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Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller vs The Pod Company Pod Chiller

Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller, chiller (cooling only)
Image: Cold Plunge Store
The Pod Company Pod Chiller, chiller (cooling only)
Image: The Pod Company

Two chillers side by side: Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller at £645 and The Pod Company Pod Chiller at £499. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: Pick the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller if it is rated to go colder (3C against 5C); pick The Pod Company Pod Chiller if it costs £146 less (29% cheaper).

Choose the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller if

  • it is rated to go colder (3C against 5C)

Choose The Pod Company Pod Chiller if

  • it costs £146 less (29% cheaper)
Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerThe Pod Company Pod Chiller
UK price£645£499
TypeChiller (cooling only)Chiller (cooling only)
Capacity0.5 HP0.33 HP
Minimum temperature3C5C
HeatingNoNo
FiltrationNot stated20 micron filter
Suits tubs up toNot statedNot stated
NoiseNot stated45 dB
Voltage220-240V230V UK plug
Weight22.2 kg18 kg
App controlNot statedNot stated
WarrantyNot stated1 year
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Cold Plunge StoreCheck price at The Pod Company

Buying facts

Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerThe Pod Company Pod Chiller
Stated cooling output1,200 WNot stated
Where the seller is basedLichfield, StaffordshireUSA, UK storefront uk.podcompany.com

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Price history

FromCold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerThe Pod Company Pod Chiller
Not tracked yet£499

No tracked price has changed since 23 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.

What the numbers say

On price, The Pod Company Pod Chiller is £146 cheaper than the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller (£499 against £645 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller 0.5 HP, The Pod Company Pod Chiller 0.33 HP (advantage Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller).

Minimum temperature: Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller 3C, The Pod Company Pod Chiller 5C (advantage Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller).

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 Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller or The Pod Company Pod Chiller cheaper?

The Pod Company Pod Chiller is cheaper at £499, £146 less than the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller at £645, on the UK prices we last checked.

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