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The Pod Company Pod Chiller vs The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP

The Pod Company Pod Chiller, chiller (cooling only)
Image: The Pod Company
The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP, chiller (cooling only)
Image: The Keico

Two chillers side by side: The Pod Company Pod Chiller at £499 and The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP at £675. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: Pick The Pod Company Pod Chiller if it costs £176 less (35% cheaper); pick The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP if it is rated to go colder (3C against 5C).

Choose The Pod Company Pod Chiller if

  • it costs £176 less (35% cheaper)
  • it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not

Choose The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP if

  • it is rated to go colder (3C against 5C)
The Pod Company Pod ChillerThe Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP
UK price£499£675
TypeChiller (cooling only)Chiller (cooling only)
Capacity0.33 HP0.5 HP
Minimum temperature5C3C
HeatingNoNo
Filtration20 micron filterNot stated
Suits tubs up toNot stated600 L
Noise45 dBNot stated
Voltage230V UK plugNot stated
Weight18 kgNot stated
App controlNot statedNo
Warranty1 yearNot stated
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at The Pod CompanyCheck price at The Keico

Buying facts

The Pod Company Pod ChillerThe Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP
Stated cooling outputNot stated1,200 W
Brand rating on TrustpilotNo profile found4.7 from 545 reviews
Newest Trustpilot reviews we readn/a0 of 15 at 1-2 stars
Where the seller is basedUSA, UK storefront uk.podcompany.comNot stated

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

FromThe Pod Company Pod ChillerThe Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP
£499£675
Not tracked yet£675

Each row is a date one of the two prices changed; last checked 5 Oct 2026.

What the numbers say

On price, The Pod Company Pod Chiller is £176 cheaper than The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP (£499 against £675 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: The Pod Company Pod Chiller 0.33 HP, The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP 0.5 HP (advantage The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP).

Minimum temperature: The Pod Company Pod Chiller 5C, The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP 3C (advantage The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP).

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 Pod Company Pod Chiller or The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP cheaper?

The Pod Company Pod Chiller is cheaper at £499, £176 less than The Keico Classic Chiller 1/2 HP at £675, on the UK prices we last checked.

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