Polar Monkeys Contrast Edition Dual Stainless Cold Plunge

  • 33-37°F minimum
  • 81-100 gal
  • 0.8-1 HP chiller
  • Heats to 100°F or more

SVT Score, Upper

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5.8
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A 93-gallon stainless barrel and a 120-gallon stainless tub in one body, each with its own 1.0 HP ChillX for hot and cold.

$28,880

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SKU: PM-CONTRAST-008-HC Category: Brand:

Usability

5.8 out of 10
  • Searched: Intertek UL CSA CPSC Health Canada
  • Extended: Chill+ 5-year plan for this system $3,599.00
Better on warranty & supportBlueCube C1The whole system. $16,500Scores 7.0

Strengths

  • Hot and cold sides run at the same time
  • Marine-grade stainless steel throughout
  • Each side has its own chiller
  • Upright and lay-down options in one
  • Plugs into household outletsno electrician needed

Drawbacks

  • Needs two dedicated outletsone per side
  • Its own pages give two minimum temperatures
  • High price for the pair
  • Heavy when filled
  • Very long floor space with both chillers placed
Verdict

Hot and cold side by side in stainless, but costly and needs two outlets

Social score

4.5 out of 10
RedditBrand-level3 out of 10
  • r/coldplunge: a European buyer reports a chiller dead on arrival, a dispute over opening the unit under warranty and an end to overseas shipping (Apr 2026)
  • r/coldplunge: an owner reports leaking units and slow customer service, though the tub itself feels good (Aug 2026)
  • r/coldplunge: a poster who used a Cyber Plunge calls it incredible while weighing the Contrast Edition (May 2026)
  • r/BecomingTheIceman: a buyer gathers service complaints for a case against the company (Apr 2024)
GoogleBrand-level6 out of 10

WIRED named the Brainpod 2.0 its top cold plunge; it reached 34°F, not the rated 32°F, on a 90-plus day (Aug 2025)|Men's Health's editorial director rated the Brainpod 2.0 durable and easy to use, but heavy to move (Jul 2026)

YouTubeNot scored

The YouTube pool is blank: every Polar Monkeys review video found by YouTube and web search carries a brand discount code or affiliate link (November 2026).

AmazonNot scored

The Amazon pool is blank: No Polar Monkeys store or listing was found on Amazon US by site search (November 2026).

User reviewsNot scored

The retailer pool is blank: no new Polar Monkeys plunge was found at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy or REI by site search in November 2026.

Reviews

The Trustpilot page for polarmonkeys.com was unclaimed and held no reviews in April 2026.

Track record
  • The BBB rates Polar Monkeys Studios LLC A+ without accreditation, with 2 complaints in three years (November 2026).
  • CPSC and Health Canada recall records searched in November 2026 name no Polar Monkeys cold plunge or chiller.
Not countedExcluded
  • Not counted in any pool: the brand's own store reviews, its YouTube and social channels, its Reddit account, and testers who carry its affiliate links or discount codes.
  • The retailer pool is blank: no new Contrast Edition listing was found at Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy or REI by site search (November 2026).

Specs

  • TypeRigid
  • HeaterNot applicable
  • FormTub
  • PlacementIndoor or outdoor
  • SeatsNot applicable
  • Max TemperatureNot applicable
  • Min Temperature33-37°F
  • Capacity (Gallons)81-100 gal
  • Chiller0.8-1 HP
  • HeatsHeats to 100°F or more
  • Water CareFilter, Ozone
  • Power Supply120V plug-in (15A)
  • EMF ClaimedNot applicable
  • EMF MeasuredNot applicable
  • CertificationsClaimed only
  • Warranty2 Years

At a glance

  • Two GFCI plugs supplied
  • Layout planning by the team
  • Four hoses in the box

Polar Monkeys Studios LLC of Hallandale Beach, Florida, runs the brand and owns its POLAR MONKEYS trademark.

  • Polar Monkeys sells cold plunges from a cooling-only acrylic tub to a two-sided stainless contrast system on its own US store, polarmonkeys.com.
  • The store also sells saunas built by another firm.
  • No Polar Monkeys store or listing was found on Amazon US in November 2026.

The Polar Monkeys Contrast Edition joins a 93-gallon upright barrel and a 120-gallon lay-down tub, both in insulated 316 marine-grade stainless steel, in one body. Each side has its own 1.0 HP ChillX chiller, so one side can run cold while the other runs warm, from 32°F to 107°F.

The manual rates each ChillX at 10,577 BTU, 1,120 W and 11.5 A, and each needs its own dedicated 120 V 15 A circuit. The body measures 90.75 by 33.75 by 41.54 inches, and the reference layout with both chillers takes 166.75 by 33.75 inches. It weighs 573 lb empty and 2,349 lb filled.

Two sets of hoses, pre-filters, flow sensors, filter cartridges and GFCI plugs come with it, along with insulated covers and drain valves. A Chill+ 3-year plan for this system sells at $2,399.00.

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