SIDE BY SIDE

Compare products.

See prices, running costs, specifications and trade-offs side by side. Choose two to four products of the same type.

Change products

Product 1Product 2Product 3 (optional)Product 4 (optional)

Installed infrared cabin

Sunlighten Amplify RED III

3-person infrared cabin with integrated red-light configuration

$8,599US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Three-person cabin with built-in red light that needs a 240 V circuit

Check price at Sunlighten Full review →

Installed infrared cabin

Clearlight Sanctuary 2

2-person full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V / 20A plug-in

Price on requestNo published price, checked Oct 13, 2026

Two-person full-spectrum cabin with a lifetime warranty, sold by quote

Check price at Clearlight Full review →

Criterion	Sunlighten Amplify RED III	Clearlight Sanctuary 2
US price	$8,599Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review	Price on requestChecked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate	$8,599 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, energy use.	Not enough data Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: purchase price, installation, other annual costs, energy use.
Choose if	Two or three people who want red light built into their sauna and can add a dedicated 240 V, 20 A circuit.	Two adults with a 20 A outlet and about 60 × 56 in of floor space who'd rather have long warranty coverage than a published price.
Main trade-off	You pay $1,600 extra for red light with no published wavelength or dose, and opened saunas can't be returned.	You can't compare its cost upfront with listed-price cabins like the Sunlighten Amplify II, labor coverage ends after 7 years indoors, and a return costs 25% plus freight and the original shipping charge.
Key specifications	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: Two 500 W True Wave full-spectrum heaters on the front wall. True Wave far-infrared heaters on the back and side walls, behind the calves and under the floor (count and wattage not stated) Electrical: 120 V, 2,260 W, 18.83 A. NEMA 5-20P plug for a 120 V, 20 A outlet Capacity and bench: Up to 2 adults. Bench is 44.5 W × 21.75 D × 19 H in Weight: 450 lb Maximum temperature: Programmable to a maximum of 175°F (80°C). The session timer goes up to 60 minutes, but the manual recommends starting with sessions of no more than 30 minutes Controls and extras: Digital keypad for temperature, time, lights, heater intensity and reservation mode. Also a smartphone/tablet app, Bluetooth and AUX audio, and 12-color chromotherapy Assembly: Two adults, about 1 to 1.5 hours with a screwdriver and the included Allen wrench, per Clearlight's general assembly page
Exact variant	3-person infrared cabin with integrated red-light configuration	2-person full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V / 20A plug-in
Dimensions	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: 51.75 W × 47.75 D × 77 H in (listed as 51 3/4″ × 47 3/4″ × 77″). Inside: 46.5 W × 44.25 D × 72.5 H in. It weighs 450 lb. The owner's manual asks for at least 4 in of clearance on all sides for air circulation. The product page recommends 4 in around the sauna if it's built into an enclosed space.
Installation	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 plugs straight into a 120 V, 20 A wall receptacle with a NEMA 5-20P plug. It's rated at 18.83 A, close to the circuit's 20 A rating. Clearlight doesn't say you need a dedicated circuit or an electrician. The manual calls for a properly grounded 3-wire socket and advises against extension cords. It strongly recommends a GFCI in potentially wet locations, and asks for a dry, level surface with at least 4 in of clearance. The sauna ships by liftgate freight, with a scheduled delivery appointment. Clearlight's general assembly page says two people usually assemble it in about 1 to 1.5 hours, using a screwdriver and the included Allen wrench. Installation service is available in some areas, at no stated price. Outdoors, Clearlight requires its optional canvas cover, with the sauna on a deck or concrete pavers.
Materials	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.	Mahogany or basswood, which Clearlight describes as genuine, furniture-grade natural wood. It says the heaters combine ceramic and carbon.
Warranty	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.	Clearlight says its lifetime residential warranty covers the entire sauna for as long as you own it: the wood cabin, True Wave heaters, controls and electrical components, audio and chromotherapy lighting. Parts and shipping are covered for life. Labor is covered only for an initial period. The "Sauna Works Limited Lifetime Warranty" table in the owner's manual sets that at 7 years for indoor residential use (USA and Canada only). Outdoor residential use is covered only if you bought Clearlight's water-resistant cover with the sauna and kept it on. In that case, the manual limits cabin and labor coverage to 5 years. Commercial use carries a 5-year warranty. Clearlight's warranty page and manual differ on registration. The warranty page says it's automatic when the sauna ships. The manual says you must register within 30 days of purchase. The manual also says the warranty can't be transferred without Clearlight's written consent.
Returns	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.	Clearlight calls it a "30 Day Risk-Free Return Policy", but returns aren't free. They're accepted within 30 business days of receipt, and you need a Return Merchandise Authorization. The sauna has to be in new or like-new condition, in undamaged original packaging with all manuals. The refund is the purchase price minus any original shipping charges and a 25% restocking charge. If the sauna shipped under a free or discounted shipping promotion, the actual original freight cost is deducted. You pay return shipping. Custom, private-label and non-standard models are non-refundable. You must open the boxes and inspect them for concealed damage within 5 business days of delivery.
Unresolved questions	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	The quoted price Whether mahogany and basswood are priced differently Number and wattage of the far-infrared heaters Whether registration is automatic at shipment (warranty page) or due within 30 days of purchase (owner's manual) Measured EMF/ELF values Any safety-listing file number behind the Intertek and CE logos What the optional installation service costs and where it's offered

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.