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Please take the quiz below to find out which sauna is right for YOU. A sauna that is perfect for one person isn't always perfect for the next. Every sauna has different heaters and different features. Some saunas are made for relaxation and rejuvenation, whereas some saunas are intense and with deep penetrating infrared wavelengths. As much as some companies want to tell you that their sauna is the best, it is an impossible claim when we are all so different and are after different health goals. Please don't make the mistake of getting the wrong sauna. Take the quiz.. trust me.
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Below you'll find our key takeaways from some of the top sauna brands across the industry. We'll try to keep the reviews short, sweet and to the point. We urge you to fill out the quiz as well, which gives us the information we need in order to recommend the perfect sauna for you. Trust us when we say, we know it isn't easy making a decision when thousands of dollars are involved. Please consider us nothing more than a resource and an expert in the sauna space. We want to EDUCATE you and deliver the knowledge you need in order to make the right decision for you and your family.
EMF Levels (Electromagnetic Fields)
Let us start by saying, any company that swears to have a sauna with zero EMF is blowing smoke. If you tested the sidewalk outside, it would test positive for EMF. The cell phone you use all day, gives off more EMF than you should ever encounter in a lifetime. People tend to be very focused on this aspect of their decision process and for good reason. However, unless you plan on throwing away your cell phone, WiFi router and living in a bubble, there are more important areas to research. Now, it is still a concern, and like I said earlier, it’s a concern for good reason. You’re buying a sauna most likely for the health benefits, so of course you want the healthiest option and the lowest EMF possible. Generally ceramic heaters made of a high glass content will give off the lowest amount of EMF. Moreover, look for companies that strategically manufacture their heaters with a design specifically engineered to limit EMF. As you read about some of the brands below you'll see the results of EMF tests we performed on some of the different saunas. Be very cautious of the the cheap Chinese made saunas as the EMF levels are absurd! We have tested every brand below in a live setting so you can get some straight answers. Now, it is safe to say that every unit built by the manufacturer will always be exactly the same, however, it does give us a solid rule of thumb to assume this is the ballpark.
Ceramic Heaters vs. Carbon Heaters
Ceramic vs. Carbon has been a debate in the sauna industry for as long as they’ve been around. I’ll be fairly straight forward with his one. Carbon heaters will definitely deliver a softer type of heat than ceramic. So, in that regard it can be a preference situation. The problem with Carbon Fiber heaters is the longevity has been proven to not really be there. They tend to diminish in efficiency over time, whereas ceramic heaters don’t show as much decline in efficiency. Ceramic heaters are more intense and give the feel of being in a sauna, whereas carbon fiber feels more like a warm room and takes a lot longer to sweat. Infrared is infrared in some sense, but sweating profusely is equally as important which is exactly what will happen with ceramic heaters. TheraSauna, Health Mate, and SaunaCore are all examples of high quality, luxury saunas with ceramic heaters. More on that later.
Wood Type
Wood type is an important element in the initial research stage of your buying process. Many manufacturers use cheap low quality woods, majority of these saunas are manufactured in China. Some of these woods are full of pesticides and insecticides which can be extremely toxic. Imagine sitting in a small enclosed space full of toxic glues and other toxic chemicals and then heated up close to 200 degrees. Would you want to expose yourself to those conditions? These are not statements made to scare you, but statements to better educate you on the real issues that lie within several brands of saunas. Aside from the chemicals a lot of these woods contain, wood type is also important in the longevity of the sauna. Keep in mind a purchase of this magnitude is an investment in your health, so quality of wood and the longevity of your sauna is a big deal. I'd recommend sticking to a couple of the high quality woods like, Aspen Hardwood, Eucalyptus and Cedar. Your wood should have characteristics such as hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and self sterilizing.
Full Spectrum
Have you heard this term yet? You most likely have, but if you haven't I'll explain. Some saunas are standard Far Infrared, and some are Full Spectrum. Full Spectrum means the sauna is equipped with heaters that produce all three infrared types which are Near, Mid, and Far infrared. Each form of infrared delivers different health benefits. Let's start with the health benefits of Near infrared:
Boosts metabolism, Recharges mitochondria, Stimulates white blood cell production, Reduces body fat, Promotes cell regeneration, Increases energy, Reduces inflammation within the body, Improves circulation within the body, Heals wounds faster, Faster recovery time after working out, Provides pain relief, Rejuvenates the skin, Lessens joint and muscle pain, Improves flexibility and Provides anti-aging benefits to your body. Mid infrared is a longer wavelength that can penetrate deeper into the body’s soft tissue where inflammation occurs. MIR helps expand blood vessels and increases circulation, so more oxygen can reach injured areas of the body. This reduces pain and speeds the healing process. Far Infrared, the longest wavelength, far infrared, reaches deepest into the body, where toxins are stored. By raising your core body temperature, far infrared stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in a deep, detoxifying sweat that leaves you feeling revitalized. Also, since sweating increases your heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate, you’re also burning calories. Now, in order to receive all of these amazing health benefits, you would need to get a sauna that is Full Spectrum.
Popular Sauna Brands and Reviews
Below is a list of the popular sauna brands in the industry. All of our reviews are from our personal use and personal testing, as well as our customer feedback over the past 5 years.
- Quality: USA made with high quality Aspen Hardwood, efficient TheraMitters, and built for longevity.
- Feature: Several exclusive patents- StavleHeat, TheraMitters, Micron Power Select, 7 Day Programmable Control, SpectraWave.
- Health Benefits: Deep penetrating far infrared heat, reaching fat and muscle tissues for maximum detoxification, fat loss and muscle recovery.
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EMF: High glass, ceramic heaters testing below 3 on MG test.
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Longevity: The manufacturer, QCA Spas has been in business since 1966 and has an incredible reputation as one of the industry leaders.
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Warranty: Lifetime Warranty on patented TheraMitters and limited lifetime on everything else.
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Heaters: The patented ceramic TheraMitter heaters from TheraSauna are deep penetrating for a very deep sweat.
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Price Point: For being the only 100% USA made infrared sauna, the price is the same, if not a little less than most Asian imported saunas.
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Reviews: Undoubtedly the most positively reviewed sauna brand from our customers
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Inventory: Due to being the only American Made sauna and not needing to import goods from China, Saunas are on hand and ready to ship
- Heaters: Unique and innovative Tecoloy heaters which deliver 360 degree infrared heat
- Features: Full spectrum options
- Quality: High quality wood and design made of Eycalptus
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Price Point: For the quality level, very fair price point
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Warranty: Lifetime Warranty on Teceloy Heaters
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EMF: Low EMF
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Longevity: Excellent business rating for over 40 years
- Features: Exclusive True Wave and True Wave II patent. Combines carbon and ceramic heaters together.
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EMF: Low EMF rating, Less than 3 MG on average.
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Longevity: Solid 20+ year history.
- Quality: Easily the best quality sauna on the market overall as these do NOT come from China and are handcrafted right here in North America. Unfortunately you also have to pay for that.
- Features: Several exclusive patents- Infra-Core technology, Opti-Cool system, Medical Grade heaters and stainless steel bracings, Medical Grade Chromotherapy and more.
- Health Benefits: Deepest penetrating far infrared heat, reaching fat and muscle tissues for maximum detoxification, fat loss and muscle recovery.
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EMF: Medical Grade ceramic heaters testing below 1 on MG test. (The lowest we tested).
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Longevity: Possibly the oldest sauna and steam bath manufacturer starting in the early 1980's.
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Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
- Price Point: Above average cost but if you can budget for it, you will be blown away with the health benefits and quality.
Sunlighten
Pros
- Full Spectrum- ability to deliver near, mid and far infrared
- Patented Solar Carbon Technology- really innovative, 3 heaters in one.
- Recliner Style Benches- customizable in larger models
- Your Choice of Wood- cedar, eucalyptus, basswood
- Magnetic Locking System- for easy assembly
Cons
- Terrible Return Policy- (straight from website) All returns have a 3% fee, + up to $500 restocking fee + all to and from shipping costs (almost the price of the sauna).
- 240v Electricity Needs (most likely will need an electrician)
- Decently High EMF- Average MilliGaus test of over 3. (The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that you limit your exposure to 0.5 mG to 2.5 mG)
Sunlighten, similar to Clearlight and TheraSauna is one of the highest quality sauna brands on the market. They are an established brand which has proven themselves in the industry. The non-toxic basswood seems to be customers top pick between the 3 wood type options Sunlighten offers. The top value Sunlighten brings to market is their very innovative 3 in1 patented Solar Carbon Technology. Overall a very intuitive company but the return policy similar to Clearlight would make me lose sleep. Deciding on a sauna is a very complex decision, so just make sure you know 100% this is the best one before you pull the trigger. Otherwise you will be paying almost the same as if you were to buy it, just to send it back to the manufacturer.
Heater Type- Carbon
- Quality: Good quality unique wood types of eucalyptus and basswood. Well made and built for longevity.
- Features: Patented Solar Carbon heaters. Innovative 3 heaters in one.
- Design: Larger models are very unique with recliner style benches.
