The Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant Heated Mattress Pad meets
the Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart Heated Mattress Pad
The consensus Best Overall, with a 20-level dual-zone range and a spill-resistant cotton top. We tested it head-to-head against the Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart Heated Mattress Pad across 6 key dimensions.
Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant Heated Mattress Pad
“The consensus Best Overall, with a 20-level dual-zone range and a spill-resistant cotton top”
Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart Heated Mattress Pad
“A low-voltage pick that costs far less yet feels the softest of the group”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant Heated Mattress Pad
- Named Best Overall by both Bob Vila and the Good Housekeeping Textiles Lab for even, whole-night warmth
- Twenty heat levels with dual digital zones let two sleepers set very different temperatures
- Water-resistant cotton top adds spill protection that most heated pads lack
- The Sleep Shop noted a few units lose heat after long, heavy use
- Water-resistant layer makes the surface slightly stiffer than a plain quilted pad
- Sits above budget pads on price once you leave the sale window
Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart Heated Mattress Pad
- The Sleep Shop ranked it first for feel, with a soft micro-plush top and wires you cannot detect
- Patented 25-volt low-voltage heating emits no EMFs and stays safe around moisture and pets
- Costs well under the premium picks while still offering dual controls and preheat
- Low-voltage heating warms more gently, so it takes longer to reach full temperature
- The Sleep Shop reported that some controllers stop responding after extended use
- Fewer heat levels than the 20-setting Sunbeam
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant pad was the only model to win Best Overall at two independent, hands-on outlets, Bob Vila and the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, and it placed in the top tier of all six reviews. Mattress Clarity's Elisa Regulski singled out its heat range as one of the widest she has tested, with 20 levels across two digital zones. The cotton top and water-resistant layer give it spill protection that most wired pads skip, which is why it edges out softer but simpler rivals.
Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant Heated Mattress Pad
The Sunbeam Deluxe Water-Resistant pad was the only model to win Best Overall at two independent, hands-on outlets, Bob Vila and the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab, and it placed in the top tier of all six reviews. Mattress Clarity's Elisa Regulski singled out its heat range as one of the widest she has tested, with 20 levels across two digital zones. The cotton top and water-resistant layer give it spill protection that most wired pads skip, which is why it edges out softer but simpler rivals.
- Couples who want the widest proven heat range with independent per-side zones
- Anyone who wants a little spill protection built into the pad
- Shoppers who value the strongest cross-review consensus
Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart Heated Mattress Pad
The Perfect Fit SoftHeat Smart pad delivers the softest surface in the group at well under half the Sunbeam's list price. The Sleep Shop ranked it first for feel, describing wires you cannot detect, and its patented 25-volt low-voltage heating drew a Best Low-Voltage nod from Bob Vila because it emits no EMFs and stays safe around moisture and pets. Good Housekeeping also flagged it as one of the most affordable pads it recommends, which makes it the easy value call.
- Buyers who want the softest surface without paying premium prices
- Households with pets or anyone who prioritizes low-voltage safety
- First-time heated-pad shoppers testing the category on a budget