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Best Heated Jackets for Women: Buying Guide & Reviews
By Nicole Powers | Review
If you’re looking to take your winter warm up a notch, with a cozy, heated jacket, you’ve come to the right place.
There are lots of considerations when choosing your perfect heated jacket, including fit, style and features, type of activity you plan on engaging in and how long you’ll be outside in the cold. Some jackets are better insulated, others have longer battery lives. Whether you’re going for a long hike, or playing with the kids in the yard in the dead of winter, we’re here to help you make the best purchase decision that will change the way you enjoy winter.
Once you start shopping, you’ll quickly realize that there are a lot of heated jacket types to choose from, with varying weights and styles, which we’ve outlined below. We’ve included a list of considerations as well as a list of the highest rated heated jackets for women on the market.
Weatherproof
Weatherproof heated jackets have a water resistant outer shell, with a heavy layer of insulation on the inside. You can find weatherproof options that are looser fitting to allow you to layer up, or ones that have a more tailored fit but still do the job of keeping you warm without the bulkiness.
Softshell
Softshell polyester jacket options are lightweight and water resistant, with a thin, but effective layer of insulation. They are often worn as a protective outer layer, or when you simply prefer a lighter jacket.
Warmth & Insulation
Beyond jackets, you can also purchase other layers for warmth, including hoodies and vests. You can wear these underneath heavier layers, to either up your cold weather fashion game, or go for a more casual look. This post specifically focuses on jackets vs hoodies and vests.
There are an abundance of features that come with heated jackets are are cool and practical, but you’ll want to spend time understanding what those are so you know what you’re paying for.
Battery
The battery is probably the most important feature of a heated jacket. You’ll need to consider the battery type, how easy it is to access, and how quickly it can be recharged. Some heated chargers require you to buy a battery pack separately, which is important to account for in your purchase decision. There are two battery types for heated jackets: lithium-ion or lithium-ion polymer (also called lithium polymer):
Battery Running Time
Your heated jacket battery will allow you to set your desired temperature, with voltage ranging from 5 to 12 volts. Depending on the heat setting, as well as weather conditions, the battery can last from 3 to 12 hours. A simple rule to keep in mind is that the higher the heat level, the faster you’ll use up the battery. Heated jacket batteries require charging every two to three month so that they can continue to hold a charge.
Heat levels and controls
While you do want control and optionality when it comes to heat levels for your jacket, too many setting options can be too complicated. 3 options or under seems to suffice for most people. Controls for your jacket should also be easily accessible, and you should be able to avoid taking off your jacket to adjust your heat level. The most easily accessible are controls in the outer pocket.
Ventilation
If you want to keep your jacket from getting sweaty and smelly, you’ll want to ensure that it’s properly ventilated. Proper ventilation allows the moisture to evaporate, and prevents you from feeling colder because of the sweat, so you’ll want to keep this in mind while you shop around.
Now that you have a good sense of what to look for while you shop, check out some options we've included below, of the highest rated women's heated jackets available, including pros and cons of each. We hope you found this post helpful and that you have a delightful winter outdoors!
Product Name | Rating | Pros | Cons | Price |
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Ororo Women's Slim-Fit Heated Jacket | - detachable hood and batter pack - charge lasts up to 8 hrs - slim fit | - Size runs small - quality concerns in reviews | ||
Bosch 12V Max Lithium-Ion Soft Shell Heated Jacket | - includes batter kit and holster - charge lasts up to 12 hrs | - size runs small - quality issues reported | ||
Ptahdus Women’s Heated Jacket | - separated controls for body and hand warmers - water repellant | - no option to charge other devices
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Venture Heat Women's Heated Jacket | - charge can last up to 12 hrs - light and comfortable | - no separate heating for pockets | ||
PROSmart Women's Heated Jacket | - comfortable - multiple warming zones - can charge phone | - no notable cons | ||
Smarkey Heated Jacket | - long-lasting, sturdy fabric - heats up quickly | - short batter life (6 hrs) | ||
CONQUECO Women's Heated Jacket | - multiple heating zones - fashionable & lightweight - multi-purpose battery | - no notable cons | ||
ORORO Women's Heated Parka Jacket | - 1 year warranty - machine washable - charge lasts up to 8 hrs | - zipper issues reported | ||
CLIMIX Lightweight Heated Jacket | - weather resistant - charge can last up to 12 hrs | - no notable cons |
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The Bosch PSJ120 12-Volt Max Heated Jacket is a high quality rain and wind resistant work jacket conveniently powered by the Bosch 12-Volt Max power tool battery system.
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4. How to maintain the battery when I don’t use it for a long time?
When battery pack is not in use, please fully charge it before you place it in the safe place. Additionally, you must recharge the battery every 3 months to lengthen its working life.
Package Includes：
1 x Ptahdus heated jacket
1 x Ptahdus rechargeable 7.4V battery
1 x Charger
1 x User manual
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