Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller vs Monk Cocoon + Shiver
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller at £2,499 and Monk Cocoon + Shiver at £2,690. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller if
- it costs £191 less (8% cheaper)
- it also heats the water, for contrast therapy
Choose the Monk Cocoon + Shiver if
- the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year)
| Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Monk Cocoon + Shiver | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £2,499 | £2,690 |
| Type | Tub plus chiller bundle | Tub plus chiller bundle |
| Capacity | Not stated | approx. 480 L (estimated) |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | 3C | 3C |
| Heating | Yes | No |
| Material | Grey fibreglass shell, timber cladding | Not stated |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chiller capacity | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1020 dia x 1000 h mm | 1235 x 715 x 845 mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | 230V, 13A plug | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Ozone + 2-stage |
| Outdoor use | Not stated | Yes |
| App control | Not stated | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Balance Recovery | Check price at Monk |
Buying facts
| Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Monk Cocoon + Shiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | No profile found | 4.2 from 28 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | n/a | 2 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | South Tyneside | London |
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Price history
| From | Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Monk Cocoon + Shiver |
|---|---|---|
| £2,499 | £2,690 | |
| Not tracked yet | £2,690 |
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 BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller is £191 cheaper than the Monk Cocoon + Shiver (£2,499 against £2,690 in the UK at the time of writing).
Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller has heating; Monk Cocoon + Shiver does not.
Warranty favours the Monk Cocoon + Shiver: 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 Monk Cocoon + Shiver cheaper?
The Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller is cheaper at £2,499, £191 less than the Monk Cocoon + Shiver at £2,690, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Monk Cocoon + Shiver, 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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Read the full pages
- Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller: price, specs and verdict
- Monk Cocoon + Shiver: price, specs and verdict
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