Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 vs Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which, compared side by side.
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Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 (ultra premium, $22,999) vs Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna (ultra premium, $19,999 to $25,999). Different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).
Compared on 9 shared specs · same category (sauna).
We have not scored these two head to head, so this page does not name a winner. The Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna starts at $19,999 and the Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 at $22,999. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 | Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| price | $22,999 | $19,999 to $25,999 |
| model | Golden Designs Visby, SKU GDI-8223-01, one configuration with no size or finish options | Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna; SKUs Auris1, Auris11, Auris111 and Auris1111 for the 4 configurations |
| seller | RecoSauna, operated by MG DSGN LLC, Covina, California, a reseller; Golden Designs Inc (NA), Ontario, California, is the brand and sells the same SKU direct; country of manufacture not published | RecoSauna at collection.recosauna.com, operated by MG DSGN LLC, Covina, California; Orivon also sells direct at orivonwellness.com at the same prices |
| capacity | 3 person; one bench and a step per the owner's manual | 1 to 2 people, on both stores |
| weight | 1105 lbs assembled; 1420 lbs shipping weight in 9 boxes; box dimensions not published | 992 lb on both stores; shipping weight and crate size not published |
| electrical | 240V / 40AMP for the stove and full spectrum side, hardwired by a certified electrician with copper wire rated 90 degrees Celsius; aluminum wiring, adapters and extension cords not allowed; whether a 120V circuit is also needed is not published | 380V, 220 to 240V and 110V listed; amperage, circuit, plug or hardwire, and the voltage for the 4.5 kW heater not published |
| assembly | Three adults for GDI-8223-01 per the manual; screwdriver, rubber mallet, claw hammer, leveler and 2 ladders; assembly through Out of The Box offered by Golden Designs, price not published | Not published for this model |
| delivery | Freight to the curb or end of the driveway; carrier calls 24 to 48 hours ahead; RecoSauna's banner says free shipping to US and Canada while its policy says continental USA; Canada cost for this model not published; remote areas may carry extra freight charges | Freight in a protective crate, curbside or end of driveway, on an appointment set by the carrier, with someone present; carriers cannot move crates into backyards and unloading is the customer's responsibility; liftgate may be available for crates of 92 in or shorter, and this crate's length is not published |
| lead time | RecoSauna buy box: up to 5 to 7 days; product page: larger hybrid models may need 3 to 7 extra days for freight coordination, plus transit of 5 to 7 days West Coast, 7 to 10 Central and Midwest, 11 to 14 East Coast; shipping policy: most saunas ship within 21 to 30 business days of order confirmation | RecoSauna product page: processing 24 to 48 business hours, then 15 to 65 business days of preparation for Auris saunas; RecoSauna shipping policy: most saunas ship within 21 to 30 business days; Orivon: processing 3 to 5 business days, transit 15 to 60 business days, 18 to 65 business days in total |
| support | RecoSauna (307) 218-2580 and info@recosauna.com; Golden Designs (909) 212-5555 and sales@goldendesignsinc.com | RecoSauna (307) 218-2580, info@recosauna.com; Orivon +1 (418) 717-0912, sales@orivonwellness.com, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST |
Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 also publishes: heating, infrared emitters, stove temperature, infrared temperature, exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, materials, cabin features, EMF, included accessories, site, stock, warranty at recosauna, warranty at golden designs, returns, outdoor use, material notice
Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna also publishes: maker, outside dimensions, interior, wood, heater, temperature and heat up, included, installation, site requirements, shipping cost, ships from, warranty, returns and cancellation, damage claims, electrical certification
Who should buy which
A household of up to three that wants a stove room and an infrared room in one backyard unit, has a level slab or deck ready, has an electrician booked for a 240V 40AMP hardwired run.
You want the stove and the infrared running together, which the manual rules out; you want a named heater maker, an EMF reading or infrared wattage before you buy; or you need a dependable way out of the purchase, since RecoSauna's product page and its own refund policy disagree on returns after delivery.
Buyers with an outdoor spot for a 44 by 31 inch footprint who want a red cedar cabin for 1 or 2 people, who will choose and wire a heater as a separate step, and who can receive a freight crate at the curb and arrange to move a 992 lb sauna into place.
You want the installed price settled before you pay; you need published amperage, foundation or assembly details; you expect a return right on a sauna that arrives in working order; or you sauna as a group, since the Auris Two seats 3 to 4 from $25,999.
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Frequently asked
Which is better, the Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 or the Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna?
We have not scored these two head to head, so this page does not name a winner. The Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna starts at $19,999 and the Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01 at $22,999. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
How much do they cost?
Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01: $22,999. Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna: $19,999 to $25,999. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.
Who should buy which one?
Golden Designs Visby GDI-8223-01: A household of up to three that wants a stove room and an infrared room in one backyard unit, has a level slab or deck ready, has an electrician booked for a 240V 40AMP hardwired run. Orivon Wellness Auris One Luxury Outdoor Cedar Sauna: Buyers with an outdoor spot for a 44 by 31 inch footprint who want a red cedar cabin for 1 or 2 people, who will choose and wire a heater as a separate step, and who can receive a freight crate at the curb and arrange to move a 992 lb sauna into place.
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