Most of us only dream of having a sauna in our own home.

So if you’re lucky enough to have the extra space and money to install one, it’s well worth the investment.

Apart from a great way to relax and unwind, the numerous health benefits of saunas are still being discovered.

So which sauna is right for your home?

We’ll try to help you answer this question by going through important factors like size, installation, features, and more.

On top of this, we’ve listed and reviewed 7 excellent home saunas that you should consider.

Best Home Infrared Sauna for Two

JNH Lifestyles MG217HB Infrared Sauna

For a high-quality infrared sauna, the JMH Lifestyles sauna is our top pick. It’s made out of top of the line Canadian hemlock wood that’s FSC-certified.

The design is small and pragmatic, and can easily fit in most homes. It’s generally large enough for two people but is best utilized by a single person.

It has a digital control panel for the temperature and the duration of the sauna, as well as a volume rocker, 2 premium speakers, and good LED lighting.

What customers are saying?

Some customers seem distraught by the inexplicit assembly instructions. The vast majority of JHN’s users are very much satisfied with the overall quality of the product, however.

Pros:

• Comfortable digital controls.
• High-quality and FSC-certified Canadian hemlock wood.
• 2-year warranty plus lifetime tech support.

Cons:

• Even though it’s easy to assemble, the JNH Lifestyles sauna does lack sufficient instructions for the more novice consumers.

Best Home Sauna for Four

JNH Lifestyles MG417HB Infrared Sauna

If you’re looking for a 4-seat infrared sauna, whether for larger families or friends’ visits, the JNH Lifestyles also has a great 4-seat model.

The MG417HB is almost an exact replica of the sauna we started with, but larger and designed with four seats.

Truth be told, just as the MG217HB is more comfortable for a single person, the MG417HB is best when used by three people, however, it’s still very practical as a 4-seater.

Like its smaller counterpart, this model is made out of great-quality Canadian hemlock wood and has very good construction.

It’s also outfitted with a digital control panel, 2 premium speakers, great LED lighting, and a volume rocker.

What customers are saying?

There are a few customers that have received saunas with compromised structural integrity, but that can be choked up to statistics as it happens to any product and brand.

JNH’s customer support seems to have handled every complaint in accordance to their 2-year warranty and lifetime tech support, but even more importantly – almost every other customer sounds more than satisfied with the product.

Pros:

• Practical and easy-to-use digital controls.
• High-quality Canadian hemlock wood and excellent construction.
• Great for four people at once and excellent for three.

Cons:

• As with the smaller model, the sauna is easy to assemble, but the instructions are a bit lackluster.

Best Portable Sauna

Durherm Infrared Low EMF Portable Sauna

For those looking for a home infrared sauna but lack the physical space for an entire wooden set, portable and foldable models such as this Durherm item might be the way to go.

It has the benefit of allowing you to keep your head and even hands outside of the unit while using it, thus enabling you to do other things such as watch TV, read a book, etc.

Additionally, the foldable design allows customers to take saunas like this on the road with them.

The Durherm, in particular, is made out of ultra-thin and high-quality Tourmaline heaters. It also has a heated footpad, a foam pad, as well as a terry cloth neck piece for the head opening.

What customers are saying?

Those that aren’t used to this type of sauna seem to have been caught off-guard by the small size and weird design.

Almost everyone who knew what they were getting, however, seems to have been left very satisfied.

Pros:

• A great foldable and easily portable design.
• Lightweight construction.
• 200 to 600 times lower EMR and EMF levels compared to other portable saunas on the market.

Cons:

• The “sports chair” in the product’s description is really just a standard, uncomfortable, foldable fishing chair.

Best Sauna Blanket

Filfeel Sauna Blanket

Sauna blankets are rarely talked about as they aren’t as effective or efficient as a large, professional sauna set, but they do have their uses.

Good blankets such as this Filfeel sauna blanket, in particular, can be a great asset to have in your home.

This blanket is made out of high-quality PU and PVC materials, it includes a great 9~14μm massager, and it’s very safe to use thanks to the built-in safeguard systems.

