Hybrid sauna comparison

A hybrid sauna combines infrared emitters and a Finnish sauna heater in one cabin. You choose each time which type of heat you want: gentle infrared or the high heat of a classic sauna. On this page you can compare hybrid models from several retailers and find the one that suits your home.

How does a hybrid sauna work?

A combination sauna has two heat sources that you use separately. In infrared mode the air stays at about 35 to 60 °C, and warm-up takes 10 to 20 minutes. In Finnish mode the heater warms the air to 70 to 100 °C. You can pour water on the hot stones for a burst of steam, called löyly. Warm-up then takes about 30 to 60 minutes.

Want to understand the difference better? Read infrared vs Finnish sauna.

What to look for in a combination sauna

• Heater power: sauna heaters use 3.5 to 9 kW. Up to about 3.6 kW can often run on 230 V. Larger heaters need 400 V three-phase power, so ask an electrician before you buy.
• Heater size: a rule of thumb is 1 kW for every 1 to 1.5 m³ of cabin volume.
• Emitters: carbon, ceramic or full spectrum. Check where they are placed.
• Wood: red cedar, hemlock, spruce or thermowood.

Many people find it relaxing to switch between the two types of heat, depending on their mood or the season.

Price of a hybrid sauna

A hybrid sauna costs about €3,600 to €7,900. These prices are indicative and change often. The price depends on the size, the heater power, the emitters and the wood. Also keep in mind the cost of a possible 400 V connection.

Hybrid or one type of heat?

Do you know you only want gentle heat? Then an infrared sauna is simpler and often cheaper. Do you love high heat and steam? Then look at a Finnish sauna. A hybrid gives you both, but takes a bit more space and planning.

SaunaSteamer does not sell saunas itself. You can filter by persons, price, wood and heating, and then buy directly from the retailer. That way you see the options from several shops at once.