Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna 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 Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna (ultra premium, $11,099) 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 18 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 Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna | Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| price | $11,099 | $15,199 |
| heater type | HUUM Drop electric rock heater (6kW) | HUUM Drop electric rock heater (7.5kW) |
| sauna type | Traditional (water-on-stones loyly) | Traditional (water-on-stones loyly) |
| max temp | up to ~230°F | up to ~230°F |
| capacity | 3-person | 5-person |
| construction | Canadian cedar | Canadian cedar |
| benches | Dual-stack (two heat zones) | Dual-stack (two heat zones) |
| back wall | Carbonized hexagonal tile (single workshop, Estonia) | Carbonized hexagonal tile (single workshop, Estonia) |
| glass | Thermal-optimized black privacy glass | Thermal-optimized black privacy glass |
| controls | HUUM UKU remote + in-cabin capacitive panel + RGB remote | HUUM UKU remote + in-cabin capacitive panel + RGB remote |
| lighting | Warm ambient LED tile lights + tunable RGB | Warm ambient LED tile lights + tunable RGB |
| ventilation | Built-in electric fan | Built-in electric fan |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi via HUUM app (Sun Home app integration coming) | Wi-Fi via HUUM app (Sun Home app integration coming) |
| power | 240V dedicated 30A circuit (6kW heater, hardwired by an electrician) | 240V dedicated 40A circuit (7.5kW heater, hardwired by an electrician) |
| dimensions | 64.9"W x 57.1"D x 82.7"H (exterior) | 78.7"W x 68.9"D x 82.7"H (exterior) |
| weight | ~772 lb | ~926 lb |
| warranty | Limited lifetime cabin; 1-year fan, lighting, controls; HUUM heater 3-year body and controls (elements consumable) | Limited lifetime cabin; 1-year fan, lighting, controls; HUUM heater 3-year body and controls (elements consumable) |
| hsa fsa | eligible via TrueMed | eligible via TrueMed |
| placement | Indoor | Indoor |
Sun Home Saunas Nova Indoor 5-Person Traditional Sauna also publishes: availability
Who should buy which
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 plug-in cabin with no electrician (Sun Home Equinox), infrared plus built-in red light therapy (Sun Home Eclipse), or the gentler heat of infrared for daily sessions.
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 Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna 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 Nova Indoor 3-Person Traditional Sauna: $11,099. 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 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. 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.