58 of the 140 saunas we list cost less than $5,000 at the seller's price. 50 are indoor and 8 outdoor, and 28 plug into a standard outlet. Most are infrared cabinets for one to three people.
At this price you're mostly choosing between 47 infrared saunas and 11 traditional or hybrid ones. Infrared cabinets here usually need only an outlet or a 120V circuit. The traditional saunas under $5,000 mostly need a 240V circuit, which adds an electrician's bill. Compare both with our infrared vs traditional guide.
Main advantage: Long warranty: 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters
Main compromise: No clear weak spot against similar saunas in the published specs
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $3,990 against a $4,290 median for infrared outdoor saunas
Main compromise: Needs its own 120V 20A circuit
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $2,099 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $1,999 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main advantage: Low price for what you get: $2,199 against a $3,098 median for infrared indoor saunas
Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated
Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
Main compromise: Snug: about 4.9 sq ft of footprint per seat
Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
Main compromise: No clear weak spot against similar saunas in the published specs
Main advantage: Plugs into a standard 120V household outlet
Main compromise: Wattage not published, so running cost can't be estimated
| Sauna | Price | Type | Setting | Seats | Footprint | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person | $4,695 | Infrared | Indoor | 1 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Grandby 3-Person Outdoor Infrared (300D3) | $3,990 | Infrared | Outdoor | 3 | 23 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person | $1,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,099 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona 1-2 Person | $1,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 1-2 Person | $1,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila 1-2 Person | $1,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-Person | $2,199 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K) | $2,998 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Venice 2-Person | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,199 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,199 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Cordoba Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Heming 2-Person Corner (DYN-6225-02) | $2,599 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 16 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Vittoria 2-Person (DYN-6220-01) | $2,599 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Heming Elite 2-Person Corner (Ultra Low EMF) | $2,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 16 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Golden Designs Serena 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6229-03 FS) | $2,499 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Cordoba 2-Person Full Spectrum | $3,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-Person Full Spectrum | $3,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Baldwin HL200SN Indoor 2-Person | $3,496 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Aston 200TN Indoor 2-Person | $3,796 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Maxxus Seattle 2-Person (MX-J206-01) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Maxxus Seattle 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-J206-01-ZF) | $2,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Maxxus S-Line 2-Person Full Spectrum, Pacific Cedar (MX-S206-01-FS-PC) | $3,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 14 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Maxxus 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-LS2-01) | $2,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Burlington 2-Person Outdoor Infrared (200D3) | $3,790 | Infrared | Outdoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Cayenne 4-Person Outdoor Infrared (400D3) | $4,290 | Infrared | Outdoor | 4 | 29 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Southport 300SN Indoor 3-Person | $3,698 | Traditional | Indoor | 3 | 23 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Golden Designs Reserve Edition 2-Person Full Spectrum with Salt Bars (GDI-8020-03) | $4,599 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 13 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Bristow 200D2 Outdoor 2-Person | $4,990 | Traditional | Outdoor | 2 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Eagle 200D1 Outdoor 2-Person | $4,990 | Traditional | Outdoor | 2 | 18 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Rockledge 200LX Indoor 2-Person | $4,996 | Traditional | Indoor | 2 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Bellagio 3-Person | $2,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 18 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Hampton 300TN Indoor 3-Person | $4,098 | Traditional | Indoor | 3 | 23 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Tiburon HL400SN Indoor 4-Person | $4,298 | Traditional | Indoor | 4 | 30 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Maxxus Red Cedar 2-Person Full Spectrum (MX-M206-01-FS) | $4,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| Maxxus 2-Person Near Zero EMF (MX-K206-01-ZF) | $3,199 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet |
| SunRay Charleston 400TN Indoor 4-Person | $4,598 | Traditional | Indoor | 4 | 31 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Evansport 2-Person Infrared (HL200K2) | $2,698 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 15 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Lugano 3-Person Full Spectrum | $3,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 19 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Bergamo 4-Person | $3,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 20 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Solace 200SH Barrel 2-Person | $4,790 | Traditional | Outdoor | 2 | 24 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Sedona 1-2 Person Infrared (HL100K) | $2,798 | Infrared | Indoor | 2 | 10 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Aspen 3-Person Infrared (HL300K2) | $3,296 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 19 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Maxxus Bellevue 3-Person (MX-J306-01) | $2,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 18 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Savannah 3-Person Infrared (HL300K) | $3,496 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 19 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Maxxus 3-Person Corner Low EMF (MX-K356-01) | $3,399 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Bristol Bay 4-Person Corner Infrared (HL400KC) | $4,298 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 29 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Sequoia 4-Person Infrared (HL400K) | $4,298 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Roslyn 4-Person Infrared (HL400KS) | $4,298 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 27 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Maxxus 3-Person Corner Near Zero EMF (MX-K356-01-ZF) | $3,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 25 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Maxxus 4-Person Low EMF (MX-K406-01) | $3,799 | Infrared | Indoor | 4 | 22 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| Maxxus 3-Person Full Spectrum, Red Cedar (MX-M306-01-FS) | $4,999 | Infrared | Indoor | 3 | 20 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 120V circuit |
| SunRay Logan 2-Person Outdoor Infrared (200D6) | $4,290 | Infrared | Outdoor | 2 | 17 sq ft | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| SunRay Seneca 300D5 Outdoor 3-Person | $4,890 | Traditional | Outdoor | 3 | Not published | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
Picked from the 58 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 86, the highest of the 58 here.
Spec score 74 at $1,999, at or below the $3,399 median here.
About 10 sq ft of floor (37 × 38 × 78 in).
Seats 4 in about 29 sq ft.
Plugs into a standard 120V 15A outlet.
10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters.
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Wood, top temperature and warranty terms as each seller lists them. The first 15 of 58 are shown. Compare any of them in Sauna Matchup, or check sizes in Fit Check.
| Sauna | Wood | Top temp | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnmark FD-1 Full Spectrum 1-Person | Red cedar inside, thermally modified aspen outside | 170 °F | 10 years on the cabin indoors (5 if used outdoors), lifetime on the heaters |
| SunRay Grandby 3-Person Outdoor Infrared (300D3) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | SunRay lists 7 years on the cabin and heaters |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona 1-2 Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 1-2 Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila 1-2 Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago 2-Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Gracia 2-Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6119-03 FS) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Martin 1-2 Person Full Spectrum (DYN-6006-03 FS) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| SunRay Sierra 2-Person Infrared (HL200K) | Canadian red cedar | 140 °F | SunRay lists 7 years on the cabin and heaters |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Venice 2-Person | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year limited (wood, structure, heaters, electronics) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Barcelona Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Avila Elite 1-2 Person (Ultra Low EMF) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
| Dynamic (Golden Designs) Santiago Elite 2-Person (Ultra Low EMF) | Canadian hemlock | 140 °F | 5-year cabin, 5-year heaters (limited) |
Seven questions narrow these to the ones that fit your space, wiring and budget.
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.
Dynamic (Golden Designs) San Marino 2-Person at $1,999 when we checked on 30 Oct 2026.
Yes, 11 of the saunas under $5,000 are traditional. Most need a 240V circuit installed by a licensed electrician.
28 of the 58 do, per their sellers. The rest need a dedicated 120V or 240V circuit.
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