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CriterionSunlighten Amplify IIISunlighten Amplify RED IIISunlighten Signature I
US price$6,999Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$8,599Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$4,999Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$6,999

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: installation, energy use.
$8,599

Incomplete known subtotal.

Not included: installation, energy use.
$5,371.52

Incomplete known subtotal. Electricity assumption: $0.18/kWh.

Not included: installation.
Choose ifTwo or three people who share sessions, with a dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit and about 63 × 46 in of indoor floor.Two or three people who want red light built into their sauna and can add a dedicated 240 V, 20 A circuit.One person with a dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit and about 38 × 40 in of indoor floor.
Main trade-offOpened saunas can't be returned, and the product page skips wattage, top temperature and a safety listing number.You pay $1,600 extra for red light with no published wavelength or dose, and opened saunas can't be returned.You can't return it once the boxes are opened, and the warranty doesn't pay for labor.
Key specifications
  • Heaters: 7 SoloCarbon far-infrared heaters and 3 halogen full-spectrum heaters. Wattage of each isn't stated
  • Electrical: 120 V on a dedicated 20 A circuit and outlet. Wattage, amperage and outlet type aren't on the product page
  • Inside and seating: 56.8 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in. One bench, 56.7 W × 20.3 D in and 19.5 in high, for up to three people
  • Weight: 642 lb
  • Delivery and assembly: Freight to a flat, paved surface at your garage door, left on a pallet. Two people assemble it in about 2 to 3 hours
  • Heat-up: Sunlighten suggests preheating for 45 to 60 minutes and says it warms about one degree per minute
  • Options: Eucalyptus or Obsidian at the same price, basswood $200 less. The 2-person size costs $1,000 less. Integrated red light was marked not available
  • Extras: Bluetooth sound system, chromotherapy lights and a CELLIANT heater cover
  • Heaters: 7 far-infrared, 5 near-infrared red-light and 3 full-spectrum heaters. The red light's wavelength and output aren't stated
  • Electrical: 240 V, 3,465 W and 14.44 A, on a dedicated 20 A circuit with a NEMA 6-20R outlet
  • Inside and bench: 56.8 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in inside. The bench is 56.6 W × 20.2 D in and 19.5 in off the floor
  • Top temperature: Up to 170°F, which Sunlighten qualifies with "in ideal conditions"
  • Heat-up: Sunlighten suggests preheating for 45 to 60 minutes. It says the cabin warms about one degree per minute, depending on room temperature
  • Weight and delivery: 710 lb in two to three boxes on a pallet, left in your garage or driveway. Two people assemble it in about 2 to 3 hours
  • Extras: Chromotherapy lighting and a sound system
  • Options: The 2-person Amplify RED II costs $900 less and the 4-person Amplify RED IV $1,700 more. Without red light, the same-size Amplify III Eucalyptus is $1,600 less
  • Heaters: 8 far-infrared heaters, with Sunlighten's SoloCarbon heater named as a feature. No near-infrared or full-spectrum heaters are listed, and per-heater wattage isn't stated
  • Electrical: 120 V, 1,350 W, 20 A. Dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit with a NEMA 5-20R outlet (5-20P plug)
  • Inside and seating: 32.2 W × 33.6 D × 70.3 H in. One bench, 32.1 W × 20.2 D in and 19.5 in high, for one person
  • Outside and weight: 37.8 W × 39.8 D × 77.7 H in with feet, 428 lb. Leave 4 in to the walls and 12 in above
  • Heat: Up to 170°F. Sunlighten suggests preheating for 45 to 60 minutes and says it warms about 1°F per minute
  • Delivery and assembly: Freight to a garage or flat, paved driveway, left on a pallet. Two people assemble it in about 2 to 3 hours
  • Running cost: Sunlighten estimates 15 to 35 cents an hour
  • Extras: Bluetooth sound system, chromotherapy lights, CELLIANT heater cover and a Reservation Mode that starts the preheat
Exact variant3-person installed infrared cabin, eucalyptus/obsidian3-person infrared cabin with integrated red-light configuration1-person installed far-infrared cabin, eucalyptus
DimensionsOutside: 62.3 W × 45.9 D × 77.7 H in, including 2 in feet. Inside: 56.8 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in. The door opening is 28 in. The bench is 56.7 in wide and 20.3 in deep, 19.5 in off the floor. It weighs 642 lb. Sunlighten says it fits under a standard 8 ft ceiling and its panels fit through a standard 30 in doorway. The product page gives no clearance to leave around the cabin.Outside: 62.3 W × 45.9 D × 77.7 H in, including 2 in feet. Inside: 56.8 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in. The door opening is 28 in. The bench is 56.6 in wide and 20.2 in deep, 19.5 in off the floor. The eucalyptus model weighs 710 lb. Sunlighten says it fits under a standard 8 ft ceiling and its panels fit through a standard 30 in doorway. The product page gives no clearance to leave around the cabin.Outside: 37.8 W × 39.8 D × 77.7 H in, including 2 in feet. Inside: 32.2 W × 33.6 D × 70.3 H in. The door opening is 28 in, and the door swings outward to the right. The bench is 32.1 in wide and 20.2 in deep, 19.5 in off the floor. It weighs 428 lb. Sunlighten recommends 4 in of clearance from the walls and 12 in above the cabin. It says the cabin fits under a standard 8 ft ceiling and its panels fit through a standard 30 in doorway.
