Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7 vs Clearlight Sanctuary 2
Clearlight Sanctuary 2 leads on our weighted scoring by 1.1 points over Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7. Clearlight Sanctuary 2 costs $5,201 less — about 42% — so the question is whether what Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7 adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Clearlight Sanctuary 2), 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; Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7 for backyard traditional sauna for the whole family.
Heater power:Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7
| 2 products |  Clearlight Clearlight Sanctuary 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12,500 | $7,299 |
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Type | Traditional electric (outdoor building) | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | 6.0 kW Designer-SL2 | ~2.4 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | — | 125–145 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 5 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 240V single-phase | 120V / 20A (config) |
| Amperage (A) | 30 A | 20 A |
| Wood | Nordic White Spruce interior/exterior; Abachi or Aspen benches | Cedar or basswood |
| Warm-up time (min) | — | 20–30 min |
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Finnleo
Finnleo Northstar Outdoor 5x7
Best for Backyard traditional sauna for the whole family
$12,500
Clearlight
Clearlight Sanctuary 2
Best for Indoor full-spectrum infrared with the best warranty
$7,299$7,799
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