Image: Plunge ChillPlunge Chill 1HP Plus
Score
- Down to 36°F
- 120 gal round tub
- 1 HP chiller
- Inflatable PVC tub
Image: Plunge ChillPlunge Chill Pod + 1/3 HP Chiller
Score
- Down to 39°F
- 92 gal upright tub
- 1/3 HP chiller
- Nylon tub
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Verdict: Plunge Chill is the budget route to a cold plunge with a chiller. For most people the 1HP Plus ($1,399 on sale) is the kit to get: a 1 HP chiller rated to 36°F and a deep 120-gallon tub for one person. Choose the 1HP Pro ($1,499) if two people will share it, and the Pod kit ($569) only if price matters more than how fast and how cold the water gets. The trade-off is the tub: these are insulated inflatable or soft-sided tubs, not rigid acrylic shells like Plunge’s.
This review is based on Plunge Chill’s published product pages, checked Oct 9, 2026. We haven’t tested these units in person. We don’t make health claims; if you have a medical condition, ask your doctor before cold-water immersion.
The three kits at a glance
| Kit | Price* | Chiller | Min temp | Tub | Capacity | Fits | Published cooling time | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1HP Plus | $1,399 sale; comp. $3,548 | 1 HP, 2,600W | 36°F | Deep round, inflatable PVC + fiberglass, lockable lid, step stool | 120 gal | 1 person up to 6'9" (upright) | 110 gal, 80°F → 40°F in ~8 hrs | 2 years |
| 1HP Pro | $1,499 sale; comp. $3,468 | 1 HP, 2,600W | 36°F | Oval, inflatable PVC + fiberglass, 59" × 31.5" × 29.5" | 200 gal | 2 people, or 1 up to 6'9" | 110 gal, 80°F → 40°F in ~8 hrs | 2 years |
| Pod kit | $569 sale; comp. $1,199 | 1/3 HP, 600W | 39°F | Upright, UV-resistant nylon, 9 lbs | 92 gal | 1 person (upright) | 66 gal, 75°F → 50°F in 8–10 hrs | 2 years |
*Prices on plungechill.com on Oct 9, 2026, during a “Recovery Season” sale. Plunge Chill doesn’t list the chillers’ electrical requirements on these product pages, so ask before you buy if you plan to use an outdoor or shared circuit.
The picks
Image: Plunge ChillThe 1 HP (2,600W) chiller is the important part. Plunge Chill rates it to 36°F and says it cools up to 110 gallons from 80°F to 40°F in about 8 hours, or roughly 5°F per hour on average. The 120-gallon round tub is deep enough for an upright, shoulder-deep soak for someone up to 6'9". It has an 8 cm inflatable wall, a lockable insulated lid, ½" threaded ports and a detachable step stool. The chiller weighs 73 lbs and sits on casters.
Image: Plunge ChillThis kit uses the same 1 HP chiller with a longer oval tub (59" × 31.5" × 29.5") that holds 200 gallons and fits two people, or one tall person stretched out. Keep in mind that 200 gallons is well past the 110 gallons Plunge Chill uses for its cooling figure, so a full tub will take longer to get cold. It costs $100 more than the Plus.
Image: Plunge ChillThe cheapest chiller setup we track anywhere. The 600W chiller has a built-in pump and filter, a touchscreen and a published noise level of 39–45 dB, and it’s rated down to 39°F. The catch is capacity: the cooling figures are for 66 gallons, while the tub holds 92. In warm weather or with a full tub, expect slower cooling and water that may not reach the bottom of the range. Treat it as a starter kit.
Plunge Chill vs Plunge Pod
The Plunge Pod ($5,590 on sale) costs about four times as much as the 1HP Plus. Here’s what the extra money buys, on paper: a rigid tub in a 45" × 30" footprint, a Pro Chiller that Plunge says cools 8–10°F per hour (versus about 5°F per hour for Plunge Chill’s 1 HP), and a published 110V/15A electrical spec. Plunge Chill counters with a colder rated minimum (36°F vs 37°F), more water (120 vs 87 gallons) and a longer warranty (2 years vs 1). If you want a tub that looks like furniture and cools fast, buy the Pod. If you want the most cold water for the money, buy Plunge Chill.
Before you buy
- Inflatable means care. Keep pets, sharp tools and heavy objects away from the tub walls, and use the lid.
- Floor load. 120 gallons of water weighs about 1,000 lbs; 200 gallons is about 1,670 lbs. Put it on a slab or a rated deck.
- Power. Electrical specs aren’t on the product pages, so confirm the outlet and circuit with Plunge Chill, and use a GFCI outlet outdoors.
- Trial. Plunge Chill advertises a 30-day trial and free shipping. Read the return terms for return shipping costs before you open the box.
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- Sources (accessed Oct 9, 2026):
- Plunge Chill 1HP Chiller + Tub (Plus) product page (price, compare-at, 1 HP/2,600W, 36°F, 120 gal, 6'9", chiller size and weight, cooling time, warranty, trial): https://plungechill.com/products/1hp-cold-plunge-chiller-tub-plus
- Plunge Chill 1HP Chiller + Tub (Pro) product page (price, 200 gal, tub dimensions, 2 people): https://plungechill.com/products/1hp-cold-plunge-chiller-tub-pro
- Plunge Chill Cold Plunge Tub with Chiller product page (price, 1/3 HP/600W, 39°F, 92 gal, 66-gal cooling figures, noise, weights): https://plungechill.com/products/cold-plunge-chiller-with-tub
- Plunge Pod product page (price, footprint, Pro Chiller cooling rate, 110V/15A, warranty): https://plunge.com/products/evolve-pod