Under $2,000
Ice Barrel 500
$1,749.99 listed price
Insulated upright tub with built-in seat and steps; fits users up to 6′9″. Chiller sold separately.
57.6″ × 30.7″ × 42.1″106 lb empty
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Independent home recovery comparisonsCold. Heat.
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Find the right cold plunge or infrared sauna for your space, budget, and maintenance tolerance—before you spend thousands.
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All-in-one premium
Plunge All-In
$7,990 listed price
Integrated cold plunge with filtration, 120V power, app controls, and in-home delivery.
76.75″ × 31.5″ × 28.75″37°F minimum
Read the decision brief →Compact vertical
Nordic Wave Viking
$6,499 commercial configuration shown
Vertical indoor/outdoor system with 35–104°F range, app control, and active filtration.
36″ × 30″ × 44″120V
Compare with Plunge →Portable sauna
Sunlighten Solo System
$2,099 current sale price
Portable one-person infrared system for buyers without room for a permanent cabin.
69″ × 28″ × 18″ domePortable format
See budget options →Two-person cabin
Clearlight Sanctuary 2
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Full-spectrum two-person infrared cabin with a 52″ × 48″ footprint and recommended clearance.
52″ × 48″ × 77″450 lb
Plan the installation →Outdoor infrared
Clearlight Sanctuary Outdoor 2
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Two-person outdoor infrared sauna with a weather-resistant exterior and optional upgrades.
Outdoor placementTwo people
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