Silentnight Luxury Super Cosy Heated Throw Review

This luxury heated throw from Silentnight distinguishes itself through its aesthetic chunky-knit jacquard fleece and robust safety features. Unlike basic electric blankets, this is designed to be a visible, decorative part of your living room or bedroom while providing targeted warmth via nine distinct heat levels. It includes a detachable controller for machine washing and an auto-shutoff feature, ensuring safety and longevity for daily use in British households looking to mitigate rising energy bills.

In a typical UK living room, this throw reaches a comfortable temperature within minutes. The nine settings allow for fine-tuning; settings 1-3 are ideal for mild evenings, while the higher settings provide significant warmth for draftier Victorian properties. The thick fleece material helps retain heat even after the power is switched off, meaning you don't always need to keep it running to stay comfortable.

Based on current UK electricity price caps, running this throw on a medium setting (approx. 60-100W) costs roughly 2p to 3p per hour. If used to delay turning on central heating (which can cost £1-£3 per hour for a gas boiler), a household could realistically save £50-£100 per season, provided the thermostat is actually lowered elsewhere. It is a highly efficient way to maintain comfort in one room.

No installation required. Simply plug the detachable lead into a standard UK 240V socket. The controller must be disconnected before placing the fabric in a washing machine.

Extremely low; estimated at under 5p per hour even on high settings. Substantially cheaper than portable halogen or oil-filled radiators.