Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI vs Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0
Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which, compared side by side.
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Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI (ultra premium, $11,999.99) vs Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0 (ultra premium, $11,399 to $12,099). Different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).
Compared on 7 shared specs · same category (cold plunge).
We have not scored these two head to head, so this page does not name a winner. The Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0 starts at $11,399 and the Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI at $11,999.99. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI | Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| price | $11,999.99 | $11,399 to $12,099 |
| water volume | 150 gallons (567 L) | Filled 91 to 104 US gallons; total capacity 134 US gallons |
| chiller | 1 HP, built in, per the spec table; refrigerant and chiller make not published; the commercial store's Gen 2 listing says it is built to pair with Echelon's external commercial chillers, including ice-making chillers | Custom-optimized 0.5 HP |
| temperature range | 37 to 108°F (3 to 42°C) in the spec table; the description says it reaches 2°C (35.6°F) | 37F to 104F, cold and hot |
| filtration | Pre-filter plus 20-micron filter in the description; paper core filter system with ozone disinfection in the spec table on the same page; Echelon does not say whether these are one system | Dual-stage external plus internal, with integrated ozone purification |
| power | 110 to 127 V, 60 Hz, USA plug; amperage, circuit size, GFCI and dedicated circuit requirements not published; no UL, ETL or CSA listing published | 120V / 15A / 60Hz Type B 3-prong, dedicated circuit recommended, GFCI plug |
| warranty | 1 year residential and 6 months commercial on cold immersion systems per Echelon's recovery support article; the Terms give 1 year on all equipment and 10 years on frames, and one copy voids all warranties in a commercial setting; the Terms give active Premier Members 5 years of total coverage on equipment without saying whether recovery gear qualifies | 5 years body from delivery date, 1 year water chiller from delivery date |
| returns | 3 published versions: 30 days from delivery with a prepaid label, fee free for a product returned brand new in its original packaging (refund policy); a 60 day trial with $175 return freight, a 10% restocking fee and a refund in 10 business days (returns page); buyer paid return shipping, with some items non-returnable for hygiene or safety reasons (recovery article); none names this tub | 45 days from delivery, 5 percent restocking fee plus shipping |
Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI also publishes: model, commercial listing, seller, format, materials, dimensions, weight, structural load, cooling time, pump, sensors and controls, lighting, leveling, installation details, placement, use setting, in the box, delivery, manual, support
Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0 also publishes: body dimensions, tank interior, heater, dry weight, filled weight, power draw, noise, insulation, controls, vent clearance, plumbing, step stool, finishes, extended chiller warranty, lead time, reviews, build
Who should buy which
Buyers who want an upright, step-in plunge with the chiller built into the tub, who can take a 485 lb freight delivery or pay $299.99 for Hub Group setup where it is offered.
You plan to run it in a gym or studio, since one copy of Echelon's Terms voids its warranties in a commercial setting; you want the amperage and circuit requirement in writing before paying $11,999.99; you want to lie back with your legs out, since Echelon describes a squatting position.
A homeowner replacing a cold-only tub who wants 37F and 104F from one unit, already has a dedicated 120V / 15A circuit within about 12 feet, 27 inches of clearance at the large vent, and a way to move 365 lbs off a pallet.
Delivery stops at the curb and the 365 lb tub is yours to move from there, Renu publishes no white glove or in-home placement option at any price, and changing your mind inside the 45 day window costs a 5 percent restocking fee plus shipping.
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Frequently asked
Which is better, the Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI or the Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0?
We have not scored these two head to head, so this page does not name a winner. The Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0 starts at $11,399 and the Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI at $11,999.99. The per-buyer recommendations below say who each one suits.
How much do they cost?
Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI: $11,999.99. Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0: $11,399 to $12,099. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.
Who should buy which one?
Echelon Fitness Step-In Vertical Hard Tub, SKU ECH-TX-CI: Buyers who want an upright, step-in plunge with the chiller built into the tub, who can take a 485 lb freight delivery or pay $299.99 for Hub Group setup where it is offered. Renu Therapy Cold Stoic 3.0: A homeowner replacing a cold-only tub who wants 37F and 104F from one unit, already has a dedicated 120V / 15A circuit within about 12 feet, 27 inches of clearance at the large vent, and a way to move 365 lbs off a pallet.
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