Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent
$170Ultra-affordable portable sauna under $200. At $170 it's the most affordable option on this list, with infrared heat.
Price Guide
Saunas Under $1,000: $19.55 to $1,000
7 saunas land under $1,000, and the band covers a lot of ground. It starts at $170 with the Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent and runs up to the OUTEXER 1-Person Infrared Sauna at $1,000. What ties this price tier together is infrared heat.
Every sauna on this list is held to the same class criteria and listed price low to high, then most recently verified.
- SmartmakSmartmak Far Infrared Sauna TentUltra-affordable portable sauna under $200
- Capacity
- 1 person
- Power
- 1,600W
$170 
SereneLifeSereneLife Infrared Home SaunaThe best-selling portable sauna on Amazon- Capacity
- 1 person
- Power
- 1,050W
$194
LifeProLifePro RejuvaWrap Infrared Sauna BlanketBudget-friendly infrared blanket that delivers- Power
- 600W
- Dimensions
- 71 × 31 in
$400
Sun HomeSun Home Infrared Sauna BlanketSun Home Sauna Blanket$499
Sun HomeSun Home Infrared Sauna BlanketEMF-shielded blanket from a sauna-first brand- Power
- 500W
- Dimensions
- 71 × 31 in
$499
HigherDOSEHigherDOSE Infrared Sauna BlanketThe original infrared sauna blanket- Power
- 350-420W
- Dimensions
- 71 × 31 in
$699
OUTEXEROUTEXER 1-Person Infrared SaunaAffordable hemlock wood cabin sauna- Capacity
- 1 person
- Power
- 120V / 800W
$1,000
How they compare
| Product | Price | Type | Heat Type | Temp Range | Heat-Up Time | Capacity | Dimensions | Weight | EMF Level | Power | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent | $170 | Portable Tent | Far Infrared | Up to 140°F | 10-15 min | 1 person | 28" × 31" × 37" | 14 lbs | Low | 1,600W | 1 year |
| SereneLife Infrared Home Sauna | $194 | Portable Tent | Far Infrared | Up to 140°F | 10-15 min | 1 person | 28" × 33" × 38" | 18 lbs | 2.4 mG (low) | 1,050W | 1 year |
| LifePro RejuvaWrap Infrared Sauna Blanket | $400 | Infrared Blanket | Far Infrared | 77-176°F | 10 min | Not listed | 71" × 31" | 15 lbs | Not specified | 600W | Lifetime |
| Sun Home Infrared Sauna Blanket | $499 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sun Home Infrared Sauna Blanket | $499 | Infrared Blanket | Far Infrared | Multiple settings | 10 min | Not listed | 71" × 31" | 17.5 lbs | Proprietary shielding | 500W | 1 year + 30-day guarantee |
| HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket | $699 | Infrared Blanket | Far Infrared | 68-158°F | 10 min | Not listed | 71" × 31" | 20 lbs | Low | 350-420W | 1 year |
| OUTEXER 1-Person Infrared Sauna | $1,000 | Indoor Infrared Cabin | Far Infrared (5 panels) | Up to 140°F | ~20 min | 1 person | 35" × 28" × 62" | 161 lbs | Low (graphene panels) | 120V / 800W | 1 year |
The case for each
SereneLife Infrared Home Sauna
$194The best-selling portable sauna on Amazon. At $194 it's priced below the middle of the pack, with infrared heat.
LifePro RejuvaWrap Infrared Sauna Blanket
$400Budget-friendly infrared blanket that delivers. At $400 it's priced below the middle of the pack, with infrared heat.
Sun Home Infrared Sauna Blanket
$499Sun Home Sauna Blanket. At $499 it's priced right around the middle of the field, with infrared heat.
Sun Home Infrared Sauna Blanket
$499EMF-shielded blanket from a sauna-first brand. At $499 it's priced right around the middle of the field, with low-EMF construction.
HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket
$699The original infrared sauna blanket. At $699 it's sitting toward the premium end, with infrared heat.
OUTEXER 1-Person Infrared Sauna
$1,000Affordable hemlock wood cabin sauna. At $1,000 it's the most serious investment here, with hemlock construction.
Sauna heaters and Heater controls that fit
These match the same criteria but are not themselves an answer to it. They are listed separately so the set above stays like for like.
Harvia ZSA-440 ADJUSTABLE LEG KG/CLUB
$19.55Harvia sauna heater
Harvia ZSME-80 Wall mounting flange for control panel
$22.50Harvia heater control
Harvia ZSK-80 Furnace Grate for KIP Series Sauna Heaters
$23.25Harvia sauna heater
Harvia WX312 MULTIDRIVE CABLE 1.5m/4.9ft
$25Harvia heater control
Harvia ZSS-610 Water Solenoid Valve
$47.50Harvia heater control
Harvia WX248 Temperature Sensor
$49.75Harvia heater control
Harvia HL4 Side Safety Railing for Virta Combi 10.5kW
$122Harvia sauna heater
Harvia SAA00100 430x265 Drip Tray, Wall-Mounted, Black
$130Harvia sauna heater
Harvia ZSK-778 Contactor 30A, Controls & HTR
$153.50Harvia heater control
Harvia ZSK-762 Thermostat for KIP/KV/Cilindro Heaters
$175.50Harvia heater control
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best sauna under $1,000?
We do not name one. Everything here is held to the same class criteria and is listed price low to high, then most recently verified, so the Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent leads at $170 because it is the cheapest, not because it won. Ultra-affordable portable sauna under $200. Which one is best depends on the axis you are buying on.
How many saunas are there under $1,000?
This list covers 7 saunas under $1,000, from 6 brands, each held to the same class criteria.
What is the cheapest sauna under $1,000?
The Smartmak Far Infrared Sauna Tent is the lowest-priced pick here at $170. Ultra-affordable portable sauna under $200.
Can you get a good sauna under $1,000?
Yes. Prices on this list run from $170 to $1,000, with a median of $499, so there is real choice below the $1,000 ceiling.
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