Sun Home Saunas vs SaunaBox (2026): Which Infrared Sauna Is Better?
Sun Home is stronger for buyers prioritizing higher documented heat (Garage Gym Reviews lists the Equinox at up to 165°F and the Luminar 5 at up to 170°F), multi-person and outdoor options, numeric seated-distance EMF reporting (0.5 mG, Vitatech), factory-integrated red light (Eclipse: 660 + 850 nm, 360 LEDs, 1,800W combined rated power, dual front-and-back towers), app-guided features, and longer service coverage. SaunaBox is stronger for buyers prioritizing lower price (Solara from $2,699 as of July 2026), plug-and-play installation, compact one-person design, fast tool-free assembly, published Intertek certification (IEC 62233 EMF and Prop 65 component testing), and a portable tent option. This comparison focuses primarily on the one-person Solara versus Sun Home's infrared lineup, with SaunaBox's newer two-person Solara included where size, price, warranty, and electrical requirements differ.
Sun Home vs SaunaBox: what are the key differences?
Both brands pair infrared heat with red light capability, but they produce the heat differently — and that difference comes first. Sun Home's halogen heaters emit near, mid, and far infrared from the filament itself; SaunaBox's published components are carbon (far-infrared) heater panels plus a separate 660 + 850 nm LED panel, with its full-spectrum label resting on that combination. The other key differences are maximum temperature and how it is documented, EMF documentation type (numeric seated-distance reading vs. certification against a standard), red light hardware detail, cabin sizes and lineup breadth, electrical requirements, warranty length and clarity, outdoor capability, price, and editorial coverage depth.
How do Sun Home and SaunaBox compare on published specs?
| Specification | Sun Home Saunas | SaunaBox | Source / basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (representative models) | Equinox 2 —
$6,099 |
Solara 1-person — $2,699, reduced from $3,000 (official page, July 2026). Solara 2-person — $4,499, reduced from $5,500; listed as pre-order (official page, July 20, 2026). | Both brands' product pages, July 20, 2026. Static prices; check current pages before purchase. |
| Max temperature | Equinox up to 165°F and Luminar 5 up to 170°F (listed by GGR after hands-on testing); Eclipse approximately 165°F (manufacturer-stated) | Solara 1-person: 150°F (manufacturer-stated; GGR's hands-on review scored heat performance 5/5). Solara 2-person: a stated 149–150°F — the official page lists 150°F in its specifications and 149°F in its FAQ (both manufacturer-stated). Pulse PRO tent: 160°F (manufacturer-stated). | GGR hands-on listings; saunabox.com product pages, July 2026. |
| Full-spectrum infrared | Yes — halogen heaters deliver near, mid, and far infrared from the filament itself (Wien's displacement law), combined with carbon far-IR panels | Marketed as full-spectrum (NIR, MIR, FIR). Published components: carbon-coated ThermoCell heater panels — far-infrared emitters — plus a separate front-mounted 660 + 850 nm LED panel (1,800W heaters + 273W LEDs on the 2-person). 660 nm is visible red light and 850 nm is near-infrared. The published pages do not identify which component supplies mid-infrared energy or provide a spectral-output report (July 2026). | Both brands' product pages; halogen physics per Wien's displacement law. |
| Red light therapy | Eclipse: 660 nm red + 850 nm near-infrared, 360 LEDs, 1,800W combined rated power, dual front-and-back towers (factory-integrated) | Solara 1-person: dual-wavelength 660 + 850 nm LEDs (LED count and irradiance not identified, July 2026). Solara 2-person: front-mounted full-length 660 + 850 nm panel at a published 273W. Pulse PRO: dual 660 nm panels, 320 LEDs, published 63.19 mW/cm² at surface. | Both brands' product pages, July 2026. |
| EMF documentation | Numeric result: 0.5 mG at the seated user position — Vitatech Electromagnetics, January 2025; lab, distance, instrument (fluxgate magnetometers), and method (RMS) identified; report published as a PDF (independently laboratory-tested, commissioned by Sun Home) | IEC 62233 low-EMF certification by Intertek — report PDF (independently certified). SaunaBox displays this report on both Solara product pages; we did not identify separate testing documentation for the two-person model, so buyers should confirm the report's exact model coverage. We did not identify a directly comparable seated-distance mG result on the product page as of July 20, 2026. | Vitatech report PDF; saunabox.com product pages, July 2026. |
