Image: Sun Home SaunasEditor's PickEquinox infrared sauna
The Sun Home Equinox 2-Person is a $6,799 indoor full-spectrum infrared sauna with 6 heaters and a listed 165 degree F maximum. It suits two users who want hotter infrared sessions and have a spare 20 amp circuit. Garage Gym Reviews scored it 4.4 out of 5 and named it the best overall infrared sauna in September 2026.
$6,799 2-person model; the 3-person lists at $7,699; no subscription
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Why we love it
Garage Gym Reviews named the Equinox 2-Person its best overall infrared sauna in September 2026 and scored it 4.4 out of 5 after extended hands-on use.
It runs hot and fast: Garage Gym Reviews' tester saw it heat in about 10 minutes and reach 165 degrees F, the hottest infrared sauna she had tested, against a typical 140 to 150 degrees F.
Sun Home publishes the lab work it paid for: a Vitatech summary reports 0.3 to 0.9 mG at 3 feet from the heaters, and a cabin-air sample measured 27 µg/m³ total VOCs, rated Low.
Sun Home warrants the cabinetry and heaters for 7 years, and owners rate it 4.8 stars from 119 reviews on Sun Home's store.
Key features
- Heaters
- 4 far-infrared and 2 full-spectrum, per Sun Home
- Maximum heat
- 165 degrees F, per Sun Home; reached in Garage Gym Reviews' test
- Heat-up
- About 10 minutes, per Garage Gym Reviews
- Size and weight
- 51 x 46 x 78 inches, 520 lb, per Garage Gym Reviews
- Power
- Dedicated 120V, 20 amp GFCI circuit, per Sun Home
- Wood
- Kiln-dried eucalyptus, per Sun Home
- Controls
- Heater intensity adjustable from 0 to 100%, per Sun Home
The proof
- A Vitatech summary prepared for Sun Home reports 0.6 to 4.0 mG at 1 foot from the heaters and 0.3 to 0.9 mG at 3 feet under load; it is not specific to one model. Source
- Sun Home reports a cabin-air sample of 27 µg/m³ total VOCs, rated Low, and non-detect formaldehyde in its adhesive, from labs it hired. Source
- A 16-player crossover trial found one 20-minute infrared sauna session at about 43°C after resistance training aided recovery of jump performance and soreness. Source
- A 2025 trial of 40 female athletes using a 50°C infrared sauna for 10 minutes after training found no added muscle growth and a gain in loaded jump power. Source
- A 2018 systematic review of regular dry sauna use found 40 studies with 3,855 people, but only 13 were randomized trials. Source
What owners say
- 4.8 out of 5 from 119 reviews on Sun Home Saunas (the brand's own store). Source, checked October 6, 2026.
Worth knowing
Returns are strict: Sun Home takes saunas back within 30 days only if unused and unopened, with a 25% restocking fee and the buyer paying shipping both ways. Assembly takes two people, and Garage Gym Reviews scored setup 3.5 out of 5.
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Questions
Is the Sun Home Equinox worth it?
For two users who want a hot infrared cabin, yes. Garage Gym Reviews scored it 4.4 out of 5 and named it the best overall infrared sauna, and at $6,799 it sits mid-range among comparable 2-person full-spectrum saunas listed at $5,499 to $7,990. Returns are strict, so measure first.
How hot does the Sun Home Equinox get?
Sun Home lists a 165 degree F maximum, and Garage Gym Reviews' tester reached it, heating up in about 10 minutes. She called it the hottest infrared sauna she had tested, against a typical 140 to 150 degrees F. Heater intensity adjusts from 0 to 100%.
What do I need to install the Sun Home Equinox?
Sun Home specifies a dedicated 120V, 20 amp GFCI circuit. The 2-person cabin measures 51 by 46 by 78 inches, weighs 520 lb and takes two people to assemble, per Garage Gym Reviews, which scored delivery and setup 3.5 out of 5.
Is the Sun Home Equinox low EMF?
A Vitatech summary prepared for Sun Home reports 0.6 to 4.0 mG at 1 foot from the heaters and 0.3 to 0.9 mG at 3 feet. Those readings are brand-commissioned and not specific to one model; we found no independent reading at the seat.
What warranty does the Sun Home Equinox have?
Sun Home warrants Equinox cabinetry and heaters for 7 years, controls for 3 years and glass and audio for 1 year. Labor and shipping are covered only in the first 90 days.
About Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Saunas makes infrared, outdoor and traditional saunas, plus cold plunges and red light devices.
Saunas designed like furniture, with low-EMF infrared heaters as the headline.
Sun Home Saunas Equinox infrared sauna: $6,799 2-person model; the 3-person lists at $7,699; no subscription
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