SaunaGen makes a very stylish and effective line of saunas and, since they are manufactured in China, they can offer them at very attractive prices.

The larger units include 12 ceramic emitters with a 96% radiant efficiency rating, each has a surface area of roughly 56 square inches due to the concave and ribbed design.  Since infrared is emitted at right angles from a surface, this shape and overall surface area ensures even distribution of the infrared throughout the sauna cabin and provides an even, comfortable heat. The two smaller units scale back the number of heaters to 10 or 6 but maintain the same ratio of heater surface to cabin volume.

In our tests the emitter surface temperatures ranged between 200 and 600F degrees, producing a broad spectral range of far-infrared. The sauna cabin heats up quickly but the emitters themselves never feel uncomfortably hot.

When the unit reaches temperature and the power switches off the emitters have enough mass to stay hot longer than a carbon or rod unit, smoothing the transitions between the power on/power off cycles. As the emitters start to cool and emit the longer wave infrared, the sauna cabin will drop a few degrees before the unit turns back on. The transition however is very comfortable, unlike many saunas in this price range.

These units are manufactured using premium hemlock, which is the a good choice for in intermediately priced indoor sauna. All units include large glass doors that give a spacious, open feel. They all come with color therapy lights which some people appreciate.

SaunaGen has done a terrific job bringing together the right design and blend of materials to make a great sauna. The price makes it especially attractive. If TheraSauna is out of your price range you should consider one of these.