What customers are saying?

The vast majority of customers seem overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality and effectiveness of this blanket.

Taller people that forgot to check the size of the blanket were left disappointed with its length, but there aren’t that many other complaints.

Pros:

• Automatic safeguard against accidents.
• High-quality materials.
• An effective heat massager.

Cons:

• With a maximum length of 179 cm/70.5 inches, the blanket is not large enough for taller customers.

What Are Infrared Saunas?

Infrared saunas utilize the invisible infrared rays’ spectrum for their beneficial effects on the human body.

Even though infrared saunas are called “saunas”, they are really infrared therapy cabins.

The temperatures in an infrared sauna get quite high as well, but the main benefits from these saunas come from the quality of the infrared light, while the temperature itself is a secondary benefit.

Are they dangerous?

The main concern most people have with infrared saunas is the EMF (Electromagnetic Field) radiation that is emitted by them.

As one of the main natural forces, EMF is generated by all matter in general, but the ionizing EMF radiation from infrared saunas can cause radiation burns, at least in theory.

To avoid that, good infrared sauna brands make sure that the EMF radiation emitted by their models is so low on power and in frequency that it’s 100% harmless. And, indeed, the modern mainstream scientific consensus is that such low-frequency EMF from infrared saunas has no short-term or long-term negative effects on the human body.

Health Benefits of Saunas

The health benefits from infrared saunas are quite numerous.

• Heart Function. Studies such as this one seem to conclusively prove that infrared saunas have a strong positive effect on our heart health.
• Sports Recovery. There is also research that proves the strong benefits of infrared saunas on our neuromuscular system.
• Pain Relief. Saunas are also very effective against pain issues such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, and others.
• Improved Respiratory Function. Similarly, there are studies that prove the beneficial contribution of infrared saunas on our respiratory system.
• Better mood and sleep. Just like warm showers and baths, saunas are great for stimulating the release of endorphins in our bodies, thus improving our day-to-day mood and sleep.

Other Recommended Saunas

Dynamic Venice 2-Person Infrared Sauna

A great and stylish wooden alternative, this Dynamic Venice infrared sauna impresses with its construction quality.

It includes 6 heating panels that have very low EMF levels. With a 43” x 37” width, this sauna is big enough for two people. It also has a clear tempered glass door and cool side windows.

Radiant Saunas Ceramic Infrared Sauna

Another stylish option, this Radiant sauna model is made out of high-quality Eastern hemlock and ceramic.

It has an integrated audio system that provides crystal-clear sound and is very easy to operate through the sauna’s LED display.

JNH Lifestyles ENSI Collection 3 Person Sauna

We’re rounding our list up with another JNH Lifestyles model, this time their ENSI Collection sauna with capacity for 3 people.

It’s made out of top-notch materials, it has 8 infrared heaters, and is accompanied by JNH’s signature volume rocker, and premium 3.5mm AUX controls.

Things to Consider When Buying

As with any other product, there are multiple key things you’ll need to consider if you want to make the right purchase. Here are some of the main points to keep in mind:

• It’s not only important to fit in your home sauna, you should also feel comfortable in it. Additionally, consider whether you want more people to be able to use the sauna at once.
• A good single-person or two-person sauna will usually cost $1,000 and more. Saunas for three or four people can reach and exceed $2,000. Portable saunas are usually at least twice cheaper, while good infrared sauna blankets can be found for just several hundred dollars.
• Depending on how handy you are with tools or just whether you want to bother or not, you’ll have to choose between pre-built saunas and once that you’ll have to assemble yourself. Obviously, the former are typically more expensive than the latter.
• There are a lot of special features and accessories that a high-end home sauna can come with. Reading lamps, oxygenizers, ergonomic backrests, speaker systems, chromotherapy lights, and more.

Conclusion

Infrared saunas are an expensive addition to a household, and they do need to be of a certain high quality to be worth it.

However, if you get the right product, the long-term health benefits from it will more than make up for the initial investment.