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 and warranty. The GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller costs $1,724.26 less ($899.99 vs $2,624.25).
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SaunaSpa Gale 1 HP Chiller and Heater
#10 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
A powerful hot and cold unit for a large tub, with ozone and app control. The short warranty in the manual is the catch.
SaunaSpa $2,624.25$2,624.25
Which should you buy?
- Choose the GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller for value ($900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP) vs $2,624 per HP ($2,624.25, 1 HP)) and warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | SaunaSpa Gale 1 HP Chiller and Heater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $900 per HP ($899.99, 1 HP) | 33 $2,624 per HP ($2,624.25, 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 104 °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 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| GALUBUBU 1HP Ice Bath Chiller | SaunaSpa Gale 1 HP Chiller and Heater | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1 HP | 1 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 9,554 Btu/h | 10,407 Btu/h |
| Lowest temperature | 37.4 °F | 37 °F |
| Heats | Yes | Yes |
| Highest temperature | - | 104 °F |
| Largest tub | 230 gal | - |
| Refrigerant | R410A | R32 |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | Ozone | Ozone |
| App or wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |