– I’ll ditch my blanket for theunder-the-radar gadget & the cosiest costs nothing to run
One of the most cost efficient ways to keep costs down this winter is by heating yourself instead
of your home.
Heated pillows cost just pennies to run and can be your ultimate cosy companion on chilly nights. Our journo tested five and gave them a score for price and performance.
Sweet Dreams electricheated cushion
Effective, but least attractive of the pillows tested.
Price: £47.99 from The Range
Running cost:2p for 90 minutes
Heat settings: FourPrice: 2/5Performance: 4/5Overall: 6/10
Cuddle Cushion with Heatable Pad
It made me feel really snug and cosy.
Price: £35 from Dunelm
Running cost: FreeHeat settings: ZeroPrice: 5/5Performance: 5/5Overall: 10/10
Lifemax Heated Cushion
Unreliable but pretty handy for travelling.
Price: £42.99 from Robert Dyas
Running cost: 1p per charge
Heat settings: OnePrice: 3/5Performance: 2/5Overall: 5/10
Monhouse Heated Pillow
Soft, spongy and works like an electric blanket.
Price: £39.99 from Amazon
Running cost: 4p for 90 minutes
Heat settings: SixPrice: 4/5Performance: 5/5Overall: 9/10
Ploov by Stoov
It's sleek and stylish but
comes at a price.
Price: £99.99 from Stoov
Running cost: 1p per charge
Heat settings: ThreePrice: 1/5Performance: 6/5Overall: 7/10