Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw 120x160cm review: running cost and verdict
Fleece heated throw with 9 heat settings, fast heat-up and safety shut-off: keeps you warm on the sofa for a few pence an hour.
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The good
- 9 heat settings
- Auto safety shut-off
- Machine washable
- Very low running cost
The not so good
- Warms you, not the room
- Wattage only stated by retailers
How much does it cost to run?
One hour at full power (90 W)
at 26.32p/kWh
A month of typical use
4 hours a day on the top setting
Ofgem price cap, Direct Debit, national average (1 October to 31 December 2026). More in which electric heater is cheapest to run.
Specifications
| Type | Heated throw |
|---|---|
| Power | 90 W |
| Controls | Timer, hand controller |
| Oscillation | No |
| Tip-over protection | Not stated |
| Splash protection | No |
| Noise | Silent (no fan) |
| Amazon ASIN | B09F9QX6HB |
| Source of specs | Amazon.co.uk listing; 90 W per retailer listing (desertcart) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Silentnight Comfort Control Heated Throw 120x160cm cost to run?
At full power it uses 0.09 kWh an hour: about 2.4p at the Ofgem price cap (26.32p/kWh). Typical use (4 hours a day on the top setting) comes to around £2.84 a month.
Is a heated throw cheaper than central heating?
Much cheaper to run: about 2.4p an hour against several pounds an hour to heat a whole house. It warms you, not the room, so it works best when you are sitting still.
Alternatives
Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Heated Throw 160x120cm
- Heated throw · 150 W
- Faux fur heated throw with 6 temperature settings, 1/3/9-hour auto timer and 5-minute heat-up: the cosy premium option.
- Costs 3.9p an hour at full power.
Dreamland Snuggle Up Electric Throw 160x120cm
- Heated throw · 150 W
- Velvet heated throw with 6 temperature settings, timer and 5-minute heat-up, machine washable and tumble-dry safe.
- Costs 3.9p an hour at full power.
Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket, Double
- Electric blanket
- Heated underblanket with several heat settings, overheat protection, easy-fit straps and machine washable: warms the bed for a fraction of the cost of heating the bedroom.
- Costs 1.6p an hour (typical) at full power.
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