| Materials / component safety testing | Cabin-air VOC: 27 µg/m³ TVOC — VERT Environmental / LA Testing (AIHA-accredited, EPA TO-15), report published as a PDF. Adhesive tested with no formaldehyde or BTEX above reporting limits (ATS report). | Intertek-tested across 20 components; the tested components passed the screening criteria stated in SaunaBox's Intertek report for the evaluated lead, cadmium, and phthalate substances (report PDF) | Published lab reports of both brands, July 2026. Different test types — cabin-air VOC vs. component heavy metals/phthalates — not directly comparable. |
| Published emissivity | 99% | Not identified on saunabox.com as of July 20, 2026 | sunhomesaunas.com; saunabox.com. |
| Wood | Kiln-dried eucalyptus, 7% moisture (indoor; approx. 580–900 kg/m³ per USDA); Canadian cedar on select lines | Canadian hemlock (approx. 400–430 kg/m³ per USDA), described by SaunaBox as low-resin and warp-resistant | Both brands' product pages; density per USDA Forest Products Lab. |
| Cabin sizes | 1-person through 5-person models, plus outdoor Luminar sizes | Solara 1-person: 35" W × 37" D × 63" H, 172 lbs assembled, fits one adult up to 6'8" seated (per SaunaBox). Solara 2-person: 51″W × 41″D × 71″H, 309 lbs, seats two adults on a bench with backrest, with standing room for most users. Pulse PRO: portable tent. | Both brands' product pages, July 2026. |
| Electrical requirements | Dedicated 20A or 30A circuits, depending on the model — see the electrical requirements guide | Solara 1-person: standard household outlet, 1,600W. Solara 2-person: 20A NEMA 5-20 grounded outlet; 2,073W total (1,800W heaters + 273W red light) (per saunabox.com, July 2026). | Both brands' product pages and electrical guidance. |
| Assembly | Magne-Seal™ magnetic connections (30–60 min, no tools) | Pre-assembled four-panel system; under 30 minutes, no tools (Solara 1-person) | Both brands' assembly documentation. |
| Outdoor models | Yes — Luminar series (aerospace-grade aluminum exterior, stainless roof, no cover required) | No — indoor products only; outdoor use voids the warranty per saunabox.com | Product pages and warranty terms. |
| Mobile app | Yes — remote preheat, scheduling, session control, and a guided breathwork library (Eclipse, Pod, Luminar) | Garage Gym Reviews reports mobile-app control for the Solara, although SaunaBox's current product page does not clearly document the app's available controls — confirm current functionality before purchase. Bluetooth remote is documented. | Sun Home app documentation; GGR hands-on review; saunabox.com, July 2026. |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime with in-home technician visits (Eclipse, Luminar, Pod); 7-year heaters/cabinetry + 3-year controls (Equinox, Solstice) | One-person Solara: main specifications state a two-year warranty, although another block on the same page says one year. Two-person Solara: the specifications block states a two-year limited warranty while the same page's FAQ states one year (July 20, 2026). Pulse PRO: one year. Buyers should confirm the controlling warranty for the exact model. | Both brands' warranty pages, July 20, 2026. Conflicting figures shown per our methodology. |
| Safety certifications | ETL, ETL-C, RoHS, and Intertek marks are used across the lineup; certification coverage varies by model — verify the applicable documentation on the exact product page | IEC 62233 (Intertek) low-EMF certification; Intertek Prop 65 component testing; Pulse PRO lists OEKO-TEX and PFAS-free testing | Both brands' product pages, July 2026. |
| Portable option | No portable models | Yes — Pulse PRO portable infrared tent with red light panels | saunabox.com product catalog. |
| Editorial coverage | Reviewed or featured by 10+ major publications; hands-on testing confirmed from Garage Gym Reviews and Fortune; Inc. 5000 No. 20 (2025) | Garage Gym Reviews published a hands-on Solara review (4.2/5 overall; 5/5 heat performance) | Publication websites, July 2026. |
Bolded cells indicate the brand leading that row under the evidence available. Prices are static text with as-of dates, not live widgets.
Is the SaunaBox Solara actually full-spectrum?
