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Hekla or Cal Saunas: Which Fits Me?

We carry both because they give us different ways to solve the same customer problem. The right brand starts with where the sauna is going, the heat experience you want, the number of people using it and the features that matter to you.

Start with the biggest difference

Hekla gives us traditional and infrared. Cal is focused on infrared.

Hekla

Broader sauna choices.

  • Traditional high-heat sauna models
  • Full-spectrum infrared models
  • Indoor and outdoor choices
  • Multiple capacities and cabin styles
Explore Hekla →
Cal Saunas

A focused infrared lineup.

  • Solara infrared sauna family
  • 2-, 3- and 4-person indoor options
  • Outdoor infrared option
  • 120V models with circuit requirements varying by model
Explore Cal Saunas →
Where we would start

Match the brand to the decision.

I definitely want traditional.

Start with Hekla. Traditional heat, stones and the classic sauna ritual immediately narrow the field.

I definitely want infrared.

Compare both Hekla and Cal. Now capacity, dimensions, heater layout, electrical requirements, features and price become more important.

I’m not sure yet.

Do not pick a brand yet. Start with Traditional vs. Infrared or use the Sauna Finder and let the experience narrow the products.

This is why Pittsburgh Sauna carries more than one brand: our job is not to force every customer into the same box. It is to have enough good options that we can match the product to the customer.
When pricing is added

The comparison gets even more useful.

Once we load our current showroom pricing, this page can help customers compare not only heat style, capacity and dimensions but also MSRP, sale price and what they receive at each price point. That will make it much easier to understand why one model may be a better value for a particular buyer.

Not ready to pick a brand?

Good. Pick the experience first.

Traditional vs. Infrared →Use the Sauna Finder