Atropa vs. Physiotherm - what you need to know about these infrared cabins

If you're considering buying an infrared cabin for your home, you have a wide range of choices.

In addition to numerous options concerning features, design, material, and size, there are also significant differences between the products of various manufacturers.

Of course, every manufacturer wants you as their customer. However, some providers sometimes make promises that their infrared cabins will never live up to.

We want to protect you from such offers and supposed bad purchases, which is why we have taken a closer look at various manufacturers of infrared cabins. This way, you can get an idea of the different products, which will ultimately make your purchasing decision easier.

This article focuses on the products from Atropa and Physiotherm.

Who or what is Atropa?

Let's begin the comparison of infrared cabins with Atropa. Atropa Infrarotkabinen GmbH is a family-owned company based in Vienna that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality infrared cabins.

Atropa prides itself on offering an innovative way to enjoy warmth and relaxation in your own home.

The manufacturer offers numerous models, which, however, only provide space for either one or a maximum of two people. So, if you're looking for larger models, you won't find them here.

On the other hand, in addition to the small infrared saunas mentioned, Atropa also offers a heat cabin with a reclining function.

The reclining infrared cabin is equipped with either one or two leather recliners, or with one leather recliner and an additional seat.

All models are made from ecologically certified white cedar wood, are characterized by low power consumption, and feature at least 6 TWS® deep-heating radiators.

In addition to the informative website with extensive information on infrared technology, Atropa also offers the opportunity to visit a showroom.

Atropa prides itself on the easy assembly of its infrared saunas. In general, the products are known for their simple operation and control.

The heat cabins feature user-friendly controls that allow you to adjust the temperature, radiation intensity, and operating time according to your preferences.

Some models are equipped with additional functions, such as integrated Bluetooth for music playback or light therapy options to promote relaxation and well-being.

Furthermore, you can enhance your Atropa infrared cabin with various extras and accessories from the provider. These include sauna towels, covers for armrests and backrests, aroma diffusers, or height-adjustable headrests.

Technology, Price, and Quality of Atropa

As briefly mentioned, Atropa uses a special heater technology. For example, they offer the patented SOLIS® infrared heaters for deep effect, which are full-spectrum heaters.

The SOLIS® TWS® deep-heat emitters, however, are emitters that only emit deep heat in the IR-B and IR-C range. Furthermore, the infrared cabins are free of electrosmog, although this is not further explained.

At first glance, these appear to be high-quality, innovative emitters. However, full-spectrum emitters or the combination of carbon and ceramic emitters are nothing new on the market.

Since there is no more detailed information on the technology on the website, we cannot assume groundbreaking innovation here.

However, the provider offers a 20-year warranty on its products, which is a much better service than what you find with many other manufacturers. Furthermore, the heat cabins are manufactured in Europe and TÜV-certified.

These services are also reflected in the price. A small infrared cabin for one person is available from Atropa starting at around €3,500. The cheapest 2-person infrared sauna is available from just under €4,000, and infrared cabins with reclining functions cost €8,500 and more.

All in all, Atropa seems to offer decent, high-quality infrared cabins that differ in quality from the numerous low-cost providers.

Nevertheless, you should request more detailed information on the emitter technology and the topic of electrosmog when visiting a showroom or by phone from customer service.

All about Physiotherm Infrared Cabins

Physiotherm is also an Austrian company and distributes infrared cabins throughout the German-speaking world and beyond.

In addition to the very comprehensive website, you will also find numerous consultation centers throughout Austria and Germany, as well as in Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.

Physiotherm is a renowned brand known for its high-quality products and is fully specialized in infrared. Therefore, in Physiotherm's product range, you will not only find infrared cabins but also infrared showers, infrared heaters, and heated loungers.

These products can be found in numerous private households as well as in thermal baths, rehabilitation centers, and hotel and wellness facilities.

Physiotherm offers 14 different models of infrared cabins divided into 6 collections with the names:

• Comfort Line
• Easy Relax
• Eco-Fit Line
• Ergo Balance Line
• Ergo Vital Line
• Infrared Gondola

A Physiotherm infrared sauna is available in 2 sizes, either for one person or for 2 people. You will not find larger models from this provider. Furthermore, a distinction is made between reclining infrared cabins and those with normal seating.

