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Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 vs The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller

Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + 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 PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 at £948 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 PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 if it is rated to go colder (2C against 5C); pick The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller if it costs £250 less (36% cheaper).

Choose the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 if

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

Choose The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller if

  • it costs £250 less (36% cheaper)
Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
UK price£948£698
TypeTub plus chiller bundleTub plus chiller bundle
Capacity520 L480 L
Includes chillerYesYes
Minimum temperature2C5C
HeatingNoNo
MaterialFibreglass-reinforced PVC hard wall, 8 cm air-gap insulationNylon lining with integrated metal frame
Insulation80 mmNot stated
Chiller capacityNot stated0.33 HP
Dimensions950 dia x 930 h (with lid) 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
Warranty1 year1 year
Tested by usNoNo
Where to buyCheck price at Lumi TherapyCheck price at The Pod Company

Buying facts

Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
Price per litre of capacity£1.82£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 PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller
£948£698
£948Not 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 £250 cheaper than the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 (£698 against £948 in the UK at the time of writing).

Capacity: Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 520 L, The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller 480 L (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2).

Minimum temperature: Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 2C, The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller 5C (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2).

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 PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 or The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller cheaper?

The Pod Company Long Pod + Pod Chiller is cheaper at £698, £250 less than the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 + Mini Chiller 2 at £948, on the UK prices we last checked.

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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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