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Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller vs Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller

Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller, chiller (cooling only)
Image: Cold Plunge Store
Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller, chiller (cooling only)
Image: Polar Recovery

Two chillers side by side: Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller at £645 and Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller at £549.99. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: On the published data the Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller comes out ahead: it costs £95.01 less (17% cheaper).

Choose the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller if

Nothing in the published data puts it ahead.

Choose the Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller if

  • it costs £95.01 less (17% cheaper)
Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerPolar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller
UK price£645£549.99
TypeChiller (cooling only)Chiller (cooling only)
Capacity0.5 HP0.33 HP
Minimum temperature3C3C
HeatingNoNo
FiltrationNot stated20 micron filter
Suits tubs up toNot statedNot stated
NoiseNot stated45 dB
Voltage220-240VNot stated
Weight22.2 kg18 kg
App controlNot statedYes
WarrantyNot stated1 year
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Cold Plunge StoreCheck price at Polar Recovery

Buying facts

Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerPolar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller
Stated cooling output1,200 WNot stated
Brand rating on TrustpilotNo profile found4.7 from 1,312 reviews
Newest Trustpilot reviews we readn/a1 of 15 at 1-2 stars
Where the seller is basedLichfield, StaffordshireSomerset

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

FromCold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP ChillerPolar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller
Not tracked yet£549.99

No tracked price has changed since 26 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.

What the numbers say

On price, the Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller is £95.01 cheaper than the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller (£549.99 against £645 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller 0.5 HP, Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller 0.33 HP (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 Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller cheaper?

The Polar Recovery Cube Mini Chiller is cheaper at £549.99, £95.01 less than the Cold Plunge Store Core 0.5HP Chiller at £645, on the UK prices we last checked.

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