A Physiotherm infrared cabin is typically made of robust spruce wood. However, this manufacturer offers many models in elegant grey or black tones and with large glass fronts.

The most unusual model is probably the infrared gondola, which offers space for 2 people. It is an original lift gondola from a ski area that has been cleaned.

The adhesive has also been removed, but these models sometimes show strong signs of wear, which is intended to emphasize the rustic look.

If you wish to expand your Physiotherm heat cabin, you can do so with the accessories available there:

• Fragrance oils
• Heat cushions
• Microsalt ProX for halotherapy
• Sauna towels

Details on the Quality of the Infrared Cabins

Physiotherm has developed its own infrared technology, namely SENSOcare®. This is said to have revolutionized the market by automatically and contactlessly adapting the infrared intensity to the body's needs.

Special sensors continuously measure the skin temperature of your back contactlessly during use, every second.

Algorithms based on findings from clinical studies adjust the temperature of the infrared emitters based on these measurements. The intensity and infrared spectrum are also adapted to your body.

The SENSOcare® safety technology thus continuously optimizes the heat supply and can protect your skin from burns. The patented emitter technology ensures particularly gentle and even heat distribution.

However, it should not be forgotten that the temperature in Physiotherm heat cabins always remains below 40°C, and thus we can only speak of low-temperature therapy.

True infrared therapy, however, involves not only higher temperatures but also radiation from all sides. This is not possible with the small number of emitters used and their arrangement.

Physiotherm itself states on its website that there is a lifetime warranty on the heating elements of the infrared saunas. However, no information is provided about a warranty in case of any wear and tear of materials or similar.

More detailed information on the cost of an infrared cabin is only available from Physiotherm upon request. Of course, the price of a Physiotherm infrared cabin varies depending on the model, size, and included features.

The price range for heat cabins from this provider is wide. A small 1-person model with a seating function costs about €4,500. The more exclusive models can cost up to €18,000. Detailed information is available upon request.

The Best Infrared Cabin on the Market

Finding the best infrared cabin is not easy. That's why we create various comparisons of different providers to highlight the differences between the models and show what to look out for.

Both Atropa and Physiotherm are renowned manufacturers who, at first glance, offer high-quality products.

Especially Physiotherm conveys trust, reliability, and expertise in the field due to its high level of recognition.

However, one topic is somewhat neglected by both providers: electrosmog. While Atropa writes about electrosmog-free infrared cabins without further information, the topic is not mentioned at all by Physiotherm.

Electrosmog actually refers to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and extremely low frequencies (ELF). These emanate from any electrical devices and can negatively affect our health.

Therefore, Clearlight offers a healthy and innovative alternative. Clearlight's True Wave™ far infrared and full-spectrum infrared emitters have by far the lowest EMF and ELF values on the market.

This makes the wellness experience of a Clearlight infrared cabin absolutely safe and relaxing.

The patented True Wave™ technology is a fusion of carbon and ceramic in an infrared emitter. Micro-thin carbon fibers combined with our patented micro-fine ceramic mixture ensure higher infrared performance.

This means that the infrared emitters have the same heating power and heat output as a ceramic heating tower, along with the properties of efficient carbon emitters with their longer wavelengths.

To ensure that you can optimally feel this infrared heat, the emitters in all Clearlight infrared cabins are positioned to guarantee a 360° effect and maximum legroom.

In addition, Clearlight offers a lifetime warranty on all products for private use, unlike the other two providers. This refers not only to the heating elements but also to any repairs (if necessary at all).

The decision to purchase an infrared cabin is ultimately yours. However, you should always keep in mind that the price of a product reflects its value. Therefore, it is often worthwhile to pay a higher price initially to be able to enjoy high quality in the long term.

We hope that this article has helped you with your decision and that, based on the information and your wishes, concerns, and budget, you can make a well-considered decision for your personal infrared cabin for home.