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Best Outdoor Saunas

How we rank outdoor saunas of every shape by price per seat, seats and warranty years, from sourced prices.

Prices checked

Weights

  1. 40

    Price per seat, lower is better.

  2. 30

    Seats, higher is better.

  3. 30

    Warranty, higher is better.

How the score works

  1. 1

    Each criterion is scaled from 0, the worst of these 69 models, to 1, the best. For price per seat, lower is better, so the lowest value scores 1.

  2. 2

    Each scaled value is multiplied by its weight, and the results are added up to a score out of 100. Models with the same score share a rank.

  3. 3

    A model is ranked only if it has its own page here and a value for every criterion.

Ranking

69 models scored 0 to 100. Each bar segment is a criterion, as wide as its weight.

  1. Rank 1

    100of 100

    • Price per seat$794.75 / seat40 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,358checked

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  2. Rank 1

    100of 100

    • Price per seat$794.75 / seat40 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,358checked

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  3. Rank 3

    Almost Heaven Saunas

    Seneca 6 Person Barrel Sauna

    90of 100

    • Price per seat$1,031.83 / seat38.9 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,191checked

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  4. Rank 3

    90of 100

    • Price per seat$1,042.00 / seat38.8 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,252checked

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  5. Rank 3

    90of 100

    • Price per seat$1,042.00 / seat38.8 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,252checked

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  6. Rank 6

    89of 100

    • Price per seat$1,242.50 / seat37.8 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $7,455checked

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  7. Rank 7

    Almost Heaven Saunas

    Watoga 2-4 Person Barrel Sauna

    81of 100

    • Price per seat$1,166.25 / seat38.2 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $4,665checked

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  8. Rank 8

    SunRay Saunas

    Aurora 300SH

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,322.50 / seat37.5 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $5,290checked

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  9. Rank 8

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,325.75 / seat37.4 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $5,303checked

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  10. Rank 8

    Almost Heaven Saunas

    Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,325.75 / seat37.4 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $5,303checked

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  11. Rank 8

    SunRay Saunas

    Cayman 400D7

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,422.50 / seat37 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $5,690checked

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  12. Rank 8

    SunRay Saunas

    Oasis 300SC

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,447.50 / seat36.8 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $5,790checked

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  13. Rank 8

    SunRay Saunas

    Galley 400SH

    80of 100

    • Price per seat$1,472.50 / seat36.7 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $5,890checked

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  14. Rank 14

    Almost Heaven Saunas

    Essex 4 Person Barrel Sauna

    79of 100

    • Price per seat$1,496.00 / seat36.6 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $5,984checked

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  15. Rank 14

    79of 100

    • Price per seat$1,563.00 / seat36.3 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $6,252checked

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  16. Rank 16

    78of 100

    • Price per seat$1,873.75 / seat34.8 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $14,990checked

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  17. Rank 17

    76of 100

    • Price per seat$3,090.00 / seat28.9 of 40 points
    • Seats5 people17.1 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $15,450checked

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  18. Rank 18

    SunRay Saunas

    Freeport 300D1

    74of 100

    • Price per seat$1,763.33 / seat35.3 of 40 points
    • Seats3 people8.6 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

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  19. Rank 18

    SunRay Saunas

    Waverly 300D2

    74of 100

    • Price per seat$1,763.33 / seat35.3 of 40 points
    • Seats3 people8.6 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

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  20. Rank 20

    73of 100

    • Price per seat$1,165.00 / seat38.2 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

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  21. Rank 20

    73of 100

    • Price per seat$1,198.33 / seat38.1 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $7,190checked

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  22. Rank 22

    72of 100

    • Price per seat$1,331.67 / seat37.4 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

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  23. Rank 22

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Tranquility MP 6 Person Barrel Sauna (CTC2345MP)

    72of 100

    • Price per seat$1,364.83 / seat37.2 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $8,189checked

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  24. Rank 22

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Georgian 6 Person Cabin Sauna with Porch (CTC88PW)

