Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) vs Monk Cocoon
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) at £1,849 and Monk Cocoon at £1,995. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) if
- it costs £146 less (8% cheaper)
- owners rate the brand higher on Trustpilot (4.7 against 4.2)
Choose the Monk Cocoon if
- it has app control
| Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) | Monk Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £1,849 | £1,995 |
| Type | Tub (add your own chiller) | Tub (add your own chiller) |
| Capacity | approx. 480 L (estimated) | approx. 480 L (estimated) |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Cedar exterior, 304 stainless steel liner | Rigid insulated shell (material not stated) |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 930 dia x 1000 h mm | 1235 x 715 x 845 mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Ozone + 2-stage (with Monk chiller) |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Kove | Check price at Monk |
Buying facts
| Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) | Monk Cocoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £3.85 | £4.16 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 47 kg | 47 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 4.7 from 34 reviews | 4.2 from 28 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 0 of 15 at 1-2 stars | 2 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | Wirral, Merseyside | London |
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 | Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) | Monk Cocoon |
|---|---|---|
| £1,849 | £1,995 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) is £146 cheaper than the Monk Cocoon (£1,849 against £1,995 in the UK at the time of writing).
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 Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) or the Monk Cocoon cheaper?
The Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) is cheaper at £1,849, £146 less than the Monk Cocoon at £1,995, on the UK prices we last checked.
Do the Kove Cedar Ice Bath (upright) and the Monk Cocoon 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, Kove scores 4.7 from 34 reviews and Monk 4.2 from 28 (checked 2026-09-22). These are brand scores covering every product and the service, not this model alone.
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