Product Reviews

Best Cold Plunge Tubs (2025)

The best cold plunge tubs and ice baths for home use. We tested and reviewed the top options for every budget.

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Quick Picks

Best Overall

The Plunge

$4,990

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Best Value

Ice Barrel

$1,199

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Budget Pick

The Cold Pod

$149

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ProductPriceRatingBest For
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The Plunge

Plunge

Best Overall
$4,990
4.8
Those who want the best, most reliable cold plunge experienceCheck Price
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Ice Barrel

Ice Barrel

Best Value
$1,199
4.6
Budget-conscious buyers who don't mind using iceCheck Price
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The Cold Pod

The Cold Pod

Budget Pick
$149
4.3
Beginners testing cold therapy on a budgetCheck Price
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Morozko Forge

Morozko

Premium Pick
$12,000+
4.9
Serious biohackers & those who want the absolute bestCheck Price
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Polar Monkeys Ice Bath

Polar Monkeys

$3,499
4.5
Those wanting a chiller but at a lower price than PlungeCheck Price
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SISU Drake Cold Plunge

SISU Lifestyle

Editor's Choice
$5,999
4.8
SISU sauna owners wanting contrast therapyCheck Price

Detailed Reviews

Best Overall
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Plunge

The Plunge

4.8

$4,990

The gold standard in home cold plunge

Best for: Those who want the best, most reliable cold plunge experience

Pros

  • Cools to 39°F quickly
  • Built-in filtration & sanitation
  • Sleek, modern design

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Requires dedicated space
  • Higher energy usage than some competitors
Best Value
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Ice Barrel

Ice Barrel

4.6

$1,199

Affordable upright ice bath

Best for: Budget-conscious buyers who don't mind using ice

Pros

  • Much more affordable
  • No electricity needed
  • Portable & compact

Cons

  • Requires ice (no chiller)
  • Upright position not for everyone
  • Not ideal for tall users
Budget Pick
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The Cold Pod

The Cold Pod

4.3

$149

Budget inflatable ice bath

Best for: Beginners testing cold therapy on a budget

Pros

  • Extremely affordable
  • Portable & storable
  • Good for beginners

Cons

  • Not as durable
  • Requires ice
  • Less insulated
Premium Pick
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Morozko

Morozko Forge

4.9

$12,000+

Premium commercial-grade cold plunge

Best for: Serious biohackers & those who want the absolute best

Pros

  • Coldest temps (down to 32°F)
  • Commercial-grade build
  • Best filtration system

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Overkill for most users
  • Heavy & requires space
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Polar Monkeys

Polar Monkeys Ice Bath

4.5

$3,499

Mid-range cold plunge with chiller

Best for: Those wanting a chiller but at a lower price than Plunge

Pros

  • Built-in chiller
  • Good price point
  • Quality construction

Cons

  • Less powerful chiller than Plunge
  • Smaller capacity
  • Less brand recognition
Editor's Choice
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SISU Lifestyle

SISU Drake Cold Plunge

4.8

$5,999

Contrast therapy cold plunge

Best for: SISU sauna owners wanting contrast therapy

Pros

  • Matches SISU sauna aesthetics
  • Amish craftsmanship
  • Perfect for contrast therapy

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Less cooling power than dedicated chillers
  • Best paired with SISU sauna

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