The Pod Company Long Pod vs The Cold Pod Standard
Two cold plunge tubs side by side: The Pod Company Long Pod at £149 and The Cold Pod Standard at £109.99. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose The Pod Company Long Pod if
- it holds more water (480 L against 320 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
- it was in stock when we last checked and the other was not
Choose The Cold Pod Standard if
- it costs £39.01 less (35% cheaper)
| The Pod Company Long Pod | The Cold Pod Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £149 | £109.99 |
| Type | Inflatable or portable tub | Inflatable or portable tub |
| Capacity | 480 L | 320 L |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Nylon lining with integrated metal frame, 5-layer insulation | PVC outer, pearl foam insulation, PVC-coated nylon liner (4 layers) |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1580 x 650 x 550 mm | 750 dia x 750 mm |
| Weight (empty) | 8 kg | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Not stated |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Not stated | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not stated |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at The Pod Company | Check price at The Cold Pod |
Buying facts
| The Pod Company Long Pod | The Cold Pod Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £0.31 | £0.34 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 47 kg | 31 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | No profile found | 3.3 from 9 reviews |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | n/a | 3 of 9 at 1-2 stars |
| Where the seller is based | USA, UK storefront uk.podcompany.com | Not stated |
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 | The Pod Company Long Pod | The Cold Pod Standard |
|---|---|---|
| £149 | £109.99 | |
| £149 | £110 | |
| Not tracked yet | £110 |
Each row is a date one of the two prices changed; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, The Cold Pod Standard is £39.01 cheaper than The Pod Company Long Pod (£109.99 against £149 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: The Pod Company Long Pod 480 L, The Cold Pod Standard 320 L (advantage The Pod Company Long Pod).
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 Pod Company Long Pod or The Cold Pod Standard cheaper?
The Cold Pod Standard is cheaper at £109.99, £39.01 less than The Pod Company Long Pod at £149, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which holds more water, The Pod Company Long Pod or The Cold Pod Standard?
The Pod Company Long Pod: about 480 litres against 320 litres.
Do The Pod Company Long Pod and The Cold Pod Standard 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.
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