Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit vs Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit at £3,999 and Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit if
- it costs £2,000 less (50% cheaper)
Choose the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if
Nothing in the published data puts it ahead.
| Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £3,999 | £5,999 |
| Type | All-in-one with built-in chiller | All-in-one with built-in chiller |
| Capacity | 470 L | 500 L |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | Not stated | 3C |
| Heating | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Thermo-pine exterior, fibreglass interior, PUR insulation | Rotomoulded plastic, anthracite grey |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chiller capacity | 1 HP | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1040 dia x 1050 h mm | 1960 x 740 x 820 (internal 1210 x 640 x 750) mm |
| Weight (empty) | 70 kg | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | 230V 13A plug |
| Filtration | Not stated | UV sanitation, micron filter, skimmer, 100 L/min programmable circulation |
| Outdoor use | Not stated | Yes |
| App control | Not stated | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Balance Recovery | Check price at Eira Therapy |
Buying facts
| Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £8.51 | £12.00 |
| Where the seller is based | South Tyneside | Anglesey, Wales |
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Price history
| From | Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath |
|---|---|---|
| £3,999 | £5,999 | |
| Not tracked yet | £5,999 |
Each row is a date one of the two prices changed; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit is £2,000 cheaper than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath (£3,999 against £5,999 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit 470 L, Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 500 L (advantage Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath).
We have not tested either unit ourselves, so this comparison is built from the makers' specifications, UK pricing and owner feedback; each product page says the same.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit or the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath cheaper?
The Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit is cheaper at £3,999, £2,000 less than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999, on the UK prices we last checked.
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- Balance Recovery 1-Person Ice Bath kit: price, specs and verdict
- Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: price, specs and verdict
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