Top 8 Infrared Saunas (for any Budget)

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Infrared saunas offer most of the same health benefits as traditional saunas, and some (depending on their technology) can also provide unique skin health benefits. In this video, I explain what to look for depending on factors like your space, budget and intended use cases (e.g., relaxation, recovery, etc.).
Unlike most of the other “best infrared saunas” reviews I’ve come across, this video is based predominantly on my hands-on experience with the recommended sauna models. I have owned many and tried most of them, except for the SereneLife (which is available on Amazon).
[Chapter Markers]
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - What to Consider When Purchasing a Sauna
0:43 - Space and Electrical Requirements
1:54 - Emissivity
2:27 - Light Spectrum
3:09 - Build Quality
3:50 - EMFs and VOCs
4:31 - Optional Features
5:16 - Best Overall: Sunlighten mPulse Smart Sauna
8:15 - Hottest: Sunlighten Amplify
9:40 - Best One-Person Option: Therasage Thera360 Plus
11:34 - Best EMF-Free Option: Saunaspace Faraday
14:41 - Best Affordable Option: Sunlighten Signature
16:20 - Least Expensive: Sunhome Saunas Blanket
18:47 - Most Luxurious: Sunlighten's Custom Saunas
20:18 - The Truth About Amazon and Costco Saunas
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[Medical Disclaimer]
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын

Learn more about how to choose an infrared sauna (what to look out for) in this blog post: michaelkummer.com/health/infrared-sauna-buying-guide/

@chrisg6741 Ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. It's so thorough and informative. I really appreciate the work you put into this and thank you for sharing.

@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын

You're most welcome. Thanks for watching!

@joan8178 6 ай бұрын

I've had an infrared sauna since 2007 & only just started using it again--getting really serious about my good health! This is a good comparison vid, thanks. Love your 4-legged sauna buddy. I have one too!

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching!

@cammyjiyoga8753 12 күн бұрын

I appreciate the good work you do. Powerful and honest presence. Thanks champ🏆

@MichaelKummer Күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

@2coryman 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, there are more choices than I I pecked, it left me wishing for a sauna blanket with the benefits of the red light therapy

@user-md8vn6iq9e 5 ай бұрын

See a lot of complaints about presentation being almost an ad for Sunlighten. And I agree But…. Compared to others on KZfaq and TikTok Michael is extremely unbiased. It’s surprisingly difficult to get solid advice on which brands are best in fulfilling your needs.

@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын

I’m always biased towards stuff that works, I use and love :) And I happen to use and love Sunlighten (and the other brands I cover in the video).

@mileidymolina81 3 ай бұрын

Hi thank you so much you are amazing explaining everything I just buy the infrared portable sauna with you’re code and I save money 🙏

@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@AndrewSoll 2 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the excellent review. My only comment is that the larger cabin saunas that include red and NIR, such as the Sunlighten Impulse, probably can't deliver an effective dose. I bought one and then returned it because Sunlighten could not/would not reveal the power, dimensions, and distance of the red light/NIR panels so that it was impossible to determine dose. Without delivering an adequate dose, there will be no benefit. Because of the proximity, the small cabin Therasage might be able to deliver an effective dose at least to some body parts. Is this reasoning correct or am I missing something? Many thanks,

@MichaelKummer 2 ай бұрын

Distance is definitely a major factor which is why I always lean against the panels. You might have to reduce the temperature to do so, however.

@fayisrasena8034 Ай бұрын

Really helpful video. I found out the same in my research. Wish you'd made this video a couple of year earlier!😀

@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@nshalaby14 5 ай бұрын

so i know you have a redwood sauna and the mpulse. im looking at getting just one of those. i use a conventional dry right now that gets to about 180F at chest level which i do love. question is what do you like more or find yourself using more. thank you

@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын

I go through phases where I use the IR sauna a lot and not the wet sauna. And a few months later, I do the opposite. The Sunlighten sauna is just a bit more convenient but I also enjoy the humid air in the Redwood sauna. I think you can't go wrong either day.

@StephenBieda 5 ай бұрын

In considering building a sauna in my 5’4”x7’4” fruit cellar/ cold room under my front entrance. I’d like to include red light therapy panels in the IR sauna. Are saunas too hot for RLT devices? Do the fans get overworked or are their special RLT panels made for use inside a sauna?

@MichaelKummer 4 ай бұрын

You'd have to check the operating temp range of the panel you're considering. I'm sure there are panels that can handle the heat.

@WillGoldby 6 ай бұрын

Where'd you get the cover for the Sunlighten? Is the Sunlighten sauna an "indoor" sauna that you can have outdoors with the cover?

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

I got it directly from Sunlighten but you can't use the cover on an indoor model without voiding the warranty.

@stephaniepiwowarski8986 Ай бұрын

Hi Mike, I saw a video with Sunlighten. It was a great video and said nothing bad. My only concern is that when she was checking the EMF's they were pretty high. Have you ever EMF tested the sauna Sunlighten yourself? Also, option of Radiant vs Sun stream. From what I have been reading Sun stream seems the safest. Please let me know your thoughts :)

@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын

Yes, I tested with an EMF meter and posted the results in my blog post. See michaelkummer.com/health/sunlighten-mpulse-review/#17-sunlighten-mpulse-emf-emissions

@maldredfitzdolphin 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the review. enjoy the info. my only question is: why is the pricing at sunlighten shrouded in such mystery? i don't want to have to jump through hoops just to view pricing options.

@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын

I don't know for sure but if I had to guess, I'd say that their more likely to get your business if they can talk to you, understand your needs and establish a relationship.

@daveborchard2019 6 ай бұрын

What’s the approximate cost to operate a traditional two person sauna? I use a sauna at the gym, but if there’s someone in that 8 to 10 person sauna that’s coughing, I leave before my 20 minutes sauna session to try to avoid getting sick from the person that’s coughing. I need to know what kind of an electric circuit is needed. Is it 115 volts or 230 volts, and how many amps? About how much time does it take to heat to about 175 degrees, and how much power would it consume per 20 minute session, including the pre-heating? With that information, I could calculate the electric cost on a daily or monthly basis. I’m thinking about installing a two person sauna in a pool cage in Florida. It’s an area that’s under roof, but not air conditioned. It would make more sense to keep that heat outside the air conditioned space, so the air conditioning in the house would not have to work against the heat generated by the sauna. 0:05 What is the ideal sauna temperature? At the gym, it’s between about 160 to 175 degrees. Joe Rogan talks about his sauna that’s set to 185 degrees. What kind of periodic maintenance does a sauna require?

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

If the sauna is hot enough, it kills pathogens. So the risk of getting sick is relatively low. How much you'll pay for electricity depends on where you live. Our current Sunlighten mPulse costs me 21 cents an hour here in Georgia and required a 240V circuit. But there are plenty of saunas that require only a 120V is have less wattage. The ideal temp depends on the type of sauna. For a Finnish sauna, you want 185+, for an infrared you want 145+. There is not much (if any maintenance) required. See michaelkummer.com/health/sunlighten-mpulse-review/ for more info.

@jackkillian3229 7 ай бұрын

How long does it take for your mpulse to heat up with it being outside? I’m in Cali so won’t get much colder than 30F outside. Also, thinking about getting the 5person, do you think it will take a lot more time than yours to reach max temp? Thanks!

@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын

About 45 minutes to reach peak temps here in Georgia. The larger cabins shouldn't take much longer because they have more heaters to compensate for the larger interior.

@fdj6429 Ай бұрын

I just purchase a Sunlighten Signature sauna (their Mpulse line was out of my budget unfortunately). Can you recommend a light panel for red light therapy please? Thank you, very much enjoying your content. :)

@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын

I like the panels from Mito. See michaelkummer.com/health/mito-red-light-review/

@fdj6429 11 күн бұрын

@@MichaelKummer thank you!

@Db326musik 3 ай бұрын

Also what do you think about the brand Xspracer Moray?

@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын

Never heard of it :)

@bojibear7957 6 ай бұрын

Best type of low allergic woods: aspen,cedars

@julioclavell2383 23 күн бұрын

Ok I have 3,500 to buy an indoor sauna what would u buy?

@MichaelKummer 19 күн бұрын

Depending on what size you're looking for. The Therasage is a great choice for a one-person sauna.

@julioclavell2383 16 күн бұрын

@@MichaelKummer 2person

@julioclavell2383 16 күн бұрын

@@MichaelKummer thx u. Also do u have a code if I purchase 1 you get credit for it

@MichaelKummer 14 күн бұрын

@@julioclavell2383 The only two-person sauna I have hands-on experience with is the Sunlighten mPulse Believe which costs more than 3,500. However, their Signature model is much less expensive and worth a look. If you mention my name and use link michaelkummer.com/go/sunlightensignature you get a discount and I get a kick back.

@Db326musik 3 ай бұрын

How about from Homedepot?

@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын

See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ12qs2m2pu5l3U.html

@jonwatts1263 3 күн бұрын

Sorry mate u mentioned earlier about high emissivity, then u said to make sure to pick brands that have low emissivity level. 4:27

@MichaelKummer 3 күн бұрын

High IR emissivity, low EMF emissions. Two different things :)

@bojibear7957 6 ай бұрын

How does it affect your eyes.? Need googles to protect retina damage.?

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

No, you don't need goggles. The panels in the sauna are less powerful than dedicated red light panels and even for those you don't need goggles.

@michaelmoscato7031 6 ай бұрын

Not one mention of Radiant saunas? A commercial for Sunlighten.

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

I can only talk intelligently about saunas I have owned or used.

@Kube_Dog 6 ай бұрын

Be kviet! Dee zauna vill pump you up!

@standardtuning4guitars423 2 ай бұрын

video: avoid emf saunas but wifi enabled saunas are great! me: ok....

@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын

I'd argue that most people don't install WiFi routers at home for a sauna...it's already there. So whether or not the sauna is WiFi enabled doesn't change your EMF exposure.

@CharMag123123 6 ай бұрын

All are the same brand? Way to biased. Are there any reviewers online that are not influenced by payments from the manufacturers?

@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын

Sauna Space, Sunlighten, Sun Home Saunas and Therasage are four brands by my count and the only ones I have hands-on experience with but I mention alternatives in my accompanying blog post: michaelkummer.com/health/best-infrared-saunas/. Those are saunas I have no hands-on experience with but that look good on paper and based on the feedback of others.

@Kube_Dog 6 ай бұрын

When the discount is more than you were willing to spend...

@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын

A hot shower is free :)

@Kube_Dog 5 ай бұрын

@@MichaelKummerYou can't change the subject with me. Like I said, When the discount is more than you were willing to spend...

@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын

@@Kube_Dog What do you want me to say? There is nothing wrong with not being willing to spend a certain amount of money on a sauna. You can always find something less expensive that meets your needs or stick to hot showers.

@Kube_Dog 5 ай бұрын

@@MichaelKummerDude, all I did was make a little observation, which was: "When the discount is more than you were willing to spend..."

@deal2live 6 ай бұрын

Space is also important not just price!!!

@garrettbiddiscombe1045 2 ай бұрын

He is sponsored by the brands he is recommending. Just for your info.

@MichaelKummer 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sponsored but I'm an affiliate of most of the brands and products I own and recommend. That's how I make money (see my affiliate disclaimer in the description of the video).