Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Venustas Men's Classic Heated Vest 7.4V vs Gobi Heat Dune Men's Heated Vest
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Heated Vests: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Venustas has the most heat zones, published temperatures and the longest heating element warranty here, with a machine-washable insulated shell. The Gobi Heat Dune is the lighter, sleeker layer for moving around, with conductive thread heating and three heat settings.
Venustas Men's Classic Heated Vest 7.4V
Buy itSix heat zones, a 37Wh battery and a 3-year heating element warranty in a washable insulated vest.
- Six heating zones: collar, both shoulders, mid-back and both hand pockets.
- Standard 5000mAh 7.4V (37Wh) battery rated for up to 10 hours on low, with 13 and 20 hour options listed for larger batteries.
- 3-year limited warranty on the heating elements, 1 year on the battery, and free US return shipping.
- The 10-hour figure is for the low setting.
- The page lists the battery as 36Wh in one place and 37Wh in its table.
- Three heat levels, topping out at 131°F on high.
Gobi Heat Dune Men's Heated Vest
Buy itA light, wind and water resistant nylon vest with conductive thread heating and three heat settings.
- Three conductive thread heat zones across the chest and back, without stiff panels.
- Up to 10 hours on low, 8 on medium and 5 on high from a 5000mAh battery, with a pre-heat mode.
- Under 2 lbs including the battery, machine washable with the battery removed.
- Three zones, half the number on the Venustas.
- No maximum temperature is published.
- Warranty is 1 year.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Venustas Men's Classic Heated Vest 7.4V Our pick | Gobi Heat Dune Men's Heated Vest | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Most people who want the most heated coverage and the best warranty for the money. | Hikers, skiers and walkers who want a light heated mid-layer that moves with them. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$$ · premium |
| Heat zones | 6 (collar, shoulders, mid-back, pockets) | 3 (chest and back) |
| Battery | 5000mAh 7.4V (37Wh) | 5000mAh |
| Rated runtime | Up to 10 hours (low) | 10 h low, 8 medium, 5 high |
| Heat settings | 3 | 3 (plus pre-heat) |
| Maximum heat | 131°F (high) | Not published |
| Shell | Wind and water resistant, FELLEX insulation | Wind and water resistant nylon |
| Sizes | S to 5XL, plus tall | S to 4XL |
| Warranty | 3 years elements, 1 year battery | 1 year |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Venustas Men's Classic Heated Vest 7.4V if
most people who want the most heated coverage and the best warranty for the money.
Know before buying: the 10-hour figure is for the low setting.
Pick the Gobi Heat Dune Men's Heated Vest if
hikers, skiers and walkers who want a light heated mid-layer that moves with them.
Know before buying: three zones, half the number on the Venustas.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Venustas Men's Classic Heated Vest 7.4V - Six heat zones, a 37Wh battery and a 3-year heating element warranty in a washable insulated vest. Choose the Gobi Heat Dune Men's Heated Vest instead if hikers, skiers and walkers who want a light heated mid-layer that moves with them.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Heated Vests: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).