Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

This is a great version of this heating pad, which you'll find at different prices all over Amazon, so it can be tough to make a choice. This pad only had 1 review at the time of my purchase, but I rolled the dice because the buyer is rated well. Plus, they did a good job on the listing, adding that... - the max temp is 70°C – that's true. - there's a shut-off timer – that's true, and the dial is intuitive, and it came with clear English instructions. - this pad is a mix of jade and tourmaline. - it's EMF free, FDA rated, and the negative ion level is "500/CC, Fir 6-14 UM" - you have to trust them here, but it's nice they took the time to include it in the listing. I'm reviewing this as a frugal person who LOVES heating pads, including FIR pads like this. I'm not convinced enough of the health claims to drop 4 figures on a genuine Richway, so pads in this price range are chance to try FIR on a budget. I don't mind having to put a thin cloth over it to smooth the netting and avoid direct contact with the stones, which get truly, awesomely hot (and I keep it at my sweet spot of 50°C). Unlike the pad I bought for 1/2 the price 2 summers ago, this pad holds a consistent temperature and has an intuitive controller. This one is still a good price (currently $39 cheaper than its closest competitor), but in contrast to that cheaper pad, this comes in an official (albeit a little beaten up) HealthyLine InfraMat PRO box, has English quick-start instructions, and a full pamphlet about health benefits and safety. It also came with a mylar emergency blanket, which was a fun surprise. I have no idea if the health claims of FIR are true but love how it feels, and this one feels even more soothing than my old one. Maybe it's the tourmaline, maybe it's the higher overall quality, maybe it's in my head; I'm happy either way, particularly because the higher price did equate to much higher quality in this case.