AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller
#1 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
A budget chiller for a small tub indoors, where 42 F is cold enough.
Amazon $279.99$279.99
The AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller leads on value. The The Pod Company Standard Chiller wins on coldest. The AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller costs $289.01 less ($279.99 vs $569).
The Pod Company Standard Chiller
#7 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
A simple small chiller for owners of Ice Pod tubs who want cold water without ice.
Amazon $569$569
Prices 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 AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller for value ($848 per HP ($279.99, 1/3 HP) vs $1,724 per HP ($569, 1/3 HP)).
- Choose the The Pod Company Standard Chiller for coldest (down to 41 °F vs down to 42 °F).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1/2 HP cold plunge chiller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller | The Pod Company Standard Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 79 $848 per HP ($279.99, 1/3 HP) | 50 $1,724 per HP ($569, 1/3 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 38 down to 42 °F | 50 down to 41 °F |
| Sanitation 10% | 50 filter | 50 filter |
| Heating 10% | 50 heating not stated (neutral score used) | 50 heating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 100 45 dBA | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| AQOVOR 1/3 HP Cold Plunge Chiller | The Pod Company Standard Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1/3 HP | 1/3 HP |
| Lowest temperature | 42 °F | 41 °F |
| Largest tub | 79 gal | - |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 45 dBA | - |