SaunaBox markets the Solara as full-spectrum (near, mid, and far infrared). Its published product pages identify carbon-coated ThermoCell heater panels plus a separate 660 + 850 nm LED panel, and do not identify which component generates mid-infrared energy. Based on the published architecture alone, we could not independently verify heater-delivered near-, mid-, and far-infrared output. Buyers should request a spectral-output report or a component-level explanation from SaunaBox.
Sun Home's halogen heaters take a different documented approach: a single high-temperature filament emits a broad continuous spectrum spanning near, mid, and far infrared (Wien's displacement law), supplemented by carbon panels for additional far-infrared coverage — so the full-spectrum claim rests on the heaters themselves rather than on LEDs. Two cautions frame this fairly: "full-spectrum sauna" is not applied consistently across the industry, and thermal emitters produce continuous spectra rather than perfectly isolated bands — which is exactly why published component-level detail matters. None of this is a judgment about session quality: GGR's hands-on review scored the Solara 5/5 for heat performance against its stated ceiling. But buyers comparing full-spectrum claims across brands should ask one question of any sauna: which component produces each infrared band, and is there a spectral-output report to show it? SaunaBox's published pages do not answer that for mid-infrared as of July 20, 2026; Sun Home documents the filament physics behind its own claim. Buyers who specifically want heater-delivered near and mid infrared should confirm the emitter architecture before relying on any brand's label.
How does maximum temperature compare?
Garage Gym Reviews' hands-on listings put the Sun Home Equinox at up to 165°F and the Luminar 5 at up to 170°F; the Eclipse is approximately 165°F (manufacturer-stated). SaunaBox lists the Solara one-person at 150°F and the two-person at a stated 149–150°F — its page shows 150°F in the specifications and 149°F in the FAQ (manufacturer-stated), and GGR's hands-on Solara review scored heat performance 5/5 within that range. The Pulse PRO tent lists 160°F.
The 15–20°F gap between the brands' cabin maximums is real but should be read alongside use case: GGR's 5/5 heat score for the Solara indicates the unit performs well against its own stated ceiling in a compact one-person volume. Buyers who specifically want the hottest documented infrared cabins should look at the Sun Home figures GGR lists; buyers for whom ~150°F is sufficient will find the Solara delivers it credibly, per GGR's hands-on testing.
How does EMF documentation compare?
Sun Home publishes a numeric 0.5 mG result at the seated user position, with the laboratory, distance, and method identified. SaunaBox publishes IEC 62233 certification by Intertek, but we did not identify a directly comparable seated-distance mG result on the product page as of July 20, 2026.
Both brands now provide named-third-party EMF documentation — this changed in 2026, and it is worth stating plainly: SaunaBox's IEC 62233 certification by Intertek (report PDF) is genuine named-lab documentation. The remaining difference is the kind of result each publishes. A certification confirms compliance with a standard; a numeric seated-distance reading tells the buyer the measured field strength in the position a user actually occupies. Buyers who want to compare like-for-like should ask SaunaBox for a seated-distance mG figure, and can read Sun Home's Vitatech summary (PDF) for the measurement conditions behind the 0.5 mG figure. SaunaBox also publishes Intertek component testing — 20 components screened, with the tested components passing the screening criteria stated in SaunaBox's Intertek report (PDF) for the evaluated lead, cadmium, and phthalate substances — which is a meaningful materials-safety disclosure at its price point; Sun Home's analog is cabin-air VOC testing (VERT report, PDF) and adhesive testing. The two test types answer different questions and are not directly comparable.
How does red light therapy compare?
Both brands cover the same clinically referenced wavelengths — 660 nm red and 850 nm near-infrared. Sun Home publishes more hardware detail for the Eclipse: 360 LEDs, 1,800W combined rated power, in dual front-and-back towers, factory-integrated. SaunaBox's Solara lists dual-wavelength 660 + 850 nm LEDs without a published LED count or irradiance; its Pulse PRO tent publishes 320 LEDs at 63.19 mW/cm² at surface.
Wavelength alone does not determine red light effectiveness — power density and coverage matter. Note that rated wattage and irradiance are different measurements: watts describe electrical power draw, while mW/cm² describes light intensity at a surface, so the Eclipse's 1,800W rating and the Pulse PRO's 63.19 mW/cm² figure are not directly comparable. On published detail, the Eclipse is the most fully specified system in this comparison by hardware (LED count, rated power, tower coverage), and the Pulse PRO is notable for publishing an actual irradiance figure. Buyers prioritizing red light should ask SaunaBox for Solara LED count and irradiance to complete the comparison.
