Sauna brands compared
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We list saunas from 10 brands. We don't give brands a score, because our method rates individual saunas on published specs, and a brand's range can vary a lot. Instead, here's what each brand sells, what it publishes and where its saunas land in our order.
Every brand at a glance
| Brand | Saunas | Types | Settings | Price range | Sold through | Affiliate program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auroom | 9 | traditional | indoor, outdoor | $10,094 to $27,899 | SaunaKits | Yes |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft | 15 | traditional | indoor, outdoor | $7,200 to $11,874 | Topture | Yes |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) | 21 | infrared | indoor | $1,999 to $3,999 | SaunaKits | Yes |
| Finnmark | 7 | hybrid, infrared | indoor, outdoor | $4,695 to $9,995 | SaunaKits, Topture | Yes |
| Golden Designs | 15 | hybrid, infrared, traditional | indoor, outdoor | $2,499 to $8,599 | SaunaKits | Yes |
| Kohler | 4 | traditional | indoor, outdoor | $15,413 to $34,763 | Topture | Yes |
| Maxxus | 12 | infrared | indoor | $2,399 to $5,399 | SaunaKits | Yes |
| SaunaLife | 17 | traditional | indoor, outdoor | $5,204 to $29,269 | Topture | Yes |
| SunRay | 32 | infrared, traditional | indoor, outdoor | $2,698 to $5,890 | SaunaKits, Topture | Yes |
| True North | 8 | traditional | outdoor | $8,477 to $11,940 | Topture | Yes |
Dynamic and Golden Designs are both lines from the same company. We list them under the names their sellers use. Whether a brand pays us has no effect on this page or on any ranking. See our disclosure.
Brand profiles
Auroom
9 saunas listed: Cala Glass 2-Person, Baia Indoor 2-Person, Baia Glass Indoor 2-Person, Cala Glass Mini 1-Person, Mira S Outdoor Cabin 2-Person, Aura Outdoor 2-Person, Libera Glass 2-Person, Vulcana Indoor 2-Person, Mira L Outdoor Cabin 5-Person. Prices $10,094 to $27,899. Sold through SaunaKits.
Warranty as published: Auroom 2-year warranty on the cabin; the heater has its own maker's warranty.
Highest in our order: Cala Glass 2-Person. Strong heat for its type: up to 180°F.
Dundalk LeisureCraft
15 saunas listed: MiniPOD 4-Person (CTC77MW), Serenity Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245W), Granby Cabin 3-Person (CTC66W), Elation Barrel 4-Person (CTC2424W), Luna 4-Person (CTC22LU), Serenity MP Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245MP), Harmony Barrel 4-Person (CTC22W), Tranquility Barrel 5-Person (CTC2345W), Nook Indoor 2-Person, Loft Indoor 3-Person, Georgian Cabin 6-Person (CTC88W), Tranquility MP Barrel 6-Person (CTC2345MP), Georgian Cabin with Porch (CTC88PW), Georgian Cabin with Changeroom (CTC88CW), Studio Indoor 4-Person. Prices $7,200 to $11,874. Sold through Topture.
Warranty as published: Dundalk 5-year limited; the heater has its own maker's warranty.
Highest in our order: MiniPOD 4-Person (CTC77MW). Roomy: about 12.6 sq ft of footprint per seat.
Dynamic (Golden Designs)
21 saunas listed: San Marino 2-Person, San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF), Barcelona 1-2 Person, Gracia 1-2 Person, Avila 1-2 Person, Santiago 2-Person, Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS), Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS), Venice 2-Person, Barcelona Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF), Avila Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF), Santiago Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF), Cordoba Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF), Heming 2-Person Corner (DYN-6225-02), Vittoria 2-Person (DYN-6220-01), Heming Elite 2-Person Corner (Ultra Low EMF), Cordoba 2-Person Full Spectrum, Santiago 2-Person Full Spectrum, Bellagio 3-Person, Lugano 3-Person Full Spectrum, Bergamo 4-Person. Prices $1,999 to $3,999. Sold through SaunaKits.
