Head-to-Head
Almost Heaven Saunas Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna vs. Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna
Two Almost Heaven saunas at a similar price point, built for very different spaces: an indoor cabin sauna against an outdoor barrel.
General
| Spec | Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna | Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | traditional |
| Rated capacity | 3 people | 4 people |
| Max temperature | 194°F | — |
| Wood species | Rustic Red Cedar or Hemfir (buyer's choice) | Cedar (Rustic Red or Onyx finish) |
| Construction | other | barrel |
| Dimensions | Exterior 69.875"W x 47.125"D x 77.625"H; Interior 65.25"W x 42.5"D x 76.125"H | Assembled 78"W x 71"D x 81.5"H; Interior 75.25"W x 63.25"D x 69.25"H |
| Footprint | 22.9 sqft | 38.5 sqft |
Electrical
| Spec | Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna | Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| Heater brand | Harvia | Harvia |
| Heater included | Yes | Yes |
| Heater output | 6 kW | 6 kW |
| Voltage | 240V | 240V |
| Amperage | 30A | 30A |
| Breaker size | 30A | 30A |
| Plug type | hardwired | hardwired |
| Dedicated circuit required | Yes | Yes |
| Electrician required | Yes | Yes |
Installation
| Spec | Auburn 2-3 Person Indoor Sauna | Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation requirements | Uses existing room floor; no dedicated foundation needed | Recommend solid foundation (concrete, pavers, decking, stone); flat dirt/grass acceptable if unavailable |
| Assembly difficulty | — | easy |
| Shipping | Ships within 6-8 weeks of purchase. | Ships within 6-8 weeks of purchase. |
| Lead time | 56 days | 56 days |
How to choose between them
Choose the Auburn if you have an indoor room already (a basement corner, a converted closet, a bathroom addition) because it sits directly on existing flooring with no foundation work. At 2-3 person rated capacity it’s the tighter of the two, and the hybrid configuration option means you can run it as infrared, traditional, or both without buying a second unit.
Choose the Pinnacle if you want a backyard installation and don’t mind the foundation work that comes with any outdoor barrel sauna. It seats up to 4, the ball-and-socket cedar construction is built for weather exposure in a way an indoor unit isn’t, and at the sale price it lands close to the Auburn despite the larger footprint.
Both ship with a 6kW Harvia heater on a 240V dedicated circuit, so the electrical scope is comparable. The real decision here is indoor vs. outdoor, not heater performance.