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The JNH Lifestyles Joyous 2 Person (model HD2-L) is a compact far infrared sauna for two people, built from Canadian Hemlock with 7 carbon fiber heaters, a chromotherapy light and Bluetooth speakers, per JNH’s Amazon listing. It heats to 140°F and plugs into a standard household outlet. It suits a couple or one person who wants a cabin sauna in a spare room or home gym without hiring an electrician. If you want hotter sessions, JNH’s newer Joyous+ 2-Person has the same footprint and goes up to 170°F.
We haven’t used this sauna ourselves. This review is built from JNH’s Amazon listing, JNH’s published specifications and the questions buyers ask most. Here is how we review.
Our verdict on the JNH Joyous 2 Person
The Joyous 2 Person is JNH’s entry two-person cabin on Amazon, and it covers the basics well: real wood, seven carbon panels placed around the seat and legs, simple controls, and a plug-in setup. Its limits are the 140°F ceiling and a cabin that’s snug for two adults.
Buy it if
- you want a two-person cabin that runs on a normal 120V outlet
- you prefer longer, gentler infrared sessions to very high heat
- you have about 48 x 40 inches of floor space indoors
- you want Bluetooth and a color light without buying add-ons
Skip it if
- you want sauna temperatures above 140°F (look at the Joyous+ 2-Person)
- you want a published EMF reading for the heaters
- two large adults will use it together often and need elbow room
JNH Joyous 2 Person specifications
| Spec | Joyous 2 Person (HD2-L) |
|---|---|
| Exterior size | 47.3 x 39.5 x 75 inches |
| Weight | 250 pounds |
| Wood | Canadian Hemlock, dual-wall, tongue and groove |
| Heaters | 7 carbon fiber far infrared heaters |
| Max heat | 140°F |
| Power | Standard 110V to 120V, 15 amp household outlet (JNH) |
| Lighting | Chromotherapy light, LED controls |
| Audio | Built-in Bluetooth speakers |
| Door | Tempered glass, reversible |
| Use | Indoor |
Size, weight, heaters, temperature and features are from JNH’s Amazon listing. The power figure is from JNH’s own answer for its 1 and 2 person saunas.
What you get with the Joyous 2 Person
Seven carbon fiber heaters
JNH places the seven carbon panels around the cabin, including the back wall and down by the legs, and the listing describes them as free-floating panels for wider coverage. Carbon panels spread heat over a larger, cooler surface than small ceramic heaters, which is why infrared cabins feel gentler than their air temperature suggests. Infrared heats your body directly, so a 120°F to 140°F session can produce a full sweat without the hot air of a traditional sauna.
Canadian Hemlock cabin with a glass door
The walls are Canadian Hemlock in a dual-wall, tongue and groove build, per the listing. Hemlock is the usual choice for infrared cabins at this level: pale, light, with little scent. The front is tempered glass and the door is reversible, so you can choose which side it opens on to suit the room.
Controls, light and sound
A digital panel sets the temperature and the session length. The listing includes a chromotherapy (color) light and Bluetooth speakers, so you can play music or a podcast from your phone during a session.
Setup and power
The Joyous ships as panels, and JNH sells it as easy to assemble. At 250 pounds in pieces, plan on two people for the build. It needs no new wiring: JNH says its 1 and 2 person saunas run on a standard 15 amp household outlet. Give it an outlet that isn’t shared with a space heater or other big load, and plug it straight into the wall.
Pros and cons
Pros
- runs on a standard household outlet, no electrician
- seven heaters including leg-level panels
- chromotherapy light and Bluetooth included
- real wood cabin with a reversible glass door
- fits a spare room, basement or home gym at 47.3 x 39.5 inches
Cons
- 140°F maximum, lower than the Joyous+ and traditional saunas
- no published EMF reading on the listing
- snug for two large adults
- warranty term isn’t stated on the Amazon feature list
Joyous vs Joyous+ 2-Person: which JNH sauna to buy
JNH’s Amazon store now sells the Joyous+ next to the original Joyous. The two cabins share a footprint, so the choice comes down to heat and extras.
