Outdoors & Fitness
The Best Heated Gloves: 4 Compared (and One to Skip)
We compared four battery heated gloves on heat coverage, battery, runtime by setting, maximum heat, waterproofing, insulation and warranty.
The short version
The Volt Heat Tatra 7V is the pick: heat across the fingers, thumb, back and palm, over 150°F, two 7.4V 2600mAh batteries with a dual charger, a waterproof breathable membrane, a leather-reinforced palm, and a runtime chart from 2 hours on high to 8 on low. The Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 is the other buy, with heat over the back of the hand and around each finger, 300g Thinsulate on the back, a Hipora waterproof liner, touchscreen fingertips, USB-C charging and machine washing. The Gobi Heat Epic II suits skiers who want the hottest top setting, 140°F, and conductive thread heat around every fingertip, but it is rated for up to 6 hours and described as water-resistant rather than waterproof. Skip the Outdoor Research Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove: its product page gives no battery capacity, runtime or temperatures, sending you to a manual instead. Best for: skiing, shovelling, winter commuting and anyone with cold fingers.
Our picks at a glance
- Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves - Buy. Full-hand heating over 150°F with two 7.4V batteries and an honest runtime chart.
- Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove - Buy. A waterproof, touchscreen-friendly heated glove with USB-C charging and a machine-washable build.
- Gobi Heat Epic II Heated Ski Gloves - It depends. The hottest top setting here, with conductive thread around every fingertip, but a shorter runtime.
- Outdoor Research Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove - Skip. A well-built GORE-TEX glove whose product page leaves out the heating specs that matter.
The verdict in 30 seconds
What mattered most
- Heat coverage
- Battery
- Rated runtime
- Heat settings
- Maximum heat
- Waterproofing
Heated gloves put battery-powered elements into the glove so cold fingers stop being the thing that ends your day. What separates them is where the heat reaches, since fingertips are what get cold, and how honestly the battery and runtime are stated. Waterproofing and insulation still matter, because a heated glove that soaks through feels cold the moment the battery runs out. We compared four popular gloves.
Full-hand heating over 150°F with two 7.4V batteries and an honest runtime chart.
Best for: Skiers, shovellers and outdoor workers who want the warmest, most complete heated glove.
- Heating across the fingers, thumb, back and palm, which Volt says delivers over 150°F.
- Two 7.4V 2600mAh batteries with a dual charger, and a runtime chart: 2 hours high, 3 at 75%, 5 at 50%, 8 on low.
- Nylon shell, double-reinforced leather palm, waterproof breathable membrane and 150g insulation with a tricot lining.
- High heat lasts 2 hours, so a full day means using low or medium.
- Sold in a men's version, with a separate women's model.
- Volt says the gloves fit close to the hand and the leather stretches during break-in.
- The 30-day money-back guarantee requires new, unused condition and original packaging.
A waterproof, touchscreen-friendly heated glove with USB-C charging and a machine-washable build.
Best for: Commuters and resort skiers who want warm, waterproof gloves at a lower price.
- Heat over the back of the hand and coils around the fingers and thumb, with four settings from 90 to 135°.
- 300g Thinsulate on the back of the hand, 120g on the palm, and a Hipora waterproof liner with DWR.
- Touchscreen fingertips, an anti-slip palm, USB-C charging and machine washing on a cold gentle cycle.
- Each battery is 2250mAh, smaller than the Volt's 2600mAh.
- Rated for up to 8 hours or more without saying which setting that applies to.
- A full charge takes 4 to 5 hours on a 5V 2.1A charger.
- Warranty is 1 year.
The hottest top setting here, with conductive thread around every fingertip, but a shorter runtime.
Best for: Skiers whose fingertips get cold first and who can recharge at lunch.
- Conductive thread heating with steel fibre wraps each fingertip.
- Three settings with published temperatures: 113°F, 131°F and 140°F, plus a pre-heat mode.
- 3500mAh USB-C batteries, machine washable, 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty.
- Rated for up to 6 hours, the shortest here.
- Described as water-resistant rather than waterproof.
- No insulation type or weight is published.
- Battery voltage is not stated, so watt hours cannot be compared.
A well-built GORE-TEX glove whose product page leaves out the heating specs that matter.
Best for: Buyers who want GORE-TEX first and are happy to read the manual for the heating details.
- GORE-TEX waterproof insert and a water-resistant goat leather palm.
- EnduraLoft insulation, 333g on the back and 133g on the palm.
- Touchscreen compatible, with customizable heat settings.
