Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath vs Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999 and Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath at £6,995. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if
- it costs £996 less (17% cheaper)
- the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year)
Choose the Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath if
- it is rated to go colder (0C against 3C)
| Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £5,999 | £6,995 |
| Type | All-in-one with built-in chiller | All-in-one with built-in chiller |
| Capacity | 500 L | Not stated |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | 3C | 0C |
| Heating | Yes | Yes |
| Material | Rotomoulded plastic, anthracite grey | Not stated |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chiller capacity | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1960 x 740 x 820 (internal 1210 x 640 x 750) mm | 1900 x 780 x 930 mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | 230V 13A plug | 230V, 13A plug |
| Filtration | UV sanitation, micron filter, skimmer, 100 L/min programmable circulation | Ozone and two-stage filter |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Not stated |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
| 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 Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Where the seller is based | Anglesey, Wales | South Tyneside |
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Price history
| From | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath |
|---|---|---|
| £5,999 | £6,995 | |
| £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 Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath is £996 cheaper than the Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath (£5,999 against £6,995 in the UK at the time of writing).
Minimum temperature: Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 3C, Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath 0C (advantage Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath).
Warranty favours the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: 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 Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath or the Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath cheaper?
The Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath is cheaper at £5,999, £996 less than the Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath at £6,995, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath, with 2 years against 1 year on the Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath, going by each maker's product page.
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- Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: price, specs and verdict
- Balance Recovery Insignia 1900 Commercial Ice Bath: price, specs and verdict
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