I've owned 3 heated blankets in the last year and this one has been the best at even heat. I hate when part of an electric blanket is warm but part just isn't. This blanket doesn't have that problem. It's quick to warm up and has an automatic off feature which makes me feel much safer if I doze off under it or forget to shut it off. The Sherpa side is soft and cozy...much nicer to feel against your skin than most heated blankets. It's a little small but not obnoxiously so. I really think my favorite thing is the even heat and how quickly it heats up. My cat LOVES it!