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HomeCold plunge tubsKove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller vs Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2

Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller vs Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller at £749 and Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 at £948.

Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core ChillerLumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2
UK price£749£948
TypeTub plus chiller bundleTub plus chiller bundle
Capacity450 L520 L
Includes chillerYesYes
Minimum temperature3C2C
HeatingNoNo
MaterialHeavy-duty PVC, 5 cm insulated drop-stitch wall (inflatable)Fibreglass-reinforced PVC hard wall, 8 cm air-gap insulation
Insulation50 mm80 mm
Chiller capacity0.5 HPNot stated
Dimensions900 dia x 820 h mm950 dia x 930 h (with lid) mm
Weight (empty)Not statedNot stated
VoltageNot statedNot stated
FiltrationHair filter + 5 micron inlineOzone 3-stage
Outdoor useYesYes
App controlNoYes
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Tested by usNot yetNot yet

What the numbers say

On price, the Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller is £199 cheaper than the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 (£749 against £948 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller 450 L, Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 520 L (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2).

Minimum temperature: Kove Arctic Ice Bath + Core Chiller 3C, Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 2C (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + 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.

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Cold water immersion places real stress on the heart and circulation. Anyone with a cardiovascular condition, high blood pressure, a history of arrhythmia, or who is pregnant should speak to a doctor before using a cold plunge. Never plunge alone. Start with short sessions at mild temperatures and progress gradually. Read the full safety guide.

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