Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna (6-Person) edges ahead on our weighted scoring, but only by 0.1 of a point — close enough that the specifics below matter more than the ranking. Almost Heaven Pinnacle Barrel costs $997 less — about 16% — so the question is whether what Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna (6-Person) adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Almost Heaven Pinnacle Barrel), overall score (Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna (6-Person)) and type — those are the rows worth reading closely. In short: Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna (6-Person) for a traditional outdoor sauna on a budget; Almost Heaven Pinnacle Barrel for a traditional barrel sauna on a tighter budget.
| 2 products | ![]() Almost Heaven Almost Heaven Pinnacle Barrel | ![]() Redwood Outdoors Redwood Outdoors Barrel Sauna (6-Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,302 | $6,299 |
| Overall score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Type | Traditional | Traditional (electric or wood-fired) |
| Heater power (kW) | ~6 kW (typical) | ~8 kW electric (typical) |
| Max temperature (°F) | ~185 °F | ~185 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 4 persons | 6 persons |
| Voltage | 240V | 240V (electric) |
| Amperage (A) | ~30 A | ~40 A |
| Wood | Cedar / spruce | Heat-treated hemlock |
| Warm-up time (min) | ~35 min | ~40 min |
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Almost Heaven
Best for A traditional barrel sauna on a tighter budget
Redwood Outdoors
Best for A traditional outdoor sauna on a budget