Sun Home Saunas Equinox review: What can this 2-person infrared sauna add to your wellness routine?

This time, we’ve got our hands on a pretty interesting piece of technology—an infrared sauna. Not to be mistaken for a traditional Finnish sauna that heats the air around you, these cabins use infrared light to heat your body more directly.

Typically, they operate at lower temperatures, with low humidity, and can be integrated right into your home. The goal? To get that relaxing sauna experience with a bit of sweating, but without having to leave your house.

So, we’ve been researching Sun Home Saunas’ 2-person Equinox, noting every little detail from brand claims to online reviews, in order to better understand what this model can actually offer. Our Sun Home Saunas review covers Equinox’s heat performance, setup, certifications, and overall value to help you decide whether this infrared sauna is worth it.

Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Sun Home Equinox:

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What is Sun Home Saunas?

Sun Home Saunas is a premium home-wellness brand founded in San Diego in 2021. While still relatively fresh in the market, it has a pretty broad lineup, covering indoor and outdoor infrared and traditional saunas, cold plunges, sauna blankets, and various red light therapy devices.

The message revolves around longevity, recovery, and bringing wellness routines into your home. Sun Home Saunas' positioning is clearly above the mass-market category, emphasizing thoughtful design, low-EMF performance, VOC testing, and solid warranties.

The brand describes its products as “high-end thermal therapy solutions” for health-conscious homeowners. Plus, we found that the prices don’t bite quite as much as you might expect, especially considering the offered features.

What’s special about Sun Home Equinox?

Equinox is Sun Home Saunas’ two-person indoor full-spectrum model suitable for buyers who expect brand transparency, high heat, and build quality from a premium product.

The current lineup includes Solstice, Equinox, Eclipse, and Luminar models, each offering different designs and feature sets. Equinox stands out for its balanced combination of features without requiring you to pay too much.

This model is fitted for two people to use at one time. Keep in mind that you do get in quite close proximity to another person in the sauna—we’d say it’s great with a partner, but maybe not so much with an acquaintance.

We especially liked that this sauna uses eco-certified, kiln-dried eucalyptus, which is just a fancy way of saying that the interior feels smooth to the touch, has a nice color, and smells amazing, especially during a session.

But overall, its heating system is the main attraction: four far-infrared heaters plus two 500W full-spectrum heaters. Sun Home Sauna calls this its True Wave™ full-spectrum heating system, designed to provide near-, mid-, and far-infrared wavelengths.

Equinox also has independently documented low-EMF and VOC testing. Reported values include 0.5mG EMF at seated distance, measured by Vitatech Electromagnetics, and 27µg/m³ TVOC under the test conditions using EPA TO-15. These figures are laboratory measurements rather than evidence that lower EMF or VOC levels may provide specific health benefits, but we appreciated the extra transparency.

How to fit it in your home

One of the most pressing questions you may have right now is how practical it is to have an infrared sauna at home. Well, Sun Home Equinox can probably fit in most typical American homes, but some prior planning is needed.

How much space do you need?

Equinox’s exterior measures 50.9 x 45.9 x 77.7 inches, with the door opening being around 28 inches. So, while it’s marketed as a relatively compact indoor sauna, it still takes quite a bit of space.

Sun Home Sauna recommends at least 4 inches of clearance around the sides and minimum 12 inches above the sauna. To accommodate all that, the room you’d want to put the sauna in should be approximately 7 x 6 feet with an 8-foot ceiling.

A level, stable, and dry floor is important. Tile, concrete, vinyl, or sealed hardwood should work, but we suggest avoiding carpeted floors—you’d need appropriate protection underneath. You’ll also want some airflow in the room for ventilation, so don’t put the sauna in a closed-off space.

Outlet and electrical requirements

According to the manufacturer’s manual, Equinox requires 120V/1880W/15.67A and uses a NEMA 5-20P plug. These electrical requirements may be unfamiliar to you, so consider consulting with a professional electrician about the installation. Also, make sure the sauna is installed in accordance with local electrical codes.

From what we gathered, you shouldn’t share that circuit with another appliance, and you shouldn’t use an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. This can definitely be an inconvenience, making it harder to find a suitable spot for the sauna.

Another very particular point—Sun Home Saunas advises not to install Equinox on a GFCI or AFCI breaker, because the full-spectrum heaters may cause those breakers to trip during operation. Again, we recommend having an electrician confirm the setup and requirements before installation.

Assembly time

The infrared sauna arrives as a set of panels (not as a finished cabin), so you assemble it in the room where you plan to use it. The manual estimates 1–2 hours for assembly, but we’d recommend giving yourself plenty of time rather than rushing the process. It’s also worth planning for a weekend assembly with a few extra hands, since Equinox is a heavy unit and isn’t practical to assemble on your own.

Assembly itself isn’t very complex. You can find detailed instructions in the manual, as well as a video guide. Basically, you position the base, connect the back and side panels, install the door, connect internal wiring, add the interior pieces, and finish with the roof panel.

Our warning: assemble the sauna in its intended location and don’t try to move the fully assembled cabin afterwards.

Cleaning and other practical takeaways

Overall maintenance of Equinox is quite simple. Sweat and moisture might accumulate inside, but generally, you won’t have to deal with cleansing as often as you would with traditional sauna.

We recommend wiping the bench and floor with a towel after every session and leaving the door open for around 10 minutes after use to let the cabin air out. The brand also sells an Eco-Friendly Sauna + Glass Cleaner, if you’d like a dedicated sauna cleaner. Just avoid bleach and solvents, as these may damage the materials.

In our opinion, Equinox is fairly home-friendly but not completely effortless. You need at least two people for assembly, a dedicated spot, enough clearance, and the right electrical setup, which may require a consultation with a professional.

Once installed, though, operation is simple, and you don’t have to keep worrying about much else.

Price and buyer protections

The upfront price of Equinox is by no means cheap. At $6099, the sauna can be considered a premium investment, although not the most expensive Sun Home Saunas option.

If the price tag is too high to pay all at once, the brand offers Affirm financing. It allows eligible buyers to spread the cost over monthly payments, but exact terms vary.

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That said, you do get some solid buyer protections. Besides free shipping, the brand offers a 7-year warranty for the cabinetry and heaters, three years for the controls, and a year for the glass doors and audio.

If you don’t like the sauna, you have 30 days from delivery to request a return. But there’s a catch—the sauna must be unused, unassembled, and in its original unopened packaging. You also must cover return shipping and a restocking fee. So, don’t rush into this purchase unless you’re sure you have the space, electrical setup, and plan on using it.

Safety and important considerations before a session

Sun Home Equinox, according to the brand, is generally safe for healthy adults when used properly. We found some recommendations for beginners to start with 10–20 minute sessions, while more experienced users can spend up to 40 minutes in the sauna.

Multiple infrared sauna studies also support the general range of these recommendations, with most using saunas for 15–30 minutes at around 140°F. However, the authors explicitly concluded that more research is needed to determine the optimal duration and frequency of sessions, so it’s best to follow manufacturer instructions.

Stay well hydrated before and after a session. If you start to feel dizzy, nauseous, or uncomfortably hot—leave the sauna immediately and rest somewhere cool and well ventilated.

Who shouldn't use it?

Based on Sun Home Saunas’ guidelines and available research on infrared sauna use, some people should either consult a healthcare professional before using Equinox or avoid it altogether. The brand specifically highlights:

• Pregnancy
• Unstable cardiovascular conditions
• Medications that may affect heat tolerance
• Some autonomic conditions
• Multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Epilepsy
• Children
• People with pacemakers or other implanted devices
• Those recovering from surgery or with open wounds

If you fall into one of these groups, we encourage you to speak with your doctor before using the sauna.

Using the Sun Home 2-person Equinox infrared sauna

Equinox operation is simple: no difficult manual adjustments and no apps to download. There’s a digital control panel that allows you to set temperature and session timing directly from inside of the sauna.

Some extra features include lighting and audio control, as well as reservation mode. We’re actually really interested in the latter, as it lets you schedule the sauna to start heating at a certain time.

According to Sun Home Saunas, the cabin generally reaches therapeutic temperatures in 15–30 minutes, while online reviews report 10–20 minutes to reach 130–140°F. Reaching the upper end of its advertised temperature may take considerably longer. So, a session will need some planning if you want a really hot sauna.

This longer window can be very inconvenient if you’re already ready to jump in, but reservation mode may make it less annoying.

Ambience features

Equinox has built-in chromotherapy lighting and a Bluetooth surround-sound system.

Basically, chromotherapy is the idea that different colors of light may influence your mood or well-being. Whether it provides any meaningful benefits is debatable, but we think it’s nice that you can change the cabin’s lighting to match your vibe.

The audio system is more interactive, as you can stream audio from your phone or another media player. This is one of those features that sounds minor at first but really makes sense in practice.

While sitting for half an hour total in silence might be relaxing, some people can feel bored. Turning on some calming audio for meditation may make a session much more enjoyable, or you can blast your favorite songs and make it a more entertaining part of your routine.

Are there drawbacks to consider?

Honestly, there weren’t any core aspects of Equinox we’d consider drawbacks. But there are always a few trade-offs.

Firstly, preheating is long if you want the sauna really hot. After around 20 minutes, your unit may reach around 140°F, which is already plenty warm for a comfortable session, but it’s not the advertised maximum.

Reservation mode may make this downside slightly better, but you still need to plan your sessions rather than deciding to use the sauna at the last minute.

The second point is that a two-person capacity may be slightly difficult if you want personal space. Like we said before, if you’re alone or with your partner, the session is comfortable, but it may feel awkward if you’re using the sauna with acquaintances or friends.

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Is Sun Home Sauna Equinox worth the investment?

Speaking generally, we’re well aware that at-home infrared saunas aren’t for everyone. Maybe you don’t have space, setup, and budget for one.

But if those factors allow you to get one, we recommend Sun Home Equinox. Using it truly seems like a premium experience, from the smooth interior design to the ambience features, alongside a nice feeling of heat permeating and relaxing your body.

We believe that what Sun Home Saunas offer—features, build quality, low-EMF and VOC testing, and warranties—can definitely justify the price tag.

Of course, this article is just our personal opinions, so we encourage you to check the product yourself, read other reviews, and consult with a professional if you have any questions. At the end of the day, if you decide to purchase Equinox, it’s going to be a long-term investment into your wellness and relaxation.

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