Lidl is launching a budget-friendly heated underblanket in stores from Thursday, October 1, priced at £19.99, with a 10 per cent discount for Lidl Plus members bringing it down to £17.99. The SENSIPLAST Heated Underblanket is available for in-store collection only, so home delivery is not an option.
Shoppers can check stock at their local branch using the online store finder by entering their postcode, which shows nearby Lidl locations and whether the blanket is available there. It joins the 'Middle of Lidl Aisle', a twice-weekly rotating selection of deals featuring homeware, DIY tools, seasonal items, and kitchen accessories.
Features and Design
The blanket looks like a cream-coloured bed covering, but it has a hidden use for warding off the cold. It features a quick heat-up time, six heat settings, an extra-warm foot zone, soft fleece, and an electronic safety system. It is machine washable at 30°C on a delicates cycle, and includes an automatic shut-off adjustable to 1, 3, 6, or 12 hours, plus an all-night mode that reduces heat from levels 5 and 6 to level 4 after three hours.
Other specifications include a 2.8m power cable, power consumption of 55-65W, dimensions of 150 x 80cm, and a 3-year warranty. This comes as Ofgem hikes the energy price cap by four per cent from October 1, making the blanket potentially useful for those who feel the chill easily.
Comparison with Rival Products
Currys stocks the nearly identical Russell Hobbs Electric Underblanket for £24.99. Currys describes it as having three heat settings, made from 100 per cent polyester, soft to touch, and machine washable.
Argos offers the higher-end Luxury Hotel Collection Electric Blanket at £50, nearly three times the price of Lidl's offering. It features supersoft pinsonic microfleece with piped edging, dual digital detachable controls with three heat settings, and edge-to-edge heating covering the entire mattress. The blanket heats up in 60 minutes and is suitable for all-night use, though Silentnight's sleep experts suggest switching it off before drifting off for more restful sleep. It includes overheat protection, a reusable storage bag, and a 1-year manufacturer's guarantee.
Shoppers seeking more information can visit the Lidl website to browse the full catalogue of items.
