Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath vs Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath

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

Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath, all-in-one with built-in chiller — Image: Balance Recovery

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999 and Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath at £4,999. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on 26 September 2026.

Quick answer: Pick the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if it holds more water (500 L against 270 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move; pick the Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath if it costs £1,000 less (20% cheaper).

Choose the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if

it holds more water (500 L against 270 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
it also heats the water, for contrast therapy
the warranty is longer (2 years against 18 months)

Choose the Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath if

it costs £1,000 less (20% cheaper)
it is rated to go colder (0C against 3C)

	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath	Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath
UK price	£5,999	£4,999
Type	All-in-one with built-in chiller	All-in-one with built-in chiller
Capacity	500 L	270 L
Includes chiller	Yes	Yes
Minimum temperature	3C	0C
Heating	Yes	No
Material	Rotomoulded plastic, anthracite grey	Stainless steel cabinet
Insulation	Not stated	Not stated
Chiller capacity	Not stated	Not stated
Dimensions	1960 x 740 x 820 (internal 1210 x 640 x 750) mm	2000 x 750 x 740 mm
Weight (empty)	Not stated	132 kg
Voltage	230V 13A plug	220-240V, 13A plug
Filtration	UV sanitation, micron filter, skimmer, 100 L/min programmable circulation	Ozone and multi-stage filter
Outdoor use	Yes	Yes
App control	Yes	Not stated
Warranty	2 years	18 months
Tested by us	No	No
Where to buy	Check price at Eira Therapy	Check price at Balance Recovery

Buying facts

	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath	Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath
Price per litre of capacity	£12.00	£18.51
Where the seller is based	Anglesey, Wales	South Tyneside

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Price history

From	Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath	Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath
26 Sept 2026	£5,999	£4,999
8 Sept 2026	£5,999	Not tracked yet

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 IceFall Professional Ice Bath is £1,000 cheaper than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath (£4,999 against £5,999 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 500 L, Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath 270 L (advantage Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath).

Minimum temperature: Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 3C, Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath 0C (advantage Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath).

Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath has heating; Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath does not.

Warranty favours the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: 2 years against 18 months.

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 Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath or the Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath cheaper?

The Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath is cheaper at £4,999, £1,000 less than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999, on the UK prices we last checked.

Which holds more water, the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath or the Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath?

The Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: about 500 litres against 270 litres.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath, with 2 years against 18 months on the Balance Recovery IceFall Professional Ice Bath, going by each maker's product page.

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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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