Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna vs Clearlight Premier IS-2
Clearlight Premier IS-2 leads on our weighted scoring by 0.5 points over Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna. Clearlight Premier IS-2 costs $6,200 less — about 52% — so the question is whether what Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Clearlight Premier IS-2), overall score (Clearlight Premier IS-2) and type — those are the rows worth reading closely. In short: Clearlight Premier IS-2 for best-value indoor infrared from a trusted brand; Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna for design-focused buyers wanting real Finnish steam indoors.
Heater power:Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional SaunaMax temperature:Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna
| 2 products |  Sun Home Saunas Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna |  Clearlight Clearlight Premier IS-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11,999 | $5,799 |
| Overall score | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Type | Traditional electric (water-on-stones) | Far-infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | 6 kW HUUM DROP electric heater | ~2.2 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | 230°F | 125–145 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 3 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 240V | 120V / 20A (config) |
| Amperage (A) | 30A, hardwired | 20 A |
| Wood | Canadian cedar interior | Cedar or basswood |
| Warm-up time (min) | — | 20–30 min |
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Sun Home Saunas
Sun Home Nova 3-Person Traditional Sauna
Best for Design-focused buyers wanting real Finnish steam indoors
$11,999$12,499
Clearlight
Clearlight Premier IS-2
Best for Best-value indoor infrared from a trusted brand
$5,799$6,299
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