What's great about it: If you're looking for something cozy and downright luxurious to curl up with, this soft throw blanket is the perfect couch-side companion. Lightweight and free of excess bulk, it offers medium warmth, so it's not too hot or too cold — but just right. The silky faux fur blanket is is made from smooth microfiber polyester, and it’s shed-resistant and machine-washable for no-hassle upkeep. It boasts a 4.7-star overall rating after more than 4,000 reviews, making this a bona fide fan-favorite.

Editor’s take: “This blanket is one of the coziest additions I’ve made to my couch. Both sides are incredibly soft and comfy, yet it has an elegant look that makes me feel much fancier than I actually am.” —Danielle Kraese

• Available sizes: 5
• Available colors: 19

What's great about it: Whether you deal with insomnia, feelings of sadness or stress, or simply enjoy the calming effect of a high-quality weighted blanket, this one is an excellent option. Like all weighted blankets, it provides deep-touch stimulation and the sensation of being hugged, which may help provide a wealth of physical and emotional benefits. Made from breathable cotton, it’s soft to the touch and filled with hypoallergenic polyester padding and odorless glass beads. The quilted construction keeps everything in place, so you don’t have to worry about repositioning in the night. With nearly 20,000 perfect five-star ratings, it's specifically designed for adults and offered in a range of weights, from 5 to 30 pounds. The brand recommends choosing the option that's roughly 6 to 10% of your own weight.

Editor’s take: “I've had my ZonLi weighted blanket for years and I love it. It's made with fine glass beads that don't make any noise when I move the blanket around, and its exterior is 100% cotton that's soft and super comfortable.” —Amy Biggart

• Available sizes and weights: 12
• Available colors: 6

What’s great about it: This ultra-lightweight cotton blanket — which has a 4.6-star overall rating after 23,000 reviews on Amazon — makes a fantastic choice for hot summer nights. The fabric is lightweight and breathable, making it a fantastic pick if you want the comfort of a blanket, but worry about heating up overnight. It’s slightly oversized to allow for the natural shrinkage of cotton over time, and the dobby weave adds a cozy touch. Best of all, the knit blanket is available in nine versatile colors, like gray, plum, and sage green.

One reviewer wrote: “This blanket is the best. I use it over my flat sheet and it keeps me warm but not hot. If I get cold I simply pull up my quilt. It’s not heavy, but still makes me feel like I have a blanket on me, to give me that comfy feeling. I’ll be ordering more. Definitely worth the price.”

• Available sizes: Throw, Twin, Queen, King
• Available colors: 9

What’s great about it: If you’re a fan of weighted blankets and don’t mind splurging a little, this chunky hand-knit blanket is worth it. Designed with hot sleepers in mind, the open-knit, filler-free design offers plenty of breathability, so while you’re getting all the benefits of a weighted blanket, you’ll still stay cool and comfortable. Made from 100% cotton, it comes in three different size and weight combos, and is offered in three elegant, understated colors that feel just a little more upmarket than you standard weighted blanket.

Editor’s take: “I’ve been a fan of weighted blankets for a few years, so I jumped at the chance to try this chunky-knit version. It offers the same soothing feel of other weighted options, but it’s significantly more breathable. Just as important (in my opinion), the oversized knit pattern is a great design statement, making this blanket so much more than just a utilitarian pick.” —Anna Anderson

• Available sizes: 3
• Available colors: 3

What's great about it: With thousands of reviews and a 4.7-star overall rating , this down-alternative comforter is well-loved on Amazon thanks to it’s design, which is soft and cozy without being overly bulky. It has all of the benefits of real goose down — it’s warm, lightweight, and plush — without the hefty price tag. The fluffy microfiber filling mimics the weight and feel of down, while the box stitching works to keep everything securely in place, so you don’t have to re-fluff in the middle of the night. It's hypoallergenic and machine-washable (just note that it may take two dryer cycles to get it completely dry), and the four corner loops make it easy to add a duvet cover of your choice.

One reviewer wrote: “I have always been a fan of down comforters but my husband is allergic to feathers so it is a struggle to find alt. Comforters with the same "puff" quality. This comforter is so cozy, like sleeping in a cloud. I got the California king oversized comforter. I only slept with it one night and it snowed last night.. I was toasty all night. The perfect nights sleep..and such a good quality!! I would have paid more for this.”

