Monk Cocoon vs The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Monk Cocoon at £1,995 and The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath at £1,495. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Monk Cocoon if
- it has app control
Choose The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath if
- it costs £500 less (33% cheaper)
- it holds more water (1000 L against 480 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
- owners rate the brand higher on Trustpilot (4.7 against 4.2)
| Monk Cocoon | The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £1,995 | £1,495 |
| Type | Tub (add your own chiller) | Tub (add your own chiller) |
| Capacity | approx. 480 L (estimated) | 1000 L |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Rigid insulated shell (material not stated) | Thermowood (kiln-treated pine), flat pack |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1235 x 715 x 845 mm | 1250 dia mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Ozone + 2-stage (with Monk chiller) | Not stated |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not stated |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Monk | Check price at The Keico |
Buying facts
| Monk Cocoon | The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £4.16 | £1.50 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 47 kg | 98 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 4.2 from 28 reviews | 4.7 from 545 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 2 of 15 at 1-2 stars | 0 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | London | Not 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
| From | Monk Cocoon | The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath |
|---|---|---|
| £1,995 | £1,495 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath is £500 cheaper than the Monk Cocoon (£1,495 against £1,995 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Monk Cocoon about 480 L (our estimate), The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath 1000 L (advantage The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL 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 Monk Cocoon or The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath cheaper?
The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath is cheaper at £1,495, £500 less than the Monk Cocoon at £1,995, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which holds more water, the Monk Cocoon or The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath?
The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath: about 1000 litres against 480 litres (one figure is our estimate from the stated dimensions).
Do the Monk Cocoon and The Keico Wellness Thermowood XL Ice Bath 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, Monk scores 4.2 from 28 reviews and The Keico 4.7 from 545 (checked 2026-09-22). These are brand scores covering every product and the service, not this model alone.
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