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 3.2. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller leads on value. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller costs $1,600 less ($899.99 vs $2,499.99).
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Icebound Essentials 1HP Hot + Cold
#9 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
A full-featured hot and cold 1 HP chiller for tubs of 100 gallons or more, at a premium price.
Amazon $2,499.99$2,499.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller for value ($900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP) vs $2,500 per HP ($2,499.99, 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 | Icebound Essentials 1HP Hot + Cold |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP) | 35 $2,500 per HP ($2,499.99, 1 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 95 down to 37.4 °F | 100 down to 37 °F |
| Sanitation 10% | 85 filter and ozone | 85 filter and ozone |
| Heating 10% | 100 heats as well | 100 heats to 107.6 °F |
| Noise 10% | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise rating not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller | Icebound Essentials 1HP Hot + Cold | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 9,554 Btu/h | - |
| Lowest temperature | 37.4 °F | 37 °F |
| Heats | Yes | Yes |
| Highest temperature | - | 107.6 °F |
| Largest tub | 230 gal | - |
| Refrigerant | R410A | - |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | Ozone | Ozone |
| App or wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |