Chill Tubs Essential Pod vs Lumi Therapy PRO 8
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Chill Tubs Essential Pod at £499 and Lumi Therapy PRO 8 at £399. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Chill Tubs Essential Pod if
Nothing in the published data puts it ahead.
Choose the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 if
- it costs £100 less (25% cheaper)
| Chill Tubs Essential Pod | Lumi Therapy PRO 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £499 | £399 |
| Type | Inflatable or portable tub | Inflatable or portable tub |
| Capacity | 498 L | 520 L |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Reinforced PVC (inflatable) | Fibreglass-reinforced PVC hard wall, 8 cm air-gap insulation |
| Insulation | Not stated | 80 mm |
| Dimensions | 1000 dia x 900 h mm | 950 dia x 930 h (with lid) mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Not stated |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Warranty | Not stated | 1 year |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Chill Tubs | Check price at Lumi Therapy |
Buying facts
| Chill Tubs Essential Pod | Lumi Therapy PRO 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £1.00 | £0.77 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 49 kg | 51 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 3.2 from 12 reviews | 3.8 from 4,978 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 2 of 11 at 1-2 stars | 12 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | Chesterfield, Derbyshire | Torquay, Devon |
Trustpilot scores cover the whole brand and its service, not this model alone; we read the newest reviews on each profile at every data run. How we check the data.
Price history
| From | Chill Tubs Essential Pod | Lumi Therapy PRO 8 |
|---|---|---|
| £499 | £399 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 is £100 cheaper than the Chill Tubs Essential Pod (£399 against £499 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Chill Tubs Essential Pod 498 L, Lumi Therapy PRO 8 520 L (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8).
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 Chill Tubs Essential Pod or the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 cheaper?
The Lumi Therapy PRO 8 is cheaper at £399, £100 less than the Chill Tubs Essential Pod at £499, on the UK prices we last checked.
Do the Chill Tubs Essential Pod and the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 come with a chiller?
No. Both are cooled with ice or a separate chiller. Our ice calculator and chiller sizing calculator show what each option needs.
Which brand do owners rate higher?
On Trustpilot, Chill Tubs scores 3.2 from 12 reviews and Lumi Therapy 3.8 from 4,978 (checked 2026-09-22). These are brand scores covering every product and the service, not this model alone.
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