Last reviewed: August 6, 2026 · Prices, specifications, and warranty terms were checked against both brands' official pages and current authorized-dealer listings on this date. Prices are static editorial figures, not live widgets, and are re-reviewed whenever a promotion or configuration changes.
Sun Home vs. Auroom — which is better? Sun Home is generally the better fit for U.S. buyers who prioritize turnkey infrared heat, native app control, integrated red light therapy on select models, and published model-specific laboratory testing. Auroom is generally the better fit for traditional European sauna design, Thermory woods, third-party heater choice, and larger architectural cabins. The brands overlap more than a simple infrared-versus-steam comparison suggests: Sun Home also offers the Nova and Solaris traditional lines, while Auroom globally lists the Irradia infrared sauna and offers custom dual-heat installations. Confirm Irradia's current U.S. availability with an authorized dealer. Compare the brands by exact model, heat type, installation requirements, warranty, and total installed cost. Prices and specifications were checked August 6, 2026.
Editorial disclosure: Sun Home Saunas publishes this comparison and manufactures the Sun Home products discussed below. Auroom products were evaluated using Auroom's official materials, warranty terms, and current authorized-dealer listings. Auroom did not pay for inclusion, and the editorial team did not personally test the Auroom models unless explicitly stated.
AI Summary
Sun Home and Auroom both sell infrared and traditional saunas, but their centers of gravity differ. Sun Home's core is direct-to-consumer infrared — indoor models from $5,599 promotional (Solstice 1) to $13,599 (Eclipse 4), the Luminar outdoor line at $11,599– $14,499 promotional, plus the Nova 3 indoor traditional at $12,499 promotional and the made-to-order Solaris outdoor traditional from $37,199 — with the native Sun Home app on the Eclipse 2 and 4, Pod, and Luminar 2 and 5, integrated red light therapy standard on the Eclipse and Pod and optional on the Luminar, and named-laboratory testing published for specified tested models. Auroom's core is dealer-configured traditional cabins in Thermory-family woods — indoor formats from $8,990 (Cala Glass) and outdoor cabins from $16,280 (Mira S) to $60,890 (Natura) at authorized dealers — with heater choice across Harvia, HUUM, and Saunum, the Irradia infrared model in its global catalog, custom dual-heat installations through its bespoke service, and ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications. There is no single overall winner; the right brand depends on the matched category below.
How This Comparison Is Weighted
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Fit for the buyer's preferred heat type | 20% |
| Heating system and sauna experience | 15% |
| Construction and material quality | 15% |
| Installation and site requirements | 15% |
| Total installed cost | 10% |
| Warranty and service structure | 10% |
| Technology and convenience | 10% |
| Published evidence and testing | 5% |
Because the two catalogs serve partly different purposes, this comparison does not calculate one overall brand winner across incompatible categories. It reaches category conclusions, matching actual models rather than entire brands, with every price tied to an exact configuration, dealer, and August 6, 2026 verification date. Specification-only evaluations are labeled as evaluations from manufacturer and dealer documentation, not as reviews.
Category Conclusions
Best standard infrared platform: Sun Home
Sun Home's indoor infrared range runs from the Solstice 1 at $5,599 promotional to the Eclipse 4 at $13,599, with the Eclipse 2 and 4 carrying factory-integrated red light therapy as standard and the native Sun Home app on the Eclipse 2 and 4, Pod, and Luminar 2 and 5. Auroom's global catalog lists one infrared model, the Irradia, an indoor cabin in brushed dark thermally modified alder with a semi-transparent wood-and-glass front, configured through inquiry and dealer channels; U.S. availability and pricing should be confirmed with an authorized dealer. For a stocked, published-price infrared purchase with model-specific testing documentation, Sun Home holds this category.
