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
The The Pod Company Standard Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 3.3 to 2.9. The The Pod Company Standard Chiller leads on coldest. The AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller wins on value. The AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller costs $170 less ($399 vs $569).
AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller
#12 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
A compact all-in-one small chiller for a one-person tub.
Amazon $399$399
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 The Pod Company Standard Chiller for coldest (down to 41 °F vs down to 42 °F).
- Choose the AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller for value ($1,209 per HP ($399, 1/3 HP) vs $1,724 per HP ($569, 1/3 HP)).
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 | The Pod Company Standard Chiller | AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 $1,724 per HP ($569, 1/3 HP) | 64 $1,209 per HP ($399, 1/3 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 50 down to 41 °F | 38 down to 42 °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% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| The Pod Company Standard Chiller | AS ColdPlunge 1/3 HP Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1/3 HP | 1/3 HP |
| Lowest temperature | 41 °F | 42 °F |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |