The Best From Our Tests: ORORO Heated Jacket Review

One press of the button leads to instant heat

From the get-go, our testers found this jacket one of the easiest to use. "The instructions for this jacket were straightforward and included pictures," a tester reported. "There is only one button to press for on and off and to cycle through the heat settings. The battery back easily slips into its dedicated pocket on the inside of the jacket, which comes with a zipper."

Speaking of the battery, ORORO utilizes its Mini 5K battery, which the brand claims is 40 percent smaller than its standard battery. Indeed, it's a tiny battery, measuring about 3 x 2.5 x 1 inch. The lithium-ion battery can last up to 10 hours on the lowest setting, but most users will likely get in the 4 to 7-hour range, depending on how high or low they run the heat and external conditions.

This jacket heated quickly and shedded water easily

The Mini 5K battery powers an excellent heating system, which our tester reported feeling in less than a minute after pressing the jacket's power button. "The ORORO heated up very quickly, and I liked that there was a perceptible difference in the three heat settings, and the highest setting was quite hot," one tester reported. "The heat was strongest on my back, but I could also feel it on my chest. Overall it was a very cozy experience."

Three carbon fiber heating areas warm the body at key core areas like the left and right chest and mid-back. The jacket features three heating levels—low, medium, and high. It took a little over 11 minutes for the jacket to heat up more than 40 degrees.

A 100 percent polyester fill and lining help hold heat next to the body. While the outer fabric is technically a polyester and spandex blend softshell, our testers found the jacket mostly water-resistant. "I could tell the water was being repelled after it was sprayed on the coat, and it rolled off the sleeve pretty well," a tester said. "I did not feel any moisture reach the inside of the jacket. However, the outer sleeve did still feel damp after a few minutes."

A jacket we were tempted to take a nap in

Overall, our testers found this jacket very comfortable. "The hood especially was somewhat padded, and I was tempted to take a nap in it," one tester reported. "Both the outer and inner material are decently soft." The inner fleece was soft, but our testers did think it could be slightly softer. Besides that nitpick, the ORORO heated jacket tested at the top of our tested jackets for comfort.

While our testers did have a slight gripe about the exterior LED light signifying the battery was heating, they appreciated the outer button controlling the heat, which was very easy to access and change temperature settings. "There are two roomy side pockets and one on the chest," our tester said. "The hood is detachable and adjustable, and there is also a cord to tighten the bottom of the jacket. The jacket feels pretty lightweight, and it's nicely snatched at the waist to create a flattering silhouette."

This jacket is easily worth its cost

Even if this jacket didn't have heating elements, we'd still say it's worth its cost, which is currently $150 for both the men's and women's versions. But add the heating elements, which were top-notch compared to its competitors in our testing, and you've got an excellent value in this jacket. It earned the highest rating of all 19 jackets we tested while also having a mid-range price. The upshot? Our tests found this one to be the best value if you're looking for a heated jacket.

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Nathan Allen is TripSavvy's Outdoor Gear Editor. Born and raised in the Midwest, he lived in harsh winters for the first 25 years of his life before moving to California. TripSavvy tested 67 heated products in its New York testing lab in September 2022, including heated jackets, vests, socks, and gloves.