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CriterionPlunge All-InPlunge AirBlueCube C1 Cold Plunge Tub
US price$7,990Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$5,490Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review$16,500Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review
Three-year ownership estimate$7,990

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Not included: installation, annual consumables, energy use.
$5,490

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Not included: installation, annual consumables, energy use.
$16,500

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Not included: installation, annual consumables, other annual costs, energy use.
Choose ifYou want an all-in-one chilled tub for home use, indoors or out, and you have a dedicated 120 V, 15 A circuit and a floor that can take 1,150 lb.Anyone who wants Plunge's chiller and app at the lowest list price, with a 15 A circuit near a floor that can hold about 904 lb.You want one stainless tub for cold plunges and warm soaks, indoors or out, and you have a free 120 V, 20 A circuit and a way to move a freight delivery from the curb.
Main trade-offThe price depends on a time-limited sale, the base warranty is one year, and running costs are unknown because the product page gives no power draw.The tub is covered for only 90 days (the chiller gets 1 year), and Plunge doesn't publish enough to estimate running costs.You pay $16,500 without a published footprint, water volume, weight or running cost, and changing your mind costs a minimum 25% restocking fee plus shipping.
Key specifications
  • Chiller temperature: Down to 37°F. Plunge gives a cooling rate of 10–12 degrees per hour
  • Chiller: 0.75 HP. Plunge says it holds 37°F in 120°F ambient air
  • Water capacity: 105 gallons
  • Electrical: Dedicated 120 V, 15 A circuit and a 7 ft cord with GFCI. Power draw not stated
  • Sanitation: Onboard ozone. Plunge says the full volume is filtered about every 15 minutes
  • Weight: 238 lb empty, 1,150 lb full
  • Heating: None on Cold Only. The Add Heater version ($8,490 in the sale, $10,490 Comp. Value) goes up to 104°F, and Plunge gives a heating rate of 4–5 degrees per hour
  • Controls: The free Plunge app works over Wi-Fi to set the temperature, track sessions and send filter and water-treatment reminders
  • Use: Residential use only, indoors or outdoors. Plunge sells a separate commercial model
  • Lowest stated temperature: 39°F / 4°C
  • Water capacity: 105 gallons
  • Chiller: 1/2 HP for the Air. Plunge rates the standard chiller at 4–6°F per hour and the Pro chiller at 8–10°F per hour. It doesn't say which one ships with Cold Only
  • Electrical: 110–120 V, 15 A. A dedicated circuit is listed as a requirement and recommended in the FAQ. Built-in 15 ft cord. Wattage not published
  • Weight: 28 lb without water, 903.7 lb with water. Chiller weight not published
  • Water care: 20-micron filter plus ozone. Works with chlorine or non-chlorine maintenance
  • Controls: Plunge app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to set temperature and track sessions
  • Temperature range: 41–104°F with the chiller and heater. BlueCube says the C-line cools about 5°F per hour
  • Chiller: 13,600 BTU (1.5 HP+) commercial chiller, rated to operate down to 20°F ambient
  • Electrical: Dedicated 120 V, 20 A outlet with the included GFCI cord, or hardwired. Power draw not stated
  • Water capacity and weight: Not stated by the manufacturer
  • Circulation and sanitation: ¼ HP Iwaki magnetic-drive pump at 25.6 GPM for continuous circulation (RiverMode), with 20-micron filtration and automatic ozone
  • Tub: Sit-in 14-gauge 316-L stainless steel, with immersion up to the neck
  • Controls: iOS and Android app, plus nighttime lights
Exact variantGen 2, Cold Only (no heater add-on)Cold Only (no heater add-on)60-inch Standard, Black cladding
DimensionsPlunge lists the tub at 76.75 L × 31.5 W × 28.75 H in. It weighs 238 lb empty and 1,150 lb filled. Plunge asks for at least 16 in of clearance on the fan side for ventilation. It also wants 12 in at the front for drain access and ventilation, and 4 in on the left side as you face the LED display. Plunge doesn't state interior dimensions.Tub 61 L × 32 W × 28 H in (outer). Plunge doesn't give inner dimensions. The standard chiller is 23 L × 14 W × 18 H in. Plunge also lists a Pro chiller at 28 L × 16 W × 17.5 H in. Leave 12 in of clearance behind the chiller, 12 in to the side and 6 in below. The Air is listed at 28 lb without water and 903.7 lb with water. The chiller's weight isn't published.It's sold as a 60-inch sit-in tub with full-body immersion up to the neck. The interior is contoured at a 20° slope. The product page names 54-inch Mini and 60-inch Standard sizes, but the online store lists only the 60 size. BlueCube doesn't state exterior or interior dimensions, water capacity, or empty and filled weight on the pages reviewed.
