm and never ever gets very hot - my husband hates it also - he has gotten so use to a much hotter heated blanket to keep him warm during the night that and we purchased this blanket prior to Christmas and it is raveling out terribly. So very disappointed with this purchase and will not ever purchase anything like it again.
61954
I'm not sure how it compares but my wife and I love this blanket. I never turn it hotter than 4 and I'm perfect all night!
61955
I have no basis of comparison to the $99.99 blanket, but we love our micro-fleece. I can't imagine why anyone would want a hotter blanket. I have never turned my side up to more than three, and usually I set it at 1 or forget to turn it on. My husband keeps his side at 4 or 5. The fabric is soft and fine to the touch. We do use a light cotton cover over the top to keep it clean, and surely that helps to keep in the heat. But we always have done this with electric blankets. This blanket is way nicer than any we have had before. /jgh
1953838
Oops! Sorry, I was mistaken. This blanket isn't electric. One that I have that I love is Biddeford which does have the three settings.
1656643
I've had it over a year & I love it. It's very soft & comfy.It works better than any electric blanket I've ever had!!
203861
This is a twin size blanket. It is quite generous . My husband has to sleep in a recliner due to lung problems and he loves it. It is warm enough that he turns it on only when it is very cold out. I think it is a better buy then the blanket I bought for my bed at 4 times the cost. I know this is long winded but I hope it has answered your question. Pamela B. Coada
2017084
I don't know for sure, but my supposition is that most of the warmth and comfort would be absorbed by the memory foam . I think an electric blanket would be more suitable and will warm the bed nicely. I happen to have both, and use them both. Good luck...
1778559
I honestly don't recall the package specifying the R value. I have answered couple of questions before in re:various aspects of this product and basically I am very satisfied with it My heater sits RIGHT NEXT to my basement door - and I have an old house so that area is far from being 'warm and cozy'. I am not going to tell you whether or not we "saved money" by using this blanket - with the electricity rates going up and down and what-have-you...its not worth my time figuring out that difference. What I CAN tell you is that the difference in the temperature of the hot water was IMMEDIATELY noticed by both my wife and I in the shower and the kitchen (reasonably 2 places the hot water gets used the most). It went up a good couple of degrees, so this blanket must be doing something right hope that helps
67472
The manufacturer just released a lighter-weight version, where the inner and outer layers are both cotton. I now have my son sleeping in that one, and he is able to maintain a comfy temperature. (If you go to Facebook and like their page, you can get 15% off your order! and if you buy 2, you get another 15% off). I haven't seen the lightweight one on amazon yet. I do still make sure to keep baby's room around 70 degrees at night though.
1559444
I can't speak to the more expensive wool covers. I can only say that this one has lived up to what I expected and more. We had a very cold winter this year and I couldn't have been more happily warm and toasty. It is light weight--better than the feather blanket I was using. It doesn't have the hot spots of a feather blanket. It is uniformly warm and delightful. I was thrilled to find it at such great price. I've never owned one that cost more, but this one has totally lived up to my expectations and then some. I know sometimes you have to pay more for quality, but in this case, I think I got a great bargain. A cover that costs less and does more than I expected. I hope this helps. I can't speak to the more expensive wool covers. I can only say that this one has lived up to what I expected and more. We had a very cold winter this year and I couldn't have been more happily warm and toasty. It is light weight--better than the feather blanket I was using. It doesn't have the hot spots of a feather blanket. It is uniformly warm and delightful. I was thrilled to find it at such great price. I've never owned one that cost more, but this one has totally lived up to my expectations and then some. I know sometimes you have to pay more for quality, but in this case, I think I... » Read More I can't speak to the more expensive wool covers. I can only say that this one has lived up to what I expected and more. We had a very cold winter this year and I couldn't have been more happily warm and toasty. It is light weight--better than the feather blanket I was using. It doesn't have the hot spots of a feather blanket. It is uniformly warm and delightful. I was thrilled to find it at such great price. I've never owned one that cost more, but this one has totally lived up to my expectations and then some. I know sometimes you have to pay more for quality, but in this case, I think I got a great bargain. A cover that costs less and does more than I expected. I hope this helps. « Show Less
715303
REI has the same blanket. Their website says 5X7 feet. From my observation in actual use, that sounds right. Remember that there is no fleece on this thing, despite the picture.
3459
I'm a cold person, so I also have an electric blanket. When I lived in Colorado I had an electric mattress cover and a serious down comforter. However, I found I could keep the electric blanket temperature lower with this blanket. For me, it was more effective and lighter than the non-down alternative comforter I replaced.
1920739
I really like mine, it's not like the original electric blankets, where you could really heat up the bed, but they don't make those kind anymore! But this blanket is pretty good, not great, but good.
717192
Dave this is the response I received from Mambe. I was simply impressed to get an answer. Hope this helps in your decision making process.Thank you for your note. Specific temp ratings are tricky to assign due to the many factors involved when using a blanket outdoors. However, the Super Extreme is often used down into the teens or even lower with great results.
1450621
I think this is less "bulky" both the fabric & the heating wires that run through it. I love it, but it is on the smaller side, not as wide as a throw, which might be appealing if you were looking for a shoulder wrap or lap blanket for an older person. I'm 5'9" and it's long enough to keep me warm from shoulders to toes!
1769102
TBH there is not that much of a difference. This one has grommets on four corners, so it would be easier to string up. It is also in my opinion far more durable than your standard Mylar emergency blanket.
1091567
this is not an elect blanket but a super warm light weight one. I have 3 now. perfect for our -20 weather we have been having. No fuzz bunnys but the edge seam is starting to give out after a year of constant washing
352673
I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point. I've had this blanket for the last two winters, now is on the bed for my third winter. I love it. I have a plain fleece blanket under it and a light comforter over it (with a top sheet over all, to catch cat fur and paw prints). I think the layering helps the heat build up, as well as protecting it from pulling and damaging the wires when adjusting covers during sleep. It is not super hot like a heating pad would be but is plenty warm for me. I usually pre-heat for 15 min or so while getting ready for bed. It is nice and warm when I get in, and often I turn it down or even off at that point.
1097794
I don't know the exact temp. It's not as hot as a heating blanket. It warms the surface works better with a blanket or sheet over you when laying on it to hold some heat around the body. It also turns off after a few minutes.