A heated mattress pad warms your bed from underneath, so you climb into a cozy bed instead of cold sheets. Many people find it more comfortable than an electric blanket because heat rises through the bed.
We compared heat settings, dual controls, auto shut-off, and fit for deep mattresses.
What to Look For
- Dual controls: Queen and larger pads with two controllers let each sleeper set their own side.
- Heat settings: More settings give finer control.
- Auto shut-off: A timer adds peace of mind overnight.
- Pocket depth: Check that the skirt fits your mattress depth.
- Washability: Most are machine washable once the controller is disconnected.
Our Top Picks
Sunbeam Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad, Queen
Sunbeam's Restful Quilted pad has digital dual controllers, 12 heat settings, and a selectable auto shut-off, and fits mattresses up to 18 inches.
A dependable, well-featured pick for couples.
Sunbeam Deluxe Water Resistant Heated Mattress Pad, Queen
Sunbeam's Deluxe pad has a cotton top, 20 heat settings, and two digital controls with dual zones.
The most heat settings here, with a water-resistant design.
Beautyrest Programmable Heated Mattress Pad with Dual Controller, Queen
Beautyrest's programmable pad offers an auto-on and auto-off timer, 10 heat settings, and a 15-inch deep pocket.
Great for warming the bed before bedtime automatically.
Beautyrest Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad, Queen
Beautyrest's cotton-blend pad has five heat settings, a pre-heat feature, and auto shut-off after 10 hours, with two controllers on queen size.
A simple, comfortable option at a lower cost.
How We Chose
We compared queen heated mattress pads from Sunbeam and Beautyrest on controls, heat settings, timers, and fit.
Bottom Line
The Sunbeam Restful Quilted pad is the best all-around pick. Choose the Sunbeam Deluxe for the most heat settings, the Beautyrest Programmable for a timer, and the Beautyrest Cotton Blend for value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a heated mattress pad safe overnight?
Models with auto shut-off are designed for overnight use. Follow the manual and don't fold or bunch the pad.
Heated mattress pad or electric blanket?
Pads warm from below and stay in place; blankets warm from above and are more portable.
Can you wash a heated mattress pad?
Most are machine washable after unplugging the controller. Check the care label.
Will it fit a deep mattress?
Check the pocket depth; some fit mattresses up to 18 or 21 inches.