| Joyous | Joyous+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint | 47.3 x 39.5 x 75 in | 47.3 x 39.5 x 75 in |
| Weight | 250 lb | 303 lb |
| Heaters | 7 carbon fiber | 8 carbon fiber |
| Max heat | 140°F | Up to 170°F |
| Light | Color light | Color light, red light therapy, reading lamp |
| EMF | Described as low EMF, no figure | Under 8 mG average (JNH, Intertek and Vitatech tests) |
| Audio | Bluetooth speakers | Bluetooth speakers |
Joyous 2 Person is model HD2-L and Joyous+ 2-Person is model H2208L. Specs per each model’s Amazon listing. The EMF figure for the Joyous+ is from JNH’s own specification sheet.
Pick the Joyous if you like long, moderate sessions and want the simpler cabin. Pick the Joyous+ if you want hotter sessions, one more heater, red light therapy, or a published low EMF figure. The Joyous+ weighs 53 pounds more, so the build is a little heavier work.
Short on floor space? The Joyous+ 1-2 Person uses the same Joyous+ build in a smaller cabin, 39 x 36 x 73 inches outside, with about 36 x 32 inches of floor inside, per its Amazon listing. Read our Joyous+ 1-2 Person review.
Other JNH saunas we cover
Older JNH models still get searched by name. The JNH Lifestyles Freedom range and the Joyous 4 Person have their own pages. For more two-person options from other brands, see the advantages of a 2 person infrared sauna and our best home infrared sauna kits. Before your first session, read how to use a sauna safely.
JNH Joyous 2 Person: frequently asked questions
How hot does the JNH Joyous 2 Person sauna get?
Up to 140°F, per JNH’s Amazon listing. JNH says the 140°F limit is an ETL safety setting built into the control panel. If you want more heat, the Joyous+ 2-Person reaches up to 170°F, per its Amazon listing.
Does the Joyous 2 Person need special wiring?
No, according to JNH. It says its 1 and 2 person saunas run on a standard 110V to 120V, 15 amp household outlet with no electrical changes. JNH lists a dedicated 120V, 15 amp circuit for the Joyous+, so it’s sensible to give either model an outlet of its own and plug it straight into the wall rather than an extension cord.
How much space does the Joyous 2 Person take up?
The cabin measures 47.3 inches wide, 39.5 inches deep and 75 inches tall, and weighs 250 pounds, per the Amazon listing. Leave room for the glass door to swing open, and check your ceiling clears the 75 inch height with a little to spare for assembly.
Is the JNH Joyous a low EMF sauna?
The Amazon description calls it low EMF construction but doesn’t give a reading. The Joyous+ is the one with a published number: JNH lists an average under 8 mG measured from the center of the heater, based on third-party testing by Intertek and Vitatech.
What is the difference between the Joyous and the Joyous+?
Both have the same 47.3 x 39.5 x 75 inch footprint. The Joyous has 7 carbon heaters, a 140°F maximum and a chromotherapy light. The Joyous+ has 8 carbon heaters, reaches up to 170°F, adds red light therapy and a white reading lamp, and weighs 303 pounds, per its Amazon listing.
Does it come with a chromotherapy light and Bluetooth?
Yes. JNH’s Amazon listing for the Joyous 2 Person says it includes a chromotherapy light, LED controls and built-in Bluetooth speakers.
Can the Joyous 2 Person go outdoors or in a garage?
It’s an indoor sauna. JNH’s Amazon listing describes it as fitting in most indoor spaces, and JNH lists the Joyous+ as indoor use only, naming bedrooms, living rooms, home gyms and insulated garages as good spots.
What warranty does the JNH Joyous come with?
Neither Amazon feature list states the warranty term, so check the listing and the seller before you order. On JNH’s own store, the Joyous+ comes with a 1-year standard warranty on the electrical parts, heaters and wood structure, with 2 and 3 year cover available at extra cost.
Should you buy the JNH Joyous 2 Person?
If you want a plug-in, two-person infrared cabin and 140°F is enough heat, the Joyous 2 Person is a straightforward choice. If heat matters most, spend a little more on the Joyous+.
