The 6 Best Heated Mattress Pads of 2024, According to Our Testing (2024)

What We Tested

We evaluated 22 heated mattress pads on their effectiveness, comfort, and durability. For more information on how we tested heated mattress pads in our lab, check out our testing process below.

Our Top Picks

The Perfect Fit SoftHeat Heated Mattress Pad features 10 unique settings and dual heating zones so each side of the bed can be controlled separately.

We tested this pick for six months at home and didn't notice any changes in terms of quality. When the weather changed, we loved that we could warm up our bed a little to make it more comfortable.

Hand washing is recommended for this pick but during home testing, we laundered it once in our washing machine on a very low tumble dry and it still worked well afterwards. We cleaned it by hand in the testing lab, however, and we were able to fully remove an apple juice stain from the pad using a wet cloth and a stain remover.

The mattress pad is also very comfortable because its wires are undetectable. We didn't feel any of the wires even when we were putting it on the bed, let alone using it both during lab testing and at home. The mattress pad also remained secure on the mattress when we tested it in the lab.

With plenty of heat settings and dual controllers, the mattress pad offers a lot of options. The heat is noticeable even at the lowest heat setting, and it was very cozy on the highest setting. We did not notice any gap between the heating zones on either side of the mattress pad.

The mattress pad shuts off automatically after 10 hours for enhanced safety, which we didn't mind during testing. It is also low-voltage, UL-listed, and has no EMF emissions.

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The Sunbeam Restful Quilted Mattress Pad stood out in our lab tests for its comfortable and effective heating elements. During testing, the mattress pad heated evenly across the entire surface, even after laundering. The wires were also undetectable when lying on the bed during lab testing.

The mattress pad has 12 heat settings that are selected using the digital controller. It includes two controllers, and each side of the bed can be adjusted independently. Though it only needed one outlet and was easy to set up and use, we did note that the controller cords were thick and bulky, making it difficult to maneuver.

For six months, we used this pick at home and didn't notice any significant changes in quality. Every now and then it seemed like it took a little while longer to heat up, but the higher heating levels worked just fine and we didn't think it was a dealbreaker.

The mattress pad is made with a lightweight material that makes it easy to slip onto the mattress. It is machine washable and stain resistant, although not waterproof. The stains washed out completely during our lab test, and the pad showed no signs of wear and tear after the machine wash. It is ETL-certified and includes a 12-hour selectable auto-shutoff function.

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The Sunbeam Restful Quilted Water Resistant Heated Mattress Pad features a lighted screen that displays its temperature setting and the auto shutoff timer. We found the controls easy to use due to the streamlined design. Plus, the controllers are backlit, so the buttons are visible even in the dark.

We tested this pick at home for six months and didn't notice any changes in terms of quality. With 12 heat settings, this mattress pad reaches a range of temperatures to keep you comfortable all night. Although we didn't find the heat very noticeable on the lowest setting, it warmed very well on the high setting and made us feel cozy.

The waterproof material on the mattress pad will protect your mattress from spills, stains, and pet accidents. It can also be machine washed and dried, making cleanup fast and simple for any mess. While testing this pick at home, we liked that it was easy to store when we didn't need it. All we had to do was unplug the power cord from the mattress pad and fold it up.

The mattress pad stayed secure on the mattress during testing, and it fit nicely on our mattress even after washing. The mattress pad repelled the apple juice we spilled on it in the lab. The quilted details and the fabric cover remained intact after washing both at the lab and during the home testing period.

The auto-shutoff function ensures that the mattress pad won’t overheat, and it can be adjusted to shut off any time between one and 12 hours. The mattress pad is ETL-certified, so you can rest assured that its safety features will protect against any potential hazards.

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This Serta Waterproof Heated Mattress Pad will protect your mattress from stains and spills while it keeps you warm and cozy. The cotton blend waterproof material guards against unwanted accidents, and it is even machine washable for easy cleanup.

The waterproof feature performed well against an apple juice spill during lab testing. When we poured juice on the mattress pad, the liquid quickly pooled up and was easily blotted with a towel. The mattress pad was machine-washed, and it looked good as new with no staining or loose threads.

We used this pick at home for six months. We couldn't necessarily feel it on our bed, but we liked that it seamlessly blended in with our mattress. We didn't notice any wires or heating elements while using the heating pad, though we noted that if you ran your hands over your sheets you could feel them.

During home testing, we thought the heating levels were a bit tricky to figure out. However, the heat was evenly distributed throughout the mattress pad and could be felt throughout the bed.

Its dual heating zones are useful for people who share a bed and want to keep their sides at different temperatures. The dual controls were simple and easy to use. However, the dual controllers require two outlets, one for each controller. The lighted screens on the controllers were visible in the dark, and they even turn off automatically so they won’t disturb sleep.

The mattress pad has an auto-shutoff timer that can be set between one and 12 hours. It is ETL-certified and has low EMF emissions.

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The Woolrich Heated Mattress Pad is crafted with a fluffy fleece material that makes it the most comfortable on our list. The texture helps disguise its heating components, so we couldn't feel any of the wires during lab testing.

The cozy fabric will help you seamlessly transition your bedding for cooler months. The mattress pad even has extra fabric to fit around thick mattresses. During testing, the material stayed put on the mattress without bunching.

It has dual heating zones and requires two outlets for its controllers. Each controller features five identical heat settings, which is fewer heat settings than many of the mattress pads we tested. The controllers illuminate and display the temperature setting so the controls are easily accessible in the dark. After six months of use, we didn't notice any changes in terms of heating capabilities.

If we could change one thing, it would be the mesh material on the sides of this mattress pad. We noted that it caused the pad to move around a bit under our sheets, and we often had to get out of bed and adjust it while we were using it. We also noted there was some slight pilling, though we didn't think it was a dealbreaker as it was still usable.

Although the mattress pad is not listed as water resistant, we found that it repelled liquid long enough to clean up a spill without staining. It performed well in our spill and stain tests in the lab, showing little evidence of staining or changes to the fabric texture. The mattress pad is low-EMF, UL-listed, and features a 10-hour auto-shutoff.

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With 10 heat settings and dual heating zones, the Biddeford Blankets Quilted Electric Mattress Pad has everything you need without going overboard on unnecessary features and settings.

This heated mattress pad doesn’t have the bells and whistles of some of the other picks on our list, but the controllers are functional and easy to use. The controllers have large illuminated buttons and a digital display. Overall, the mattress pad is simple to use and great for someone who doesn’t want to deal with a lot of complicated features.

The downside to this mattress pad is that it isn’t waterproof or machine washable, so spot cleaning is a must. After we spilled apple juice on the mattress pad in our lab, the liquid left a prominent stain behind. However, it didn’t show any other signs of damage like loose threads or pilling, so you only need to worry about treating stains promptly.

The mattress pad material is thin and lightweight, and we noted that the wires are not noticeable when lying down. We also found that the fit of the heating pad was just right on the mattress, and it didn’t slip off or move around during testing. This heated mattress pad also ticks all the boxes for safety with an ETL certification and a 10-hour auto-shutoff timer.

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