ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) vs Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw
ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe)
Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw
The short answer
ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) comes out ahead overall with 6.2/10 against 5.2/10 for the Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw. ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) is stronger on emf reduction. Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw is stronger on electrical safety & reliability, warmth & heat control, comfort & washability and value. At current verified prices, the Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw costs about $64.19 less.
- Choose the ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) if: Buyers who want no mains AC in the blanket and will pay about $120 for a cordless 50x60 sherpa-lined throw
- Choose the Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw if: Readers and TV-watchers whose feet are always cold
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) | Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw |
|---|---|---|
| EMF Reduction | 9.07V DC battery with no wall AC in the blanket; design-based, no measurement | 2.0Standard 120V AC |
| Health & Materials | 4.5Polyester plush/sherpa with no textile certification | 4.5Polyester sherpa, uncertified |
| Electrical Safety & Reliability | 5.0Low voltage, but the manufacturer page shows no product-specific UL/ETL listing and no auto shut-off; 1-year warranty | 6.5cETLus per Yahoo only; 4-hour auto-off; no recall found |
| Warmth & Heat Control | 6.0Claimed up to 150°F; the brand's tested sibling reached 111–119°F; 3 levels; runtime limited by the battery | 7.5Even 95–111°F (single source) |
| Comfort & Washability | 6.0Full 50x60 with sherpa lining; the battery must be removed before washing, and the sibling soaked up water | 6.5Fluffy with a foot pocket; only partly dryer-safe |
| Value | 4.5$115–120 is about 3x the price of AC throws; the payoff is cordless low-voltage use | 6.0$51 live |
Specifications
| Spec | ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) | Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw |
|---|---|---|
| EMF-Reduction Approach | Battery-powered 7V DC; no 120V AC in the blanket | None (standard 120V AC wiring) |
| Low-Voltage DC / Battery Power | Yes | No |
| Electrical Safety Listing | — | cETLus (per Yahoo) |
| Fabric | Polyester plush with sherpa lining | 100% polyester sherpa |
| Heat Settings | 3 settings | 4 settings |
| Max Auto Shut-Off | — | 4 hours |
| Dual Controls (Queen/King) | No | No |
| Sizes Available | Throw 50x60 (Taupe, Sharkskin Grey) | Throw 50x60 |
| Machine Washable | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 years | — |
| Heating Method | Ultra-fine composite fiber heating elements, 7V 5,000mAh Li-ion power bank (included) | Insulated resistive wire, 120V AC |
| Throw Dimensions | 50 x 60 | 50 x 60 |
| Foot Pocket(s) | No | Yes |
| Measured Heated Area (independent test) | — | 28 x 52 (Yahoo) |
ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe)
Pros
- No mains AC in the blanket
- Cordless use anywhere
- Plush fabric with sherpa lining
- Replacement battery available
- Machine washable with battery removed
Cons
- Premium price
- Limited runtime on high
- No product-specific safety listing found
- Battery must be removed to wash; air dry
A niche pick for buyers who want to avoid mains AC or need portable warmth. Taste of Home's testing of the brand's smaller throw found heat short of the claim, so expect gentle warmth, not a hot blanket.
Full ActionHeat AH-BLKTP-7V (7V Battery Heated Plush Throw, Taupe) review →Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw
Pros
- Built-in foot pocket
- Even heat in Yahoo's test
- Four settings
- 4-hour auto-off
- cETLus listing per Yahoo
Cons
- Only partly machine dryable
- Single-tester evidence
- Current price above typical
A sensible choice for anyone whose feet are always cold, as long as you accept a thinner evidence base.
Full Sunbeam Royal Sherpa Foot Pocket Heated Throw review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Heated Throw Blankets of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.