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Full-Spectrum Infrared Saunas Compared: 3 Cabins

Three full-spectrum infrared saunas compared on heater layout, watts, circuit, top heat, size, and price, plus a dual-wave cabin and watts per cubic foot.

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Infrared Sauna Buying Guide: Heaters, Power, and Size

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  1. Side by side
  2. Finnmark FD-1: one person, full heat
  3. Clearlight Sanctuary 2: two people, longest warranty
  4. Finnmark FD-3: four people, 240V
  5. Run the numbers per cubic foot
  6. A cabin that mixes heaters under another name
  7. What to ask before you buy
  8. Sources

“Full spectrum” means a cabin pairs far-infrared panels with emitters the brand calls near- or mid-infrared. The label is the same across brands. The layouts behind it are not.

This page puts the three full-spectrum cabins in our catalog side by side, plus one cabin that mixes heater types under a different name. For heaters, EMF, and circuits in general, start with the infrared sauna buying guide.

Short answer: the Finnmark FD-1 ($4,695) is the 1-person pick, reaching 170°F on a 120V/15A plug. The Finnmark FD-3 ($6,495) seats four, also reaches 170°F, and needs 240V. The Clearlight Sanctuary 2 seats two on a 120V/20A outlet and carries a limited lifetime warranty, but has no published price.

Side by side

Finnmark FD-1 Clearlight Sanctuary 2 Finnmark FD-3
Seats 1 2 4
Full-spectrum heaters Spectrum Plus short-wave, plus LED near-infrared ceiling lights Two 500W True Wave Full Spectrum emitters, front wall Spectrum Plus short-wave panels
Far-infrared heaters Spectrum Carbon 360 long-wave Back, sides, and floor Carbon 360 long-wave
Total power 1,750W Not in our data 3,150W
Circuit 120V/15A, NEMA 5-15P 120V/20A, NEMA 5-20P Dedicated 240V, 15A
Top heat 170°F Not in our data 170°F
Interior 34” x 32” x 70” 46.5” x 44.25” x 72.5” 67” x 41” x 70”
Weight 301 lbs 450 lbs 488 lbs
Warranty Limited, term not stated Limited lifetime, original owner Limited, term not stated
Price $4,695 Quote only $6,495

From Finnmark (via Select Saunas) and Clearlight listings, checked September to October 2026.

Finnmark FD-1: one person, full heat

The FD-1 is 38” square outside and reaches 170°F on a household plug, with a Western Canadian cedar interior. Finnmark links an EMF test log and ETL certification on the listing.

Run the numbers on the plug. A 15A circuit at 120V carries 1,800W (15 x 120). The FD-1 draws 1,750W, which is 97% of that. Put it on a circuit nothing else uses.

Clearlight Sanctuary 2: two people, longest warranty

The Sanctuary 2 puts its two 500W full-spectrum emitters on the front wall and far-infrared heaters on the back, sides, and floor. It runs on a 120V/20A outlet with app control. The warranty is limited lifetime for the original owner, the clearest term of the three.

You get the warranty and the 2-person size on a plug-in outlet. You give up a published price: Clearlight quotes after a consultation.

Finnmark FD-3: four people, 240V

The FD-3 is 72” wide outside and pairs long-wave carbon panels with UL-listed short-wave Spectrum Plus panels. Its 3,150W needs a dedicated 240V, 15A circuit, so budget for an electrician if you don’t have one.

Run the numbers per cubic foot

Interior volume from the listed dimensions:

Cabin Interior volume Watts Watts per cu ft
Finnmark FD-1 44.1 cu ft 1,750W 39.7
Finnmark FD-3 111.3 cu ft 3,150W 28.3
Clearlight Sanctuary 2 86.3 cu ft Not in our data Not available

Here’s what the spec sheet won’t tell you. The FD-1 has about 40% more heater power per cubic foot than the FD-3, yet both list the same 170°F maximum. That suggests the smaller cabin has more power to spare, but neither listing gives a heat-up time to confirm it.

A cabin that mixes heaters under another name

The Health Mate Enrich 2 ($5,300) seats two and combines Tecoloy dual-wave heaters on the walls and bench with True Infra far-infrared heaters at the floor and lower back, on 120V/15A at 1,780W. Health Mate doesn’t call it full spectrum, but it is the same idea: more than one heater type in one cabin. It also adds a 96-diode red light array and a limited lifetime warranty on the unit.

What to ask before you buy

  1. How many watts come from the full-spectrum emitters, and how many from the far-infrared panels?
  2. What wavelength does each emitter produce, with a test report?
  3. Does the warranty cover each heater type for the same term?

Cleveland Clinic gives 110 to 135°F as the typical range for infrared saunas, so the 170°F on the Finnmark listings is above what most sessions use.

My rule of thumb: choose a full-spectrum cabin by seats and circuit first. The heater layout is the tiebreaker, not the starting point.

To see a full-spectrum cabin next to far-infrared alternatives, see our infrared sauna comparison.

Bottom line: the FD-1 for one person on a household plug, the Sanctuary 2 for two with the clearest warranty, and the FD-3 for four if you can run 240V.

Sources

  • Cleveland Clinic, “6 Possible Benefits of Infrared Saunas,” October 9, 2026: health.clevelandclinic.org
  • Heater layouts, power, dimensions, weights, warranties, and prices: Finnmark (via Select Saunas), Clearlight, and Health Mate listings, checked September to October 2026

Not medical advice.This page is general product information. Heat and cold exposure aren't safe for everyone. Talk to a physician before starting a sauna or cold plunge routine, particularly if you are pregnant or have a heart, blood pressure, or circulation condition. See our Editorial Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which full-spectrum infrared saunas plug into a regular outlet?

In our catalog, the 1-person Finnmark FD-1 runs on a 120V/15A plug and the 2-person Clearlight Sanctuary 2 on a 120V/20A outlet. The 4-person Finnmark FD-3 needs a dedicated 240V, 15A circuit.

How much does a full-spectrum infrared sauna cost?

In our catalog, the Finnmark FD-1 lists at $4,695 and the FD-3 at $6,495 at Select Saunas. Clearlight doesn't publish a price for the Sanctuary 2; it quotes after a consultation.

How hot does a full-spectrum infrared sauna get?

Finnmark lists 170°F for both the FD-1 and FD-3. Clearlight's Sanctuary 2 listing in our data gives no maximum. Cleveland Clinic gives 110 to 135°F as the typical infrared range.

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