Sun Home Luminar 5 (Outdoor Full-Spectrum Infrared) review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 8, 2026 · 
Scores 9.25/10, tied for 1st of the 25 outdoor saunas we track. At $13,899 it works out to $2,779.80 per seat, which is above the median of $1,878 per seat for non-barrel outdoor saunas. Its 1-year warranty is shorter than the 5-year median for non-barrel outdoor saunas.
You might send it back: returns carry a restocking fee of 25%, while 16 of the 25 outdoor saunas charge none
- Price
- $13,899
- Heat
- Full spectrum + far infrared
- Seats
- 5
- Max temp
- 170°F
- Warranty
- 1 year (limited)
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · all from sunhomesaunas.comHeat and power
Build
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
1 year (residential limited, per Sun Home warranty page); product page says limited lifetime.
30 days from delivery, unused and in the original unopened packaging only; 25% restocking fee plus shipping both ways, even on free-shipping orders; uncrated, assembled or used saunas are not accepted. Canceling an order costs 3%.
Free shipping; pallet to curbside.
Warranty: 1 year (residential limited, per Sun Home warranty page); product page says limited lifetime. Returns: 30 days from delivery, unused and in the original unopened packaging only; 25% restocking fee plus shipping both ways, even on free-shipping orders; uncrated, assembled or used saunas are not accepted. Canceling an order costs 3%. Shipping: Free shipping; pallet to curbside. Source: sunhomesaunas.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Source: sunhomesaunas.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Compared with similar outdoor saunas
All 25 outdoor saunas →| Model | Price | Heat | Seats | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Outdoors Extra-Wide Outdoor Barrel Sauna - 6 Person | $7,885 | Electric heater | 4–6 | 1 year | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Golden Designs Arlberg 3 Person Traditional Outdoor Sauna (GDI-8103-01) | $7,999 | Electric heater | 3 | Not stated | 9/10 | See specs → |
| Almost Heaven Blackwater 4 Person Cube Sauna | $11,268 | Electric heater; wood-burning Harvia M3 optional | 4–6 | Lifetime (limited) | 9.25/10 | See specs → |
| Sun Home Luminar 5 (Outdoor Full-Spectrum Infrared)THIS MODEL | $13,899 | Full spectrum + far infrared | 5 | 1 year (limited) | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Almost Heaven Solide Compact 4-6 Person Cabin Sauna | $14,233 | Electric heater; wood-burning option | 4–6 | Lifetime (limited) | 9/10 | See specs → |