Sun Home Equinox 2-Person leads on our weighted scoring by 1.3 points over Redwood Outdoors Cabin Outdoor 4-Person. Sun Home Equinox 2-Person costs $1,200 less — about 16% — so the question is whether what Redwood Outdoors Cabin Outdoor 4-Person adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Sun Home Equinox 2-Person), overall score (Sun Home Equinox 2-Person) and type — those are the rows worth reading closely. In short: Sun Home Equinox 2-Person for value full-spectrum infrared with a fast warm-up; Redwood Outdoors Cabin Outdoor 4-Person for families wanting 4-person capacity in a small backyard.
| 2 products | ![]() Redwood Outdoors Redwood Outdoors Cabin Outdoor 4-Person | ![]() Sun Home Saunas Sun Home Equinox 2-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,299 | $6,099 |
| Overall score | 7.4 | 8.7 |
| Type | Traditional electric (dry heat or steam over rocks) | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | 6kW Harvia KIP included; 8 upgrade options up to 9kW | ~1.7 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | — | 165 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 4 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 240V heater, 120V lighting | 120V |
| Amperage (A) | 30A (6kW base) / 40A (8kW upgrade) | 15 A |
| Wood | Canadian Thermowood (heat-treated hemlock), FSC-certified | Eucalyptus |
| Warm-up time (min) | — | ~10 min |
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Redwood Outdoors
Best for Families wanting 4-person capacity in a small backyard
Sun Home Saunas
Best for Value full-spectrum infrared with a fast warm-up