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SaunaBox Pulse PRO vs Burneek HALO

You're comparing a steam sauna to an infrared sauna.

The Burneek HALO heats the air with steam from a water tank. The SaunaBox Pulse PRO uses 6 ThermoCell infrared panels and 320 red and near-infrared LEDs. Here is what that difference means for your sessions, your space and your money.

  • ~160°F dry infrared heat
  • 660nm + 850nm red light
  • 15-minute setup, no water
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SaunaBox Pulse PRO and Burneek HALO Sauna Gen 2 portable saunas side by side in a home gym

The short answer

If you want infrared heat with red light therapy built in, the Pulse PRO is the better buy. It is a dry infrared sauna that reaches about 160°F with 660nm + 850nm red light from 320 LEDs. The HALO is a steam sauna listed at 140-150°F with a 660nm light. The HALO costs $450 less today. The Pulse PRO is the one built for infrared.

Pulse PRO: dry infrared, ~160°FHALO: steam, 140-150°F850nm near infrared: Pulse PRO only

Tested and certified

What the Pulse PRO is certified for

FDA-registered

Red light made in an FDA-registered facility. The Pulse PRO's medical-grade 660nm + 850nm red light is produced to strict manufacturing standards.

Intertek

ThermoCell® panels, ultra-low EMF certified by Intertek. The Pulse PRO's 6 ThermoCell® infrared panels are certified ultra-low EMF under the IEC 62233 standard by Intertek, a globally accredited third-party lab.

OEKO-TEX®

Certified cover, PFAS-free fabric. An OEKO-TEX® certified insulated cover, and sauna fabric independently tested and certified PFAS-free.

Why the Pulse PRO

Three numbers that decide it.

~160°F

Dry infrared heat from 6 ThermoCell panels. Burneek lists the HALO at 140-150°F with steam.

660 + 850

Two wavelengths in nm, 320 LEDs, integrated into the tent. The HALO Red Light model lists 660nm.

No water

Nothing to fill or refill. The HALO steam unit runs on distilled or filtered water.

Side by side

Two portable saunas. Two different kinds of heat.

660-850nm built in
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SaunaBox

SaunaBox Pulse PRO

$699 $900
  • 6 ThermoCell infrared panels, ~160°F max internal heat
  • Integrated 660nm-850nm red light, 320 LEDs
  • OEKO-TEX certified cover, PFAS-free tested fabric, 36" x 36" footprint
110V outlet No tools Ultra low EMF HSA / FSA
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Burneek HALO Sauna Gen 2
Burneek

Burneek HALO Sauna Gen 2

$249 (Red Light Gen 2)
  • 1600W steam unit, 140-150°F with almost 100% humidity
  • 660nm red light on the Red Light model
  • 49" W x 41" D x 6'2" H, 1-Year Warranty
49" W x 41" D x 6'2" H 1,600W steam unit Cover sets up in ~10 min
Compare the specs

The numbers

Spec for spec, from each brand's own product page.

SpecSaunaBox Pulse PROBurneek HALO Sauna Gen 2
Price (Sep 14, 2026)$699 (was $900)$249 (was $599), HALO Red Light Gen 2
Heat typeDry infrared, 6 ThermoCell panelsSteam, 1600W HALO Steam Unit (4L)
Max temperature~160°F (varies by environment)140-150°F with almost 100% humidity (Burneek says feels like +185°F)
Red lightMedical-grade 660nm-850nm, 320 LEDs, integrated660nm, Red Light model only. LED count not published
Power110V / 1600W1600W steam unit. Voltage not published
Size36" L x 36" W x 68" H49" W x 41" D x 6'2" H
WaterNone neededDistilled or filtered water in the steam unit
Setup15 minutes, no toolsCover assembles in about 10 minutes
EMFUltra-low EMFNot published
FabricOEKO-TEX certified insulated cover, fabric independently tested PFAS-free, MylarMax heat-reflective liningBPA-free materials stated. OEKO-TEX and PFAS testing not published
ControlsBluetooth controllerHeat levels 1-9 and timer, remote control
Seat and floorFoldable wood stool, SweatLock floor matSerenity Portable Chair 2.0 (armrests, cup holder), PureStep Mat
StorageCarrying caseCarry bag
Max user heightUp to 7'1"Not published
Warranty1-Year Limited1-Year
Returns30-day return guarantee30-Day Returns

Burneek figures from burneek.com/products/halo and Burneek's store product data, retrieved September 14, 2026. SaunaBox figures from the live Pulse PRO product page the same day. "Not published" means we could not find the figure on Burneek's HALO product page. Full links at the bottom of this page.

Steam or infrared: which one did you mean to buy?

Both of these fold up, fit in a spare corner and plug into the wall. The difference is where the heat comes from.

The HALO is a steam sauna. You fill a 1600W steam unit with distilled or filtered water, steam flows into the insulated cover, and Burneek lists the air at 140-150°F with almost 100% humidity.

The Pulse PRO is a dry infrared sauna. Six ThermoCell infrared panels line the tent and reach about 160°F max internal heat. There is no tank to fill, and cleanup is a wipe-down with a soft towel.

If you like wet heat, the HALO is built for it. If you searched for an infrared sauna, the Pulse PRO is the infrared one.

Pick the kind of heat first. The rest of the comparison follows from it.

What does 660 + 850nm add over 660nm?

The HALO Red Light model comes with Burneek's 660nm red light system, one wavelength. Burneek does not publish an LED count for it.