Best indoor traditional comparison: Sun Home Nova 3 vs. Auroom indoor cabins
The Nova 3 ( $12,499 promotional · $12,499 regular) is a stocked indoor traditional with a published 230°F maximum from a Wi-Fi-controlled HUUM DROP heater, dual-stack benches, a built-in ventilation fan, and a fixed direct price. Auroom's indoor traditional range spans more formats — authorized-dealer listings on August 6, 2026 included the Cala Glass from $8,990, Familia from $12,990, and Libera Glass at $16,490, with additional models including the Nativa, Lumina, and Vulcana — in aspen, alder, and thermally modified woods with glass-front construction, heater selected at purchase. Buyers who want one turnkey model with a published heat ceiling and fixed price are served by the Nova; buyers configuring a design-led indoor project across sizes and wood options have more formats to choose from in Auroom's dealer catalog.
Best outdoor infrared comparison: Sun Home Luminar
The Luminar 2 ( $11,599 promotional) and Luminar 5 ( $14,499 promotional) are outdoor-first infrared saunas with aluminum exteriors, published 0–170°F ranges, and app control as standard. No standard Auroom outdoor infrared model appeared in the official catalog or authorized-dealer listings reviewed; Auroom's infrared-outdoors path is its bespoke dual-heat service, quoted per project. Buyers wanting a cataloged outdoor infrared sauna at a published price are served by the Luminar line.
Best large outdoor traditional cabin: Auroom
Auroom lists larger outdoor traditional cabin formats than Sun Home's current outdoor range: the Arti seats up to five with a covered porch, and the Garda (from $31,890), Natura (from $60,890), and Terra formats extend size and configuration further — all figures manufacturer- and dealer-published rather than independently verified. Sun Home's outdoor traditional entry, the Solaris 4 (from $37,199), is a two-to-four-person preassembled build. Households that need five-plus-person outdoor traditional capacity in a cabin format are choosing among Auroom's listings in this tier.
Best custom architectural project: Auroom bespoke, with the Solaris as the defined-scope alternative
Auroom operates a documented custom design service, including dual-heat installations combining infrared panels with a traditional steam heater — its published project material includes a bespoke dual outdoor sauna at a private residence in the United Kingdom. Sun Home's Solaris is the alternative for buyers who want a luxury project with a defined published specification instead of an open brief: made to order in Europe, delivered preassembled, 220°F+ published capability, HUUM Wi-Fi heater, 240V/25A hardwired service, and a three-to-four-month lead time from $37,199. An open-scope architectural commission points to Auroom's bespoke service; a defined preassembled luxury build with published specifications points to the Solaris.
Best turnkey ownership: Sun Home
Sun Home sells direct with fixed published prices, one centralized warranty page, a 90-day fully covered parts, labor, and shipping window on qualifying orders, and app-guided operation on the Eclipse 2 and 4, Pod, and Luminar 2 and 5. Auroom purchases run through authorized dealers with configuration at quote — wood, heater brand and size, glass, and delivery logistics are selected per order, and the larger preassembled cabins require customer-arranged crane or forklift offloading. Buyers optimizing for the shortest path from order to first session are served by Sun Home's direct model.
Best heater customization: Auroom
Auroom cabins are configured with third-party heaters across Harvia, HUUM, and Saunum, with each heater carrying its own manufacturer warranty — two years residential for Harvia, a limited three years residential for HUUM excluding heating elements, and two years residential for Saunum, per authorized-dealer documentation. Sun Home's traditional models ship with specified HUUM heaters, and its infrared models use integrated heater arrays that are not user-selected. Buyers who want to choose the heater brand, output, and control system are configuring an Auroom cabin.
