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- Luxurious feel and soft fabric
- You can use both the fleece and faux-fur sides
- Surprisingly light for such a large throw
- Automated shut-off time can’t be adjusted
If youre looking for a high-quality elegant throw that will add a touch of luxury to your home, look no further than the Beurer XXL. This extra-large blanket is big enough for two people to snuggle under and its even large enough to cover a double bed for extra warmth at night. Its one of the most tactile throws Ive tested, with an incredibly soft velvety fleece on top that has a slightly faux-fur look and a velvety underside you can use the throw either way round if you choose.
It’s also one of the more expensive heated throws Ive tested but the size and quality means its bound to appeal to anyone who is willing to splash out a bit. If youre looking to add a little bit of heated luxury to your living room and bedroom, my full review below takes you through everything you need to know.
Beurer XXL HD 150 Heated Throw review: What do you get for the money?
The Beurer heated throw arrives in a compact cardboard box thats completely recyclable; I always prefer to keep the boxes for storing the throws when theyre not in use, though. In a similar fashion to electric blankets, the throw uses a single, detachable LED button controller, which is pre-attached, though it can be removed for cleaning.
The first thing I noticed about the Beurer was how big it is. Most of the heated throws Ive tested come in at around 120 x 160cm, but the Beurer is roomy 150 x 200cm. This makes it easily large enough to allow two people to snuggle up under it while watching the telly or at night on a double bed as a heated overblanket. There are six heat settings to choose from on the Beurer with up and down arrows to set the temperature. I also liked the fact that the throw has a sliding switch on the side of the controller to turn it on and off, making it much harder to accidentally knock a button and turn the throw on. The throw will stay on for three hours before the auto shut-off kicks in.
The Beurer throw is made from 100% polyester, but I think it has the most luxurious feel of all the throws Ive used. The top is a silky faux-fur style with a velvety underside. The fabric feels extremely luxurious, high-quality and, considering what a big throw it is, still manages to be fairly lightweight.
Once youve detached the controller, you can bung the throw into the washing machine at 30ºC and hang to dry, though its worth noting that you cant tumble dry or iron the throw. Id recommend using a gentle eco-friendly washing detergent to keep the throw in good condition; in our tests the throw washed well and bounced back to its original form once dry.
At £85 the Beurer is a similar price to another favourite, the Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Throw (£90) but if youre looking for a cheaper option, Id recommend the Lakeland StaySnug (£50), however the finish on this isnt quite as luxurious.
Beurer XXL HD 150 Heated Throw review: Comfort, performance and test results
I think the Beurer throw is the most luxurious Ive tested and used over the years. The throw feels incredibly soft, with a lovely silk feel even on the faux-fur side. Thanks to the faux-fur texture, the Beurer feels warm even before youve turned it on. It doesnt match the insulating qualities of the Dreamland throw mentioned above, though.Despite its large size, the throw actually feels quite lightweight when its draped over the body. Its also fairly easy to brush pet hair off which is handy, because trust me when I say your furry housemates are bound to want to try this out. The throw is also OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified, meaning its free from harmful substances. Youll also get a very generous 3-year guarantee in case of any issues.
Performance-wise, the throw heated up quickly, but it did take around 10 minutes to get up to its highest temperature. I tested the throw using a temperature probe, placing this underneath the throw and close to one of the heating elements. At its maximum setting, the underside of the blanket reached 41.1ºC after 10 minutes with the blanket on its hottest setting of six (from a starting temperature of 20ºC). I also conducted this test again with the throw on half power (setting three), with the throw reaching an impressive 32.4ºC after 10 minutes. Higher settings are for pre-heating but even on half power, I think this throw will keep even the coldest reptile warm.
I also tested the top of the throw with a temperature gun to see how much heat was retained in the blanket. As you might expect, the throw was slightly warmer in the centre around 26.5ºC. This dropped slightly in the corners, with an average of around 24ºC. This was fairly impressive. Its worth noting though, that if youre sharing the throw with someone else, the heat might not be quite so intense.
In addition to these heat tests, I also conducted power consumption tests using a power meter plug to see how energy efficient the throw is. On its highest setting, the Beurer was extremely energy efficient, using far less power than many of the others Ive tested. The throw used 18W heating up and an accumulated 0.054kWh after 30 minutes of use. Switching to half power, the throw used 13W heating up and an accumulated 0.039 kWh after 30 minutes.
Beurer XXL HD 150 Heated Throw review: What could be improved?
As you might expect with a high-quality throw, I didnt find much to dislike. I do wish that there was a choice of auto shut-off times, as you get this with both the Dreamland throw and the more budget-friendly Lakeland one Ive previously tested. And, although the throw is lightweight, it is still very large, which can make it a little unwieldy to move about. If youre using this on your own, youre likely to have quite a bit of it draping either side of you and possibly onto the floor. But, apart from these minor niggles, its an excellent throw.
Beurer XXL HD 150 Heated Throw review: Should you buy it?
The Beurer heated throw is incredibly luxurious, comfortable and heats up to impressive temperatures. Theres not a lot to dislike about it. The larger size also means that you can use it on a bed as an over blanket instead of a traditional electric blanket, such as the Silentnight Comfort Control.
Price-wise, its up there with the more expensive throws on the market but the quality and size mean youre getting a lot of throw for your money. The Beurer was also pretty economical when it came to power consumption and youll be able to run it for hours without it costing you too much. This is a gorgeous throw that will look great in any home.
