GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller
#1 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
A strong-value 1 HP hot and cold unit with ozone and a two-year warranty.
Amazon $899.99$899.99
The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 4.1 to 3.4. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller leads on warranty, sanitation and coldest. The Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller wins on value. The Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller costs $230.04 less ($669.95 vs $899.99).
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Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller
#5 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
A low-priced 1 HP chiller for a big tub, without the sanitizer or app of pricier units.
Amazon $669.95$669.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), sanitation (filter and ozone vs filter) and coldest (down to 37.4 °F vs down to 39 °F).
- Choose the Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller for value ($670 per HP ($669.95, 1 HP) vs $900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP)).
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 | GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller | Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP) | 88 $670 per HP ($669.95, 1 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 95 down to 37.4 °F | 75 down to 39 °F |
| Sanitation 10% | 85 filter and ozone | 50 filter |
| Heating 10% | 100 heats as well | 50 heating not stated (neutral score used) |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 75 50 dBA |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller | Fox Plunge 1HP Cold Plunge Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 9,554 Btu/h | - |
| Lowest temperature | 37.4 °F | 39 °F |
| Heats | Yes | - |
| Largest tub | 230 gal | - |
| Refrigerant | R410A | - |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | Ozone | - |
| App or wifi | Yes | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Noise | - | 50 dBA |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |