Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-Person vs Sun Home Equinox 2-Person
Sun Home Equinox 2-Person leads on our weighted scoring by 1.2 points over Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-Person. Sun Home Equinox 2-Person costs $1,900 less — about 24% — so the question is whether what Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-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 Summit Outdoor 6-Person for households and hosts who regularly sauna in groups.
Heater power:Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-Person
| 2 products |  Redwood Outdoors Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-Person |  Sun Home Saunas Sun Home Equinox 2-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,999 | $6,099 |
| Overall score | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Type | Traditional electric (dry heat or steam over rocks) | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | 6kW Harvia KIP included; upgrades to 8kW, 9kW, or 10.5kW Virta Wi-Fi | ~1.7 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | — | 165 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 6 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 240V heater, 120V lighting (208V 3-phase commercial on request) | 120V |
| Amperage (A) | 30A (6kW base) / 40A (8kW) / 50A (10.5kW) | 15 A |
| Wood | Canadian Thermowood (heat-treated hemlock), FSC-certified | Eucalyptus |
| Warm-up time (min) | Under 1 hour (stated) | ~10 min |
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Redwood Outdoors
Redwood Outdoors Summit Outdoor 6-Person
Best for Households and hosts who regularly sauna in groups
$7,999
Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Equinox 2-Person
Best for Value full-spectrum infrared with a fast warm-up
$6,099$6,799
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