HUUM DROP vs HIVE: What’s the Best HUUM Heater?

HUUM is known for its elegant, high-performance sauna heaters made in Estonia. Whether you're designing a cozy home sauna or a luxurious commercial retreat, HUUM has a model that fits. In this guide, we compare the three most popular HUUM models: DROP, HIVE Mini, and HIVE.

All three deliver soft, gentle steam using large stone capacities—but the right choice depends on your room size, aesthetic, and desired control options.

HUUM DROP

The HUUM DROP is HUUM’s signature wall-mounted model, shaped like a water droplet. It’s ideal for space-conscious saunas that still want that smooth, immersive HUUM steam experience. Despite its compact size, it holds up to 122 lbs of stones.

• Mounting: Wall-mounted
• Power: 4.5kW / 6kW / 9kW
• Room Size: 106–530 cu. ft.
• Stone Capacity: 122 lbs
• Controls: UKU WiFi Controller + App

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HUUM HIVE Mini

The HUUM HIVE Mini delivers HIVE aesthetics and performance in a smaller footprint. This floor-mounted model is perfect for home saunas with mid-size layouts. It holds up to 330 lbs of stones for long-lasting, even heat and is often preferred by users who want soft steam without needing a massive commercial setup.

• Mounting: Floor-mounted
• Power: 6kW / 9kW / 10.5kW
• Room Size: 176–600 cu. ft.
• Stone Capacity: 330 lbs
• Controls: UKU WiFi Controller + App

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HUUM HIVE

The full-size HUUM HIVE is the powerhouse of the collection. Built for large saunas and commercial environments, it’s a floor-mounted heater with unmatched thermal mass. It holds up to 529 lbs of stones, delivering steam that lasts for hours with minimal temperature fluctuation.

• Mounting: Floor-mounted
• Power: 12kW / 15kW / 18kW
• Room Size: 424–1,236 cu. ft.
• Stone Capacity: 529 lbs
• Controls: UKU WiFi Controller + App

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Comparison Summary: DROP vs HIVE Mini vs HIVE

Which HUUM Heater Should You Choose?

• Choose DROP if you want a compact, visually stunning heater for a small to mid-size home sauna.
• Choose HIVE Mini if you want a floor-standing, high-performance heater for medium rooms with soft, rich steam.
• Choose HIVE if you're outfitting a large home or commercial sauna and need long-lasting heat and capacity.

Still unsure? Use our Sauna Heater Size Calculator.

Important: HUUM heaters are made in Estonia and may be subject to rising import tariffs—order now to lock in current pricing with fast U.S. shipping.

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