InstallationIt needs a dedicated 120 V, 15 A circuit. A 7 ft power cord with a GFCI on the end is built in. There's no plumbing: Plunge says all you need to do is fill it with water and plug it in. Standard delivery is curbside, to the driveway or curb. Most customers qualify for free in-home delivery in Plunge's core "In Area" zones. It puts the tub on the first level, unpacks it and removes the packaging. Setup and connection to power aren't included. In-stock units ship within 8 business days in the lower 48 states. Hawaii, Alaska and US territories take an additional 2 to 3 weeks.It plugs into household power, but Plunge describes the requirement three ways. The product card lists 110 V/15 A. The electrical requirements call for a 120 V, 15 A dedicated circuit and mention a built-in 15 ft power cord. The FAQ says it uses a standard 110 V outlet and recommends a dedicated 15 A circuit with no other appliances on it. Setup, per the FAQ, means inflating the tub with the included pump, connecting two hoses, filling it with water and plugging in. Plunge gives the setup time as 15 or 20 minutes. In-home delivery doesn't include assembly, setup or connection to power or water. It's for indoor or outdoor residential use only.It needs a dedicated 120 V, 20 A outlet, and a GFCI cord is included. You can hardwire the tub instead. BlueCube rates it for indoor and outdoor use and says the chiller operates down to 20°F ambient. Delivery is free curbside freight in the continental US, not in-home placement. BlueCube doesn't state plumbing, drain, floor-load or clearance requirements on the pages reviewed.
MaterialsPlunge says it's built for indoor and outdoor use, and an insulated cover is included. Plunge doesn't say what the tub or shell is made of.Plunge describes an inflatable warp-knit drop-stitch tub that's UV-resistant and insulated, with an insulated cover. The page's comparison cards contradict that. They list "fiberglass reinforced acrylic" for the Air and every other Plunge model.The tub is 14-gauge marine-grade 316-L stainless steel with a contoured sit-in interior. It sits in a marine-grade plywood cabinet coated in Line-X polyurea, which BlueCube says adds UV resistance and insulation. Black is the cladding priced here, and white, grey, beige and uncladded cost the same. BlueCube also offers any Sherwin-Williams custom color, but the online store doesn't list a price for it. BlueCube's performance page says its plumbing is Schedule 40 PVC. That's a brand-wide statement, not a C1 spec. An insulated spa cover with child locks is included.
WarrantyThe standard warranty is 1 year. During the Fall Plunge Sale, Plunge adds a complimentary 2-year extended warranty, which it values at $299. The product page doesn't give coverage details or exclusions.The tub is covered for 90 days and the chiller for 1 year, according to Plunge's warranty note. Elsewhere the page is less clear. The comparison card lists a "1 year warranty," and the FAQ mentions a "1-year limited warranty" without separating tub and chiller. Coverage starts at delivery. You activate it by downloading the app and connecting the unit to Wi-Fi. It stays active only while the unit remains connected to Wi-Fi and the app.Full coverage (parts and labor) runs 3 years for residential use or 1 year for commercial use. The stainless tub and frame are covered for 15 years. Exclusions and the claim process weren't reviewed.
ReturnsPlunge offers a 30-day guarantee. It says that if you're not 100% satisfied within the first 30 days, you get a hassle-free return policy, though "some conditions may apply". The product page doesn't state return fees or pickup costs.The FAQ says you can return the unit within 30 days for a full refund. A second FAQ answer calls it a hassle-free return policy but says some conditions may apply. It points to the full Return Policy, which wasn't checked for this review.Standard models have a 30-day money-back policy with a minimum 25% restocking fee. Under the refund policy, you must request a return within 30 days of receipt, and the unit must be unused and in its original packaging. Refunds are paid net of the 25% restocking fee and shipping expenses. Custom builds can't be returned. On a $16,500 tub, the fee alone is at least $4,125.
Unresolved questions
  • Average power draw and annual electricity use
  • Noise level (Plunge calls it ultra-quiet but gives no figure)
  • Tub, shell and insulation materials
  • Interior dimensions
  • Return fees and pickup costs
  • Which conditions sit behind "some conditions may apply" on returns
  • Warranty coverage details and exclusions
  • What the extended warranty adds
  • Standalone price and replacement interval for filters and water-care chemicals
  • Whether it carries an electrical safety listing such as ETL or UL
  • When the Fall Plunge Sale ends
  • Which chiller (standard or Pro) ships with Cold Only, and so how fast it cools. The store SKU is EVOLVE-AIR-PRO-COLD, but no page text confirms it
  • Chiller wattage and typical daily run time
  • Chiller weight, and whether the 28 lb dry weight covers anything beyond the tub
  • Prices and change interval for replacement filters and water treatment
  • The full return conditions, such as return shipping or restocking fees
  • How long the inflatable tub lasts beyond the 90-day warranty
  • Exterior and interior dimensions
  • Water capacity, and empty and filled weight
  • Power draw of the chiller, heater and pump
  • Heating rate and typical daily run time
  • Replacement filter price and change interval
  • What's in the included maintenance kit
  • Warranty exclusions and claim process
  • Build and delivery lead time
  • Whether you can order the 54-inch Mini named on the product page
  • Whether the tub or its equipment carries an electrical safety listing such as ETL, UL or CSA
  • Whether the app needs Wi-Fi or carries a fee
  • Whether the C1 gets the UV stage of the brand-wide "ozone + UV" sanitation on BlueCube's performance page (the C1's own listing names only ozone)
  • The price of a Sherwin-Williams custom color
  • Whether a custom color counts as a non-returnable custom build

These comparisons use published specifications, not head-to-head tests. Prices and terms are dated. Unknown costs are not zero. Check the exact variant before you buy.