| Far infrared sauna | Conventional Heater |
| Simply plugs into a 13amp mains socket | Needs to be wired up with 180 degree heat resistant. cabling for the lights and stove |
| Heated to a range of 110° to 130°F. Leaving the air comfortable to breathe. | Heated to a range of 180° to 235°F. The air can become uncomfortable to breathe. |
| Warm up period of 10 to 15 minutes. Means a far infrared sauna can be used whenever you like and the cost of heating up is much less than a conventional sauna. | Warm up period of between 30 and 90 minutes. Means that you have to plan when to use the sauna. Costly initial warm-up |
| Approx 20% of the far infrared energy heats the air the remainder heats the person. Means a much lower running cost than a conventional sauna. | Heats the air first and the air heats the person. So not as effective at heating the person. Higher running cost than the far infrared sauna. |
| You produce 2-3 times the volume of sweat of a conventional sauna. Means better detoxification as more toxins can be driven out through the extra volume. | ½ to 1/3 volume of sweat of a far infrared sauna. |
| No water is needed to create steam or to cool you down. So Less likelihood of mould growing in your house due to the sauna humidity. | Steam and water vapour in the air bring increased risk of mould growth. Mould creates its own toxins. |
| Heat goes deeper which gives a beneficial cardiovascular workout as well as providing detoxification. | Heat is on the surface of the skin - no cardiovascular workout |
