The Sauna I Actually Use in 2025 (After Testing 40+ Sauna Brands)

We made a version of this video a while ago, but since then I’ve tested more brands, had more questions come in, and changed up how I use different saunas depending on the day. This is a more updated, focused breakdown of what I actually use at home now — and why I keep going back to the same models.

Whether you’ve got limited space, power restrictions, or just want reliable heat coverage without the fluff, here’s how I decide which sauna to use and when. The links to everything I mention are in the description below, including my full Amazon page with recommended gear and accessories.

Read the transcript below

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We made a version of this video a while back, talking about which sauna I actually use day to day. And since then, we got a ton of questions. People asking, do you still use the same one? What about the other brands you’ve tested?

What if you don’t have space or power for something big? So this is a more updated version. Same honest take, just cleaned up and focused on what I’ve learned since then. First off, this isn’t about trashing any brand.

There are a lot of saunas out there. Some are decent, some aren’t. But I always go back to what actually works for me. I’ve tested over 40 sauna brands.

Some I like, a handful I love, but I don’t use all of them regularly, not even close. If I’m doing a session at home, it’s usually in one of two saunas. Most often, it’s a Radiant Health 2.5. Why?

It’s spacious. I can stretch out. I’m not sitting like a mannequin. And the heat coverage is legit.

You can actually see it on flare footage. It wraps around your body from your feet, under your legs, across your back. That kind of layout matters way more than most people realize. It’s not just the temperature inside the sauna.

It’s where that infrared is going and how much of your body it’s reaching. And it’s subtle, but once you know the difference, you feel it instantly. Now, that doesn’t mean every Radiant Health sauna feels identical. If I gave one away or were testing something else, I’d still reach for the same heater layout in a different size.

But it’s not always practical. Like when I’m up north, I don’t have this big setup. No dedicated 20 amp circuit. No extra space.

And that’s not the sauna company’s fault. It’s just my situation. Eventually, we’ll trench some power lines and set it all up properly. But for now, I’ve got to work with what’s available.

So yeah, comfort and space make a huge difference. If my shoulder’s acting up or my back is tight from lifting or riding, I want room to move. But when I’m short on time, I lean on something else entirely. Lately, I’ve been using the Heavenly Heat Eco.

It’s compact, it’s clean, and it heats up incredibly fast. It’s totally different from the Radiant Health unit.

You don’t get the same space, you’re sitting knees up, almost in the doorway, but that thing moves, you plug it into a standard outlet, and you’re sweating in no time. It’s not better or worse, it’s just built for a different situation, and it’s perfect when you don’t have a lot of time or a big space to work with.

Then there’s the red light sauna we’ve been testing. That one caught my attention because it’s the first I’ve seen where you can use an actual PBMT panel that vents to the outside. That means the lens stays cool, so you can actually get the benefits of red light while you’re heating up the sauna, and if you don’t want it later, you just pop the window back in.

It’s the first modular approach I’ve seen like that, and the flexibility is impressive. Now people always ask if red light and sauna heat work well together. I’ve looked into it, and some studies suggest that high body temperature can reduce the effectiveness of red light therapy, so combining them might not be optimal for everyone.

But again, test it for yourself. There’s no one size fits all. If I had to choose only one sauna, it would still be the Radiant Health unit, because for me, that combination of space, comfort, and consistent heat coverage is unbeatable. I’ve sent friends side by side flare footage comparing this to other saunas, and when you see it, you get it.

This isn’t marketing fluff, it’s real performance. But I’m also not saying it’s the best option for everyone. If you’ve got limited power or limited room, a smaller model like the Heavenly Heat Eco might be the move. Either way, choose the one that fits your life.

That’s what I do. And that’s why I keep going back to the ones that work.