Huum and Harvia both make traditional electric sauna heaters, and Blazin offers both on our handmade Sugi cedar saunas. The real differences are the controller and app, the heater style, the sizes, and the price. Here is how the packages we sell compare, and which of our saunas offer each one.
Comparing two Harvia models? See Harvia KIP vs Spirit. Want WiFi control? Read our WiFi sauna heater guide. Thinking about wood? See electric vs wood-burning and our wood-burning sauna stove guide. Prefer gas? See gas and propane sauna heaters.
Packages side by side
| Package | Sizes | Controls | App | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvia KIP Dial | 4.5, 6, 8kW | Built-in dial | None | $1,350 |
| Harvia KIP WiFi | 4.5, 6, 8kW | Harvia Xenio WiFi controller | MyHarvia | $2,275 |
| Harvia Spirit WiFi | 6, 8, 9kW | Harvia Xenio WiFi controller | MyHarvia | $3,440 |
| Huum Drop | 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9kW | HUUM UKU WiFi controller | HUUM app | $2,978 |
| Huum Steel | 3.5 (Mini), 6, 9, 10.5kW | HUUM UKU WiFi controller | HUUM app | $3,220 |
Standalone package prices are from each product page on October 5, 2026. Every package in this table lists sauna stones. Prices change, so confirm on the product page.
Harvia
- KIP Dial: built-in dial controls on the heater, for simple local operation.
- KIP WiFi: a stainless steel KIP heater with the Harvia Xenio WiFi controller. In the MyHarvia app you can adjust the temperature, monitor heater status, and schedule sessions.
- Spirit WiFi: a curved heater shape built to move air through the stones, with the Xenio WiFi controller and the MyHarvia app.
Huum
- Drop: a heater shaped like a water droplet with a large stone capacity, designed and manufactured in Estonia. It comes with the HUUM UKU WiFi controller.
- Steel: a slim, tall stainless steel heater that holds a large volume of stones, manufactured in Estonia. It also comes with the UKU controller.
In the HUUM app you can adjust the temperature, set schedules, and monitor heater status.
Which Blazin saunas offer each
| Model | Harvia electric options | Huum option |
|---|---|---|
| Pod Mini | KIP 4.5kW | Huum Steel Mini 3.5kW WiFi |
| 2 Person Pod | KIP 6kW (built-in or WiFi), Spirit 6kW WiFi | Huum Drop 6kW WiFi |
| 4 Person Pod | KIP 6kW (built-in or WiFi), Spirit 6kW WiFi | Huum Drop 6kW WiFi |
| 2 Person Barrel | KIP 6kW (built-in or WiFi), Spirit 6kW WiFi | None listed |
| 4 Person Barrel | KIP 8kW (dial or WiFi), Spirit 9kW WiFi | Huum Drop 9kW WiFi |
| XL Barrel | KIP 8kW (internal controls or WiFi), Spirit 9kW WiFi | Huum WiFi |
| 4 Person Cube | KIP 8kW (built-in or WiFi), Spirit 9kW WiFi | Huum Drop 9kW WiFi |
| 6 Person Cube | KIP 8kW (built-in or WiFi), Spirit 9kW WiFi | Huum Drop 9kW WiFi |
| Timberline | KIP 8kW Dial, Spirit 9kW WiFi, Virta 10.5kW WiFi, Club 12.5kW WiFi | None listed |
Heater options are from each product page on October 5, 2026. For the Teton and Blackwood, the heater is chosen when you plan your build. Kits are $1,250 off the regular price until we are booked up.
How to choose
- Simplest controls: the Harvia KIP with built-in controls, where your model lists it.
- Phone control on a budget: the Harvia KIP WiFi is the lowest-priced WiFi package in the table above.
- Look and app preference: Spirit WiFi with MyHarvia, or the Huum Drop with the HUUM app. Both let you schedule heat from your phone.
- Your model decides the size: every heater on a Blazin product page is one we pair with that cabin. Sizing details: Harvia heater sizing.
Any electric heater needs a licensed electrician for the hookup. See foundation and electrical.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Huum and Harvia heaters?
Both are traditional electric sauna heaters that heat stones. Harvia WiFi packages use the Harvia Xenio WiFi controller and the MyHarvia app; Huum packages use the HUUM UKU WiFi controller and the HUUM app. Harvia also offers the KIP with built-in dial controls, and each brand has its own heater styles and sizes.
Which is cheaper, Huum or Harvia?
As standalone packages, the Harvia KIP Dial starts at $1,350, the Harvia KIP WiFi at $2,275, the Huum Drop at $2,978, the Huum Steel at $3,220, and the Harvia Spirit WiFi at $3,440 (October 5, 2026). Prices change, so confirm on each product page.
Can I control a Huum or Harvia heater from my phone?
Yes, with the WiFi packages. The Harvia KIP WiFi and Spirit WiFi use the MyHarvia app, and the Huum Drop and Huum Steel use the HUUM app. Both apps let you adjust the temperature, check status, and schedule heating.
Which Blazin saunas offer a Huum heater?
The 2 Person Pod and 4 Person Pod list a Huum Drop 6kW, the 4 Person Barrel and both Cubes list a Huum Drop 9kW, the XL Barrel lists a Huum WiFi heater, and the Pod Mini lists a Huum Steel Mini 3.5kW. The 2 Person Barrel and the Timberline list Harvia heaters only.
Do Huum and Harvia heater packages include stones?
Yes. The Harvia KIP, KIP WiFi, and Spirit WiFi packages and the Huum Drop and Huum Steel packages all list sauna stones in the package.
Not sure which heater fits your sauna? Call or text (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860 or email support@blazinsaunas.com. Every Blazin sauna is handmade in East Idaho.