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Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit vs Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath

Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit, all-in-one with built-in chiller
Image: Balance Recovery
Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath, all-in-one with built-in chiller
Image: Eira Therapy

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit at £3,749 and Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath at £4,799. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: Pick the Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit if it costs £1,050 less (28% cheaper); pick the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath if it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not.

Choose the Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit if

  • it costs £1,050 less (28% cheaper)
  • it holds more water (470 L against 400 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move

Choose the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath if

  • it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not
Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kitEira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath
UK price£3,749£4,799
TypeAll-in-one with built-in chillerAll-in-one with built-in chiller
Capacity470 L400 L
Includes chillerYesYes
Minimum temperatureNot stated3C
HeatingYesYes
MaterialThermo-pine exterior, fibreglass interior, PUR foam insulation316 stainless steel interior, powder-coated aluminium cabinet, composite top
InsulationNot statedNot stated
Chiller capacityNot statedNot stated
Dimensions1015 dia x 1050 h mm1800 x 730 x 750 (internal 1150 x 640 x 680) mm
Weight (empty)60 kgNot stated
VoltageNot stated230V 13A plug
FiltrationNot statedBuilt-in micron filter + UV sanitation
Outdoor useNot statedYes
App controlNot statedNo
Warranty2 years2 years
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Balance RecoveryCheck price at Eira Therapy

Buying facts

Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kitEira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath
Price per litre of capacity£7.98£12.00
Where the seller is basedSouth TynesideAnglesey, Wales

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Price history

FromBalance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kitEira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath
£3,749£4,799
Not tracked yet£4,799

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 Mini Ice Bath kit is £1,050 cheaper than the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath (£3,749 against £4,799 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit 470 L, Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath 400 L (advantage Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit).

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 Mini Ice Bath kit or the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath cheaper?

The Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit is cheaper at £3,749, £1,050 less than the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath at £4,799, on the UK prices we last checked.

Which holds more water, the Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit or the Eira Therapy EIRA Ice Bath?

The Balance Recovery Mini Ice Bath kit: about 470 litres against 400 litres.

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