Infrared cabins are the easiest way to put a sauna inside your home. They plug in, heat up quickly and run cooler than a traditional sauna, around 120 to 150°F, warming you with panels rather than hot air. The differences between them come down to the type of heaters, the warranty and how much testing the maker publishes.
Our picks at a glance
- Best overallSun Home Equinox 2$6,799 list
- Best warrantyClearlight Sanctuary 2From $6,799 list
- Best value full spectrumMaxxus Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS)$5,058 list
- Best known brandSunlighten Signature 2About $4,995 (quote)
- Best budgetDynamic Barcelona$1,999 list
Sun Home Equinox 2
- Price
- $6,799 list
- Size
- 2 person
- Heat
- Full spectrum (4 far-IR + 2 full-spectrum heaters)
- Power
- 120V, 20A dedicated circuit
- Warranty
- 7 years on cabinet and heaters
The Equinox 2 combines four far-infrared and two full-spectrum heaters, publishes EMF and air-quality testing, and plugs into a dedicated 120V, 20A outlet. At $6,799 with a 7-year warranty on the cabinet and heaters, it's the most complete package.
What we like
- Full spectrum
- Published testing
- Plug-in
What to know
- Dedicated 20A circuit
- $6,799
Clearlight Sanctuary 2
- Price
- From $6,799 list
- Size
- 2 person
- Heat
- Full spectrum
- Power
- 120V, 15A dedicated circuit
- Warranty
- Lifetime parts, 7 years labor
The Sanctuary 2's lifetime parts and 7-year labor cover is the strongest in the category. It runs $6,799 to $7,799. Clearlight doesn't pay affiliate commission on its saunas.
What we like
- Lifetime parts
- Excellent build
What to know
- From $6,799
Maxxus Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS)
- Price
- $5,058 list
- Size
- 2 person
- Heat
- Full spectrum (4 far-IR + 2 near-IR)
- Power
- 120V, 15A
- Warranty
- 1–5 years by component
Near-infrared heaters for $5,058. Maxxus's warranty is shorter, but the heater layout matches cabins that cost $1,700 more.
What we like
- Full spectrum for less
What to know
- 1–5 year warranty
Sunlighten Signature 2
- Price
- About $4,995 (quote)
- Size
- 2 person
- Heat
- Far infrared
- Power
- 120V household power (confirm circuit with Sunlighten)
- Warranty
- Confirm terms with Sunlighten
Sunlighten's Signature 2 is a far-infrared cabin reported at about $4,995. Prices are by quote, and its full-spectrum mPulse line costs more.
What we like
- Long track record
What to know
- No published prices
Dynamic Barcelona
- Price
- $1,999 list
- Size
- 1–2 person
- Heat
- Far infrared
- Power
- 120V, 15A
- Warranty
- 1–5 years by component
The $1,999 Barcelona is a solid one-person far-infrared cabin that plugs into a standard 120V, 15A outlet.
What we like
- $1,999
What to know
- Small for two
How they compare
| Model | List price | Size | Heat | Power | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Home Equinox 2 | $6,799 list | 2 person | Full spectrum (4 far-IR + 2 full-spectrum heaters) | 120V, 20A dedicated circuit | 7 years on cabinet and heaters |
| Clearlight Sanctuary 2 | From $6,799 list | 2 person | Full spectrum | 120V, 15A dedicated circuit | Lifetime parts, 7 years labor |
| Maxxus Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS) | $5,058 list | 2 person | Full spectrum (4 far-IR + 2 near-IR) | 120V, 15A | 1–5 years by component |
| Sunlighten Signature 2 | About $4,995 (quote) | 2 person | Far infrared | 120V household power (confirm circuit with Sunlighten) | Confirm terms with Sunlighten |
| Dynamic Barcelona | $1,999 list | 1–2 person | Far infrared | 120V, 15A | 1–5 years by component |
Far infrared vs full spectrum
Far-infrared heaters are the standard. They produce the deep, even warmth most people associate with infrared saunas. Full-spectrum cabins add near- and mid-infrared heaters, usually smaller panels or lamps. Makers promote extra benefits from those wavelengths; the evidence is still developing, so treat full spectrum as a nice extra rather than a must-have.
Power and placement
Most two-person cabins need a dedicated 120V circuit, 15 or 20 amps. Check the label before you buy, and plan the spot near an outlet. They're designed for indoor use; outdoor infrared models, like Sun Home's Luminar 2 at $11,599, are built differently and need 240V.
Questions
How hot does an infrared sauna get?
Typically around 120 to 150°F. It feels warmer than the number suggests because the panels heat your body directly.
Can an infrared sauna go in an apartment?
Often, yes, if you have a suitable circuit and the space. Check with your landlord and the cabin's electrical requirements first.
