8 Best Heated Jackets (Review) In 2020

The first heated jacket on our list is the Ororo Men’s Soft-Shell Heated Jacket. We’ve selected it to be our Best Choice product because it ticks all the boxes as far as we’re concerned. Ororo is actually a heated clothing company, so they focus completely on making products like this. That means their impressive reputation is based purely on their heated clothing technology, unlike a lot of the tool manufacturers you’ll see below.

This jacket has a soft-shell design that would look appropriate in a workplace or recreational environment. It’s made from 100% polyester and has fleece linings to make sure that you don’t lose any of the heat provided by the heating elements. And, if that’s not enough, it’s got a large detachable hood to give you some added protection on wet and windy days.

The next heated jacket on our list is the Bosch Men’s Soft-Shell Heated Jacket. Bosch is a well-known and well-respected tool company, so they know how to make equipment that really works. This heated jacket is basically the same in terms of design to the first one, it’s just a little more heavy-duty.

You can tell that it’s more durable just by looking at the seams and the zips. It’s still made from 100% polyester, but it’s made to be tougher so that you don’t damage it easily in the work environment. This construction also makes it wind and rain resistant, which is obviously important if you’re working outside so you can wear it instead od your windbreaker jacket.

If you’ve got a large budget for your heated jacket, you should consider the Milwaukee Heated Jacket Kit. It does the same thing as the other jackets on this list, it just does them better. The exterior is made from ToughShell stretch polyester, which lasts five times longer than other similar materials. It’s also wind and water resistant and has FreeFlex mobility gussets to make the jacket easier to move around in.

It’s got the same three heating elements as the first two jackets we’ve seen. But it’s also got two extra heating elements above the hand pockets. This is a feature you’ll love when you’re standing around all day without needing to use your hands. It’s all powered by M12 RedLithium battery, which provides up to eight hours of run time. Plus, if that’s not enough run time, it’s compatible with Milwaukee’s more powerful M18 battery. The whole jacket is controlled using a one-touch LED controller that can be used to change the heat settings and choose which areas you need to heat. You may also like to check our guide to the best winter jackets.

The Venture Softshell Heated Jacket is pretty similar to our Best Choice product. It’s slightly cheaper, but we don’t think the difference in price is big enough to be a huge factor in your buying decision. It has the same three heating panels to distribute the heat all the way around your upper body. And, it’s got the same settings (low, medium, & high). If you use it on its highest settings, you can only expect around three hours of battery life or 12 hours on the lowest settings. This is powered by the relatively small 5V 10400mAh CE battery, which can also be used as a portable power bank.

Other than that, it’s rain and wind resistant, it’s got five zippered pockets, and a coat loop so you can hang it easily. This isn’t the best-heated jacket on the list, but it pretty much ticks all the boxes without breaking the bank. For more reliable and warm options check out our guide to the best Carhartt jackets.

The Prosmart Men’s Heated Jacket is one of the most affordable heated work jackets on this list. At less than $130, it’s amazing that you can buy a jacket with built-in heating panels for such a good price. You could easily spend much more on a normal winter jacket. It’s made from 100% polyester, which not only keeps the warm in but also makes it really flexible. It’s got an integrated hood and it’s fully waterproof and windproof which makes it suitable for all sorts of outdoors activities as well as work.

As you’d expect, the heating elements are in the standard areas – two on the front and one on the back. It’s powered using a standard 12V battery, which they say can last for up to 18 hours. Although, it’s worth noting that the 18 hours run time will only be on the lowest heat settings. It probably won’t last anywhere near that long on its highest settings. The other good thing about the battery is that it’s much thinner than a lot of its competitors. It’s barely noticeable inside the pocket, which is more than you can say for some of the heated jackets on the market. Our handy guide to the best fleece jackets features more great products like this.

The Milwaukee Performance-Men’s Heated Hoodie is a little different to the other products we’ve featured. We’ve looked at a lot of battery heated jackets, but this one is a more comfortable hoodie, which is more suited to recreational use. If you’re the kind of person that’s cold all the time, this is definitely the product for you. Underneath it’s powered by the same technology as the other jackets. It has just two heating areas, but this still provides plenty of heat around the hoodie. It has three heat settings (low, medium, & high) and it’s powered by a 12V smart lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

The hoodie is made from the bottom and it has a thick thermal inside lining. And it has knitted cuffs and a waistband to keep the heat inside the jacket. It’s worth noting that this jacket isn’t made by Milwaukee the tool brand. It’s made by Milwaukee Performance, which is a completely separate company. It’s still super high-quality, but it uses different batteries and different heating tech. We don’t think this hoodie is particularly good for use in the tough work environments, but it’s great for recreational use and motorcycling. You can even power the hoodie using your motorcycle’s 12V charger. Love this product? Check out our review of the best denim jackets for our top picks.

Our Best Value product on this list is the Prosmart Men’s Heated Jacket. It’s actually basically the same as the other Prosmart battery-heated jacket, except that it doesn’t have the integrated hood. Admittedly, this makes it less suitable for working outdoors, but it does make it slightly cheaper. It’s the perfect jacket for someone looking to find an entry into the world of heating clothing, but it’s not the most advanced jacket on here.

It has heated areas on the front chest and back and has the normal three heating settings to choose from. The battery life is similarly impressive. It should be able to last for more than 12 hours if you have it on its lowest settings. One of the best things about these jackets is how quickly they heat up, stopping you from standing around in the cold when you get outside. The 12V battery is detachable and super thin, just like the first Prosmart jacket. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best field jackets.

The DEWALT DCHJ060ABD1-2X Heated Soft Shell Jacket is another more heavy-duty jacket. It’s definitely durable enough to be used around the workplace, thanks to its thick woven outer shell. The fact that’s it made by Dewalt is the other clue that this is a product that’s going to last. Inside the jacket, it has a warm fleece lining that will keep you warm even if you don’t have the heating turned on. This jacket actually has five heating elements. It’s got the standard elements you’d expect in the front and back, but it also has heated upper arms. This is all powered using a button inside the jacket.

It’s got four useful pockets scattered around the jacket, as well as a pocket designed specifically to carry around the 20-volt MAX battery. This impressive battery can power the coat on its lowest setting for 9 hours and comes with a charger and adapter. The other good thing about this battery is that it’s interchangeable with the batteries on any other Dewalt tool. So, if you’ve already got a couple of Dewalt power tools, you can just swap them out when this one runs out. It might cost you a little more money, but we definitely recommend this jacket if you’re buying it for work. It’s tougher and will definitely last longer than some of the cheaper options. Don’t forget to also check our guide to the best running jackets.