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Amba Radiant Hardwired + Plug-in Combo Straight 10 Bar Heated Towel Rack vs Keenray Towel Warmer CL1 PLUS
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Towel Warmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
Amba publishes everything a buyer should check on a heated rack, from the cETLus listing and 120 to 180 F surface range to the GFCI requirement in its installation guide, and the same unit works plugged in or hardwired. Keenray costs far less, needs no installation and adds a 24-hour delay timer, which is the feature that makes a bucket useful on busy mornings.
Amba Radiant Hardwired + Plug-in Combo Straight 10 Bar Heated Towel Rack
Buy itA 10-bar stainless wall rack that plugs in or hardwires, is cETLus listed and is designed to run continuously.
- Ships as a plug-in unit with the parts for hardwire conversion, so it suits a finished bathroom now and a remodel later.
- Amba lists it as cETLus listed, with a 150 W, 1.25 A rating at 120 V and a 120 to 180 F surface temperature range.
- Comes with an illuminated on/off switch on the rack and a two-year limited warranty, and offers six finishes.
- Amba rates it for two towels, and a rack warms them more gently than a closed bucket does.
- There is no built-in timer; Amba's timers and smart switch are add-on wall controls listed for hardwired installs.
- The installation guide calls for a certified electrician, a GFCI-protected circuit and, for plug-in use, a grounded outlet with no extension cord.
Keenray Towel Warmer CL1 PLUS
Buy itA 20 L bucket for two 40 x 70 inch bath towels with a delay timer of up to 24 hours, three heat settings and a child lock.
- The delay timer adds time in 30-minute steps up to 24 hours, so a towel can be hot when you get out of the morning shower.
- The manual lists three heat settings (75, 80 and 85 C), a temperature view and a child safety lock.
- Keenray rates it for two 40 x 70 inch bath towels in a 20 L tub, with a 450 W maximum draw and a 6 ft cord.
- The product page summary lists 30/45/60/90 minute heat times while the manual lists 15, 30, 45 and 60, so expect 60 minutes as the safe assumption.
- Neither the product page nor the manual we read names a safety listing such as ETL or UL.
- No warranty term is stated on the product page.
Side by side
| Amba Radiant Hardwired + Plug-in Combo Straight 10 Bar Heated Towel Rack | Keenray Towel Warmer CL1 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners who want towels dried and kept warm on the wall every day, with the option to hide the wiring later. | Anyone who wants a hot towel or robe on a schedule without installing anything. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Amba Radiant Hardwired + Plug-in Combo Straight 10 Bar Heated Towel Rack - A 10-bar stainless wall rack that plugs in or hardwires, is cETLus listed and is designed to run continuously. Choose the Keenray Towel Warmer CL1 PLUS instead if anyone who wants a hot towel or robe on a schedule without installing anything.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Towel Warmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).