- EMF: Higher than average EMF levels testing over 3 MG on average.
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Heaters: Typical imported carbon fiber heaters with mild intensity.
- Price Point: Relatively high price point. Limited discount flexibility.
- Return Policy: Terribly return policy with potential cost to return almost as much as sauna itself.
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Poor Customer Service: We often get complaints from past Sunlighten customers regarding very poor customer service.
Radiant Health Saunas
Pros
- Low EMF
- Control panel on interior and exterior
Cons
- Cheap hemlock wood rather than superior Aspen or Cedar
- Manufactured in China
- Old technology carbon fiber heaters
- Saunas do not perform when exterior sauna temperature is below 68° F
- Lack of real customer reviews online. No BBB.org listing
Radiant Health Saunas is a fairly priced middle of the road infrared sauna. Not to get this brand confused with Radiant Saunas, which you can find on Wayfair. Our team has only experienced using Radiant Health saunas 3 different times so although we have initial experience and testing with it, it is not a product we used over a long period of time. With that said, it is hard to break a sweat in Radiant Health Saunas. Much like all saunas imported from China, this company uses the typical carbon fiber heaters you've seen in infrared saunas forever. A paper thin "carbon" heater originally designed to warm hardwood flooring installed into the walls of a sauna. There is one thing Radiant Health has done well, and that is engineering a way to mitigate EMF levels pretty well.
Heater Type- Carbon
- EMF (Electromagnetic Fields): Radiant Health does a good job mitigated and limiting the amount of EMF in their saunas.
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Interior and Exterior Controls: Having a control panel on both the inside and the outside is convenient and makes for a user friendly experience.
- Carbon Heaters: Old technology, very mild on the intensity scale. After 3 sessions, the conclusion was evident in the sense of heat up time and time to sweat being below the industry average.
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Cheap Hemlock construction: Hemlock wood does not carry the anti-microbial characteristics required in longevity of a structure such as a sauna. Preferably, you would want to see Cedar or an Aspen Hardwood construction in order for the sauna to withstand sweat, moisture, and high temperatures.
- Made In China: We all use products made in china every single day, but when it comes to a health product used for wellness, we prefer North American materials that are free of toxic glues and chemicals.
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Reviews: Or lack thereof. No Trustpilot.com or BBB.org product listings which usually is a red flag. Why does a company not want a platform to highlight reviews?
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Longevity: After speaking with Radiant Health representatives, we were told they do not recommend placing a sauna in an environment where the exterior temperature is below 68 degrees or the sauna will not heat up. This speaks directly to the heater quality.
High Tech Health
Pros
- Low EMF
- Good look and design
- Pioneer sound system
- 96 diode LED light therapy built-in
Cons
- Only carries a 5 year warranty on everything including heaters. Companies only offer lifetime warranties when they are confident they will not need to replace them.
- Manufactured in China
- Heaters are made of steel rods
- No full-spectrum options
- Far too many negative reviews
- Lead times are often elongated due to importing issues from China
- Replacement parts can often be hard to come by for the same reasons
High Tech Health saunas are low in EMF and seem to be safe to use. The design of the cabin is very beautiful and seems to be structurally strong. It is however very concerning to see anything less than 10 year or lifetime warranties. The companies offering lifetime warranties are very confident in their products. A 5 year warranty limits the risk of the company when something goes wrong in the future. Since most saunas, including HTH is manufactured and imported from China, getting replacement parts has been shown to be challenge, especially shortly after a global pandemic. Lastly, many of our customers have experienced a 'less than warm welcome' when speaking with the company. Overall, HTH could be a good middle of the road sauna in our opinion by making just a few minor improvements to their heating technology, customer service, and a change in wood type.
Heater Type- Steel rod
- Design: Very aesthetic and modern design
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EMF: High Tech Health has done a good job with mitigating their EMF levels
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Features: Good features built-in such as LED light therapy, and a good quality Pioneer sound system
- Made In China: We all use products made in china every single day, but when it comes to a health product used for wellness, we prefer North American materials that are free of toxic glues and chemicals.
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Customer Service: Many of our customers have experienced rude and less than friendly customer service when talking to High Tech Health directly.
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Lead Times: Although this varies, historically lead times have seemed to be quite a challenge due to importing their goods from a manufacturer in China.
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No Full Spectrum: HTH does not offer full spectrum options and uses scare tactics to explain why rather than just improving their technology.
Vital Health
Pros
- Great Customer Service- owner often times calls with customers personally from his cell phone.
- Innovative Magnetic Therapy- Embeded bipolar magnets in the bench.
- High Quality Hypoallergenic Wood- choices between Canadian
Red Cedar and Canadian Hemlock.
