You'll never want to leave your warm bed
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As winter temperatures start to drop, you can only pile so many blankets and comforters onto your bed before you're drowning in fluff. A quick fix to this is opting for a heated mattress pad, which will not only provide warmth to your space, but also add a little cushioning to your bed. Mattress pads also protect your mattress from wear and tear, so it stays in peak condition for years to come.
During the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab's research, reviewers found that some pads aren't built to last, while others feel anything but comfortable when you're laying on them, which is why we rounded up the best of the best when it comes to heated mattress pads and toppers. Shop the brands we love, styles with unique features, and those that have rave reviews. Just remember, a mattress pad should last you a number of years, so investing in a luxury model might be your best bet.
With over 2,000 5-star reviews, Perfect Fit’s heated mattress pad uses lower voltage to reduce energy usage while providing enough heat to keep you toasty. Available in five sizes with two styles: micro-plush and waterproof, this pick can be personalized to what you’re looking for. This pad features a preheat setting, so it can feel like your sheets came right out of the dryer every time you get into bed.
Popular for its electric blankets, Sunbeam’s heated mattress pad has over 2,000 rave reviews on Amazon. With dual-zone control, each side of the pad has its own controller with 10 heat settings. There are vertical channels with quilted construction and 5 ounces of fill, so you shouldn’t feel the wires, just the heat. Starting at $70, this mattress pad is the most affordable pick.
Electrowarmth has been manufacturing heated mattress pads in the United States since 1939. This style of mattress pad doesn’t have newer features, but reviewers love how reliable it is for providing consistent heat with easy controls. Couples can control their side of the bed, so there’s no arguing about it being too hot or too cold. Take note that this mattress pad fits mattresses 13 inches deep.
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If you want protection from spills, warm heating, and a plush top, this mattress pad has it all. With a 100% cotton top with waterproof backing, spills will not damage your mattress underneath, and the whole pad can be machine washed and dried. With 10 settings and 10-hour auto-off, each side can be individually controlled for a personalized sleep environment.
When heading to college, there're a lot to worry about, but a comfy bed shouldn’t be one of them. Most college dorms offer mattresses in twin XL sizing, so you may need to purchase new sheets and blankets alongside a mattress pad. This heated mattress pad offers five temperature settings and automatically shuts off after 10 hours.
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This GH seal star can both heat and cool your bed with the simple touch of a remote. Couples can each get one for their side of the bed and set automatic shut off times for complete personalization. Using airflow technology, the pad can be set to a specified temperature, designed to warm to cool your body by 35% at most.
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Using a control unit attached to a hydronic pad, water flows through the channels to cool or heat the pad to a specified temperature from a phone app. The OOLER cooling system acts as both a cooling and heated mattress pad – perfect for all year use. With great features such as dual side control, auto-cleaning with UV light, and the warm awake feature to replace an alarm clock, this luxury pick is worth the investment.
Emma Seymour
Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Senior Analyst
Emma Seymour (she/her) is a senior product analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.