Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller
#4 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
A low-cost way to keep a small one-person tub cold with ozone included.
Amazon $496.95$496.95
The Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 3.4 to 2.5. The Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller leads on value and sanitation. The Ice Barrel Chiller wins on coldest. The Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller costs $3,503.04 less ($496.95 vs $3,999.99).
Ice Barrel Chiller
#15 in Up to 1/2 HPFull review
For Ice Barrel owners who want the matching app-controlled chiller. Anyone with another tub gets the same size compressor for far less elsewhere.
Ice Barrel $3,999.99$3,999.99
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 Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller for value ($994 per HP ($496.95, 1/2 HP) vs $8,000 per HP ($3,999.99, 1/2 HP)) and sanitation (filter and ozone vs filter).
- Choose the Ice Barrel Chiller for coldest (down to 37 °F vs down to 38 °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 | Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller | Ice Barrel Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $994 per HP ($496.95, 1/2 HP) | 0 $8,000 per HP ($3,999.99, 1/2 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 88 down to 38 °F | 100 down to 37 °F |
| Sanitation 10% | 85 filter and ozone | 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% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Healcryo 0.5 HP Ozone Chiller | Ice Barrel Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1/2 HP | 1/2 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 4,000 Btu/h | - |
| Lowest temperature | 38 °F | 37 °F |
| Largest tub | 52 gal | - |
| Refrigerant | - | R290 |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | Ozone | - |
| App or wifi | No | Yes |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |