But let’s face it: Who really has space for a full-sized sauna in their home?
Then Sunlighten offered to send over a testing sample of its Solo System.
Here’s my honest take on all the pros and cons of the deviceplus who should make the splurge.
How I tested the Sunlighten Solo
Sunlighten Solo System
What is Sunlighten?
Sunlighten is an infrared sauna brand that launched in 1998.
As a leader in the space, the company has 23 global patents for various technology and designs.
(Typically, you need a different source for each infrared wavelength due to their differing frequencies.)
This includes the brand’s uniqueSoloCarbon coatinga black ceramic pigmentandcopper chromium.What that means for you?
These infrared saunas arehighlyeffective.
FYI
How is the Sunlighten Solo System made?
This requires two components: the Solo Dome and the SoloPad.
Each part has at least four digital heaters that heat your body from every angleand I mean every angle.
You’ll feel the warmth from the tips of your toes to the small of your back.
Everything was carefully packed with bubblewrap to ensure there weren’t any shipping snafus.
The Solo System is shockingly heavy.
The domes weigh 46 pounds, while the pad weighs another 13.
This putsthe total weight at just under 60 poundsfor the system.
It hasfive digital heaters, which can be adjusted using the Coconut Controller.
Additionally the domes are responsible for theoptional chromotherapy.
You have thechoice of 16 colorsat four brightness levels.
My personal favorite was the redwhich felt like a sensory reminder of the heatand violet for relaxation.
SoloPad
Also available separately,the SoloPadhas an additionalfour infrared heatersencased in a plush memory foam.
The digital controller lets you choose between nine heat options with a 12-hour timer.
With nine heaters spread throughout the system, it heatsquickly and efficiently.
And yes, I do meandripping.
This excess sweat made me extremely grateful for theCelliant SoloPad cover.
Itsheat-reactive materialtransforms body heat back into infrared energy.
Plus, the design feels more sanitary than the sauna blanket.
How hot is the Sunlighten solo sauna?
The Sunlighten Solo heats up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much electricity does a Sunlighten sauna use?
The Sunlighten Solo uses just under 2,000 watts of energy.
This is less energy than an air conditioner but more than a fridge.
Does the SoloPad damage floors?
I placed the SoloPad directly on my floor and didn’t notice any damage after one session.
However I’ve followed the brand’s instructions ever since!
Plus, it easily stores away between uses to keep your living space usable.
