Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person vs Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.
Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person (ultra premium, $12,999–$13,599) vs Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna (ultra premium, $15,199) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).
Compared on 9 shared specs · editor scores 8.8 vs 8.7 · same category (sauna).
These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person | Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| price | $12,999–$13,599 | $15,199 |
| heater type | 12 far-infrared + 4 full-spectrum heaters | HUUM Drop electric rock heater (7.5kW) |
| max temp | up to ~165°F | up to ~230°F |
| capacity | 4-person | 5-person |
| power | 240V / dedicated 30A circuit (NEMA L6-30P) | 240V dedicated 40A circuit (7.5kW heater, hardwired by an electrician) |
| weight | 925 lb | ~926 lb |
| construction | Canadian red cedar | Canadian cedar |
| warranty | Lifetime limited | Limited lifetime cabin; 1-year fan, lighting, controls; 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: redLight, EMF, chromotherapy
Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna also publishes: saunaType, benches, backWall, glass, controls, lighting, ventilation, connectivity, dimensions, availability
Who should buy which
Households wanting full-spectrum infrared plus built-in red light therapy in one 4-person indoor cabin, who value Canadian red cedar, 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).
Families or hosts who want authentic five-person traditional loyly at home, with Canadian cedar, a HUUM Drop 7.5kW heater, and Sun Home design, and can accommodate a permanent 240V install.
You are a solo or couple user (the Nova 3-Person or plug-in Equinox fits better), or you want infrared plus built-in red light therapy (the Sun Home Eclipse).
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Frequently asked
Which is better, the Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person or the Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna?
They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.
How much do they cost?
Sun Home Saunas Eclipse 4-Person: $12,999 to $13,599. Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna: $15,199. 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 red cedar, 0.5 mG EMF, and a lifetime warranty. Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna: Families or hosts who want authentic five-person traditional loyly at home, with Canadian cedar, a HUUM Drop 7.5kW heater, and Sun Home design, and can accommodate a permanent 240V install.