56 saunas we list cost between $5,000 and $10,000. This is where outdoor barrels and cabins, bigger infrared rooms and most traditional saunas start. For anything cheaper, see saunas under $5,000.
Compared with saunas under $5,000, this tier adds seats and options. The median sauna here seats 4, against 2 below $5,000. 68% are outdoor-rated. The trade-off is wiring: 47 of 56 need a 240V or 30A circuit. Outdoor buyers can compare delivered prices on our outdoor saunas under $10,000 page.
Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 190°F
Main compromise: Warranty shorter than most similar saunas: 5-year electronics, 1-year stove (structure terms not stated)
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $5,204 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,995 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $5,644 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $6,307 against a $8,180 median for traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
Main advantage: Strong heat for its type: up to 170°F
Main compromise: Priced high for its category: $9,495 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main advantage: Roomy: about 9.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main compromise: Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by an electrician
| Sauna | Price | Type | Setting | Seats | Footprint | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaunaLife CL3G 2-Person Outdoor Cube Kit | $5,204 | Traditional | Outdoor | 2 | 19 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-6 Infrared Barrel, Cedar | $9,995 | Infrared | Outdoor | 4 | 41 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SaunaLife E6 Ergo 3-Person Barrel Kit | $5,644 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | 33 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-2 Full Spectrum | $5,995 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-4 Trinity 2-Person Hybrid | $7,795 | Hybrid | Indoor | 2 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SaunaLife G2 4-Person Outdoor Kit | $6,307 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 32 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-7 Infrared Barrel | $9,495 | Infrared | Outdoor | 4 | 41 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Golden Designs Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02) | $6,099 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 19 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife E7 Ergo 4-Person Barrel Kit | $6,444 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 40 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-3 Full Spectrum 4-Person | $6,495 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 22 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs St. Moritz 2-Person Barrel | $5,099 | Traditional | Outdoor | 2 | 31 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Finnmark FD-5 Trinity XL 4-Person Hybrid | $8,995 | Hybrid | Indoor | 4 | 33 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Hanko 2-Person Traditional (Indoor) | $6,099 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 21 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Cayman 400D7 Outdoor 4-Person | $5,690 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 34 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft MiniPOD 4-Person (CTC77MW) | $7,243 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 50 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife EE6G Glass-Front Barrel 4-Person | $7,307 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 40 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Serenity Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245W) | $7,444 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 57 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife CL5G Cube 4-Person | $7,307 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 35 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Granby Cabin 3-Person (CTC66W) | $7,360 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | 38 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Forssa 3-Person Traditional (Indoor) | $7,099 | Traditional | Indoor | 3 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Elation Barrel 4-Person (CTC2424W) | $8,262 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 65 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Luna 4-Person (CTC22LU) | $8,678 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 51 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Reserve Edition 4-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8040-03) | $5,599 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 20 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Serenity MP Barrel 4-Person (CTC2245MP) | $9,292 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 57 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Carinthia 3-Person Outdoor Hybrid | $7,099 | Hybrid | Outdoor | 3 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Harmony Barrel 4-Person (CTC22W) | $7,200 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 47 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Tranquility Barrel 5-Person (CTC2345W) | $7,800 | Traditional | Outdoor | 5 | 71 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Soria 3-Person Hybrid (Indoor) | $8,099 | Hybrid | Indoor | 3 | 26 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Nook Indoor 2-Person | $9,649 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 21 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Galaxie HL400LX Indoor 4-Person | $5,698 | Traditional | Indoor | 4 | 27 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person | $5,290 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 30 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Denali 400D5 Outdoor 4-Person | $5,290 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 31 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Oasis 300SC Canopy Barrel 4-Person | $5,790 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 36 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Galley 400SH Barrel 4-Person | $5,890 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 36 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Klosters 6-Person Barrel | $7,099 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 47 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Reserve Edition 3-Person Corner Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8035-03) | $5,099 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 20 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Waverly 300D2 Outdoor 3-Person | $5,290 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | 22 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Freeport 300D1 Outdoor 3-Person | $5,290 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | 22 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife X2 2-Person Indoor Kit | $6,244 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 24 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Gargellen 5-Person Outdoor Hybrid (GDI-8025-01) | $8,099 | Hybrid | Outdoor | 5 | 50 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Reserve Edition 3-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8030-03) | $5,099 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Westlake 300LX Indoor 3-Person | $5,296 | Traditional | Indoor | 3 | 21 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife CL4G Cube 3-Person | $6,307 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | 28 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Georgian Cabin 6-Person (CTC88W) | $8,933 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 66 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife EE8G 6-Person Glass-Front Barrel | $8,507 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 50 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife G3 6-Person Outdoor Pod | $9,138 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 57 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Tranquility MP Barrel 6-Person (CTC2345MP) | $9,506 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 71 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Georgian Cabin with Porch (CTC88PW) | $9,880 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 83 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Kuusamo 6-Person Traditional (Indoor) | $8,599 | Traditional | Indoor | 6 | 36 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| True North Schooner Barrel, 6 ft (4-Person) | $9,470 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 45 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| True North 6 ft Barrel (4-Person) | $9,800 | Traditional | Outdoor | 4 | 46 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Maxxus 3-Person Corner Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M356-01-FS) | $5,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Golden Designs Monaco 6-Person | $7,099 | Infrared | Indoor | 6 | 31 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| True North 5-Person Outdoor Cabin | $8,477 | Traditional | Outdoor | 5 | 50 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| True North Quattro 5-Person Cedar Cabin | $9,891 | Traditional | Outdoor | 5 | 48 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SaunaLife E8 Ergo Barrel 6-Person | $7,307 | Traditional | Outdoor | 6 | 49 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
Picked from the 56 saunas on this page by the numbers each seller publishes. Spec scores are unchanged; this only sorts them by situation. Each one links to its full page.
