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Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller vs Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller at £749 and Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 at £758.
| Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller | Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £749 | £758 |
| Type | Tub plus chiller bundle | Tub plus chiller bundle |
| Capacity | 450 L | 420 L |
| Includes chiller | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum temperature | 3C | 2C |
| Heating | No | No |
| Material | Heavy-duty PVC, 5 cm insulated drop-stitch wall (inflatable) | Inflatable, 5-layer insulated PVC with rip-stop polyester outer |
| Insulation | 50 mm | 12.5 mm |
| Chiller capacity | 0.5 HP | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 900 dia x 820 h mm | 900 dia x 750 h mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Hair filter + 5 micron inline | Ozone 3-stage |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| Tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
What the numbers say
On price, the Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller is £9 cheaper than the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 (£749 against £758 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller 450 L, Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 420 L (advantage Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller).
Minimum temperature: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller 3C, Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 2C (advantage Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2).
Warranty favours the Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller: 2 years against 1.
Neither page here is a substitute for a hands-on test. Where we have used a unit, its product page says so and carries our verdict; where we have not, the comparison is built from specifications, UK pricing and owner feedback.
Read the full pages
- Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller: price, specs and verdict
- Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2: price, specs and verdict
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