We Asked Hundreds of College Students for the Best Dorm Comforter — The Winner Comes in 21 Colors!
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Buying a comforter might not be the most exciting to-do on your dorm shopping list, but it’s a must-have for a comfortable and cozy dorm bed. While some students choose to have a duvet cover and an insert, using a comforter in a dorm can be easier since it’s just one piece. In our survey, students overwhelmingly recommended a comforter over a duvet cover, and there’s one they especially loved.
Selecting the best dorm room comforter can feel like a big commitment because it’ll always be visible on your bed, which makes our winner extra versatile because of how many colors it comes in. There’s basically a comforter color to match any room’s design — and it can double as a duvet insert if you totally change your mind about your bedding.
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How We Chose the Winning Comforter
We went straight to the source to determine our winners for the Dorm Therapy Awards 2025, surveying more than 360 college students and recent grads to learn about their absolute favorite products they used in their dorm.
For the winning comforter, we first looked at how many students recommended each comforter/duvet set. Once we found the most recommended picks, we looked at the average ratings — students rated their recommendation on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being a product they loved and would “definitely recommend.” To find our winner, we chose the comforter with the highest average rating.
The Winner: Bedsure Twin/Twin XL Comforter Set
The fan-favorite comforter set comes from a brand I’d never heard of, but it has so many options and got an average rating of 9. This product comes with a comforter and one pillow sham, and it’s available in a slew of colors (21 twin XL options, to be exact), just like the winning sheets, which makes it perfect for any room color scheme.
If you decide you would prefer having a duvet cover, this comforter can also work as a duvet insert and has corner loops for easy fastening inside of the cover. (Tying the duvet cover to the insert’s corner loops can prevent the insert from shifting.) It is 100% polyester, but students and Amazon reviewers alike note that it’s “airy” and “breathable.”
For a twin size bed, the twin/twin XL size comforter is the perfect fit, but if you’re looking for a floor-length drape, the full/queen size will do just that.
Here’s what students said about the Bedsure Twin/Twin XL Comforter Set
- “I liked that it’s an affordable price point for students and they have many different color options to choose from. The comforter was fluffy and kept me warm without needing any other blankets.” —Kendall H., Ferris State University, Class of 2027
- “I like that it was comfortable and not overly heavyweight.” —Paige W., Boise State University, Class of 2028
- “Nice and airy. It was also easy to wash.” —Kay B., Eastern Kentucky University, Class of 2028
- “Right amount of thickness, cozy, affordable.” —Ryan L., St. Francis College, Class of 2028
