The Beurer Nordic Lux Faux Fur Extra Large heating pad has been the best heating pad I've ever had. I've used heating pads for more than half my life for my back condition.
I would have to say that the emergency safety feature is my favorite. The PEACE OF MIND knowing that if the device electrically shorts the heating pad will permanently shut off and not ever work again.
The auto shut off feature is my second favorite. The 6 different temperature settings give a wide range of comfort heat (it's 3 more settings than I've ever had). The Faux Fur side feels absolutely amazing, but the reverse side also feels ultra soft and comfortable. I love that the non-Faux Fur side is slightly grippy and keeps the pad in position before I lay on it.
When I use my Beurer pad, I cannot feel the heating coils like I always have with other pads. With other pads, after a week or so of use, I could always feel hot spots rather than a more even heat across the pad. This made some spots too hot while others were hardly warm (hot spots got so hot it felt it was starting to burn- not safe), which always required constant position adjusting along with constant temperature adjusting. With my Beurer heating pad the heat is perfectly even across the whole pad!
Honestly, the old adage of "you get what you pay for" is so true! I would absolutely recommend spending the extra money & get this high-quality heating pad, it is very much so worth the investment! Both for your wallet and your health (physical & mental)!
I highly recommend Beurer!