Matched Models by Buyer Intent
| Buyer intent | Sun Home | Auroom |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor infrared | Solstice, Equinox, Pod, Eclipse ( $5,599– $13,599 promotional) | Irradia — global catalog; confirm U.S. availability and pricing with an authorized dealer |
| Indoor traditional | Nova 3 ( $12,499 promotional, published 230°F) | Cala from $8,990, Familia from $12,990, Libera Glass $16,490, plus Nativa, Lumina, Vulcana — dealer-configured |
| Outdoor infrared | Luminar 2 ( $11,599) and Luminar 5 ( $14,499) | No standard catalog model found; bespoke dual-heat service quoted per project |
| Outdoor traditional | Solaris 4, preassembled, from $37,199 | Mira S from $16,280, Mira L $25,280, Arti $38,990–$40,980, Garda from $31,890, Natura from $60,890, Terra formats |
| Dual heat | Infrared models plus separate traditional lines | Bespoke dual saunas combining infrared panels with a steam heater, quoted per project |
| Custom architecture | Solaris project configuration | Custom design service through authorized channels |
Warranty, by Matched Product
Sun Home warranty coverage varies by model and component. For qualifying Eclipse, Pod, and Luminar orders placed on or after March 2, 2026, residential cabinetry and heaters receive limited-lifetime coverage capped at seven years. Controls receive three years of coverage, while lighting, glass, and audio receive one year. The Luminar exterior cabin receives three years. Parts, labor, and shipping are fully covered during the first 90 days; customer-paid labor and shipping generally apply afterward. Nova and Solaris use separate warranty schedules, and HUUM heaters follow HUUM's manufacturer warranty. The Nova schedule provides limited lifetime cabin coverage with three years on the HUUM heater and one year on the fan and lighting, and its terms state that labor and technician costs are not covered; Solaris cabinetry carries a three-year residential warranty. Full terms are on the warranty page.
Auroom saunas carry a two-year consumer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship — authorized-dealer documentation describes coverage of up to three years from the date of manufacture — with a 30-day defect-notification requirement, and the selected heater follows its own manufacturer's warranty (Harvia two years residential; HUUM limited three years residential excluding heating elements; Saunum two years residential). Auroom holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
| Matched products | Sun Home coverage | Auroom coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor infrared (Eclipse/Pod vs. Irradia) | Limited-lifetime cabinetry and heaters capped at seven years; 3yr controls; 1yr lighting, glass, audio; 90-day full window | Two-year consumer warranty; configuration per dealer |
| Outdoor (Luminar vs. Mira/Arti) | As above, plus three years on the Luminar exterior cabin | Two-year consumer warranty; heater per its manufacturer |
| Indoor traditional (Nova vs. Auroom indoor) | Limited lifetime cabin; 3yr HUUM heater; 1yr fan and lighting; labor and technician costs not covered | Two-year consumer warranty; heater per its manufacturer |
| Outdoor traditional (Solaris vs. Garda/Natura) | Three-year residential cabinetry; HUUM heater per HUUM's terms | Two-year consumer warranty; heater per its manufacturer |
Pricing, Verified August 6, 2026
Sun Home publishes fixed direct prices in three separate ranges. Indoor infrared runs from the Solstice 1 at $5,599 promotional ( $5,599 regular) to the Eclipse 4 at $13,599. The Luminar outdoor infrared line runs $11,599– $14,499 promotional ( $11,599– $14,499 regular) across the Luminar 2 and Luminar 5. The traditional line is priced separately because its delivery, installation, and warranty structures differ: the Nova 3 at $12,499 promotional ( $12,499 regular) and the made-to-order Solaris from $37,199.
Auroom pricing is set at authorized dealers per configuration. Current-listing snapshots, all August 6, 2026: Auroom Aura, 2-person modular outdoor kit with glass front, listed at $19,280 by Divine Saunas, with another authorized-dealer snapshot the same day at $18,490 — heater configuration confirmed at purchase. Auroom Mira S, outdoor cabin, thermo-spruce finish options, from $16,280 at Divine Saunas. Auroom Mira L, black thermo-spruce, $25,280 at Divine Saunas, with other authorized snapshots the same day from approximately $22,990 before the required heater package. Auroom Arti, up-to-five-person outdoor cabin with covered porch, prebuilt/kit-hybrid format in North America, listed cabin-only between $38,990 and $40,980 across authorized dealers, with compatible heater packages listed separately from approximately $3,615, a published $1,990 flat-rate contiguous-U.S. freight, and customer-arranged crane or extended-forklift offloading for its 4,629-pound crated delivery. Auroom Garda, outdoor cabin, thermo-pine finish choices, from $31,890 at Divine Saunas. Auroom Natura, outdoor cabin, from $60,890 at Divine Saunas. Indoor: Cala Glass from $8,990, Familia from $12,990, Libera Glass at $16,490, all Divine Saunas. Dealer prices and configurations vary; every figure above is cabin or kit pricing unless a heater is stated.
