A low-priced 1 HP chiller for a big tub, without the sanitizer or app of pricier units.
Amazon $669.95The Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller leads on value and noise. The ALEKO 1 HP Chiller and Heater wins on coldest and sanitation. The Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller costs $2,029.05 less ($669.95 vs $2,699).
A hot and cold unit with ozone and wifi, but cheaper chillers publish more and promise as much.
Amazon $2,699Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller for value ($670 per HP ($669.95, 1 HP) vs $2,699 per HP ($2,699, 1 HP)) and noise (50 dBA vs 58 dBA).
- Choose the ALEKO 1 HP Chiller and Heater for coldest (down to 35.6 °F vs down to 39 °F) and sanitation (filter and ozone vs filter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every over 1/2 HP cold plunge chiller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller | ALEKO 1 HP Chiller and Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 88 $670 per HP ($669.95, 1 HP) | 32 $2,699 per HP ($2,699, 1 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 75 down to 39 °F | 100 down to 35.6 °F |
| Sanitation 10% | 50 filter | 85 filter and ozone |
| Heating 10% | 50 heating not stated (neutral score used) | 100 heats to 107 °F |
| Noise 10% | 75 50 dBA | 35 58 dBA |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller | ALEKO 1 HP Chiller and Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Lowest temperature | 39 °F | 35.6 °F |
| Heats | - | Yes |
| Highest temperature | - | 107 °F |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | - | Ozone |
| App or wifi | - | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Noise | 50 dBA | 58 dBA |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |
