Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person vs Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which, compared side by side.
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Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person (ultra premium, $13,599) vs Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna (ultra premium, $12,499). Different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).
Compared on 9 shared specs · editor scores 8.8 vs 8.8 · same category (sauna).
Our editor scores are within half a point (8.8 and 8.8), so the right pick comes down to fit rather than score. The Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna starts at $12,499 and the Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person at $13,599. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person | Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| price | $13,599 | $12,499 |
| heater type | 12 far-infrared + 4 full-spectrum heaters | HUUM Drop electric rock heater (6kW) |
| max temp | up to ~165°F | up to ~230°F |
| capacity | 4-person | 3-person |
| power | 240V / dedicated 30A circuit (NEMA L6-30P) | 240V dedicated 30A circuit (6kW heater, hardwired by an electrician) |
| weight | 925 lb | ~772 lb |
| construction | Canadian Hemlock | Canadian cedar |
| warranty | Limited lifetime on cabinetry and heaters (up to 7 years per Sun Home terms); 3 years on controls; 1 year on LED lighting, glass doors and audio (residential) | Limited lifetime on cabinetry, which Sun Home defines as seven years (replacement parts only, labor not covered); 1-year fan and light controls; 1-year LED lighting; HUUM heater 3-year body and controls (elements consumable) |
| placement | Indoor | Indoor |
| HSA/FSA | eligible | eligible via TrueMed |
Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person also publishes: red light, EMF, chromotherapy
Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna also publishes: sauna type, benches, back wall, glass, controls, lighting, ventilation, connectivity, dimensions
Who should buy which
Households wanting full-spectrum infrared plus built-in red light therapy in one 4-person indoor cabin, who value Canadian Hemlock, 0.5 mG EMF, and a lifetime warranty.
You only need 1-2 seats (look at the Eclipse 2-person or Equinox), you want outdoor placement (the Sun Home Luminar), or you specifically want the deepest published research base (Sunlighten).
Buyers who want authentic traditional water-on-stones loyly at home, in a Canadian cedar cabin with a HUUM Drop rock heater, and can accommodate a permanent 240V install.
You want a 120V plug-in cabin with no 240V wiring (Sun Home Equinox), infrared plus built-in red light therapy (Sun Home Eclipse), or the gentler heat of infrared for daily sessions.
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Frequently asked
Which is better, the Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person or the Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna?
Our editor scores are within half a point (8.8 and 8.8), so the right pick comes down to fit rather than score. The Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna starts at $12,499 and the Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person at $13,599. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
How much do they cost?
Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person: $13,599. Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna: $12,499. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.
Who should buy which one?
Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person: Households wanting full-spectrum infrared plus built-in red light therapy in one 4-person indoor cabin, who value Canadian Hemlock, 0.5 mG EMF, and a lifetime warranty. Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna: Buyers who want authentic traditional water-on-stones loyly at home, in a Canadian cedar cabin with a HUUM Drop rock heater, and can accommodate a permanent 240V install.
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