- No battery capacity, runtime or heat temperatures on the product page; it refers you to the user manual.
- The battery carries a 1-year limited warranty, and Outdoor Research recommends replacing batteries yearly.
- The page carries a California Prop 65 warning for hexavalent chromium compounds.
- Priced alongside the Volt, which publishes far more.
| Criteria | Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves Top pick | Squall 3.0 Heated Glove | Epic II Heated Ski Gloves | Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy it | Buy it | It depends | Skip it |
| Best for | Skiers, shovellers and outdoor workers who want the warmest, most complete heated glove. | Commuters and resort skiers who want warm, waterproof gloves at a lower price. | Skiers whose fingertips get cold first and who can recharge at lunch. | Buyers who want GORE-TEX first and are happy to read the manual for the heating details. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium | $$$ · premium |
| Heat coverage | Fingers, thumb, back and palm | Back of hand, around fingers and thumb | Around each fingertip | Not described |
| Battery | 2 x 7.4V 2600mAh | 2 x 7.4V 2250mAh | 3500mAh USB-C | Not published |
| Rated runtime | 2 h high to 8 h low | Up to 8+ hours | Up to 6 hours | Not published |
| Heat settings | 4 | 4 (90 to 135°) | 3 (113, 131, 140°F) | Customizable |
| Maximum heat | Over 150°F | 135° | 140°F | Not published |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof breathable membrane | Hipora waterproof liner | Water-resistant | GORE-TEX insert |
| Insulation | 150g, tricot lining | 300g / 120g Thinsulate | Not published | EnduraLoft 333g / 133g |
| Warranty and returns | 30-day money-back guarantee | 1 year | 1 year, 30-day returns | Battery 1 year |
Which one is right for you?
- Skiers, shovellers and outdoor workers who want the warmest, most complete heated glove. Buy it Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves
- Commuters and resort skiers who want warm, waterproof gloves at a lower price. Buy it Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove
- Skiers whose fingertips get cold first and who can recharge at lunch. It depends Gobi Heat Epic II Heated Ski Gloves
- Buyers who want GORE-TEX first and are happy to read the manual for the heating details. Skip it Outdoor Research Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove
How we judged the field
Five things decide whether a heated glove is worth it. Heat coverage comes first, because cold fingertips are the usual complaint and some gloves mainly heat the back of the hand. Battery size and a runtime broken down by setting tell you how long the heat lasts. Maximum temperature and the number of settings decide whether it copes with deep cold. Waterproofing and insulation decide how the glove performs when the battery is low. And care and warranty matter, because the batteries are the part that wears out.
The field splits into full-hand work and snow gloves, finger-focused ski gloves and premium shells with heating added. We picked four popular gloves across those styles and judged each on its own product page.
The Volt Heat Tatra 7V is the pick because it heats the whole hand and tells you exactly how long it lasts. Volt heats the fingers, thumb, back and palm, and says the gloves deliver over 150°F, the highest figure here. They come with two 7.4V 2600mAh batteries and a dual charger, and Volt publishes a runtime chart: 2 hours on high, 3 at 75%, 5 at 50% and 8 on low. The shell is nylon with a double-reinforced leather palm, a waterproof breathable membrane, 150g of insulation and a tricot lining, plus a wrist strap and cinch cuff to block cold air. The battery pocket has a waterproof zipper and a window showing the heat setting. The cautions are fit and returns: Volt says the gloves fit close and the leather stretches with break-in, and its 30-day guarantee requires new, unused condition. For the warmest heated glove here, it is the one to buy.
The Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 is the better value and the most practical glove for daily use. Heat runs over the back of the hand with coils around the fingers and thumb, across four settings from 90 to 135°, powered by two 7.4V 2250mAh batteries with USB-C charging and a split cable. Insulation is 300g of Thinsulate on the back of the hand and 120g on the palm, behind a Hipora waterproof liner with a DWR finish. It adds touchscreen fingertips and an anti-slip palm, and it is machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle once the batteries are removed. The weaknesses are the battery details: each cell is smaller than the Volt’s, the up to 8 hours or more is not tied to a setting, and a full charge takes 4 to 5 hours. The warranty is 1 year. For commuting and resort skiing, it is the better buy.
The Gobi Heat Epic II is the glove for skiers whose fingertips go numb first. Gobi uses conductive thread heating with steel fibre that wraps each fingertip, and it publishes its three temperatures: 113°F on low, 131°F on medium and 140°F on high, with a pre-heat mode that starts on high and drops to medium. It runs on 3500mAh USB-C batteries, is machine washable with the battery removed, and comes with 30-day returns and a 1-year warranty. The trade-offs make it a depends. Gobi rates it for up to 6 hours, the shortest here, and describes the design as water-resistant rather than waterproof, which matters in wet snow. It publishes no insulation details, and without a battery voltage you cannot compare watt hours. If you ski and can recharge at lunch, the fingertip heat is worth it.