Warranty as published: 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: San Marino 2-Person. Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas.
Finnmark
7 saunas listed: FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person, FD-6 Infrared Barrel, Cedar, FD-2 Full Spectrum, FD-4 Trinity 2-Person Hybrid, FD-7 Infrared Barrel, FD-3 Full Spectrum 4-Person, FD-5 Trinity XL 4-Person Hybrid. Prices $4,695 to $9,995. Sold through SaunaKits, Topture.
Warranty as published: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person. Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters.
Golden Designs
15 saunas listed: Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02), St. Moritz 2-Person Barrel, Serena 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6229-03 FS), Hanko 2-Person Traditional (Indoor), Reserve Edition 2-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8020-03), Forssa 3-Person Traditional (Indoor), Reserve Edition 4-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8040-03), Carinthia 3-Person Outdoor Hybrid, Soria 3-Person Hybrid (Indoor), Klosters 6-Person Barrel, Reserve Edition 3-Person Corner Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8035-03), Gargellen 5-Person Outdoor Hybrid (GDI-8025-01), Reserve Edition 3-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8030-03), Kuusamo 6-Person Traditional (Indoor), Monaco 6-Person. Prices $2,499 to $8,599. Sold through SaunaKits.
Warranty as published: 1-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02). Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F.
Kohler
4 saunas listed: C2 Outdoor Sauna Kit, Douglas Fir (3-Person), C2 Outdoor Sauna Kit, Weathered Grey Spruce (3-Person), C1 Indoor Sauna Kit, Scandinavian Spruce (2-Person), C1 Indoor Sauna Kit, Graphite Grey (2-Person). Prices $15,413 to $34,763. Sold through Topture.
Warranty as published: Kohler 5-year limited.
Highest in our order: C2 Outdoor Sauna Kit, Douglas Fir (3-Person). Strong heater for its size (9 kW).
Maxxus
12 saunas listed: Seattle 2-Person (MX-J206-01), Seattle 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-J206-01-ZF), S-Line 2-Person Full Spectrum, Pacific Cedar (MX-S206-01-FS-PC), 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-LS2-01), Red Cedar 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS), 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-K206-01-ZF), Bellevue 3-Person (MX-J306-01), 3-Person Corner Low EMF (MX-K356-01), 3-Person Corner Near Zero EMF (MX-K356-01-ZF), 4-Person Low EMF (MX-K406-01), 3-Person Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M306-01-FS), 3-Person Corner Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M356-01-FS). Prices $2,399 to $5,399. Sold through SaunaKits.
Warranty as published: 1-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: Seattle 2-Person (MX-J206-01). Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet.
SaunaLife
17 saunas listed: CL3G 2-Person Outdoor Cube Kit, E6 Ergo 3-Person Barrel Kit, G2 4-Person Outdoor Kit, E7 Ergo 4-Person Barrel Kit, EE6G Glass-Front Barrel 4-Person, CL5G Cube 4-Person, X2 2-Person Indoor Kit, CL7G Cube 6-Person, CL4G Cube 3-Person, EE8G 6-Person Glass-Front Barrel, G3 6-Person Outdoor Pod, G6 5-Person Outdoor Cabin (pre-assembled), CL12GCP Cube 8-Person with Changeroom, G11 8-Person with Changing Room, GL4 4-Person Outdoor Kit, E8 Ergo Barrel 6-Person, GL6 6-Person Outdoor Kit. Prices $5,204 to $29,269. Sold through Topture.
Warranty as published: SaunaLife 5-year limited (residential); the heater has its own maker's warranty (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: CL3G 2-Person Outdoor Cube Kit. Low price for what you get: $5,204 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas.