    72of 100

    • Price per seat$1,427.17 / seat36.9 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $8,563checked

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  25. Rank 25

    70of 100

    • Price per seat$1,322.50 / seat37.5 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty7 years20 of 30 points

    From $5,290checked

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  26. Rank 25

    70of 100

    • Price per seat$862.38 / seat39.7 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $6,899checked

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  27. Rank 27

    69of 100

    • Price per seat$1,087.38 / seat38.6 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $8,699checked

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  28. Rank 28

    Almost Heaven Saunas

    Salem 2 Person Barrel Sauna

    68of 100

    • Price per seat$2,018.50 / seat34.1 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $4,037checked

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  29. Rank 28

    68of 100

    • Price per seat$2,131.67 / seat33.5 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $12,790checked

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  30. Rank 28

    68of 100

    • Price per seat$1,187.38 / seat38.1 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $9,499checked

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  31. Rank 28

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Tranquility 5 Person Barrel Sauna (CTC2345W)

    68of 100

    • Price per seat$1,296.60 / seat37.6 of 40 points
    • Seats5 people17.1 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $6,483checked

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  32. Rank 32

    67of 100

    • Price per seat$4,025.00 / seat24.4 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $16,100checked

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  33. Rank 32

    67of 100

    • Price per seat$2,332.50 / seat32.6 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $4,665checked

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  34. Rank 32

    67of 100

    • Price per seat$1,462.38 / seat36.8 of 40 points
    • Seats8 people30 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $11,699checked

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  35. Rank 32

    SunRay Saunas

    Solace 200SH

    67of 100

    • Price per seat$2,395.00 / seat32.3 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $4,790checked

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  36. Rank 36

    SunRay Saunas

    Bristow 200D2

    66of 100

    • Price per seat$2,495.00 / seat31.8 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty10 years30 of 30 points

    From $4,990checked

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  37. Rank 37

    65of 100

    • Price per seat$1,630.00 / seat36 of 40 points
    • Seats3 people8.6 of 30 points
    • Warranty7 years20 of 30 points

    From $4,890checked

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  38. Rank 38

    64of 100

    • Price per seat$1,247.50 / seat37.8 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $4,990checked

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  39. Rank 39

    63of 100

    • Price per seat$1,874.17 / seat34.8 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $11,245checked

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  40. Rank 39

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    MiniPOD 4 Person Sauna (CTC77MW)

    63of 100

    • Price per seat$1,481.50 / seat36.7 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $5,926checked

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  41. Rank 39

    63of 100

    • Price per seat$1,497.50 / seat36.6 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

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  42. Rank 39

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Serenity 4 Person Barrel Sauna (CTC2245W)

    63of 100

    • Price per seat$1,531.75 / seat36.4 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $6,127checked

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  43. Rank 43

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Ascent

    62of 100

    • Price per seat$1,957.50 / seat34.4 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $11,745checked

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  44. Rank 43

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Elation 4 Person Barrel Sauna (CTC2424W)

    62of 100

    • Price per seat$1,736.25 / seat35.5 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $6,945checked

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  45. Rank 43

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Luna 4 Person Cube Sauna (CTC22LU)

    62of 100

    • Price per seat$1,757.75 / seat35.3 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $7,031checked

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  46. Rank 46

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Palmer 4 Person Cabin Sauna (CTC68N)

    61of 100

    • Price per seat$1,786.50 / seat35.2 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $7,146checked

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  47. Rank 46

    61of 100

    • Price per seat$883.17 / seat39.6 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $5,299checked

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  48. Rank 48

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Serenity MP 4 Person Barrel Sauna (CTC2245MP)

    60of 100

    • Price per seat$1,993.75 / seat34.2 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $7,975checked

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  49. Rank 48

    60of 100

    • Price per seat$1,083.17 / seat38.6 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $6,499checked

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  50. Rank 48

    60of 100

    • Price per seat$1,149.83 / seat38.3 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $6,899checked

