Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller vs Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller at £2,499 and Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller at £3,950. 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 £1,451 less (58% cheaper)
- it also heats the water, for contrast therapy
Choose the Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller if
- the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year)
| Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £2,499 | £3,950 |
| Type | Tub plus chiller bundle | Tub plus chiller bundle |
| Capacity | Not stated | 470 L |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | 3C | Not stated |
| Heating | Yes | No |
| Material | Grey fibreglass shell, timber cladding | Round banded barrel, PVC liner, stainless bands |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chiller capacity | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1020 dia x 1000 h mm | 1200 dia mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | 230V, 13A plug | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Filter included, continuous circulation |
| Outdoor use | Not stated | Yes |
| App control | Not stated | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Balance Recovery | Check price at Steam & Oak |
Buying facts
| Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the seller is based | South Tyneside | Not stated |
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Price history
| From | Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller | Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller |
|---|---|---|
| £2,499 | £3,950 | |
| Not tracked yet | £3,950 |
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 £1,451 cheaper than the Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller (£2,499 against £3,950 in the UK at the time of writing).
Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller has heating; Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller does not.
Warranty favours the Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller: 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 Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller cheaper?
The Balance Recovery BR Solo Ice Bath + Poolex 3kW Chiller is cheaper at £2,499, £1,451 less than the Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller at £3,950, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller, 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
- Steam & Oak Halla 120 Barrel with Chiller: price, specs and verdict
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