Our best comforters for 2024 will keep the winter chill away

Yep, it's nasty out there. To stay warm and cozy during the winter, you'll need a great comforter. The best comforters keep you super warm during cold winter nights, are soft in feel and have a nice heft to them. Put that all together and you get a supremely comfortable sleeping experience. 

The term comforter is often used interchangeably with a duvet insert, but there's a difference. A comforter is a broad term to describe any big blanket that you drape on top of your bed sheets. A comforter can be a duvet insert, a quilt or even one of your favorite big throw blankets. Which you choose for a comforter depends on you. Do you run hot or cold during the night? Do you like the feel of weighty bedding?

There are so many comforters on the market that trying to find the right one for you can be overwhelming. That's why we rounded up the best comforters for all types, including hot sleepers, cold sleepers, those with household allergies and more. Read on to learn more about our top picks and how to select the best comforter for your bed.  

Best all-season comforter

Slumber Cloud comforter

One of the biggest problems with comforters is that they can be too warm to sleep in year round. Slumber Cloud has tackled this problem with a comforter designed to be used through both the cold and warm months. 

The brand achieves this balance with materials that regulate body temperature -- ClimaDry down alternative fiberfill and a cotton shell. Combined, these materials absorb body heat. When you're cooled down, the blanket releases that heat back to you. This comforter is available in sizes twin XL/twin, queen/full and king/Cal king. 

The Slumber Cloud comforter has a 4.7-star rating. One verified customer wrote, "This one is the winner! I am in love with this comforter! I've searched for years for a comforter that will work for myself, a hot sleeper, and my husband who is always cold. 

"After one night with our Slumber Cloud, we knew we had a winner. I wish I would have bought this a long time ago!"

Best comforter for hot sleepers

Buffy Cloud comforter: Save 15%

Buying a comforter as a hot sleeper involves a lot of trial and error. What we like about this Buffy comforter is that it's highly rated by customers (it has a 4.8-star rating out of more than 23,500 ratings) and the fact that it's made with a lyocell shell, a fabric known for its strength, softness and absorbency. That should should help people who tend to wake up in a sweat. 

The interior of the comforter is also light, made of thin, ultra-fine layers of comforter fill. Even better, the Buffy comforter is also hypoallergenic and comes in three sizes, including twin/twin XL, full/queen and king/California king.

Reviewers were largely pleased with this comforter. One customer wrote that they "love this comforter," adding: "I am a hot sleeper and this feels so nice! I don't wake up in the middle of the night sweating anymore." Another reviewer commented, "Esthetic design, comfortable, keeps you warm and cool at the same time." 

For a limited time, the Buffy Cloud comforter is currently 15% off (reduced $22 from $145). 

Best comforter for cold sleepers

Sol Organics down comforter: Save 16%

People who run cold while sleeping should opt for a real down comforter. This comforter from Sol Organics is made of 100% white duck down from Canada, so you're guaranteed to remain warm and toasty throughout the night.

The outer shell is made of organic cotton for added comfort, is hypoallergenic and comes in two models, summer (600 fill) and all-season (700 fill).

You can get this in a twin, full/queen and a king/California king. What's more, the bedding is currently discounted by $60.

The Sol Organics down comforter has a 4.8-star rating. One verified customer said, "I love this comforter! I run cold so this comforter is great because it is very warm. Super comfy to sleep in for the winter." Another reviewer wrote, "Best on the market. That is my second comforter. I liked the 700 fill so much that [I] ordered the 600 as well. Amazing, light, warm and not hot."

Best down alternative comforter

Quince premium down alternative comforter

Alternative down is more affordable than traditional down and better for people with household allergies. Quince's premium down alternative comforter is stuffed with a hypoallergenic microfiber that provides plenty of warmth, while the outer shell is made of a cotton sateen, making for luxuriously soft sleeping. 

The comforter comes in two weight options, including lightweight for hot sleepers, summertime or people who live in warm climates year round. There is also the all-season option, which is heavier and ideal for people who run colder or who live in a place with long winters. 

The Quince premium down alternative comforter has a 4.9-star rating out of more than 1,000 customer ratings. One reviewer wrote, "Great quality for the price! Very happy with my new comforter! It's not too heavy or too light. Perfect throughout the year!"

 Another customer said, "This comforter is wonderful. It feels and sounds like a real down comforter but isn't. It's warm but not hot. I live in Texas and it's perfect. I love love love the feel of it. I've recommended it to all of our friends."

Best quilt 

Coyuchi diamond-stitched organic cotton comforter

If you're not into duvet inserts but still want a big, solid blanket to sleep in, get a quilt. The diamond-stitched organic cotton comforter from Coyuchi is a great option, as it's made from a soft and breathable organic cotton. 

The organic cotton is certified by GOTS or (the Global Organic Textile Standard), a group that endorses products containing at least 70% organic materials. The comforter also has a nice heft to it.

The Coyuchi diamond-stitched organic cotton comforter has a 4.9-star rating. One reviewer said, "We love it! Solved our problem of overheating during the night." Another verified customer wrote, "Extremely comfortable and warm and has a nice weight to it. Excellent quality fabric and sewing." 

You can get this in a twin, full and king size, and it comes in four colors, including white, blue, ginger and an undyed off white.