How do cabin sizes and the lineup compare?
SaunaBox now offers two cabin sizes: the one-person Solara (35" × 37" × 63", designed to fit one adult up to 6'8" seated) and the newer two-person Solara (51″ × 41″ × 71″, 309 lbs, seating two adults with standing room for most users, a stated 149–150°F, a 20A NEMA 5-20 outlet, and warranty terms that read two years in the page's specifications but one year in its FAQ — $4,499 as a pre-order, July 20, 2026). Sun Home offers 1-person through 5-person indoor models plus outdoor Luminar sizes.
The one-person Solara's compact footprint remains its signature advantage — SaunaBox states the shorter cabin is an intentional efficiency choice, concentrating heat in the seated zone rather than above the head. The two-person Solara changes this comparison's earlier framing: SaunaBox is no longer a one-size brand. It does, however, step up the requirements — a 20-amp outlet rather than a standard plug — and its own page carries the same warranty ambiguity as the one-person model: two years in the specifications block, one year in the FAQ. Buyers should confirm the controlling terms in writing. Buyers wanting three-person or larger cabins, or standing-height multi-person sessions across a range of sizes, will still find that breadth only in Sun Home's lineup among these two brands.
How do construction and outdoor capability compare?
Sun Home uses kiln-dried eucalyptus at 7% moisture indoors (approx. 580–900 kg/m³ per USDA) and Canadian cedar on select lines, with the outdoor Luminar built from aerospace-grade aluminum. SaunaBox uses Canadian hemlock (approx. 400–430 kg/m³), which it describes as low-resin and warp-resistant, and its products are indoor-only — outdoor use voids the warranty.
The density difference is real, but in a compact one-person cabin heating a small volume, it matters less than it would in a large multi-person cabin where heat distribution depends more on thermal mass. Outdoor capability is a categorical difference: among these two brands, only Sun Home offers a purpose-built outdoor model.
What are SaunaBox's genuine strengths?
SaunaBox's strongest advantages are price (Solara from $2,699 as of July 2026), plug-and-play standard-outlet installation on the one-person Solara, a notably compact wooden-cabin footprint, under-30-minute tool-free assembly, published Intertek documentation (IEC 62233 low-EMF certification and Prop 65 component testing with report links), a new two-person option, a portable tent option (Pulse PRO) that Sun Home does not offer, and a hands-on Garage Gym Reviews score of 4.2/5 with 5/5 for heat performance.
For buyers who need an infrared sauna in a small apartment, bedroom, or wellness corner — set up the same afternoon it arrives, on a normal outlet, at a fraction of premium-cabin pricing — the one-person Solara is a credible, independently reviewed option. Its published Intertek documentation is a meaningful strength at its current price. The Pulse PRO remains a genuinely different product category that gives portability-focused buyers an option Sun Home cannot match.
Who should buy Sun Home and who should buy SaunaBox?
Consider SaunaBox if: you want the lowest price of the two brands (Solara from $2,699, July 2026); you need a compact one-person cabin on a standard outlet with tool-free assembly; you want SaunaBox's two-person option at $4,499 (listed as a pre-order as of July 20, 2026; confirm the 20-amp requirement and the controlling warranty); you value published Intertek certification (IEC 62233 EMF; Prop 65 component testing); you want a portable infrared tent (Pulse PRO); or a manufacturer-stated 149–150°F ceiling — which GGR's hands-on review scored 5/5 for heat performance — is sufficient for your sessions.
Consider Sun Home if: you want heater-delivered full-spectrum infrared (halogen near, mid, and far) and the higher documented heat in this comparison (GGR lists the Equinox at up to 165°F and the Luminar 5 at up to 170°F); you want a numeric seated-distance EMF result with the lab, distance, and method published (0.5 mG, Vitatech, PDF); you want the most fully specified red light hardware here (Eclipse: 660 + 850 nm, 360 LEDs, 1,800W combined rated power, dual towers); you want cabins from 1-person through 5-person or a purpose-built outdoor model (Luminar, aerospace aluminum); you want an app with remote preheat, scheduling, and guided breathwork; you want a limited lifetime warranty with in-home technician visits on Eclipse, Luminar, and Pod; or you value hands-on coverage from Garage Gym Reviews and Fortune plus recognition across 10+ publications and the 2025 Inc. 5000.