InstallationIt needs a dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit and outlet. Sunlighten's FAQ says a power strip or converter voids the warranty. The warranty page also rules out extension cords and shared circuits. It asks for at least 5 ft between the sauna and a cold plunge, shower or bathtub. The product page suggests booking an electrician so the outlet is ready on build day. It doesn't list the wattage, amperage or outlet type. Freight delivery needs a flat, paved surface up to your garage door. The carrier leaves the sauna there on a pallet and can't carry it up steps. It comes in two to three mattress-sized boxes of 130 lb each. The Magne-Seal panels lock together without screws or nails. Sunlighten says two people take about 2 to 3 hours.It needs a dedicated 240 V, 20 A circuit and a NEMA 6-20R outlet for its 6-20P plug. Sunlighten tells you to book your electrician early so the outlet is ready on build day. Its FAQ says a power strip or converter voids the warranty. The warranty page also rules out extension cords and non-dedicated circuits. It requires at least 5 ft between the sauna and any source of water or vapor. The product page doesn't mention GFCI protection or clearance around the cabin. Freight arrives in two to three large boxes on a pallet, left in your garage or on a flat, paved driveway spot. The carrier calls first to schedule. The panels lock together with Magne-Seal corners, without screws or nails. Sunlighten says two people take about 2 to 3 hours. Its guides page has manuals and assembly guides for the standard Amplify II, III and IV, but none listed under Amplify RED.It needs a dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit and outlet. The outlet is a NEMA 5-20R, and the plug is a NEMA 5-20P. Sunlighten's FAQ says a power strip or converter voids the warranty. The warranty page also rules out extension cords and non-dedicated circuits. The same page requires at least 5 ft between the sauna and a cold plunge, shower or bathtub. The product page doesn't say whether you need an electrician or GFCI protection. It points you to the spec sheet for electrical details. Sunlighten's support page links an owner's manual, spec sheet, assembly guide and power box installation guide. Those PDFs couldn't be opened for this review. Freight delivery goes to a garage or flat, paved driveway. The carrier leaves the sauna there on a pallet and can't carry it up steps. It comes in two to three mattress-sized boxes of 130 lb each, and you need at least two people to unpack and carry in the panels. The Magne-Seal panels lock together without screws or nails. Sunlighten says two people take about 2 to 3 hours.
MaterialsIt's eucalyptus in Sunlighten's black Obsidian finish. Plain eucalyptus costs the same, and basswood is $200 less. It comes with a CELLIANT heater cover. Sunlighten says its eucalyptus is sustainably sourced. It also says the glue on the tongue-and-groove boards is non-toxic and was third-party tested by Franklin International.Eucalyptus tongue-and-groove boards on solid wood framing, which Sunlighten calls sustainably sourced and non-toxic. Basswood and Obsidian finishes were marked not available for this model. One line on the page says its saunas are made of basswood, which conflicts with the eucalyptus selection. Sunlighten says the glue on its boards was third-party tested by Franklin International.Eucalyptus, which Sunlighten says is sustainably sourced, with natural variation in tone and grain. Basswood was marked not available, and the Obsidian finish is sold on a separate page. It comes with a CELLIANT heater cover. Sunlighten says the glue is non-toxic, citing third-party testing by Franklin International.
WarrantySunlighten's warranty page groups Amplify with its other cabin saunas. For home use, the cabinet and heaters get 7 years, the controls 3 years, and the glass door and audio 1 year. Commercial use gets 5 years on the cabinet and heaters and 1 year on everything else. You pay the freight on parts shipped for service. A general disclaimer says coverage is for replacement parts only, not labor or technician costs. It sits right after the red light panel's terms, so it's unclear whether it applies to cabins. The warranty covers only the original buyer and ends if you sell the sauna. It's void on a power strip, extension cord, converter or shared circuit, or within 5 ft of water. Sunlighten says its saunas aren't designed to be placed outdoors. If you put one outside anyway, its cover (sold separately) has to stay on at all times, even during sessions. The sauna must also be bought and put into use within a year of its manufacture date. The page shows no version or effective date.Sunlighten's warranty page groups Amplify with its other cabin saunas. For home use, the cabinet and heaters get 7 years, the controls 3 years, and the glass door and audio 1 year. Cabinetry includes benches, floor grates and heater cover frames. Controls include the control pad, in-sauna tablet and power box. Commercial use gets 5 years on the cabinet and heaters and 1 year on everything else. The cabin terms don't single out the red-light heaters. The general terms cover replacement parts only. Labor and technician costs aren't covered. You