The quick version

Bearaby makes beautiful knit weighted blankets, and we respect what they do. But Nuzzie offers wider sizes (including King), a dedicated cooling option, machine washability across every blanket, and lower prices. If you want premium quality without the premium markup, Nuzzie is the better value.

How they compare

A side-by-side look at what matters most: price, sizes, materials, and features.

Feature Nuzzie Bearaby
Price range
$199 – $359
$249 – $379
Cooling option price
$199 – $329 (Ice Knit)
$249 – $379 (Tree Napper)
Size range
Twin, Full/Queen, King
Throw, Twin, Full/Queen
King size available
Yes
No
Cooling technology
Ice Knit (cooling polyester-spandex blend)
Tree Napper (TENCEL)
Machine washable
Yes, all blankets
Yes, all blankets
Weight options
12 lb, 16 lb, 22 lb, 28 lb
15 lb, 20 lb, 25 lb
Trial period
30 nights
30 nights
Free shipping
Yes
Yes
Price range
Nuzzie $199 – $359
Bearaby $249 – $379
Cooling option price
Nuzzie $199 – $329 (Ice Knit)
Bearaby $249 – $379 (Tree Napper)
Size range
Nuzzie Twin, Full/Queen, King
Bearaby Throw, Twin, Full/Queen
King size available
Nuzzie Yes
Bearaby No
Cooling technology
Nuzzie Ice Knit (cooling polyester-spandex blend)
Bearaby Tree Napper (TENCEL)
Machine washable
Nuzzie Yes, all blankets
Bearaby Yes, all blankets
Weight options
Nuzzie 12 lb, 16 lb, 22 lb, 28 lb
Bearaby 15 lb, 20 lb, 25 lb
Trial period
Nuzzie 30 nights
Bearaby 30 nights
Free shipping
Nuzzie Yes
Bearaby Yes

Where Nuzzie wins

A closer look at the differences that matter most to real customers.

Better value across the board

Nuzzie blankets start at $199, $50 less than Bearaby's entry point. Our cooling Ice Knit option undercuts the Tree Napper at every size too. Same bead-free knit design, significantly lower price.

King size coverage

Bearaby maxes out at Full/Queen. If you have a King bed or share with a partner, Nuzzie is one of the only knit weighted blanket brands offering a true King size.

Built for hot sleepers

Our Ice Knit blanket is made with a cooling polyester-spandex blend that feels cool to the touch, not just breathable. If you sleep hot, this is the knit weighted blanket designed for you.

Truly easy care

Every Nuzzie blanket is machine washable and dryer safe. No complicated care instructions, no trips to the laundromat. Toss it in, pull it out, done.

Where Bearaby shines

Credit where it's due. Bearaby pioneered the knit weighted blanket category and their organic cotton options are genuinely excellent. The Cotton Napper has a distinctive chunky knit look that some people prefer, and their sustainability storytelling is best-in-class. If certified organic cotton is your top priority and you don't need a King size, Bearaby is a solid choice.

Which one is right for you?

Honest answer: it depends on what matters most to you.

Best for hot sleepers

Nuzzie Ice Knit. Feels cool to the touch, not just breathable. Specifically engineered for people who sleep warm.

Best for couples

Nuzzie in King. One of the only knit weighted blankets available in a true King size, designed to cover the whole bed comfortably.

Prefer certified organic cotton?

Bearaby. Their GOTS/OEKO-TEX/Fairtrade certifications are genuinely best-in-class. If organic certification is your top priority, they're a solid choice.

Why our customers prefer Nuzzie

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"The Nuzzie blanket offers the comfort of a weighted blanket, without being bulky and hot."

- Tammy
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"I'm a long time user of weighted blankets. They were scratchy, hot, unwashable... I discovered Nuzzie. I love it's soft washable material and it's very stylish."

- Lisa D.
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"The best versatile blanket! I'm a hot sleeper so it keeps me cool throughout the night AND it looks beautiful in any room! It's high quality and def worth it!"

- Kelsey
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"I am so obsessed with my Nuzzie. It's the first weighted blanket I have ever had and I love how aesthetic it is in comparison to others."

- Carrie J.
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"Super soft and perfectly weighted I've had the best sleep ever. I highly recommend"

- Jonathan P.

Common questions

Both are bead-free knit weighted blankets, but there are meaningful differences. Nuzzie offers King-size coverage (Bearaby tops out at Full/Queen), a dedicated cooling option in Ice Knit, and a lower starting price. Bearaby has the brand heritage and organic cotton certifications if those matter to you.

Nuzzie. Both brands make breathable knit blankets, but Nuzzie's Ice Knit uses a cooling polyester-spandex blend that feels cool to the touch — not just breathable. Bearaby's Tree Napper uses TENCEL which is breathable but not specifically engineered for cooling.

Yes, both are machine washable. Nuzzie blankets are machine wash and tumble dry — straightforward home care. Bearaby recommends a delicate cycle and extended drying time. Both work at home, but Nuzzie is simpler.

Yes — 30 nights. If it's not for you, send it back. No questions asked.

Nuzzie comes in Twin, Full/Queen, and King. Weights range from 12 lb to 28 lb depending on the style. The King size is one of the things that sets Nuzzie apart — most knit weighted blanket brands, including Bearaby, don't offer it.

Love it or Leave it, Risk-Free

Try any Nuzzie product for 30 days. If it's not the cozy upgrade of your dreams, send it back — no questions asked. Your comfort is our promise.

Commitment to eco-friendly bedding

Responsibly made

Made with 100 percent recycled filling. Each Nuzzie blanket repurposes up to 500 plastic bottles. A different kind of sustainability story than organic cotton — one that gives waste a second life.

Knit Weighted Blanket Commitment Environment