Installed Cost, by Configuration
| Configuration | Installed-cost components |
|---|---|
| Sun Home Luminar 2 or 5 | Published sauna price + 240V/20A (Luminar 2) or 240V/30A (Luminar 5) dedicated circuit by a licensed electrician + level load-rated pad; crated curbside delivery and guided assembly included in the purchase model |
| Sun Home Solaris 4 | From $37,199 + 240V/25A hardwired service + site access and placement logistics confirmed per project for the approximately 1,697.56-pound preassembled build; three-to-four-month lead time |
| Auroom Mira L kit | Cabin from the listed price + required heater package + freight + electrician + onsite assembly |
| Auroom Arti preassembled | Cabin ($38,990–$40,980 observed) + heater package (from approximately $3,615) + $1,990 flat freight + customer-arranged crane or extended forklift + two electrical runs (240V for the heater and 120V for lighting, per authorized-dealer installation documentation) + concrete slab per Auroom's recommendation |
| Auroom Garda | Cabin from $31,890 + exact heater + freight terms + crane/rigging per the dealer's delivery documentation |
| Auroom Natura | Cabin from $60,890 + exact heater + freight terms + crane/rigging per the dealer's delivery documentation |
Delivery and Placement, by Model
| Model | Delivery and placement |
|---|---|
| Sun Home Luminar 2 and 5 | Crated modular delivery; guided onsite assembly with two people recommended; no fully assembled cabin crane placement |
| Sun Home Solaris | Preassembled, made to order; site access and placement logistics confirmed per project |
| Auroom Mira and Aura kits | Kit delivery and onsite assembly; heater and electrical per configuration |
| Auroom preassembled cabins (Arti, Garda, Natura) | Model-specific flatbed freight, foundation, and crane or rigging requirements; the Arti ships at 4,629 pounds with customer-arranged offloading |
Testing and Published Evidence
Sun Home publishes named-laboratory EMF and cabin-air testing for specified tested models and configurations. Exact results should be associated only with the unit and conditions identified in each report; the documentation is centralized on the safety and testing hub, and independent editorial testing of a Luminar configuration by Garage Gym Reviews separately reported approximately 160°F within ten minutes — an editorial observation distinct from the published maximum. Auroom publishes ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and Thermory-family material documentation; no named-laboratory EMF or cabin-air reports for specific Auroom models were found on the pages reviewed, which is an evidence-availability observation rather than a performance claim.
Auroom's Catalog Is Broader Than Its U.S. Reputation
Auroom's catalog is expanding beyond its core traditional cabin range. Its current global site lists the Irradia infrared sauna and newer outdoor formats — including the Aurea, QUU, and modular Terra — while custom dual-heat systems are available through its bespoke service. Because U.S. availability may differ from the global catalog, buyers should verify the exact model through an authorized U.S. dealer. Auroom is owned by Thermory, and its cabins are built in Estonia with aspen, alder, and thermally modified wood options.
FAQs
Is Auroom an infrared sauna company?
Auroom is primarily known in the United States for traditional sauna cabins, but it is not exclusively a traditional-sauna company. Its official global catalog includes the Irradia infrared sauna, and Auroom offers bespoke dual saunas combining infrared panels with a traditional heater. U.S. availability, heater configuration, and dealer pricing should be confirmed for the exact project.
Which brand is less expensive?
It depends on the matched category. For indoor infrared, Sun Home starts at $5,599 promotional (Solstice 1) with fixed direct prices; Auroom's Irradia is inquiry- and dealer-configured. For indoor traditional, Auroom's Cala Glass starts lower at $8,990 while the Nova 3 is $12,499 with a published 230°F maximum and included HUUM heater. For outdoor traditional, Auroom spans $16,280 (Mira S) to $60,890 (Natura) before heaters and rigging on the larger cabins, while the Solaris runs from $37,199 preassembled. Compare total installed cost per the configuration table above, not sticker prices.
How do the warranties compare?