pay all freight, including on parts shipped for service. Coverage is for the original buyer only and ends if you sell the sauna. It's void on a power strip, extension cord, converter or non-dedicated circuit, or within 5 ft of water. Outdoors, the plastic sheet of the sauna cover (sold separately) must stay on at all times, even during sessions. The sauna must be bought and put into use within a year of its manufacture date. The page shows no version or effective date.Sunlighten's warranty page covers its mPulse, Signature and Amplify cabins under one set of terms. For home use, the cabinet and heaters get 7 years. The cabinet includes the bench, floor grates and heater cover frames. The controls (in-sauna tablet, control pad and power box) get 3 years. The glass door and audio get 1 year, and chromotherapy has a separate 1-year warranty. Commercial use gets 5 years on the cabinet and heaters and 1 year on everything else. It covers replacement parts only, not labor or technician costs. You pay the freight on parts shipped for service. It covers only the original buyer and ends if you sell the sauna. It's void on a power strip, extension cord, converter or non-dedicated circuit. It's also void within 5 ft of a shower, tub or cold plunge. Sunlighten's contraindications page adds that repairs attempted without consulting Sunlighten void it. Sunlighten says its saunas aren't designed for outdoor use. Outside, the separately sold sauna cover has to stay on at all times, even during sessions. The sauna must also be bought and put into use within a year of its manufacture date. The page shows no version or effective date.
ReturnsNon-custom saunas like Amplify can be returned or exchanged within 30 days of delivery, but only in the original, unopened packaging. Opened saunas can't be returned or exchanged. Charges can include a 3% administrative fee, a $499 restocking fee, storage fees and return shipping to the warehouse. Cancelling before it ships can cost the 3% fee, plus storage fees if the sauna has to be re-routed. Sunlighten reserves the right to refuse a return, exchange or cancellation. It refunds to your original payment method after it inspects and restocks the sauna.Non-custom saunas can be returned within 30 days of delivery, but only unopened in the original packaging. Opened saunas can't be returned. Fees can include a 3% administrative fee, a $499 restocking fee per Amplify sauna, storage fees and return shipping. Cancelling before it ships can cost the 3% fee, plus storage fees if it has to be rerouted.You can return or exchange it within 30 days of delivery, but only in the original, unopened packaging. Opened saunas can't be returned. Charges can include a 3% administrative fee, a $499 restocking fee for Signature saunas, storage fees and return shipping. You can cancel before it ships, but the same fees can apply. You start a return by emailing your sales rep or customer care for an authorization, and Sunlighten schedules the pickup. It refunds to your original payment method after it inspects and restocks the sauna. Sunlighten reserves the right to refuse a return, exchange or cancellation.
Unresolved questions
  • The cabin's rated wattage and amperage, and so its running cost
  • The maximum cabin temperature
  • Which outlet type it needs and whether GFCI protection is required
  • How much clearance to leave around the cabin
  • Whether the warranty's no-labor line covers cabin saunas or only the red light panel
  • What the owner's manual and power box installation guide require, since those PDFs couldn't be opened
  • Whether an ETL listing covers this exact model, and its file number
  • What the linked EMF test measured, on which models and at what distance
  • Carton weights, since two to three boxes of 130 lb each don't add up to 642 lb
  • Whether the $6,999 sale price outlasts the October 14 event
  • The red-light heaters' wavelength and irradiance, and whether they run at the same time as the far-infrared heaters
  • Average power use during a session, and so the yearly running cost
  • Whether the circuit needs GFCI protection, and how much clearance to leave around the cabin
  • What the linked Amplify RED III spec sheet adds, since it couldn't be opened on Oct 13, 2026
  • Whether an ETL listing covers this exact model, and its file number
  • What the Vitatech EMF test measured, at what distance, and whether it included the red-light heaters
  • Whether it's in stock, since the product page and Sunlighten's store listing disagreed
  • The lifespan and replacement price of the full-spectrum and red-light heaters
  • Whether the $8,599 sale price lasts past the October 14 event
  • Whether an ETL listing covers Signature I, and its file number
  • What the linked EMF test measured, on which models and at what distance
  • Whether you need GFCI protection or a licensed electrician for the circuit
  • What the owner's manual, spec sheet and power box installation guide require, since those PDFs couldn't be opened
  • Average power draw once the cabin is up to temperature
  • Carton weights, since two to three boxes of 130 lb each don't add up to 428 lb
  • How many cleanings one $39 cleaning kit covers
  • Whether the $4,999 sale price lasts past the October 14 event

These comparisons use published specifications, not head-to-head tests. Prices and terms are dated. Unknown costs are not zero. Check the exact variant before you buy.