Compare infrared sauna blankets: HL300 vs HL500 and a checklist for any blanket
Choosing an infrared sauna blanket is easier when you know which details to compare. This page puts our two blankets side by side in plain language and gives you a short checklist you can use on any sauna blanket from any brand.
Information only. Not medical advice.
The short answer
The AWA HL300 is a portable far infrared sauna blanket with six heat levels up to 176°F, and it is $159.99 as shown on October 16, 2026. The AWA HL500 goes up to 185°F in six levels, lists 450W, and is $399.99 as shown on October 16, 2026. Both fold for storage, use a handheld controller, plug into a standard 110V outlet and carry a 1 year warranty. You can browse them together in our sauna blankets collection.
AWA HL300 and HL500 side by side
Every value below comes from the live HL300 and HL500 product pages as of October 16, 2026. We have been selling online since 2016, and we only list details here that agree across our product pages.
| Detail | AWA HL300 | AWA HL500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (as shown Oct 16, 2026) | $159.99 | $399.99 |
| Type | Portable far infrared sauna blanket | Portable far infrared sauna blanket |
| Heat levels | Six levels, top heat 176°F | Six levels, 95 to 185°F |
| Timer | 5 to 60 minutes, turns off automatically when time ends | Up to 60 minutes with auto shut off |
| Controls | Handheld controller with temperature and time buttons | Handheld controller with level and time buttons |
| Plug | 110V standard wall outlet | 110V standard wall outlet, 450W listed |
| Safety feature listed | Over heating protection | Over heating protection |
| Storage | Folds flat for storage | Folds for storage, no installation |
| Also in the box (both) | Blanket and handheld controller | Blanket and handheld controller |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
| Returns | 60 days, free US return shipping | 60 days, free US return shipping |
| Shipping | Free within the US only | Free within the US only |
Prices can change, so confirm on the product pages. Size, material, lowest temperature and the full list of package contents are not compared here, so please check each product page and your user manual for those. Follow your user manual for session times, care and safe use.
A buyer decision guide
Use this by budget and by the features you will actually use. It is about fit and comfort, not health outcomes.
The HL300 may suit you if
- You want the lower price. It is $159.99 as shown on October 16, 2026.
- A top heat of 176°F in six levels is enough for you.
- You want a timer that starts at 5 minutes and goes up to 60.
The HL500 may suit you if
- You want a higher top heat of 185°F across six levels.
- You want a listed power of 450W.
- You are comfortable at $399.99 as shown on October 16, 2026.
| Your situation | Lean toward | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget under $200 | HL300 | $159.99 as shown on October 16, 2026. |
| You want the highest listed top heat | HL500 | 185°F against 176°F. |
| You want a timer that starts at 5 minutes | HL300 | The listed timer is 5 to 60 minutes. |
| Not sure yet | Take the quiz | Our 60 second device finder points you to a match. |
Safe use basics for any sauna blanket
These points come from our product pages and manuals, and they apply broadly. Always read and follow your own user manual.
- Place the blanket on a flat, sturdy, heat resistant surface.
- Never leave a running blanket unattended, and never use it while sleeping.
- Keep the controller off the blanket while it runs, and unplug the blanket when you are done.
- Start with lower heat and shorter sessions, keep water within reach and listen to how you feel.
- The manuals list people who should not use a sauna blanket. Talk to your healthcare provider first if you have a health concern or are pregnant.
A checklist for choosing any infrared sauna blanket
Print it, fill it in for each blanket you are considering, and mark every blank. A blank is information too. This works for any brand, ours included.
- Temperature range and levels. Look for both the lowest and the highest temperature, and how many levels sit in between.
- Timer and auto shut off. The timer range, and whether the blanket turns itself off when the time ends.
- Power. The voltage, the wattage and whether it plugs into a standard outlet.
- Safety features and testing. Over heating protection, fire retardant claims and which test reports or certifications the seller can show you in writing.
- Material and cleaning. What the surface is made of, whether it wipes clean and what cleaners to avoid.
- Size and surfaces. Check the listed size against your height and your space, and read which surfaces the manual says not to use.
- Controls. How you set temperature and time, and whether the controller is easy to read and reach.
- Warranty. Length in years, who stands behind it and how to register.
- Returns and shipping. Number of days, who pays return shipping, whether there is a restocking fee and where the company ships.
- Support. Where the company is based and how to reach a real person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the AWA HL300 and the HL500?
Both are portable far infrared sauna blankets with six heat levels, a handheld controller, a 110V plug and a 1 year warranty. The HL300 tops out at 176°F, lists a 5 to 60 minute timer and is $159.99 as shown on October 16, 2026. The HL500 goes up to 185°F, lists a timer of up to 60 minutes and 450W of power, and is $399.99 as shown on October 16, 2026.
How do I choose an infrared sauna blanket?
Start with the features you will use: the top temperature, the timer, how it stores and the price. Then compare the safety features, the warranty, the return window and who pays return shipping. Use the checklist on this page for any brand.
Can I leave a sauna blanket running while I step away or sleep?
No. Never leave a running blanket unattended and never use it while sleeping. Unplug it when you are done, and follow your user manual.
How long should a session be?
The HL300 timer runs from 5 to 60 minutes and the HL500 timer runs up to 60 minutes. Start with lower heat and shorter sessions, keep water within reach and follow your user manual.
What warranty and return policy come with AWA sauna blankets?
The HL300 and HL500 each carry a 1 year manufacturer warranty. You can return either one within 60 days, with free return shipping inside the United States.
Do you ship sauna blankets outside the United States?
No. We currently ship within the United States only. Shipping inside the US is free.
Is this page medical advice?
No. This page is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider before use if you have a health concern, are pregnant, use an implanted device, or take medication that increases light sensitivity.
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How we wrote this page
AWA sells red light therapy devices and infrared sauna blankets. The AWA values here come from our live product pages, read on October 16, 2026. This is general information, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider before use if you have a health concern, are pregnant, use an implanted device, or take medication that increases light sensitivity. Follow your user manual. See our editorial standards.
Information only. Not medical advice.