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Fair PricesReviewed 15 Aug 2026

Electric blanket (queen): what you should pay

A fitted queen electric blanket with dual controls.

GREAT FAIR HIGH $70 $140 What you should pay (AUD)
Why these numbers

End-of-winter clearance takes quality queens under $70; $70–140 is normal in-season pricing; above $140 you’re paying for wool tops and app controls — lovely, rarely necessary.

Price check

Is the price you’re looking at any good?

Timing: no rush. Typical pricing this month — buy if you need it, no premium to avoid. Full timing for heaters & electric blankets →
THE PICKS

What to actually buy

Our pick

Sunbeam Sleep Perfect (Queen)

  • The trusted name with proper overheat protection
  • Dual controls so one side can run hotter
  • Fitted skirt actually stays on the mattress
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Budget

Dreamaker fitted electric blanket

  • Does the one job for the least money
  • Machine washable
  • Fine for the spare room
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Sunbeam Sleep Perfect Wool Fleece

  • Wool top feels like luxury, not wiring
  • Heats faster and holds warmth better
  • The one for genuinely cold climates
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BUYING TIPS

Before you buy

  • Buy in September–October when winter stock clears — the calendar is brutal to in-season heater buyers.
  • An electric blanket costs cents a night to run — far cheaper than heating the room. Numbers in our running-cost calculator.
  • Replace any blanket with visible wire kinks; overheat protection is the feature you’re really buying.

Common questions

Electric blanket or space heater?

For sleeping, the blanket wins by an order of magnitude on running cost — roughly 5–10c a night versus $1–2 for a heater. See the calculator for your tariff.

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