We compared two double-size dual-control electric underblankets: the Silentnight Dual Control and the Dreamland Cosy Dreamer.
What we looked at
Heat-up speed, control options, materials, safety features, and price. Both measure 150 x 137cm.
The verdict
If you want dual controls at a low running cost, with 3 heat settings and a 3-year guarantee, the Silentnight is the budget pick, at £39.99. If you would rather pay £50.00 more for premium Italian cotton with 5-minute Intelliheat fast heat-up technology and six temperature settings per side, the Dreamland Cosy Dreamer is the premium option.
A £39.99 dual-control double blanket stated to cost from 1p per hour to run.
An £89.99 premium cotton blanket with 5-minute heat-up and 6 temperature settings per side.
Silentnight Dual Control Electric Blanket Double - Heated Electric Underblanket — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a dual-control double electric underblanket (150 x 137cm) with two independent controllers, 3 heat settings, soft-touch fabric, easy-fit elasticated straps, pinsonic channels to hold the wires in place, built-in auto shut-off, and a 3-year manufacturer's guarantee, stated to cost from just 1p per hour to run.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Dreamland on these listings, at £39.99
- Dual controllers let each side of the bed be set independently
- Stated to cost from just 1p per hour to run
- Pinsonic channels keep the wires in place and heat evenly dispersed
- Auto shut-off and a 3-year manufacturer's guarantee
Worth knowing
- 3 heat settings against the Dreamland's 6 per side
- No stated fast heat-up time
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a low running cost
- Couples who each want independent control
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the fastest stated heat-up time
- Buyers who want the most temperature setting increments
Dreamland Cosy Dreamer Electric Blanket, Double Size, 150 x 137cm — Fastest Heat-Up
Intended for: Marketed as a premium Italian cotton double electric blanket (150 x 137cm) with 5-minute Intelliheat fast heat-up technology, two detachable digital controllers with six temperature settings each, a selectable 1-, 3- or 9-hour auto shut-off timer, machine-washable construction with anti-slip backing, and Kema Keur safety certification with a 3-year guarantee.
What we liked
- Premium Italian cotton fabric, soft and breathable, per the listing
- 5-minute Intelliheat fast heat-up technology
- Six temperature settings per side, more than the Silentnight's 3
- Selectable 1-, 3- or 9-hour auto shut-off timer
- Kema Keur safety certified with overheat protection and a 3-year guarantee
Worth knowing
- Costs £50.00 more than the Silentnight on these listings
- No stated per-hour running cost figure
Best for
- Buyers who want premium cotton and faster heat-up
- Anyone who wants more temperature setting increments
- Households that want a selectable auto shut-off timer
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a stated low running cost figure
