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Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 vs The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller

Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2, tub plus chiller bundle
Image: Lumi Therapy
The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller, tub plus chiller bundle
Image: The Pod Company

Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 at £758 and The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller at £698. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .

Quick answer: Pick the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 if it is rated to go colder (2C against 5C); pick The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller if it costs £60 less (9% cheaper).

Choose the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 if

  • it is rated to go colder (2C against 5C)

Choose The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller if

  • it costs £60 less (9% cheaper)
  • it holds more water (480 L against 420 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
  • the warranty is longer (1 year against 6 months)
Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
UK price£758£698
TypeTub plus chiller bundleTub plus chiller bundle
Capacity420 L480 L
Includes chillerYesYes
Minimum temperature2C5C
HeatingNoNo
MaterialInflatable, 5-layer insulated PVC with rip-stop polyester outerNylon lining with integrated metal frame
Insulation10 mmNot stated
Chiller capacityNot stated0.33 HP
Dimensions900 dia x 750 h mm1580 x 650 x 550 mm
Weight (empty)Not stated8 kg
VoltageNot stated230V UK plug
FiltrationOzone 3-stage20 micron filter
Outdoor useYesYes
App controlYesNot stated
Warranty6 months1 year
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Lumi TherapyCheck price at The Pod Company

Buying facts

Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
Price per litre of capacity£1.80£1.45
Brand rating on Trustpilot3.8 from 4,978 reviewsNo profile found
Newest Trustpilot reviews we read12 of 15 at 1-2 starsn/a
Where the seller is basedTorquay, DevonUSA, UK storefront uk.podcompany.com

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

FromLumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
£758£698
£758Not tracked yet

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 Long Pod + Pod Chiller is £60 cheaper than the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 (£698 against £758 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 420 L, The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller 480 L (advantage The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller).

Minimum temperature: Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 2C, The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller 5C (advantage Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2).

Warranty favours The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller: 1 year against 6 months.

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 Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 or The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller cheaper?

The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller is cheaper at £698, £60 less than the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 at £758, on the UK prices we last checked.

Which holds more water, the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2 or The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller?

The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller: about 480 litres against 420 litres.

Which has the longer warranty?

The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller, with 1 year against 6 months on the Lumi Therapy Pod MAX Ultra + Mini Chiller 2, going by each maker's product page.

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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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