Sun Home Equinox 2-Person vs Sunlighten mPulse Believe
Sun Home Equinox 2-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. Sunlighten mPulse Believe costs $100 less — about 2% — so the question is whether what Sun Home Equinox 2-Person adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Sunlighten mPulse Believe), 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; Sunlighten mPulse Believe for the most capable app-driven full-spectrum infrared.
Heater power:Sunlighten mPulse BelieveMax temperature:Sunlighten mPulse Believe
| 2 products |  Sun Home Saunas Sun Home Equinox 2-Person |  Sunlighten Sunlighten mPulse Believe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,099 | $5,999 |
| Overall score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Type | Full-spectrum infrared | Full-spectrum (3-in-1) |
| Heater power (kW) | ~1.7 kW | ~1.8 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | 165 °F | ~170 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 2 persons | 1–2 persons |
| Voltage | 120V | 120V (1–2p) |
| Amperage (A) | 15 A | 15 A |
| Wood | Eucalyptus | Basswood / eucalyptus |
| Warm-up time (min) | ~10 min | ~15 min |
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Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Equinox 2-Person
Best for Value full-spectrum infrared with a fast warm-up
$6,099$6,799
Sunlighten
Sunlighten mPulse Believe
Best for The most capable app-driven full-spectrum infrared
$5,999$6,999
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