Clearlight Sanctuary 2 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.6 points over Almost Heaven Grandview Barrel. Almost Heaven Grandview Barrel costs $941 less — about 13% — so the question is whether what Clearlight Sanctuary 2 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Almost Heaven Grandview Barrel), overall score (Clearlight Sanctuary 2) and type — those are the rows worth reading closely. In short: Clearlight Sanctuary 2 for indoor full-spectrum infrared with the best warranty; Almost Heaven Grandview Barrel for authentic traditional sauna sessions outdoors.
| 2 products | ![]() Almost Heaven Almost Heaven Grandview Barrel | ![]() Clearlight Clearlight Sanctuary 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,358 | $7,299 |
| Overall score | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Type | Traditional | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | ~8 kW (typical) | ~2.4 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | ~185–195 °F | 125–145 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 4–6 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 240V | 120V / 20A (config) |
| Amperage (A) | ~40 A | 20 A |
| Wood | Cedar / spruce | Cedar or basswood |
| Warm-up time (min) | ~40 min | 20–30 min |
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Almost Heaven
Best for Authentic traditional sauna sessions outdoors
Clearlight
Best for Indoor full-spectrum infrared with the best warranty