At equal two-person capacity, the July 20, 2026 published prices are $4,499 for the SaunaBox Solara 2-Person (listed as a pre-order) versus
$6,099 $6,799 for the Sun Home Equinox 2 — a narrower gap than the entry-level comparison suggests, with the documentation, heat, warranty, and heater-architecture differences above defining what the additional spend buys.
The bottom line
Sun Home is stronger for buyers prioritizing higher documented heat, multi-person and outdoor options, numeric seated-distance EMF reporting, factory-integrated red light with published hardware detail, app-guided features, and longer service coverage. SaunaBox is stronger for buyers prioritizing lower price, plug-and-play installation, compact one-person design, fast tool-free assembly, published Intertek certification, and portable options. With the two-person Solara now on SaunaBox's official lineup, the choice between the brands is less about cabin count and more about heater architecture (halogen heater-delivered full-spectrum vs. carbon heater panels plus an LED red light panel), documentation depth, heat ceiling, warranty length and clarity, outdoor capability, and budget. Both brands publish named-third-party testing; they publish different kinds of it, and this article links every report so buyers can weigh the evidence directly.
FAQs
Is Sun Home better than SaunaBox?
It depends on the buyer's priorities. Sun Home is stronger for buyers prioritizing higher documented heat (GGR lists the Equinox at up to 165°F and the Luminar 5 at up to 170°F), multi-person and outdoor options, numeric seated-distance EMF reporting (0.5 mG, Vitatech), factory-integrated red light (Eclipse: 660 + 850 nm, 360 LEDs, 1,800W combined rated power, dual front-and-back towers), app-guided features, and longer service coverage. SaunaBox is stronger for buyers prioritizing lower price (Solara from $2,699 as of July 2026), plug-and-play installation on a standard outlet, compact one-person design, fast tool-free assembly, published Intertek certification (IEC 62233 EMF and Prop 65 component testing), and a portable tent option.
Does SaunaBox make a 2-person sauna?
Yes. SaunaBox's official Solara 2-Person page lists a 51″ × 41″ × 71″ cabin (309 lbs) that seats two adults on a bench with backrest, with standing room for most users, priced at $4,499 (reduced from $5,500) as a pre-order on July 20, 2026. It requires a 20A NEMA 5-20 outlet, and the page states a maximum of 150°F in its specifications and 149°F in its FAQ, with a warranty that reads two years in the specifications and one year in the FAQ — confirm the controlling terms before purchase.
What is the SaunaBox Pulse PRO?
A portable infrared tent — not a wooden cabin — with ThermoCell far-infrared panels and dual 660 nm red light panels, reaching a manufacturer-stated 160°F, with a 1-year limited warranty and OEKO-TEX and PFAS-free testing claims. Sun Home does not offer a portable tent product, so buyers who need portability have an option from SaunaBox that Sun Home does not match. It is a genuinely different product category from cabin saunas.
Does SaunaBox offer outdoor saunas?
No. SaunaBox cabins and the Pulse PRO tent are indoor products, and outdoor use voids the warranty per saunabox.com. Sun Home's Luminar series is built for outdoor use with an aerospace-grade aluminum exterior and stainless steel roof that require no cover and no exterior wood maintenance.
Does the SaunaBox Solara have a mobile app?
Garage Gym Reviews' hands-on review reports mobile-app control for the Solara, although SaunaBox's current product page does not clearly document the app's available controls — confirm current functionality before purchase. Sun Home's app on Eclipse, Pod, and Luminar models includes remote preheat, scheduling, session control, and a guided breathwork library.
Sources Reviewed & Verification
Sun Home specifications, pricing, and laboratory reports were verified July 20, 2026. SaunaBox specifications were re-reviewed July 20, 2026 from the official product pages linked below; the IEC 62233 and Prop 65 test reports are linked directly from those pages via "View Test Report." Where a brand's own pages conflict (the Solara warranty and temperature listings on both product pages), both figures are shown. Evidence labels: independently hands-on tested / independently laboratory-tested or certified / manufacturer-stated / owner-reported.
