Chill Tubs Original vs Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Chill Tubs Original at £4,499 and Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Chill Tubs Original if
- it costs £1,500 less (33% cheaper)
Choose the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath if
- it holds more water (500 L against 400 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
- it has app control
| Chill Tubs Original | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £4,499 | £5,999 |
| Type | All-in-one with built-in chiller | All-in-one with built-in chiller |
| Capacity | 400 L | 500 L |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | 3C | 3C |
| Heating | Yes | Yes |
| Material | 316 stainless steel and aluminium | Rotomoulded plastic, anthracite grey |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Chiller capacity | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1800 x 750 x 730 mm | 1960 x 740 x 820 (internal 1210 x 640 x 750) mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | 230V 13A plug | 230V 13A plug |
| Filtration | Ozone and filter | UV sanitation, micron filter, skimmer, 100 L/min programmable circulation |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Chill Tubs | Check price at Eira Therapy |
Buying facts
| Chill Tubs Original | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £11.25 | £12.00 |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 3.2 from 12 reviews | No profile found |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 2 of 11 at 1-2 stars | n/a |
| Where the seller is based | Chesterfield, Derbyshire | Anglesey, Wales |
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Price history
| From | Chill Tubs Original | Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath |
|---|---|---|
| £4,499 | £5,999 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Chill Tubs Original is £1,500 cheaper than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath (£4,499 against £5,999 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Chill Tubs Original 400 L, Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath 500 L (advantage Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath).
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 Original or the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath cheaper?
The Chill Tubs Original is cheaper at £4,499, £1,500 less than the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath at £5,999, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which holds more water, the Chill Tubs Original or the Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath?
The Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: about 500 litres against 400 litres.
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- Chill Tubs Original: price, specs and verdict
- Eira Therapy ALVA Smart Ice Bath: price, specs and verdict
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