7.4
Ice Barrel
Ice Barrel 500 + Chiller
$5,000
An upright barrel plunge with a chiller, for people who'd rather stop buying bags of ice.
Three minutes of regret, all day of glow.
Cold Plunges
Chilled, filtered cold plunge tubs for daily use. We pick for chiller power, filtration, insulation and whether you can actually keep the water clean without a chemistry degree.
7.5
BlueCube
C1 Cold Plunge
$16,500
Commercial-grade cold therapy for the home that wants pro-team plumbing.
7.9Staff pick
Plunge
All-In
$9,000
A plunge that finally looks like furniture instead of a chest freezer.
Checking the calendar…
When to buy cold plungesBefore you buy
What to look for in cold plunges
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Chiller power determines how cold and how fast. Look for units that reach 3–5°C (37–41°F).
- 02
Built-in filtration plus ozone or UV dramatically cuts maintenance.
- 03
Indoor units need a floor that can handle 400+ kg of water.
- 04
Insulated lids pay for themselves in lower energy bills.
Further reading
Cold Plunges: questions, answered
How cold should a cold plunge be?
Most people plunge between 3°C and 15°C (37–59°F). Start warmer and shorter, around 10–15°C for 1–2 minutes, and work down. Consult a doctor first if you have heart conditions.