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Best valueWATTB89/100

Aeyla (Mela)Mela Comfort Weighted Blanket

Our verdict · A well-reviewed, removable-cover blanket that undercuts the premium brands without feeling cheap.

Buy it if

You want most of the benefits of a cotton-backed, washable-cover blanket with more weight options, but at a mid-market price.

Skip it if

You specifically want a big-name sleep brand's finish and warranty, or an all-cotton construction throughout.

Where to get it

Mela Comfort Weighted Blanket

WATTB Score

89/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

From £99 (indicative; RRP around £139, frequently discounted)

Indicative price at the time of review.

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The Mela is the value pick that makes the premium brands work harder to justify their price. It uses anti-rustle glass pellets in a pocketed design to keep the weight even and quiet, with a 100% cotton cooling underside and a soft quilted top, plus a removable, washable cover. Crucially it comes in a wider spread of weights than the Simba (commonly 4kg, 5.5kg, 7kg and 9kg), so it is easier to match to lighter or heavier bodies, and it is stocked across mainstream UK retailers. The trade-off against the Simba above is finish and brand aftercare rather than core function; against the budget Silentnight below, you gain the removable cover and more weight choices for roughly double the outlay.

The good & the bad

Pros

  • Noticeably cheaper than Simba, Gravity and Baloo
  • Wide weight range (around 4kg to 9kg) suits more body weights
  • Cotton underside and removable, washable cover

Cons

  • RRP and sale prices vary widely by retailer, so timing matters
  • Less premium finish than the higher-priced cotton specialists

How it compares

PickWATTB ScorePriceBest for
1.Simba Orbit Weighted Blanket90/100Around £169 (indicative RRP; often discounted to around £149)overall
2.Mela Comfort Weighted BlanketThis pick89/100From £99 (indicative; RRP around £139, frequently discounted)value
3.Gravity Weighted Blanket87/100From £159 (indicative; RRP around £179)Best-known premium brand
4.Baloo Living Weighted Blanket84/100Around £174 (indicative)hot sleepers
5.Silentnight Wellbeing Weighted Blanket80/100From £45 (indicative; RRP around £70)budget
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Key facts

Best for
value
Typical cost
From £99 (indicative; RRP around £139, frequently discounted)
Weights
Around 4kg, 5.5kg, 7kg, 9kg
Cover
Removable, washable; 100% cotton underside
Filling
Anti-rustle glass pellets in pockets
Typical size
Around 135 x 190cm (varies by weight)
Availability
Stocked across multiple UK retailers

Insider tip · Prices swing a lot between retailers and promotions, so check two or three listings before buying rather than taking the first RRP you see.

Researched by WATTB

Published
12 September 2026
Updated
12 September 2026
Last verified
12 September 2026
Sources
9 sources

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