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Polar Monkeys ONE Acrylic Cold Plunge with Chiller

32°F or below minimum
81-100 gal
0.8-1 HP chiller
Cold only

SVT Score, Mid

Usability4.7/10Social4.5/10The SVT Score is placed on its category's range

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A 90-gallon insulated acrylic plunge with a 0.8 HP cooling-only chiller, rated to 32°F, with UV sanitation and app control.

$6,290

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SKU: PM-BRAIN2-WT-71-008-HC2-ONE Category: Cold Plunges Brand: Polar Monkeys

Usability

4.7 out of 10

Temperature10rated to 32°F by the maker, with an ice mode

Heating / Cooling Power60.8 HP chiller, scored on the HP band (capped)

Printed: 10,577 BTUs on the brand blog, the ChillX figure, at 870 W, so not scored

Capacity490 gal

Better on capacityBlueCube Drop cold plungeThe brand FAQ gives the D-line tubs 180 gallons. $11,750Scores 10.0

Build & Insulation3acrylic tub, insulated cover included

Placement: indoor and outdoor per the brand blog; no minimum ambient published for this chiller

Better on build & insulationBlueCube Drop cold plungeA welded aluminum tank. $11,750Scores 8.0

Features & Water Care4UV sanitation, Wi-Fi app, 110 V 15 A plug-in

Not included: no drain valve listed in the box

Better on features & water carePolar Monkeys Brainpod 2.0 Cold PlungeOzone. $10,990Scores 7.0

Verification2ETL chiller and UL pump claimed; no Intertek, UL or CSA record for the brand or tub.

Searched: Intertek UL CSA CPSC Health Canada

Warranty & Support3one year on the product page (policy says two; shorter scored)

Policy: two years for all systems ordered from March 3, 2026, repair or replace, return shipping covered

Better on warranty & supportBlueCube Drop cold plungeThe whole system. $11,750Scores 7.0

Strengths

Cools to an ice-making setting
App control over Wi-Fi
UV sanitation built into the chiller
Insulated cover included
Plugs into a household outletno electrician needed

Drawbacks

Cold-only chiller with no hot mode
Acrylic shellnot stainless
No ozone stage
Cooling output printed the same as a larger chiller
Its warranty page and product page disagree on the term

Verdict

The cheapest way into this brand's tubs, but cold only with a short warranty

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 ONE by Polar Monkeys 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 Temperature32°F or below
Capacity (Gallons)81-100 gal
Chiller0.8-1 HP
HeatsCold only
Water CareFilter, UV-C
Power Supply120V plug-in (15A)
EMF ClaimedNot applicable
EMF MeasuredNot applicable
CertificationsClaimed only
Warranty1 Year

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At a glance

Spec sheet dated Aug 2026
Free curbside delivery
Chiller on wheels

Company

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

Where it sells

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.

Description

ONE by Polar Monkeys is a 90-gallon insulated acrylic cold plunge sold with a separate 0.8 HP cooling-only chiller on wheels. The maker rates it to 32°F with an ice mode, and it does not heat.

Its brand blog prints 10,577 BTUs for this chiller, the same figure the manual gives for the larger ChillX, at 870 W and 11.5 A. The tub measures 71 by 31.5 by 23.5 inches, weighs 117 lb empty and 867 lb filled, and needs a dedicated 110 V 15 A outlet.

The chiller carries built-in filtration and a pump, UV sanitation and Wi-Fi app control. Hoses and an insulated cover come in the box, with free curbside delivery in the continental US.