Luminar 5 specs
| Brand | Sun Home Saunas |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5-person |
| Exterior dimensions | 82" W × 51.5" D × 82.5" H |
| Heaters | 5 far-infrared carbon panels + 10 full-spectrum glass-tube heaters |
| Wattage | 7,200W |
| Electrical | 240V / 30A dedicated GFCI circuit (NEMA L6-30P) (plug-and-play) |
| Wood | Canadian red cedar (aluminum exterior) |
| EMF | Ultra-low EMF (<0.5 mG per maker) |
| Max temperature | 170°F |
| Price tier | $$$$ Premium ($2,000+). See Amazon for today's price. |
- Dimensions, heater count (15) and 7,200W from Sun Home's Luminar user guide and electrical requirements page. Weight 1,070 lb.
- Wired saw $11,699 in March 2025. Sun Home page said 'Low in stock right now' on 2026-10-12.
Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and may change between production runs. Confirm on the retailer page before buying.
The Sun Home Luminar 5-Person is a full-spectrum outdoor infrared sauna with a Canadian red cedar interior and an aluminum exterior. Fortune named it its best overall home sauna and gave it 4.5 out of 5. Wired was more critical and called it priced above competitors. Sun Home’s page listed it at $13,899 on sale, down from $14,499, on 2026-10-12. Check the maker for today’s price.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It suits homeowners with outdoor space and a dedicated circuit who want a high-end, multi-person infrared cabin. Fortune says it is not for budget buyers, renters or anyone who wants a compact plug-and-play unit.
Skip it if:
- You want steam. Wired is explicit that this is an infrared sauna, not a traditional one.
- You live somewhere cold and damp. Wired’s reviewer had slow heat-up, and Sun Home itself warns it takes longer below 40°F without a weather cover.
- You want to lean back against a cool surface. Wired found the heated panels sit directly behind the seats.
Heat and performance
Fortune’s tester reached 130°F in about 10 minutes and 140°F in 10 more, and gave temperature a 5 out of 5. Wired’s results were slower in cold, wet weather. Sun Home’s technician reached 170°F in just over an hour on a sunny day, per Wired, and suggested the door’s weather-stripping may let heat out. Wired also notes the default one-hour timer shuts the heat off.
Build, seating and features
Fortune’s tester called the seating ergonomic and long enough to lie down. Wired called the build sturdy and the finishes very nice, with a faint cedar scent. Both mention Bluetooth audio and an LED or chromotherapy light panel. Sun Home lists 15 heaters (5 far-infrared and 10 full-spectrum), 7,200W on a 240V 30A circuit, a 1,070 lb weight, ultra-low EMF under 0.5 mG and red light therapy.
Setup
Sun Home says assembly takes two or more people and half a day. Wired’s reviewer said it took a weekend, not counting the electrical work, and the third-party installer was not “white glove”. Wired says Sun Home has since revised the manual and added a video.
Price
- Sun Home, 2026-10-12: $13,899 sale, $14,499 regular. The page said “Low in stock right now”.
- Fortune: $14,499.
- Wired (March 2025): $11,699.
Check the maker for today’s price.
How it compares
It is the largest and most expensive cabin we list. For a cheaper cedar cabin see the SunRay Sedona. For a 3-person indoor option see the Heatwave Santa Fe. For a smaller budget start see the Dynamic Elite 1-Person.
Bottom line
A big, good-looking outdoor infrared cabin that Fortune loved and Wired found pricey and fussy. It makes sense if you have the space, the circuit and the budget. Check the maker for today’s price.
Accessories for the Luminar 5
Hand-picked add-ons sold on Amazon that work with any infrared sauna. Check the listing before you buy.
- MetersEMF Meter (TriField-style)TriField · Universal fit
Verify your cabin's low/ultra-low EMF claims yourself — hold it 6 inches from a heater panel, the way makers measure.
- MetersSauna Thermometer & HygrometerGeneric · Universal fit
Cabin controllers show set temperature, not what your bench actually feels. A wall dial keeps sessions honest.
- ComfortWooden Sauna BackrestGeneric · Universal fit
An S-shaped backrest keeps you off the hot rear heaters and makes 30-minute sessions far more comfortable.
- ComfortBamboo Duckboard / Floor MatGeneric · Universal fit
A duckboard keeps feet off the floor heater panel and adds airflow underfoot.
- CareSauna Seat Pads (set)Generic · Universal fit
Washable pads protect the hemlock bench from sweat stains — the single best longevity buy for any cabin.
- CareEucalyptus Sauna OilGeneric · Universal fit
A few drops on the bench (never directly on heaters) for the classic sauna aroma. Infrared cabins have no stones, so oils go on wood or a diffuser pad.
- CareSauna Wood CleanerGeneric · Universal fit
Mild cleaner made for sauna wood — keeps hemlock and cedar from darkening unevenly with sweat and humidity.
Compatibility checked October 2026. More in our sauna accessories guide.