• Available sizes: Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, Queen-Oversized, King-Oversized, California King
• Available colors: 1

What’s great about it: If you're seeking a blanket that’s the definition of soft and plush, look no further than this highly rated micro-mink sherpa blanket. The dual-sided polyester blanket features cozy sherpa on one side, and a velvety smooth surface on the other. It offers a decent amount of weightiness — so ideal for colder seasons or cuddling up on the couch — and the wrinkle-resistant fabric is good at warding off lint and pet hair. Perhaps most impressive: It comes in a wide range of colors and prints, so you can choose an option that suits your style and space perfectly.

One reviewer wrote: “This blanket was exactly what I was looking for. A plush blanket that I could use in place of a comforter that could keep me just as warm. The Queen size fits generously over the edges of a queen mattress. The velvet side is very soft and smooth. The other side, which looks and feels like sherpa, is so soft, fluffy and cuddly. I love to snuggle with this blanket after a long day of work etc.”

• Available sizes: Throw, Twin, Full/Queen, King
• Available colors and styles: 34

What’s great about it: For folks who love the unique comfort of a down blanket, this lightweight comforter is just the ticket. Constructed with 600-fill-power goose down, the soft and luxurious option is a great way to pamper yourself (while also staying really warm). It has high-quality baffling to prevent the down from bunching up, and it’s super breathable, too.

One reviewer wrote: “We let out last down comforter go WAY BEYOND its intended lifespan, so this new one is like heaven. As noted, it's lightweight, but immediately warm and we couldn't be happier.”

• Available sizes: Twin, Queen, King
• Available colors: 1

What’s great about it: Cold winter nights call for extra warmth and this heated velvet blanket delivers. Boasting 25 different settings, the cozy electric blanket lets you fully customize your temperature, so you can get just a little warmth or crank up the heat on frigid nights. The best part? There are four separate heat zones, so both you and your sleeping partner (if you have one) can individually customize how much warmth your torso gets and how much your feet get. What’s more, the material is super soft and feels amazing against your skin.

One reviewer wrote: “I LOVE this blanket! It is so soft and warm, but it is heavy. It has a separate zone for your feet so you can warm your feet but not overheat. I am so happy with this purchase, it's expensive but if you have cold feet, it is the perfect blanket for you!”

• Available sizes: Twin, Full, Queen, King
• Available colors: 1

What’s great about it: This warm and comfortable Rumpl option feels like a cozy puffy jacket in blanket form. Made for outdoor uses like camping, picnics, and beach days, it’s extremely durable yet it works great indoors too. The machine-washable blanket, which features synthetic insulation wrapped in a silky ripstop shell, is breathable and ultra-packable. For extra convenience, it’s water-repellent and has a built-in cape clip that secures the blanket around your neck, so you can tend the fire or grab another cup of cocoa, without having to forego any warmth. Not only that, but it comes in a dozen pretty colors and gradient patterns.

One reviewer wrote: “Super lightweight but deliciously warm. I normally require an electric heated blanket in air conditioned environments but with this blanket I can ditch the cord! Colors are as bright as in the pictures. Super soft and dog hair and water resistant. The perfect blanket for our RV camping adventures.”

• Available sizes: 1
• Available colors and styles: 12

What's great about it: This multi-use travel blanket is a wonderful choice if you're on the go a lot. It's super compact (you can stuff it into its own pocket) and it weighs just 20 ounces. Best of all, the built-in strap makes it easy to attach to your luggage, and the integrated pockets allow you to stash small essentials, so you have them within easy reach. The poncho-style blanket can also be stuffed into the included sack and used as a neck or lumbar pillow. Made with soft fleece, it's a great travel option that reviewers love.

One reviewer wrote: “I just returned from a month long trip to Chile and used this blanket for the first time...and I can't believe I have been travelling without it! The color blue was perfect, the soft feel is awesome, you take your seat in plane, open the zipper throw over your neck, and voila! I filled it prior to boarding with the things I would use the most during flight: Kindle, Sunglasses, tissues, antibacterial wipes, earplugs, Boss headset, lip balm, snack.”

• Available sizes: 2
• Available colors: 2

What’s great about it: As an alternative to a traditional throw, this unique sherpa blanket is wearable and boasts a near-perfect 4.8-star overall rating after having racked up 77,000 reviews. The popular microfiber throw-over is made with warm, fuzzy polyester that you can wrap around your body to keep toasty. It has a roomy hood, kangaroo pocket, and comes in more than two dozen colors and styles.

One reviewer wrote: “They're the most comfortable, warm and wonderful inventions ever!!! I'm someone whose always cold and also a huge reader who also loves to crochet, both require the use of my hands. I've tried wrapping blankets around me, but whenever I need to turn a page or work my hook the blanket falls off, so with this having it's own arms I don't worry about it anymore! It's perfect!”

• Available sizes: One size
• Available colors and styles: 13