Heater Comparison Chart
| Feature | Ceramic | Carbon | Ceramic / Carbon |
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| Heat Distribution |
Heat is mostly concentrated near heaters. |
Heat is distributed evenly throughout the full surface area. Ideal for full body treatment. |
Heat is both evenly distributed throughout the full surface area and concentrated near the heaters. Dual health benefits from both style heaters. |
| How does it Heat You? | Ideal for spot treatment. | Ideal for full body treatment with even heat distribution. | Great both for spot treatment and full body, with dual action heating. |
| Surface Area | Smaller, heat concentrated near the heaters. | Large surface area, even distribution | Large surface area, even distribution with additional heat closer to the heaters |
| Warm-Up time |
Quickest heat up time, intensity closer to the heater. |
Fast, smooth heat up time. Longer when compared to ceramic because of larger surface area coverage. |
Fast heat up time, with even distribution of heat. |
| Durability | Long Ceramic tubes, can be fragile. | Panels usually surrounded by wood trim with black fiber in the front. Flexible, less fragile than ceramic heaters. | Less flexible than carbon, can be fragile if not properly handled. |
| Energy Efficiency | Low cost of operations, high energy efficiency. | Lower cost of operations, higher energy efficiency | Lowest cost of operations, highest energy efficiency. |