Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath vs Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub


Two cold plunge tubs side by side: Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath at £3,495.95 and Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub at £2,650. Prices and specifications checked against each maker's page, last on .
Choose the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath if
- it holds more water (750 L against 470 L), useful if you are tall or want room to move
Choose the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub if
- it costs £845.95 less (32% cheaper)
- the warranty is longer (2 years against 1 year)
| Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath | Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub | |
|---|---|---|
| UK price | £3,495.95 | £2,650 |
| Type | Tub (add your own chiller) | Tub (add your own chiller) |
| Capacity | approx. 750 L (estimated) | 470 L |
| Includes chiller | No | No |
| Material | Canadian cedar cladding, stainless steel interior, foam insulation | Thermowood cladding |
| Insulation | Not stated | Not stated |
| Dimensions | 1560 x 1070 x 700 mm | 1150 x 1100 x 1210 (1310 with cover) mm |
| Weight (empty) | 90 kg | Not stated |
| Voltage | Not stated | Not stated |
| Filtration | Not stated | Not stated |
| Outdoor use | Yes | Yes |
| App control | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
| Tested by us | No | No |
| Where to buy | Check price at Polar Recovery | Check price at Steam & Oak |
Buying facts
| Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath | Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per litre of capacity | £4.66 | £5.64 |
| Ice to cool from 15C to 8C, per plunge | 74 kg | 46 kg |
| Brand rating on Trustpilot | 4.7 from 1,312 reviews | No profile found |
| Newest Trustpilot reviews we read | 1 of 15 at 1-2 stars | n/a |
| Where the seller is based | Somerset | Not stated |
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Price history
| From | Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath | Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub |
|---|---|---|
| £3,495.95 | £2,650 | |
| £3,496 | £2,650 |
Each row is a date one of the two prices changed; last checked 5 Oct 2026.
What the numbers say
On price, the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub is £845.95 cheaper than the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath (£2,650 against £3,495.95 in the UK at the time of writing).
Capacity: Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath about 750 L (our estimate), Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub 470 L (advantage Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath).
Warranty favours the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub: 2 years against 1 year.
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 Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath or the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub cheaper?
The Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub is cheaper at £2,650, £845.95 less than the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath at £3,495.95, on the UK prices we last checked.
Which holds more water, the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath or the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub?
The Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath: about 750 litres against 470 litres (one figure is our estimate from the stated dimensions).
Do the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath and the Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub 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 has the longer warranty?
The Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub, with 2 years against 1 year on the Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath, going by each maker's product page.
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- Polar Recovery Polar Plunge Cedar Ice Bath: price, specs and verdict
- Steam & Oak Halla 100 Cold Plunge Tub: price, specs and verdict
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