I’ve had a high-end portable sauna for three years before the cover fell apart. When I found this, it looked like the right upgrade even though I got to like having my head out to watch movies with my portable. I went with this one over another similar box because the other one used a metal rail, did not specify wood, or report EMF emission. I didn’t have to wait long for mine because I ordered it in the summer. When I received it, I too was impressed with the high quality and ease of set up as noted in other reviews. It took me longer to get rid of the crate and packaging than the build. I checked the EMF and it was nearly nonexistent in the sitting area of the sauna. My son and I have each been using it 4x a week over the past three months. We were both at first concerned about being immersed in such a small hot space but quickly found it to be a very meditative and satisfying experience—I’ll take the peace in the box over watching movies. The box heats up quickly and we both get a great sweat. I’ve re-oiled it with some coconut oil, which deepened the color. When the temperature is cooler, there is a very little draft but hasn’t diminished my opinion of this wonderful product. Overall, I’m thankful for such a superb creative and well built alternative in this sauna space. Worth every penny!

Received our sauna earlier this summer (standard build for both size & wood finish). I wanted to wait to get a couple of months of constant - nearly every day use from both my wife and I - to provide a meaningful review.
I can state with a high degree of confidence that this sauna is the real deal. We’ve been using a standard Finnish sauna for years but had been searching for a unit that could actually fit into our NYC apartment that we share with our two children and pup. We found it.
Key highlights for us:
1. Comfort: very comfortable for one person - we have the backrest which helps with the lumbar support; and my wife and I can even take one together when we are pressed for time (we are average sized fit people). I am 5’11”, I can sit with my legs fully straight and they ‘just’ touch the front. Find it more comfortable to sit with legs bent though and find that the sides of the sauna provide support for a comfortable posture (with each knee leaning on its side wall).
2. Heat: in our indoor setup, it heats to 170+ within 35-40 mins, getting to 190-200 takes 70-80 mins (takes longer to heat to the higher temps). The app makes it very easy to pre-heat when you are away from home, which we do often.
3. Size: can really squeeze it into most spaces and don’t need much clearance to enter/exit. We actually have it off to the side in our living / dining room area for now until we have a smaller desk in our room built so we can fit it in our bedroom area (for some privacy!).
4. The wood / overall quality: every element of the build is so obviously carefully considered: the handle to grip for entering/exiting, the ease of use of the sliding door, the metal plate above the heater to help retain heat, the beauty and scent of the wood. Also the ease of assembly: I am not too handy and it was simple - needed minor assistance at one step just to hold the sides in place that was all.

Last but not least, Brady (the founder/owner) was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Gave me a video tour, then another one for my wife, and was incredibly helpful before our order, during production and remains highly responsive. This is the kind of company you can feel great about supporting, and you are getting a truly unique and quality product.

My hot box XL with Sho Sugi Ban finish is quite literally the best thing I’ve ever bought myself. After 4 months of owning it I’m still as excited to get in as on day one. It looks and feels luxurious. It gets so hot, I love the red light, and so love the way I feel when I get out. Ohhhh and the smell, good lord, it smells so good.

My gf and I easily fit in there with room to spare. And solo, there is room to even do some stretching. I love it so much and tell everyone who mentions the word sauna to me that this is the one!

The build is as easy as it sounds. Went together beautifully and the install video was the perfect guide.

Can’t recommend hot box enough. 10/10

I've owned a cold plunge for 2 years now and have been looking for a sauna ever since. I've looked into traditional saunas and infrared saunas. I needed a sauna that would work in my garage, but every sauna I came across was either too big, too expensive, or too cheap / poor quality. The Hob Box Sauna is exactly what I was looking for. It's the perfect size for the garage (or anywhere else), reasonable price, with great quality and performance. I was a bit apprehensive about it being so enclosed, but in actuality I think it adds to the meditative experience, feeling like an escape from the outside world. I would recommend this sauna to anyone that asks.

This sauna has absolutely changed the game! It’s anything and everything you could possibly want in a sauna. Super easy to assemble, great quality, and very efficient/sleek design. Currently using it outdoors, but I love that I can also move it + use it in my NYC apartment. Also love the ability to set the auto timer to heat up, so it’s ready to go to start the day. Well worth the investment and one of the best purchases I have made to date. Wonderful customer service! Thank you Hot Box Sauna + keep up the great work!!