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Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller vs CryoHome Spa S3

Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller, tub plus chiller bundle
Image: Balance Recovery
CryoHome Spa S3, tub plus chiller bundle
Image: CryoHome

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller at £2,499 and CryoHome Spa S3 at £3,860. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: Pick the Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller if it costs £1,361 less (54% cheaper); pick the CryoHome Spa S3 if the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year).

Choose the Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller if

  • it costs £1,361 less (54% cheaper)

Choose the CryoHome Spa S3 if

  • the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year)
Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW ChillerCryoHome Spa S3
UK price£2,499£3,860
TypeTub plus chiller bundleTub plus chiller bundle
CapacityNot stated300 L
Includes chillerYesYes
Minimum temperature3C3C
HeatingYesYes
MaterialGrey fibreglass shell, timber claddingThermowood
InsulationNot statedNot stated
Chiller capacityNot statedNot stated
Dimensions1020 dia x 1000 h mm1100 x 600 x 700 mm
Weight (empty)Not stated60 kg
Voltage230V, 13A plug230V
FiltrationNot statedUV sanitisation
Outdoor useNot statedNot stated
App controlNot statedYes
Warranty1 year2 years
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Balance RecoveryCheck price at CryoHome

Buying facts

Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW ChillerCryoHome Spa S3
Where the seller is basedSouth TynesideDromore, Co Down (CET Ltd)

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Price history

FromBalance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW ChillerCryoHome Spa S3
£2,499Not tracked yet

No tracked price has changed since 26 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.

What the numbers say

On price, the Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller is £1,361 cheaper than the CryoHome Spa S3 (£2,499 against £3,860 in the UK at the time of writing).

Warranty favours the CryoHome Spa S3: 2 years against 1 year.

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 BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller or the CryoHome Spa S3 cheaper?

The Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller is cheaper at £2,499, £1,361 less than the CryoHome Spa S3 at £3,860, on the UK prices we last checked.

Which has the longer warranty?

The CryoHome Spa S3, with 2 years against 1 year on the Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller, going by each maker's product page.

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