Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit vs Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath

Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit, all-in-one with built-in chiller — Image: Balance Recovery

Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath, all-in-one with built-in chiller — Image: Eira Therapy

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit at £5,499 and Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on 26 September 2026.

Quick answer: Pick the Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit if it costs £500 less (9% cheaper); pick the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not.

Choose the Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit if

it costs £500 less (9% cheaper)
it holds more water (800 L against 500 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move

Choose the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if

it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not

	Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath
UK price	£5,499	£5,999
Type	All-in-one with built-in chiller	All-in-one with built-in chiller
Capacity	800 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	Not stated	Not stated
Dimensions	1900 x 1200 x 1040 mm	1960 x 740 x 820 (internal 1210 x 640 x 750) mm
Weight (empty)	120 kg	Not stated
Voltage	230V, 13A plug	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 2-Person Ice Bath kit	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath
Price per litre of capacity	£6.87	£12.00
Where the seller is based	South Tyneside	Anglesey, Wales

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Price history

From	Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath
26 Sept 2026	£5,499	£5,999
8 Sept 2026	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 2-Person Ice Bath kit is £500 cheaper than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath (£5,499 against £5,999 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit 800 L, Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 500 L (advantage Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit).

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 2-Person Ice Bath kit or the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath cheaper?

The Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit is cheaper at £5,499, £500 less than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999, on the UK prices we last checked.

Which holds more water, the Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit or the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath?

The Balance Recovery 2-Person Ice Bath kit: about 800 litres against 500 litres.

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Cold water immersion places real stress on the heart and circulation. Anyone with a cardiovascular condition, high blood pressure, a history of arrhythmia, or who is pregnant should speak to a doctor before using a cold plunge. Never plunge alone. Start with short sessions at mild temperatures and progress gradually. Read the full safety guide.

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