The Pulse PRO carries medical-grade 660nm-850nm red light from 320 LEDs, built into the tent itself. That is red light at 660nm plus near-infrared at 850nm, running while you sit in the infrared heat.

So you get heat and red light in one session, from one unit, with nothing extra to plug in or buy.

What do you get for the extra $450?

The HALO is $249 today and the Pulse PRO is $699. That gap is real. Here is what the Pulse PRO spends it on.

Materials that were tested. An OEKO-TEX certified insulated cover, sauna fabric independently tested PFAS-free, and a MylarMax heat-reflective lining. Burneek's HALO page states BPA-free materials and does not publish OEKO-TEX or PFAS testing.

Ultra-low EMF infrared heating. The HALO page does not publish an EMF figure.

A smaller footprint. The Pulse PRO sits on 36" x 36". The HALO is listed at 49" wide and 41" deep.

And the full kit in the box: foldable wood stool, SweatLock floor mat, Bluetooth controller and carrying case, with a 1-Year Limited Warranty and a 30-day return guarantee. HSA/FSA may be eligible through TrueMed.

Straight answer

Where each one comes out ahead.

Where the Pulse PRO wins

  • Dry infrared heat from 6 ThermoCell panels, no water to manage
  • Higher listed max: ~160°F vs 140-150°F
  • 660nm + 850nm red light from 320 LEDs, built in
  • OEKO-TEX certified cover and PFAS-free tested fabric
  • Smaller 36" x 36" footprint, fits users up to 7'1"

Where the HALO wins

  • Price: $249 today vs $699 for the Pulse PRO
  • More room inside: 49" W x 41" D x 6'2" H
  • Steam with almost 100% humidity if you prefer wet heat, plus an optional $199 AirPro dry heater add-on
  • Heat levels 1-9 on a remote, and a chair with armrests and a cup holder

What reviewers said

What the press said about SaunaBox.

"We tested nearly all portable saunas on the market - SaunaBox was by far the winner"

Men's Journal

"Best affordable at-home sauna winner in the 2024 Gadget Awards"

Esquire

"We were blown away by the effectiveness of this compact SaunaBox"

Muscle & Fitness

The Pulse PRO offer

Infrared heat and red light, on a 36" footprint.

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  • Portable infrared sauna tent
  • 6x ThermoCell infrared panels
  • Integrated 660nm-850nm red light panel
  • Bluetooth controller
  • Foldable wood stool and SweatLock floor mat
  • Carrying case and cords
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty, 30-day return guarantee
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SaunaBox Pulse PRO

Questions

Pulse PRO vs HALO, answered.

Is the Burneek HALO an infrared sauna?

Burneek's HALO product page describes it as a portable steam sauna. Heat comes from a 1600W steam unit with a 4L tank, and the Red Light model adds a 660nm red light. The SaunaBox Pulse PRO is a dry infrared sauna heated by 6 ThermoCell infrared panels, with a 660nm-850nm red light built in.

Which one gets hotter, the Pulse PRO or the HALO?

The Pulse PRO reaches about 160°F max internal heat (varies by environment). Burneek lists the HALO at 140-150°F with almost 100% humidity and says it feels like +185°F. Steam and dry infrared heat feel different, so pick the type of heat you want first.

Does Burneek sell a dry sauna too?

Yes. Burneek sells the AirPro 185°F Dry Sauna at $399 and an AirPro 185°F Dry Heater add-on for the HALO at $199 (prices on burneek.com, September 14, 2026). Burneek's page says the add-on and the steam unit cannot run at the same time. This page compares the HALO Red Light Gen 2 because it is Burneek's portable sauna sold with red light.

Do I need to fill it with water?

The HALO steam unit is filled with water, and Burneek says to use only distilled or filtered water. The Pulse PRO heats with infrared panels, so there is no tank to fill. After a session you wipe the interior down with a soft towel.

How much space do I need?

The Pulse PRO sits on a 36" x 36" footprint and stands 68" tall. Burneek lists the HALO at 49" wide, 41" deep and 6'2" tall.

What warranty and returns come with each?

The Pulse PRO comes with a 1-Year Limited Warranty and SaunaBox lists a 30-day return guarantee. Burneek lists a 1-Year Warranty and 30-Day Returns on the HALO page.

Can I use HSA or FSA funds for the Pulse PRO?

The Pulse PRO may be eligible through TrueMed, SaunaBox's HSA/FSA partner.

Where these numbers come from

Every Burneek figure on this page comes from Burneek's own website, retrieved September 14, 2026. Prices and specs can change, so check each product page before you buy.

  1. Burneek HALO Sauna Gen 2 product page (price, specs, what's included, warranty, returns): https://burneek.com/products/halo, retrieved Sep 14, 2026
  2. Burneek store product data (HALO description, 660nm Red Light System description, AirPro prices): https://burneek.com/products.json, retrieved Sep 14, 2026
  3. Burneek AirPro 185°F Dry Sauna: https://burneek.com/products/burneek-airpro, retrieved Sep 14, 2026
  4. SaunaBox Pulse PRO product page (price, specs, warranty, press quotes): https://saunabox.com/products/pulse-pro-portable-ir-sauna-with-redlights, retrieved Sep 14, 2026
SaunaBoxSaunaBox® Pulse PRO. Prices retrieved September 14, 2026. Burneek and HALO are trademarks of their owner. SaunaBox is not affiliated with Burneek.
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