- Full Spectrum- Option
- Affordable- highest quality in relation to comparable price point
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
Cons
- Terrible Return Policy- Please read carefully (according to Vital Health Saunas website) Within 30 days buyer must provide Vital Health with a WRITTEN notice that customer does not wish to accept or keep product. Buyer must then obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Without an RMA number Vital Saunas will not accept merchandise back. Product must be returned in UN-OPENED and original packaging to be accepted as returned. Additionally, customer is responsible for all “costs and fees” associated with return (shipping, handling, restocking and “other fees, costs and expenses”)
- Average EMF
Vital Health Saunas are a great option if you are trying to keep price point low. For the low cost of these saunas, they do bring a high amount of value.
Heater Type- Carbon
- Price Point: Given the high quality of Vital Health saunas, the price point is very affordable.
- Customer Service: Customers speak very highly of the customer service they receive after purchasing a Vital Health sauna.
- Quality: Wood type of Canadian Red Cedar and Canadian Hemlock combined with overall structure of their units is very high quality.
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Features: Full spectrum options, and bipolar magnetic therapy makes for a unique value of features.
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Heaters: Out of all the carbon heaters on the market, Vital Health was very careful selecting this Japanese style heater which is as intense in heat as most ceramic heaters on the market.
- Return Policy: Poor return policy. Just make sure you have selected the right option.
- Service: Although customer service is great, often times due to a smaller operation, it can tend to be a one man operation. Service calls can sometimes become backed up.
Medical Sauna
Pros
Non at this time
Cons
- Very dishonest with claims and procedures.
- Several customers we spoke to experienced purchasing a sauna and not actually receiving a sauna.
- Claims of being the "only doctor recommended" sauna is a whole separate conversation.
- Extremely high levels of EMF from this sauna company manufactured in China.
Please use caution when considering a sauna from this company. We advise to always do your own research, and dig a little deeper when something seems too good to be true.
Another thing to mention. If sauna companies have to deliver a long winded explanation about where the sauna comes from, and how "assembly" is done in the United States, that should draw some red flags.
- Credibility: Concerns of dishonest claims and content.
- Longevity: After research, no sign of longevity of the company. Contradictory dates and claims.
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Reviews: We receive many customer calls that they either didn't receive a sauna from the manufacturer or they want to return
JNH
Pros
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Cheap Wood From China
- Known for Off-Gassing- toxic glues, chemicals to get through customs.
- Low Efficiency Carbon Heaters
- Poor Warranty
- EMF Tested Between 30-70 MilliGaus on Average.
A very popular sauna brand because of the low price point. If you are considering a sauna from JNH or even other cheap brands like Celebration Saunas, Sun-Ray saunas and others within the same $900-$1,500 price point, we urge you to do your full due diligence prior to just making a decision. If price is your main concern, we highly recommend not putting yourself at risk and simply wait until you can afford to spend more.
Heater Type- Carbon
- Price Point: Inexpensive
- Quality: Very poor quality wood from China, low efficiency carbon heaters.
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Health Benefits: Off-gassing, toxic glues, and other chemicals.
- Warranty: Limited.
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EMF: Absurdly high MG tests often times showing up to 200 MG.
We will continue to add more saunas to the list such as: Rocky Mountain Saunas, Celebration Saunas, Dynamic, Alta, Finlandia, Monaco, and more.
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Health Benefits
If you're this far along in your research process you've probably already been informed what infrared sauna therapy can do for your health. People have been using saunas for ages to treat health conditions, and they are quickly gaining in popularity. Below are a few basic health benefits that you may already be familiar with associated to infrared sauna use:
- Better Sleep
- Relaxation
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Detoxification
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Weight Loss
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Relief from sore muscles
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Improved heart health
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Relief from joint pain such as Arthritis
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Clear and tighter skin
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improved circulation
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help for people with chronic fatigue syndrome
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and much more
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Don't worry! We've got you covered!
Buying a sauna can usually be a long process for most people, especially since this should be a once in a lifetime purchase! Above, you have had a chance to read about certain factors that come into play as well as became a little more familiar with some of the different brands. With so many brands to pick from, my guess is you still aren't sure which one is PERFECT for you specifically. We have reviewed, tested, and researched saunas for a long time and want to offer you our recommendations based on your needs. Not only have we researched all these brands, but we also either sell directly, or partner with companies who sell all of them directly and can assist you every step of the way. Going to a manufacturer to purchase your sauna will give you nothing but biased opinions about why theirs is the best for you, when in reality, saunas are not one size fits all and the perfect sauna for you is not the perfect sauna for someone else.
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