The Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket meets
the Bedsure GentleSoft Solid Flannel Heated Blanket
CNN's tested overall pick, one of the few blankets that actually ran hot in the lab. We tested it head-to-head against the Bedsure GentleSoft Solid Flannel Heated Blanket across 5 key dimensions.
Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket
“CNN's tested overall pick, one of the few blankets that actually ran hot in the lab”
Bedsure GentleSoft Solid Flannel Heated Blanket
“The Good Housekeeping lab's overall winner, and it costs far less than the premium picks”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket
- CNN's Michelle Rae Uy tested it with an infrared thermometer and found it one of only four blankets to reach about 95F on high
- Thick, even plush on both faces that feels soft before you switch it on
- The Queen and King ship two controllers, so each side of the bed sets its own heat
- At about 129 dollars for the Queen it is one of the pricier picks
- There is no published manufacturer list price, since Serta blankets are made under license and sold only through retailers
- Ten heat levels is fewer than the 20 on the value-priced Beautyrest
Bedsure GentleSoft Solid Flannel Heated Blanket
- The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab ranked it first of twelve blankets and gave it the Good Housekeeping Seal
- A flannel face over a sherpa reverse gave it the softest feel in the lab, and CNN also named it Best Budget
- At around 84 dollars for the Queen it undercuts the Serta by roughly a third
- Six heat levels is fewer than the 10 to 20 on the premium blankets
- The heavier flannel-and-sherpa build is warmer but bulkier than a lightweight plush throw
- Amazon labels this SKU Ribbed Flannel while Bedsure markets it as GentleSoft flannel, which can cause confusion
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush wins because it actually ran hot when reviewers measured it. CNN's Michelle Rae Uy pointed an infrared thermometer at eleven blankets and found the Serta was one of only four to reach about 95F on its top setting, which is why she made it her overall pick. It is not just about raw heat. The plush is thick and even on both faces, so it feels warm before you switch it on, and the Queen and King ship two controllers so each side of the bed sets its own temperature. Serta was a winner in three of the seven reviews we read, taking CNN's overall spot, TechGearLab's Editors' Choice and Forbes' best reversible. At about 129 dollars for the Queen it is a premium buy, but it is the blanket that earned the most independent top marks for the thing a heated blanket is supposed to do.
Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush Electric Blanket
The Serta Luxuriously Soft Plush wins because it actually ran hot when reviewers measured it. CNN's Michelle Rae Uy pointed an infrared thermometer at eleven blankets and found the Serta was one of only four to reach about 95F on its top setting, which is why she made it her overall pick. It is not just about raw heat. The plush is thick and even on both faces, so it feels warm before you switch it on, and the Queen and King ship two controllers so each side of the bed sets its own temperature. Serta was a winner in three of the seven reviews we read, taking CNN's overall spot, TechGearLab's Editors' Choice and Forbes' best reversible. At about 129 dollars for the Queen it is a premium buy, but it is the blanket that earned the most independent top marks for the thing a heated blanket is supposed to do.
- Couples who want independent heat on each side of the bed
- Anyone who cares most about strong, measured heat output
- Sleepers who want a thick, even plush on both faces
- Buyers who want a blanket that won top marks across several tests
- People comfortable paying a premium for the top pick
Bedsure GentleSoft Solid Flannel Heated Blanket
The Bedsure GentleSoft Flannel wins on value because it beat everything in a lab and still costs a third less than the Serta. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab ranked it first of twelve blankets and handed it the Good Housekeeping Seal after 74 safety tests, and CNN independently named it Best Budget. The flannel face over a sherpa reverse gave it the softest feel in Good Housekeeping's testing, and the Queen ships two controllers for dual-side warmth. At around 84 dollars it undercuts the premium picks by a wide margin. You give up a few heat settings and some weight, but you are buying the blanket that a rigorous lab rated best overall, for budget-blanket money.
- Budget shoppers who still want a lab-tested, Seal-winning blanket
- Anyone who wants the softest flannel-and-sherpa feel for less
- Couples who want dual controllers without the premium price
- People who want a cozy top-of-bed blanket rather than a thin layer
- Buyers who trust the Good Housekeeping Seal