SunRay
32 saunas listed: Grandby 3-Person Outdoor Infrared (300D3), Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K), Baldwin HL200SN Indoor 2-Person, Aston 200TN Indoor 2-Person, Burlington 2-Person Outdoor Infrared (200D3), Cayenne 4-Person Outdoor Infrared (400D3), Southport 300SN Indoor 3-Person, Cayman 400D7 Outdoor 4-Person, Bristow 200D2 Outdoor 2-Person, Eagle 200D1 Outdoor 2-Person, Rockledge 200LX Indoor 2-Person, Hampton 300TN Indoor 3-Person, Tiburon HL400SN Indoor 4-Person, Charleston 400TN Indoor 4-Person, Evansport 2-Person Infrared (HL200K2), Solace 200SH Barrel 2-Person, Galaxie HL400LX Indoor 4-Person, Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person, Denali 400D5 Outdoor 4-Person, Oasis 300SC Canopy Barrel 4-Person, Galley 400SH Barrel 4-Person, Sedona 1-2 Person Infrared (HL100K), Waverly 300D2 Outdoor 3-Person, Freeport 300D1 Outdoor 3-Person, Aspen 3-Person Infrared (HL300K2), Westlake 300LX Indoor 3-Person, Savannah 3-Person Infrared (HL300K), Bristol Bay 4-Person Corner Infrared (HL400KC), Sequoia 4-Person Infrared (HL400K), Roslyn 4-Person Infrared (HL400KS), Logan 2-Person Outdoor Infrared (200D6), Seneca 300D5 Outdoor 3-Person. Prices $2,698 to $5,890. Sold through SaunaKits, Topture.
Warranty as published: SunRay lists 7 years on the cabin and heaters (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: Grandby 3-Person Outdoor Infrared (300D3). Low price for what you get: $3,990 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas.
True North
8 saunas listed: Schooner Barrel, 6 ft (4-Person), 6 ft Barrel (4-Person), 5-Person Outdoor Cabin, Quattro 5-Person Cedar Cabin, 8 ft Barrel (6-Person), 9 ft Barrel (8-Person), Large Pod 8 ft (8-Person), 10 ft Barrel (8-Person). Prices $8,477 to $11,940. Sold through Topture.
Warranty as published: 1-year warranty listed; the heater has its own maker's warranty (terms vary by model).
Highest in our order: Schooner Barrel, 6 ft (4-Person). Roomy: about 11.2 sq ft of footprint per seat.
Best infrared sauna brands
Dynamic (Golden Designs), Finnmark, Golden Designs, Maxxus, SunRay all sell infrared saunas we list. For a model-by-model comparison, see our infrared guide.
Best outdoor sauna brands
Auroom, Dundalk LeisureCraft, Finnmark, Golden Designs, Kohler, SaunaLife, SunRay, True North sell the outdoor saunas we list. Compare them model by model in our outdoor guide, or for barrels specifically, the barrel guide. Traditional brands are compared in our traditional guide.
Brands we track but don't rank yet
- Sunlighten gives prices on request, and its product page lists no exterior size or electrical needs, so we can't check fit or cost.
- Dundalk LeisureCraft saunas are sold through dealers. The listings we found don't give electrical figures, heater size or a full exterior size.
- SaunaCloud builds custom infrared rooms priced by quote only, so we can't score value or cost.
- Sweaty Yeti sells large outdoor sauna buildings. Its site doesn't publish heater, electrical or warranty details.
- Harvia and HUUM make heaters rather than complete saunas. Several saunas we list ship with a Harvia heater.
- Sauna V sells steam seats, not saunas, so it's outside this guide.
A sauna is ranked only when its maker publishes enough to check fit, wiring and price. How much a seller pays us plays no part in that. For value across brands, see our value guide.
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Questions buyers ask
What is the best sauna brand?
We don't rank brands, because our method scores individual saunas and a brand's range can vary a lot. The brand profiles above show where each brand's saunas land in our order.
Which sauna brands pay Cedar Scout?
Our disclosure page lists every brand and whether its seller has an affiliate program. Commission rates never affect a sauna's score or position.
Why isn't Sunlighten ranked?
Sunlighten doesn't publish prices, exterior sizes or electrical needs on its product pages, so we can't check fit or cost. We'll add its saunas when those specs are available.
Are Dynamic and Golden Designs the same company?
Yes. They're both lines from the same company, and we list them under the names their sellers use.
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