Sunlighten Amplify II vs Sun Home Equinox 2-Person
Sun Home Equinox 2-Person leads on our weighted scoring by 0.5 points over Sunlighten Amplify II. Sunlighten Amplify II costs $799 less — about 13% — so the question is whether what Sun Home Equinox 2-Person adds is worth that to you. They separate most on price (Sunlighten Amplify II), 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 Amplify II for high-heat full-spectrum sessions on a standard 120V circuit.
Heater power:Sunlighten Amplify IIMax temperature:Sunlighten Amplify II
| 2 products |  Sunlighten Sunlighten Amplify II |  Sun Home Saunas Sun Home Equinox 2-Person |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,300 | $6,099 |
| Overall score | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Type | Full-spectrum (5 FIR + 3x500W full-spectrum heaters) | Full-spectrum infrared |
| Heater power (kW) | 1,880W total draw | ~1.7 kW |
| Max temperature (°F) | 170°F (in ideal conditions) | 165 °F |
| Capacity (persons) | 2 persons | 2 persons |
| Voltage | 120V (NEMA 5-20) | 120V |
| Amperage (A) | 15.67A draw; dedicated 20A circuit required | 15 A |
| Wood | Eucalyptus or Basswood | Eucalyptus |
| Warm-up time (min) | — | ~10 min |
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Sunlighten
Sunlighten Amplify II
Best for High-heat full-spectrum sessions on a standard 120V circuit
$5,300
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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