Spec score 78, the highest of the 56 here.
Spec score 75 at $5,644, at or below the $7,150 median here.
About 14 sq ft of floor (48 × 44 × 78 in).
Seats 6 in about 47 sq ft.
Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet.
10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters.
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Wood, top temperature and warranty terms as each seller lists them. The first 15 of 56 are shown. Compare any of them in Sauna Matchup, or check sizes in Fit Check.
| Sauna | Wood | Top temp | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| SaunaLife CL3G 2-Person Outdoor Cube Kit | Thermally modified spruce, 1.65 in | Not published | SaunaLife 5-year limited (residential); the heater has its own maker's warranty |
| Finnmark FD-6 Infrared Barrel, Cedar | Western Canadian cedar, 1.5 in staves | 170 °F | 5 years on the cabin, lifetime on the heaters |
| SaunaLife E6 Ergo 3-Person Barrel Kit | Thermally modified spruce, 1.65 in | Not published | SaunaLife 5-year limited (residential); the heater has its own maker's warranty |
| Finnmark FD-2 Full Spectrum | Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside | 170 °F | 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the main heaters |
| Finnmark FD-4 Trinity 2-Person Hybrid | Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside | 170 °F | 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty |
| SaunaLife G2 4-Person Outdoor Kit | Spruce, 1.65 in | Not published | SaunaLife 5-year limited (residential); the heater has its own maker's warranty |
| Finnmark FD-7 Infrared Barrel | Thermally modified aspen staves, cedar frame and benches | 170 °F | 5 years on the cabin, lifetime on the heaters |
| Golden Designs Sundsvall 2-Person Traditional (GDI-7289-02) | Red cedar inside, clear cedar outside | 190 °F | 5-year limited (cabin and stove) |
| SaunaLife E7 Ergo 4-Person Barrel Kit | Thermally modified spruce, 1.65 in | Not published | SaunaLife 5-year limited (residential); the heater has its own maker's warranty |
| Finnmark FD-3 Full Spectrum 4-Person | Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside | 170 °F | 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters |
| Golden Designs St. Moritz 2-Person Barrel | Pacific cedar | 190 °F | 5-year electronics, 1-year stove (structure terms not stated) |
| Finnmark FD-5 Trinity XL 4-Person Hybrid | Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside | 170 °F | 10 years on the cabin indoors, lifetime on the infrared heaters; Harvia stove under Harvia's warranty |
| Golden Designs Hanko 2-Person Traditional (Indoor) | Red cedar interior, Canadian hemlock exterior | 190 °F | 5-year electronics, 1-year stove (structure terms not stated) |
| SunRay Cayman 400D7 Outdoor 4-Person | Canadian hemlock | 180 °F | SunRay lists 7 years structural in its warranty terms (some pages say 10; we use the lower figure) and 1 year on parts and electronics |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft MiniPOD 4-Person (CTC77MW) | Eastern white cedar | Not published | Dundalk 5-year limited; the heater has its own maker's warranty |
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Check what your panel needs, installation cost and running cost. Still deciding on a type? Read infrared vs traditional and indoor vs outdoor, or see how the brands compare. A licensed electrician should confirm any wiring before you order.
It depends on what you need. Saunas from $5,000 to $10,000 seat a median 4 people against 2 below $5,000, and 68% are outdoor-rated. If you need one or two seats indoors, a cheaper sauna may do the job.
47 of the 56 do. A licensed electrician should confirm your panel can carry the load.
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