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Tub with Chiller vs Pod

Plunge Chill Tub with Chiller and Plunge Pod, compared on the figures their makers publish. The makers of both cold plunges with a chiller state water capacities within 30% of each other.

The makers' figures side by side

The makers' figures side by side
SpecificationPlunge Chill Tub with ChillerPlunge Pod
Indoor or outdoorindoor or outdoorIndoor/outdoor
Outside dimensions31.5″ diameter × 29.5″ height45" L x 30" W x 34" H
Electrical supplyJust fill with water, connect the chiller, and plug it in.120 volt, 15 amp, standard GFCI outlet
MaterialHigh-strength, UV-resistant nylon; Dual-layer thermal insulationUV-resistant, high grade polyethylene (durable hard shell); Fully insulated for maximum efficiency
Water capacity92 gallonsWater Capacity (gallons): 87
ChillerCompressor : 1/3 HP (600W)The New Pro Chiller Gen 2
Lowest temperature the maker states39°FCools to as low as 37º F with Pro Chiller.
Kit includes1 x Chiller Unit; 1x Lid—
Warranty—1-year limited warranty
Price on the maker's site$569 (sale price on plungechill.com, 29 Sep 2026)$5,590 (plunge.com, 29 Sep 2026)

Each figure is the maker's own, as cited row by row on the Tub with Chiller and Pod pages and listed in the sources below. A dash means the figure is not on the maker pages we cite. Figures marked "about" are Saunakivi's unit conversions of the maker's figure.

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Where the published figures differ

  • Indoor or outdoor: Tub with Chiller: indoor or outdoor. Pod: Indoor/outdoor.
  • Outside dimensions: Tub with Chiller: 31.5″ diameter × 29.5″ height. Pod: 45" L x 30" W x 34" H.
  • Electrical supply: Tub with Chiller: Just fill with water, connect the chiller, and plug it in. Pod: 120 volt, 15 amp, standard GFCI outlet.
  • Material: Tub with Chiller: High-strength, UV-resistant nylon; Dual-layer thermal insulation. Pod: UV-resistant, high grade polyethylene (durable hard shell); Fully insulated for maximum efficiency.
  • Water capacity: Tub with Chiller: 92 gallons. Pod: Water Capacity (gallons): 87.
  • Chiller: Tub with Chiller: Compressor : 1/3 HP (600W). Pod: The New Pro Chiller Gen 2.
  • Lowest temperature the maker states: Tub with Chiller: 39°F. Pod: Cools to as low as 37º F with Pro Chiller.
  • Price on the maker's site: Tub with Chiller: $569 (sale price on plungechill.com, 29 Sep 2026). Pod: $5,590 (plunge.com, 29 Sep 2026).

Figures we cite for only one of the two: kit includes (only Plunge Chill's cited pages give it); warranty (only Plunge's cited pages give it). Ask the other maker before treating the two as equal on those points.

Read each one in full

Plunge Pod

Plunge · cold plunge with a chiller · 87 gallons · for indoor or outdoor use · 120 V supply

Sources

  1. Tub with Chiller - Plunge Chill — Plunge Chill
  2. Pod - Plunge — Plunge