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  51. Rank 48

    60of 100

    • Price per seat$1,183.17 / seat38.1 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $7,099checked

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  52. Rank 52

    59of 100

    • Price per seat$1,299.83 / seat37.6 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $7,799checked

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  53. Rank 52

    59of 100

    • Price per seat$1,333.17 / seat37.4 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $7,999checked

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  54. Rank 52

    59of 100

    • Price per seat$2,372.50 / seat32.4 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $9,490checked

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  55. Rank 55

    58of 100

    • Price per seat$1,416.50 / seat37 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $8,499checked

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  56. Rank 56

    Dundalk LeisureCraft (Canadian Timber)

    Granby 3 Person Cabin Sauna (CTC66W)

    56of 100

    • Price per seat$2,035.33 / seat34 of 40 points
    • Seats3 people8.6 of 30 points
    • Warranty5 years13.3 of 30 points

    From $6,106checked

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  57. Rank 57

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Sweat Cabin

    54of 100

    • Price per seat$1,861.25 / seat34.8 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $7,445checked

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  58. Rank 58

    53of 100

    • Price per seat$5,275.00 / seat18.4 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • WarrantyLifetime warranty30 of 30 points

    From $10,550checked

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  59. Rank 59

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Outpost

    51of 100

    • Price per seat$4,415.83 / seat22.5 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $26,495checked

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  60. Rank 60

    49of 100

    • Price per seat$1,574.75 / seat36.2 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $6,299checked

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  61. Rank 61

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Sweat Barrel

    42of 100

    • Price per seat$2,572.50 / seat31.4 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $5,145checked

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  62. Rank 62

    40of 100

    • Price per seat$2,466.33 / seat31.9 of 40 points
    • Seats3 people8.6 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $7,399checked

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  63. Rank 62

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Sweat Pod

    40of 100

    • Price per seat$3,022.50 / seat29.2 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $6,045checked

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  64. Rank 64

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Summit

    38of 100

    • Price per seat$3,472.50 / seat27.1 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $6,945checked

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  65. Rank 64

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Ridge

    38of 100

    • Price per seat$3,572.50 / seat26.6 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $7,145checked

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  66. Rank 66

    36of 100

    • Price per seat$2,449.50 / seat32 of 40 points
    • Seats2 people4.3 of 30 points
    • Warranty1 year0 of 30 points

    From $4,899checked

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  67. Rank 67

    35of 100

    • Price per seat$7,549.83 / seat7.4 of 40 points
    • Seats6 people21.4 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $45,299checked

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  68. Rank 68

    Sweat Kingdom

    The Sweat Box

    24of 100

    • Price per seat$5,545.00 / seat17.1 of 40 points
    • Seats1 people0 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

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  69. Rank 69

    20of 100

    • Price per seat$9,074.75 / seat0 of 40 points
    • Seats4 people12.9 of 30 points
    • Warranty3 years6.7 of 30 points

    From $36,299checked

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How the score works

This ranking covers every shape. Each model gets 0 to 100 points on three criteria:

  • Price per seat, 40 points: the lowest price we track for the model divided by its seats. Lower is better.
  • Seats, 30 points. More is better.
  • Warranty, 30 points. Longer is better. A lifetime warranty, including "limited lifetime" wording, counts as the longest and gets all 30 points.

For each criterion, the lowest and highest values among the ranked models become 0 and 1, and the rest fall in between. Price per seat is flipped so the cheapest seat gets all 40 points. The weighted results are added up.

Who is ranked

A model is ranked only if it has its own page here and a value for all three criteria. A model needs either a warranty length in years or a stated lifetime warranty. Read the maker's warranty terms to see what a limited lifetime warranty covers. Barrel, cabin and cube rankings are on their own pages.

What the score does not measure

Comfort, build quality, how the heat feels or how long the wood lasts. It rewards cheap seats and long warranties, so use it to shortlist, then read the model pages.

Price checks

Each price carries its check date. The newest date is shown with the ranking, which is rebuilt from the data.