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Beautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad vs Sunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings)

The short answer

Sunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings) comes out ahead overall with 5.9/10 against 5.7/10 for the Beautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad. Beautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad is stronger on emf reduction and electrical safety & reliability. Sunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings) is stronger on health & materials, warmth & heat control, comfort & washability and value.

Scores by criterion

CriterionBeautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress PadSunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings)
EMF Reduction 3.5Still 120V AC; the ultra-thin wire 'virtually eliminates EMF' claim is unmeasured. 3.0Standard 120V AC; no EMF claim.
Health & Materials 6.060% cotton / 40% polyester top. 6.5100% cotton top; the water-resistant layer's material is undisclosed; no OEKO-TEX claim.
Electrical Safety & Reliability 7.0UL-listed, auto shut-off, 5-year warranty. 6.0Auto shut-off and 5-year warranty; certification unconfirmed; the sibling test unit arrived wet.
Warmth & Heat Control 6.0Preheat and dual zones, but only 5 settings. 7.012 settings and dual zones on paper; warmth evidence comes from the 10-setting sibling ('toasty', per Bob Vila).
Comfort & Washability 6.518-inch pocket; needed several dryer cycles in Bob Vila's test. 7.5Soft cotton quilting and an 18-inch pocket; the sibling washed on gentle and dried on low.
Value 7.0$91.99 for a king with a 5-year warranty. 7.5$92.85 for cotton, water resistance and a 5-year warranty, cheaper than the Serta and Beautyrest.

Specifications

SpecBeautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress PadSunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings)
EMF-Reduction Approach Secure Comfort ultra-thin wiring; maker claims it 'virtually eliminates' EMF (no published measurements) None claimed (standard 120V AC wiring)
Low-Voltage DC / Battery Power No No
Electrical Safety Listing UL (per Beautyrest Amazon listings) —
Fabric 60% cotton / 40% polyester 100% cotton top, water-resistant backing
Heat Settings 5 settings 12 settings
Max Auto Shut-Off 10 hours 12 hours
Dual Controls (Queen/King) Yes Yes
Sizes Available Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King Twin, Full, Queen, King, Cal King
Machine Washable Yes Yes
Warranty 5 years 5 years
Heating Method Electric wire (AC, Secure Comfort) Electric wire (AC)
Max Mattress Depth 18 inches 18 inches

Beautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad

Pros

  • Cotton-blend top
  • UL listing
  • Preheat and dual controllers
  • 5-year warranty
  • Mid-priced

Cons

  • Only 5 settings
  • Hard-to-read controllers in the dark
  • EMF claim is unmeasured
  • Needed several low-heat dryer cycles to dry

A solid mainstream pick for king beds, better for its fabric and safety listing than for heat control.

Full Beautyrest (Olliix) BR55-0201 Cotton Blend Heated Mattress Pad review →

Sunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings)

Pros

  • 100% cotton top
  • Water-resistant layer
  • 12 settings and dual controllers
  • 5-year warranty
  • Well below the price of the Serta waterproof pad

Cons

  • Water-resistant, not waterproof
  • Evidence comes from a sibling model
  • Some units run both controllers on one cord
  • Listings vary on settings count and certification

A sensible upgrade for cotton-minded buyers. Confirm the 12-setting version when ordering.

Full Sunbeam Premium Water Resistant Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad (Queen, MSU6SFS-T000-11A00 per reseller listings) review →

Both products are part of our guide The Best Heated Mattress Pads of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.