Blue Cube Mini-Me Ice Bath Review
Blue Cube Ice Bath Review
We’ve all seen the standard recovery scenes of athletes and sporting teams chilling off in an ice bath after the game, race or match. Traditionally, ice baths have been used as an effective exercise recovery tool, and the science definitely supports that.
Recently, though, we have seen a huge surge in the options for setting up a cold plunge tub at home, for individual cold water therapy. The Blue Cube Mini-Me is one of these solutions to cold water on demand, with temperature controlled by the user.
In our Blue Cube Mini-Me ice bath review, we touch on the reasons that the Blue Cube is one of the leaders in the cold plunge tub industry and why people like Joe Rogan have one of their tubs in his backyard. Joe Rogan and Andrew Huberman even discuss the Blue Cube vs Morozko in their podcast.
Bottom Line
The Blue Cube Mini-Me Ice Bath is the cheapest Blue Cube model and is still more than enough cold plunge power for even the most conditioned cold water junkies. The Blue Cube Mini-Me is for those who want a stylish ice bath that needs no addition of ice, with a big budget for cold water therapy.
Pros
Powerful chiller unit
Stylish timber design
Handmade in the USA
Long warranty period
Cons
High Price at $15999
No filter replacements included
No shipping to Australia
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Blue Cube Ice Bath Price
The first thing we need to talk about is the price. At $15999 for the Blue Cube Mini-Me Ice Bath, it definitely rules a lot of people out for budget. Sure, when you actually see the design and quality of these ice baths you can see where the money goes but it is a very big investment for most people, especially when there are many options for half the price or less.
The King Kool Ice Bath is about half the price of the cheapest Blue Cube ice bath and has all the features the Blue Cube has apart from a timber finish.
The Blue Cube Ice Bath price really gets justified by a few key features. The chiller unit is super powerful and and strong, capable of use by multiple people without affecting the temperature. The filtration also uses a 20-micron filter and ozone generator which keeps the water super clean without chemicals.
The cost of the Blue Cube Ice Bath is also justified by the really beautiful timber used in each tub, which is a combination of Hickory, Padauck and Wenge, some of finest timber in the world. The timber is treated and has a really nice gloss finish that I love.
Blue Cube Warranty
The warranty provided by Blue Cube for their ice baths is some of the best warranty of any offered. This is a big consideration and justifies the price a little more too. The warranty covers both the external structure and the chiller unit of the tub, which gives you peace of mind that any repairs are covered. They also offer a 30 day money back guarantee on their tubs, less a 10% restocking fee which gives you the option to try it out first.
Blue Cube Design
The thing that stands out to me is the way the Blue Cube looks, with its beautiful timbers and shiny stainless steel tub. The Blue Cube Ice Bath is really 10/10 for design, and we love that the chiller unit is also housed within the tub, giving it a clean look.
The design of the Blue Cube ice bath makes it an ideal cold plunge tub to set up in a high value home with a dedicated space for recovery. The look of the ice bath also makes it well suited to a wellness centre, gym or recovery space, that is looking to offer cold water therapy to their clientele.
Blue Cube Ice Cold Plunge Specifications
The Blue Cube Mini-me is obviously the smallest model in the Blue Cube Ice Bath range, but still offers enough space to be comfortable. In terms of the external frame, the total size of the tub is (LWH) 80" x 39.5" x 28.5".
The internal section of the tub is (LWH) 48" x 24" x 22". The 44 inch length (120cm), makes the size of this tub a good size for anyone up to about 6ft tall. Anyone taller than this would probably be a little too cramped in the Blue Cube Mini-me and would benefit from going a size up like the Malibu 56 Cold Plunge which is 66” or 167cm long for the internal tub.
The Blue Cube Mini-Me has a temperature range of between 33 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit or 0.5 – 15 degrees Celsius.
Blue Cube Ice Bath Review 2023
Of course, my initial thought on the Blue Cube Mini-Me Ice Bath were that the price is way too high considering all of the other options out there for ice bath tubs with chiller units. But if you pay attention to the detail and quality of the Blue Cube Ice Baths you can actually see where your money is going.
You could always shop the King Kool Ice Bath for less than half the price at $6699.
We have seen the majority of the ice bath cold plunge tubs for sale and the Blue Cube is somewhat of a standout compared to a big chunk of its competitors. The things that stands out for the purpose of this Blue Cube Ice Bath review is that the tub has some of the nicest timber finish design features of any cold plunge with three different timbers in the surrounding timber platform. The whole tub is made in America using super high quality materials and is backed by a big old 5 year warranty which shows that they stand by their product.
