Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller
#2 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
For large tubs, shared plunges or hot climates, at a price close to many 1 HP units.
Amazon $989.95$989.95
The Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller is the better cold plunge chiller overall, rated 3.8 to 2.9. The Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller leads on value, noise and sanitation. The Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller costs $1,010.05 less ($989.95 vs $2,000).
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X-Vitalis 1.5HP Cold Plunge Chiller
#14 in Over 1/2 HPFull review
A heavy 1.5 HP hot and cold unit, but at this price the listing leaves too much unsaid.
Amazon $2,000$2,000
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller for value ($660 per HP ($989.95, 1 1/2 HP) vs $1,333 per HP ($2,000, 1 1/2 HP)), noise (55 dBA vs 65 dBA) and sanitation (filter and ozone vs filter).
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 | Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller | X-Vitalis 1.5HP Cold Plunge Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $660 per HP ($989.95, 1 1/2 HP) | 61 $1,333 per HP ($2,000, 1 1/2 HP) |
| Coldest 15% | 95 down to 37.4 °F | 50 lowest temperature not published (neutral score used) |
| Sanitation 10% | 85 filter and ozone | 50 filter |
| Heating 10% | 100 heats to 104 °F | 100 heats as well |
| Noise 10% | 50 55 dBA | 0 65 dBA |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Healcryo Pro MAX 1.5 HP Chiller | X-Vitalis 1.5HP Cold Plunge Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | ||
| Compressor | 1 1/2 HP | 1 1/2 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 12,000 Btu/h | 9,000 Btu/h |
| Lowest temperature | 37.4 °F | - |
| Heats | Yes | Yes |
| Highest temperature | 104 °F | - |
| Largest tub | 200 gal | - |
| Pump flow | - | 10.6 gpm |
| Water and build | ||
| Filter | Yes | Yes |
| Sanitizer | Ozone | - |
| App or wifi | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 55 dBA | 65 dBA |