SunRay Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person
Retailer price at Topture, last checked 30 Oct 2026. Price may vary. In stock at the seller when checked.
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Our take
The SunRay Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person is a 4-person traditional barrel for outdoor use, sold by Topture for $5,290 when we last checked on 30 Oct 2026. Among 56 traditional and hybrid outdoor saunas we list, its spec score ranks 24 of 56, and its price compares with a $8,180 median for the group.
Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit. Budget for an electrician and, where required, a permit. Its published size leaves about 7.6 sq ft of footprint per seat.
Strengths
- Roomy: about 7.6 sq ft of footprint per seat
- Free shipping, per the seller listing
Trade-offs
- Needs a dedicated 240V or 30A circuit, installed by a licensed electrician
Good fit for
- Households of up to 4 at a time
- Backyards with a level, solid base and outdoor-rated power nearby
- People who want hot, steamy sessions: up to 170 °F with water on the stones
Consider another option if you're
- Homes with no room in the panel for a new 240V circuit
- Anyone who wants a plug-in setup or gentler air heat: look at infrared models
- Anyone planning an indoor install: it's built for outdoors
Specifications
| Brand | SunRay |
|---|---|
| Model | Aurora 300SH Barrel 4-Person |
| Type | Traditional · outdoor barrel |
| Price | $5,290 last checked 30 Oct 2026 Heater included; free freight |
| Seller | Topture (affiliate link) |
| Availability | In stock at the seller when checked |
| Shipping | Free, per the seller listing |
| Seats | 4, per the maker |
| Exterior W × D × H | 72 × 61 × 76 in source |
| Footprint | 30.5 sq ft |
| Interior size | Not published on the listing |
| Heating | 6 kW electric stove with stones |
| Maximum temperature | 170 °F |
| Electrical | 240V, 30A · 6,000 W source |
| Connection | Dedicated 240V 30A circuit; the cord has no plug, so an electrician hardwires it or fits one |
| What that means | Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit |
| Wood | Western red cedar |
| Warranty | SunRay lists 7 years structural in its warranty terms (10 elsewhere on the page; we use the lower figure) and 1 year on parts and electronics source |
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor SunRay lists it for indoor or outdoor use |
| Listed features | Steam from water on stones |
Interior size, heater model (for infrared) and the largest delivered piece aren't on the seller's listing. Check with the seller before you buy.
Score breakdown
How the 52 spec score splits by category, each compared with similar saunas. Full method.
| Construction & durability | Not published, left out |
|---|---|
| Value | 6.6 / 10 |
| Heating | 4.7 / 10 |
| Warranty & support | 4.0 / 10 |
| Installation | 4.0 / 10 |
| Features | Not scored |
| Appearance | Not rated yet |
| Space & capacity | 7.0 / 10 |
Dimensions and installation
- Power. Needs a dedicated 30A or 240V circuit (240V, 30A · 6,000 W). Have a licensed electrician confirm your panel and wiring before you order.
- Floor space. The maker doesn't publish clearances here, so Fit Check assumes 3 in at the sides and back: plan on about 78 × 64 in of floor.
- Base. Outdoor saunas need a level, solid base such as a concrete pad or pavers, and outdoor-rated wiring. See our installation cost guide.
- Doorways. The listing doesn't give the largest delivered piece, so measure your narrowest door or gate and ask the seller.
Running cost estimate
At its rated 6,000 W, four 75-minute sessions a week (warm-up included) at the U.S. average of 18.3¢ per kWh (EIA) come to about $24 a month, or $286 a year. This is an estimate, not a quote: heaters cycle off once hot, so most owners pay less. Use your own rate in the True Cost calculator.
Warranty and support
SunRay lists 7 years structural in its warranty terms (10 elsewhere on the page; we use the lower figure) and 1 year on parts and electronics. source Orders, delivery and warranty claims go through Topture, the seller, and SunRay, the maker. Read the written warranty before you buy, because outdoor use and self-installation can change the terms.
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Retailer price at Topture · last checked 30 Oct 2026 · price may vary
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Sources
Price, size, power and warranty come from the seller's listing here, last checked 30 Oct 2026. Prices change often; the seller's page is the final word. Recall status: not part of the 17 Sept 2026 CPSC sauna recall, the recall we checked. We haven't tested this sauna in person. Electrical details are preliminary and don't replace a licensed electrician.
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