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Our cheapest chilled pick
Horizontal (2-Person), SKU POLAR623: inflatable lie-down tub with a 1 HP chiller that cools and heats
$4,099US price, checkedInflatable lie-down tub with a 1 HP chiller that cools and heats, 32 to 104°F
Check price at Sun Home for Sun Home Cold Plunge Horizontal Full review →
Chilled plunge tub
60-inch Standard, Black cladding
$16,500US price, checkedHandbuilt stainless sit-in tub that both chills and heats, 41–104°F
Check price at BlueCube for BlueCube C1 Cold Plunge Tub Full review →| Criterion | Sun Home Cold Plunge Horizontal | BlueCube C1 Cold Plunge Tub |
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| US price | $4,099Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review | $16,500Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review |
| Three-year ownership estimate | $5,373.01 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, other annual costs, energy use. | $16,500 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, annual consumables, other annual costs, energy use. |
| Choose if | You want cold plunges and warm soaks from one portable tub at $4,099, and you can give it a dedicated 15 A GFCI circuit. | 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-off | The warranty lasts only one year, and the manual asks you to drain and refill the tub every 2 to 3 weeks. | 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. |
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| Exact variant | Horizontal (2-Person), SKU POLAR623: inflatable lie-down tub with a 1 HP chiller that cools and heats | 60-inch Standard, Black cladding |
| Dimensions | The assembled tub measures 77.2 in long, 27.6 in wide and 24.4 in high. The manual and store description give the outer size as 6.4 × 2.3 × 2.1 ft. The store description puts the inside at 69 × 19.5 in, and the spec sheet at 69.3 × 19.7 in. The chiller is a separate box, 21.2 × 15.7 × 21.7 in. Empty, the tub weighs 15.5 lb and the chiller 88 lb. The spec card, spec sheet and manual list 128 gallons (485 L in the manual). The store description says 80 to 90 gallons instead. Sun Home doesn't explain the gap. The manual's fill line is 8 in below the top. Sun Home doesn't give a filled weight. | 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. |
| Installation | No plumbing is needed, Sun Home says. The tub inflates to 10 to 12 PSI with the included air pump, and the chiller connects with the included inlet and outlet hoses. The chiller plugs into a standard NEMA 5-15 outlet. That outlet must sit on a dedicated 15 A GFCI circuit. The manual says a licensed electrician should do all electrical work, and the wiring must follow local code. It also asks for a flat surface that can support 3,000 lb. Keep the chiller fan 3 ft from the tub and from walls. Keep the plunge at least 5 ft from other appliances. Leave 36 in clear in front of and behind the tub. Let the chiller stand upright and unplugged for 4 hours before first use. Sun Home rates the tub for indoor and outdoor use, but the chiller needs ambient air above 40°F to run. | 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. |
| Materials | Sun Home describes a puncture-resistant inflatable tub with an insulated cover and lid. It doesn't name the tub's fabric or construction, or the cover's material. The box also includes an air pump, inlet and outlet hoses with gaskets, a metal inlet screen, a spare 20-micron paper filter, a filter wrench, a repair kit and a carrying case. | 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. |
| Warranty | Sun Home gives the Cold Plunge a 1-year residential limited warranty against manufacturing defects. It starts at purchase or delivery, whichever is later, and covers the original buyer only. The warranty page and help-center FAQ cover labor and shipping for the first 90 days from delivery. After that, you pay both. The owner's manual reads differently: it says parts only, no labor, with freight at your cost. The manual also says commercial use voids the warranty, and it excludes freezing and improper water chemistry. Sun Home replaces defective parts at its discretion, and wear and tear and abuse aren't covered. The product page shows a "1+ Year Warranty" badge and a site-wide "Limited Lifetime Warranty" banner for most models. The warranty page lists one year for the Sun Home Cold Plunge and the Cold Plunge Pro and doesn't name the Horizontal separately. Extended warranties are sold separately, and the warranty page gives no price. | 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. |
| Returns | You can return it within 30 days of delivery only if it's unused and still in its original, unopened packaging. Sun Home won't take back an uncrated, assembled or used cold plunge. The refund loses a 25% restocking fee plus shipping both ways, even on a free-shipping order. Returns need approval through Sun Home's returns portal first. Refunds are issued within 21 days of receiving the return, after inspection. Every cancellation costs 3% per product. You can cancel an in-stock order within 24 hours. After that, a 25% restocking fee applies, and you may also pay roundtrip shipping. On a $4,099 tub, the restocking fee alone is $1,024.75. | 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. |
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