Best Cold Plunge Tubs: A Shortlist by Budget
The best cold plunge for most people is either a $1,150 to $2,700 insulated tub filled with ice, to test the habit, or a $4,000 to $7,000 tub with a chiller once you plunge most days. Most of the price above $2,000 is the chiller.
By John Voll · Updated Oct 27, 2026 · We may earn a commission from links
A tub is an insulated box of water. A chiller is a small refrigeration unit that keeps the water cold and filtered. Every model below is from the maker's own store, at the price listed on the day I checked. I have not used them. They are grouped by what the money buys.
Under $3,000: a tub you fill with ice
No chiller. You fill it with ice and change the water when it gets dirty. It is the cheapest way to find out whether you will keep plunging, and most of these can take a chiller later. The chiller vs ice guide works out how much ice a tub takes.
Ice Barrel 500
$1,749.99
tub only, no chiller
- Water
- 94 gal
- Size
- 30.7 W × 42.1 H × 57.6 L in
- Empty weight
- 104 lb
- Full weight
- 886 lb
- Insulation
- R-16 foam
- Fits
- up to 6'9"
- Warranty
- limited lifetime
You sit upright in it rather than lying down, which keeps the footprint small. The R-16 insulation matters most here, because it decides how long the ice lasts.
| Model | Price | What the price buys | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Barrel 300 | $1,149.99 | tub only, no chiller | View |
| Plunge Pod (tub only) | $2,490 | tub only, no chiller | View |
| Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Tub | $2,700 | tub only, no chiller | View |
Lowest listed configuration on each maker's store, checked Oct 27, 2026.
$4,000 to $7,000: tub plus chiller
This is where most daily plungers end up. The tub stays at temperature, the water is filtered, and you plug it into a dedicated circuit. Check the power line on each one; they differ.
Sun Home Cold Plunge (Horizontal)
$4,099
- Coldest
- 32°F (depends on room temperature)
- Chiller
- 1 HP
- Power
- 110 to 120V, 15A dedicated GFCI circuit
- Sanitation
- filter plus ozone
The cheapest tub-plus-chiller I found from a major brand, with a 1 HP chiller, bigger than some units that cost twice as much. Sun Home notes the 32°F figure depends on the room.
| Model | Price | What the price buys | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plunge Air | $5,490 | cold only; $5,990 with the heater | View |
| Ice Barrel 500 + Chiller bundle | $5,749.98 | Holds: 37°F with the chiller | View |
| ONE by Polar Monkeys | $6,290 | Coldest: 32°F | View |
| Redwood Outdoors Alaskan All-In-One | $6,999 | standard model; $7,999 with Wi-Fi | View |
Lowest listed configuration on each maker's store, checked Oct 27, 2026.
$8,000 to $12,000: premium tubs
Above $8,000 you mostly pay for build quality, quiet operation and the brand. The cold itself is similar; 37°F is a common rated floor.
Plunge All-In
$9,990
cold only; $10,490 with the heater
- Coldest
- 37°F
- Heater option
- to 104°F
- Water
- 105 gal
- Size
- 76.75 × 31.5 × 28.75 in
- Empty weight
- 238 lb
- Full weight
- 1,150 lb
- Chiller
- 0.75 HP
- Power
- 120V, 15A dedicated circuit
- Fits
- up to 6'9"
Plunge publishes a complete spec sheet. It needs a dedicated 120V, 15A circuit and at least 16 inches of clearance on the fan side.
| Model | Price | What the price buys | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plunge (Original) | $8,490 | cold only; $8,990 with the heater | View |
| Almost Heaven Glacier Cold Plunge + Chiller | $9,993.99 | Range: 37°F to 65°F | View |
| Renu Cold Stoic 2.0 | $9,999 | View | |
| BlueCube DROP | $11,750 | Range: 41°F to 104°F | View |
Lowest listed configuration on each maker's store, checked Oct 27, 2026.
Below freezing
Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro
$14,599
- Coldest
- 28°F
Rated to 28°F. Few people need water below freezing; it is listed for completeness.
Sources
- Ice Barrel, Ice Barrel 500 (94 gal, R-16, fits up to 6'9")
- Ice Barrel, Ice Barrel 300
- Redwood Outdoors, Alaskan Cold Plunge Tub
- Sun Home, Cold Plunge Horizontal (1 HP, 32°F, 15A GFCI)
- Plunge, Plunge All-In (specs and power)
- Plunge, Plunge Air
- Polar Monkeys, ONE
- Redwood Outdoors, Alaskan All-In-One
- BlueCube, DROP Cold Plunge Tub
- Sun Home, Cold Plunge Pro (28°F)
Prices and specs are from each maker's own product page on the date shown next to them. Prices change; the store is always right and we may be out of date.
Related guides
Chiller vs ice
Cold plunge chiller vs ice: how much ice a tub takes, when a $3,600 chiller pays for itself, and the circuit a chiller needs.
Plunge vs Ice Barrel
Plunge vs Ice Barrel compared: size, water, chiller, fit and price of the Plunge All-In and Ice Barrel 500, from each spec sheet.
Sauna + cold plunge setup
Sauna and cold plunge at home: circuits, spacing and bundles compared, plus a build-your-own setup that costs less than the bundles.