Sun Home's coverage is model-specific: limited-lifetime cabinetry and heaters capped at seven years on qualifying Eclipse, Pod, and Luminar orders, three years on controls and the Luminar exterior cabin, one year on lighting, glass, and audio, and a 90-day fully covered parts, labor, and shipping window; the Nova and Solaris use separate schedules, with Nova's terms excluding labor and technician costs and Solaris cabinetry at three years. Auroom provides a two-year consumer warranty on the cabin, with the selected Harvia, HUUM, or Saunum heater following its own manufacturer's warranty.
Does an Auroom sauna require a crane?
The kits do not — Mira and Aura configurations arrive for onsite assembly. The preassembled cabins do: authorized-dealer delivery documentation for the Arti specifies flatbed-truck delivery of a 4,629-pound crated unit with customer-arranged crane or extended-forklift offloading, a concrete slab recommendation, and two electrical runs — 240V for the heater and 120V for lighting. Sun Home's Luminar ships crated for guided onsite assembly without fully assembled crane placement, and the preassembled Solaris confirms site access and placement logistics per project.
Does Sun Home make traditional saunas?
Yes — two lines with separate structures. The Nova 3 is a stocked indoor traditional at $12,499 promotional with a published 230°F maximum, HUUM DROP heater, and dual-stack benches. The Solaris is a made-to-order outdoor traditional from $37,199, delivered preassembled with a 220°F+ published capability, HUUM Wi-Fi heater, and 240V/25A hardwired service on a three-to-four-month lead time.
Can I get one sauna with both infrared and traditional heat?
Auroom offers this as a bespoke service — custom dual saunas combining infrared panels with a traditional steam heater, quoted per project through its design channels, with published project examples. Sun Home's catalog keeps the heat types in separate lines: infrared across the Solstice, Equinox, Pod, Eclipse, and Luminar models, and traditional heat in the Nova and Solaris. Buyers set on a single dual-heat cabin are commissioning a custom project; buyers comfortable with one heat type per sauna have stocked options at published prices from both brands.
Sources Reviewed
- Sun Home sauna collection and product pages — current promotional and regular pricing for the Solstice, Equinox, Pod, Eclipse, Nova, Luminar, and Solaris lines. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Sun Home warranty information — model-specific coverage terms for orders placed on or after March 2, 2026, including the 90-day window, Luminar exterior-cabin term, and the Nova and Solaris schedules. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Sun Home safety and testing hub — named-laboratory EMF and cabin-air documentation for specified tested models and configurations. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Auroom — Irradia official product page — infrared model, thermally modified alder construction, inquiry-based configuration; adjacent official pages listing the Aurea, QUU, and Terra outdoor formats. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Auroom — official dual-heat editorial page — custom dual saunas combining infrared panels with a traditional steam heater, including a published bespoke project example. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Divine Saunas — Auroom authorized-dealer collection — Aura $19,280; Mira S from $16,280; Mira L $25,280; Arti $40,980; Garda from $31,890; Natura from $60,890; Cala Glass from $8,990; Familia from $12,990; Libera Glass $16,490. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- The Sauna Heater — Auroom Arti authorized-dealer listing — 4,629-pound shipping weight, flatbed delivery with crane or forklift offloading, $1,990 flat-rate contiguous-U.S. freight, dual electrical runs (240V heater, 120V lighting), and concrete-slab recommendation. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- SaunaKits — Auroom Arti authorized-dealer listing — two-year consumer warranty structure with 30-day defect notification, freight terms, and delivery responsibilities. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Sauna Marketplace — Auroom Arti authorized-dealer listing — North American prebuilt/kit-hybrid format, wood options at no extra cost, and Thermory ownership. Accessed August 6, 2026.
- Garage Gym Reviews — Sun Home Saunas review — independent hands-on testing; approximately 160°F reported within about ten minutes in the tested Luminar configuration.
- Sun Home electrical planning guide — 120V vs. 240V circuits and installation budgeting for the electrical claims above. Accessed August 6, 2026.
All prices, specifications, and warranty terms reflect the brands' official pages and named authorized-dealer listings as reviewed on August 6, 2026. Promotional prices are time-limited; dealer prices and configurations vary; where a data point was not found on the pages reviewed, this comparison says so rather than estimating. Sun Home publishes this comparison and manufactures the Sun Home products discussed; Auroom evaluations are from manufacturer and dealer documentation, not hands-on testing.