The Best Home Saunas of 2026 (Infrared & Traditional Compared)

A home sauna turns recovery into a daily habit. The big first decision is infrared vs traditional, then indoor vs outdoor. Here's how the most popular home saunas of 2026 compare.

| Sauna | Price (approx.) | Type | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Sun Home Luminar Outdoor | $6,000–$9,000 | Infrared | Best overall outdoor | | Redwood Outdoors Barrel | $4,000–$7,000 | Traditional | Best traditional / value | | HigherDose Infrared Blanket | $600–$700 | Infrared blanket | Best budget / apartments |

Best overall: Sun Home Luminar

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Best traditional: Redwood Outdoors Barrel

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Best budget: HigherDose Infrared Blanket

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Infrared vs traditional

• Infrared heats your body directly at lower air temperatures — gentler, faster to warm up, lower running cost.
• Traditional heats the air for the classic high-heat, löyly (steam) experience, and pairs naturally with a cold plunge for contrast therapy.

Want to try before you buy?

Find a sauna studio near you and try both types before committing to a home unit.