The Outdoor Research Prevail Heated GORE-TEX Glove is well built, and we would still skip it on what its page tells you. It has a GORE-TEX waterproof insert, a water-resistant goat leather palm, EnduraLoft insulation at 333g on the back and 133g on the palm, touchscreen compatibility and customizable heat settings through OR’s ALTIHeat lithium-ion batteries. What is missing is everything about the heat. The product page gives no battery capacity, no runtime and no temperatures, and it points you to the ALTIHeat user manual instead. It also notes that the battery carries a 1-year limited warranty and recommends replacing batteries every year, and it carries a California Prop 65 warning for hexavalent chromium compounds. At a price close to the Volt, which publishes all of that detail, it is hard to recommend without reading the manual first.
Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves vs Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove: which should you buy?
The Volt Tatra and the Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 are both 7.4V gloves with waterproof liners, but they are tuned differently. The Volt heats the whole hand, palm included, publishes over 150°F and a full runtime chart, and uses larger 2600mAh batteries with a leather-reinforced palm. The Squall heats the back of the hand and the fingers, adds touchscreen tips, an anti-slip palm, USB-C charging and machine washing, and costs less.
Choose the Volt if you spend long days in deep cold, grip cold tools or poles, or want the most heat. Choose the Squall if you want a lighter-duty glove for commuting and resort days, value touchscreen use and easy washing, and would rather spend less.
What to look for
- Heat coverage: Look for heat that reaches the fingers and thumb, not just the back of the hand.
- Runtime by setting: A chart from high to low is honest; a single up-to number is the low setting.
- Battery voltage and capacity: 7.4V packs with published mAh let you compare energy.
- Maximum temperature: Published figures such as 135°F, 140°F or over 150°F show real headroom.
- Waterproofing: A membrane such as GORE-TEX or Hipora keeps hands dry when the heat is low.
- Care: Machine-washable designs are easier to keep fresh; always remove the batteries.
Our final take
For most people, the Volt Heat Tatra 7V is the heated glove to buy. Full-hand heating, over 150°F, two 7.4V batteries, a waterproof membrane and an honest runtime chart make it the most complete glove here. If you want to spend less, the Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 adds touchscreen tips and machine washing with heat around the fingers. The Gobi Heat Epic II is the choice for fingertip warmth on the slopes. Skip the Outdoor Research Prevail until you have read its manual: the product page gives no battery, runtime or temperature figures at a premium price.
Questions, answered
How long do heated gloves last on a charge?
Far less on high than on low. Volt publishes the clearest chart for the Tatra: 2 hours on high, 3 at 75%, 5 at 50% and 8 on low. Mobile Warming quotes up to 8 hours or more and Gobi Heat up to 6 hours, without a per-setting breakdown. For a full ski day, run them on low or medium and turn them up only when you stop moving.
Can you wash heated gloves?
Some can. Mobile Warming says the Squall 3.0 is machine washable on a cold, gentle cycle once the batteries are out, and Gobi Heat says the Epic II can go in the washing machine with the battery removed. Leather-palmed gloves are usually better cleaned by hand. Air dry them away from heat, and never wash the batteries.
Why do my fingertips still get cold in heated gloves?
Because many gloves heat the back of the hand more than the fingers. Look for heating that wraps each finger, like Gobi Heat's fingertip conductive thread or Mobile Warming's coils around the fingers and thumb, or full-hand heating like the Volt. A loose fit also lets heat escape. Keeping your core warm helps your body send blood to your hands.
Can I take heated gloves on a plane?
The gloves are fine, but the lithium batteries must go in your carry-on bag. The FAA allows lithium-ion batteries under 100 watt hours in carry-on luggage without airline approval, and glove batteries are far below that. Disconnect them and keep them in a pocket or case. Check your airline's rules before you fly.
Are heated gloves waterproof?
Many are, using a membrane inside the shell. Volt uses a waterproof breathable membrane, Mobile Warming uses a Hipora liner and Outdoor Research uses GORE-TEX. Gobi Heat describes the Epic II as water-resistant, which is less protection in wet snow. A wet glove feels cold quickly once the battery runs down, so waterproofing matters.
Deciding between the top two? See our head-to-head: Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves vs Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove.
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