Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves vs Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Heated Gloves: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Volt Tatra heats the whole hand, palm included, runs hottest and publishes a full runtime chart for its 7.4V batteries. The Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 costs less, heats the fingers and back of the hand, and adds touchscreen tips and USB-C charging.
Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves
Buy itFull-hand heating over 150°F with two 7.4V batteries and an honest runtime chart.
- 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.
Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove
Buy itA waterproof, touchscreen-friendly heated glove with USB-C charging and a machine-washable build.
- 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.
Side by side
The 8 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves Our pick | Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| 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. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Heat coverage | Fingers, thumb, back and palm | Back of hand, around fingers and thumb |
| Battery | 2 x 7.4V 2600mAh | 2 x 7.4V 2250mAh |
| Rated runtime | 2 h high to 8 h low | Up to 8+ hours |
| Heat settings | 4 | 4 (90 to 135°) |
| Maximum heat | Over 150°F | 135° |
| Waterproofing | Waterproof breathable membrane | Hipora waterproof liner |
| Insulation | 150g, tricot lining | 300g / 120g Thinsulate |
| Warranty and returns | 30-day money-back guarantee | 1 year |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves if
skiers, shovellers and outdoor workers who want the warmest, most complete heated glove.
Know before buying: high heat lasts 2 hours, so a full day means using low or medium.
Pick the Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove if
commuters and resort skiers who want warm, waterproof gloves at a lower price.
Know before buying: each battery is 2250mAh, smaller than the Volt's 2600mAh.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Volt Heat Tatra 7V Heated Snow Gloves - Full-hand heating over 150°F with two 7.4V batteries and an honest runtime chart. Choose the Mobile Warming Squall 3.0 Heated Glove instead if commuters and resort skiers who want warm, waterproof gloves at a lower price.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Heated Gloves: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).