Lumi Therapy PRO 8 vs Monk Nomad
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Lumi Therapy PRO 8 at £399 and Monk Nomad at £595. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 if
- it costs £196 less (49% cheaper)
- it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not
Choose the Monk Nomad if
- owners rate the brand higher on Trustpilot (4.2 against 3.8)
| Lumi Therapy PRO 8 | Monk Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £399 | £595 |
| Type | Inflatable or portable tub | Inflatable or portable tub |
| Capacity | 520 L | 500 L |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Fibreglass-reinforced PVC hard wall, 8 cm air-gap insulation | Drop-stitch PVC, hardened insulated wall (inflatable) |
| Insulation | 80 mm | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 950 dia x 930 h (with lid) mm | 1000 dia x 900 h mm |
| Weight (empty) | Not stated | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Not stated |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Lumi Therapy | Check price at Monk |
Buying facts
| Lumi Therapy PRO 8 | Monk Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £0.77 | £1.19 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 51 kg | 49 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 3.8 from 4,978 reviews | 4.2 from 28 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 12 of 15 at 1-2 stars | 2 of 15 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | Torquay, Devon | 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 | Lumi Therapy PRO 8 | Monk Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| £399 | £595 |
No tracked price has changed since 8 Sept 2026; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 is £196 cheaper than the Monk Nomad (£399 against £595 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Lumi Therapy PRO 8 520 L, Monk Nomad 500 L (advantage Lumi Therapy PRO 8).
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 or the Monk Nomad cheaper?
The Lumi Therapy PRO 8 is cheaper at £399, £196 less than the Monk Nomad at £595, on the UK prices we last checked.
Do the Lumi Therapy PRO 8 and the Monk Nomad 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, Lumi Therapy scores 3.8 from 4,978 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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