As far as we can see, Blue Cube Mini-Me offers the best possible temperature settings, at right next to 0 degrees, which means the ice bath begins to generate ice it gets that cold. The Blue Cube Mini-me is perfect for someone with a big budget who only wants to use the tub for cold plunge, not hot, to set the tub up in a dedicated recovery space at home in a residential setting.
The Blue Cube Ice bath offers really good delivery and lead times with its Blue Cube Mini-me only taking roughly 6 weeks to deliver from order placement. One thing though, if you are buying an ice bath in Australia, this is not a good option as the shipping cost makes the purchase of this tub unachievable and unrealistic, you are far better off looking at an options like the Ritual Ice Bath or the Pluslife Ice Bath.
In terms of ease of care and maintenance, the Blue Cube Ice Bath mostly sorts itself out with its 20 micron filter and ozone sanitation in the ½ HP chiller unit. The Blue Cube ice bath needs a filter replacement ever month when using for personal daily use and a change every week when using for commercial settings. It is also recommended that you change the water out on the tub and start fresh every month at least.
What do you get with a Blue Cube Ice Bath?
Many people would ask is the Blue Cube Ice bath worth it for the price? When you buy a Blue Cube Mini-Me Ice Bath you get:
The Amercian made tub with timber finish and stainless steel inner
The powerful, built-in chiller unit with 20 micron filter and ozone sanitation
5 year warranty
30 day money back guarantee
Insulated spa cover
Live video support
Blue Cube vs Cold Plunge
Blue Cube vs The Plunge Cold Plunge
Blue Cube ice baths and Cold Plunge offer quite similar functionality, but the Blue Cube is a far nicer cold plunge tub if you have the budget. While the Plunge Cold Plunge tubs are a pretty vanilla looking traditional style white bath tub, the Blue Cube ice bath is finished with timber around a quality stainless steel tub, made in America.
The Blue Cube is obviously much more expensive than the Cold Plunge tub, at about $10000 more expensive. If you are just looking for a tub to place in spot for recovery at home, the Cold Plunge is probably a smarter option financially. The Plunge offers a sleek, clean look for cold plunge whereas the Blue Cube has a little more character and design features. Both chiller units in the Plunge and Blue Cube are quite similar, but the Blue Cube gets a few degrees cooler, offering a range of 33 degrees – 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Blue Cube has a superior warranty to the Cold Plunge, with Blue Cube ice baths giving a strong 5 year warranty on their product, while the Cold Plunge only offers a one year standard warranty with the option to purchase extended warranties of 2 or 3 years more.
Blue Cube vs Ice Barrel
Blue Cube vs Ice Barrel
The differences in a cold plunge tub like the Blue Cube vs Ice Barrel are huge. This is basically an apples and oranges comparison and, with the budget, we would confidently pick the Blue Cube Ice Bath over the Ice Barrel any day of the week.
While the Ice Barrel is far cheaper by about $8000, the Ice Barrel requires ice to be added for every cold plunge session, whereas the Blue Cube is a far more high tech plunge tub with built in chiller unit for cold water whenever the user wants to take an ice bath.
The Ice Barrel is merely a recycled plastic tub, whereas the Blue Cube is a handmade ice bath with quality materials including treated timber and well designed electronics. The Blue Cube is well known for its heavy water flow, which people like Joe Rogan have commented on, and its ability to provide a very authentically cold ice bath experience by constantly breaking the thermal barrier of the skin.
Conclusion on Blue Cube Ice Bath Review
The Blue Cube Ice bath is a big investment and definitely only suits someone with a big budget for ice baths. With all things considered, this ice bath is one of the best and highest quality on the market, with people like Joe Rogan backing it. We would give the Blue Cube Ice Bath an overall rating of 4.8/5, and think that for the price it could definitely include at least a year supply of filter replacements.
The Blue Cube Mini-Me is best for a reasonably short person and really only useful for the home setting. For anything commercial or for people looking for an ice bath tub suitable for multiple users, this is not your first choice, but Blue Cube does have an entire range to suit most needs.
Sure, this is a beautifully designed cold plunge tub but be sure to bring your cheque book. At least you can be sure that your investment in your health is a worthy one and that your purchase is covered by the 5 years warranty.
