Infrared saunas deliver a milder environment and experience compared to dry saunas with no added humidity
Infrared sauna rays deliver direct heat in about 15 seconds and heat the air. Infrared emitters and lights can heat a sauna, but generally infrared is used in smaller saunas 4’x5′ or less.
For those who enjoy a penetrating heat blast experience, but cannot take or do not enjoy the intense heat of a traditional saunas, infrared is an excellent alternative.
Many people who have experienced and enjoyed traditional saunas inquire about infrared saunas thinking it will be the same. And not helped by the many sauna dealers (especially those reselling saunas imported from China) keep touting how infrared saunas are nearly the same. It is IMPORTANT to KNOW the infrared experience is not the same. Infrared saunas DO provide a very good sauna experience especially if you DO NOT like high heat, but infrared saunas are very different from a traditional sauna. We’ve written even more information here, see: Infrared Sauna Basics.