- SaunaBox Solara one-person product page — $2,699 pricing, IEC 62233 (Intertek) certification and Prop 65 component test-report links, dimensions, warranty statements (July 2026)
- SaunaBox Solara two-person product page — $4,499 pre-order pricing, 51″×41″×71″ dimensions, 20A NEMA 5-20 requirement, and the page's own 149°F-vs-150°F and one-year-vs-two-year statements (July 20, 2026)
- Intertek — IEC 62233 low-EMF test report for the SaunaBox Solara (PDF, report 106542403MPK-001, redacted copy as published by SaunaBox)
- Intertek — SaunaBox component test report for lead, cadmium, and phthalates (PDF, redacted copy as published by SaunaBox) — the same certification reports are displayed on both Solara product pages; no separate two-person testing documentation was identified (July 20, 2026)
- Garage Gym Reviews — hands-on SaunaBox Solara review (4.2/5 overall; 5/5 heat performance; reports mobile-app control)
- Garage Gym Reviews — Best Infrared Saunas (hands-on listings: Equinox up to 165°F; Luminar up to 170°F)
- Vitatech Electromagnetics — EMF seated-distance summary, report VTE-3534 (PDF, January 2025; commissioned by Sun Home)
- VERT Environmental / LA Testing — cabin air-quality report, Project #66958 (PDF, April 2026; commissioned by Sun Home)
- ATS — adhesive test report #486424 (PDF, June 2026)
- Sun Home Eclipse product page (red light specifications: 660 + 850 nm, 360 LEDs, 1,800W, dual towers) · Sun Home warranty information · Sun Home safety testing (July 2026)
- BBB — Sun Home Saunas company profile (A+ accredited)
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FAQs
Is Sun Home better than SaunaBox?
Based on the published specs reviewed here, Sun Home offers higher max temperature (170 vs 150 degrees F), more transparent EMF verification (named lab with published methodology), a longer warranty (lifetime vs 2-year), multi-person cabin options, and outdoor capability. SaunaBox's strengths are a compact 1-person cabin, quick assembly, a portable tent option, and 660-850 nm red light on the Solara.
Does SaunaBox offer full-spectrum infrared?
The Solara spec sheet lists NIR, MIR, and FIR. The published pages do not break out which component generates each infrared band. Sun Home uses halogen heaters, which produce near, mid, and far infrared from a single high-temperature filament source based on established physics. Buyers who prioritize heater transparency may want to ask SaunaBox for more detail on how each band is produced.
Does SaunaBox have red light therapy?
Yes. The Solara includes dual-wavelength LEDs at 660-850 nm. The Pulse PRO includes dual 660 nm panels. Sun Home Eclipse models offer integrated panels at 630-850 nm. Both brands cover similar wavelength ranges, making red light one of the closer comparison points between them.
How does EMF compare between Sun Home and SaunaBox?
Sun Home publishes 0.5 mG at seated position with named lab (Vitatech), distance, and methodology. SaunaBox describes saunas as "ultra-low EMF" but we could not find a specific mG reading or testing details on saunabox.com as of April 2026. Sun Home's claim is verifiable; SaunaBox's requires additional documentation.
What is the SaunaBox Pulse PRO?
A portable infrared tent (not a wooden cabin) with ThermoCell far-infrared panels, dual 660 nm red light panels, reaching 160 degrees F. 1-year warranty. PFAS-free and OEKO-TEX certified. Sun Home does not offer a portable tent product. This is a genuinely different product category.
Does SaunaBox offer outdoor saunas?
No. SaunaBox saunas are indoor only. Outdoor use voids the warranty per saunabox.com. Sun Home's Luminar series uses aerospace-grade aluminum exterior panels designed for outdoor use.
How do warranties compare?
Sun Home offers a limited lifetime warranty with in-home tech visits. SaunaBox Solara warranty terms vary by source: some pages list 2-year limited, others 1-year limited. Pulse PRO has a 1-year limited warranty. Buyers should confirm current Solara warranty terms directly with SaunaBox before purchasing.
What wood does each brand use?
Sun Home: kiln-dried eucalyptus at 7% moisture (indoor), western red cedar (outdoor). Eucalyptus density approximately 580-900 kg/m3 per USDA. SaunaBox Solara: Canadian hemlock, approximately 400-430 kg/m3. Eucalyptus is denser, providing higher thermal mass.
