Bullfrog A6 vs A6L hot tubs compared
Short answer
The Bullfrog A6 seats 6 with no lounger in 88 x 80 in; the A6L seats 6 with a lounger in 88 x 80 in. Both are $12,095–$26,395 (maker's A Series starting prices, Oct 2026).
| Measure |  Bullfrog A6A Series |  A6LA Series |
|---|---|---|
| Lineup | ||
| Series | A Series | A Series |
| Priceas labeled under each figure | $12,095–$26,395A Series starting prices (MSRP), Oct 2026 | $12,095–$26,395A Series starting prices (MSRP), Oct 2026 |
| Size | ||
| Seats | 6 | 6 |
| Loungers | Not published | 1 |
| Length | 88" | 88" |
| Width | 80" | 80" |
| Height | 34" | 34" |
| Dry weight | 835 lb | 803 lb |
| Filled weightwater, no people | 4,668 lb | 4,310 lb |
| Jets and pumps | ||
| Jetsas the maker counts them | 142–180 | 142–180 |
| Jet pumps | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Pump horsepoweras published | 2.5 HP per pump | 2.5 HP per pump |
| Neck and shoulder jets | available via NeckEase NX and NeckPlus NX JetPaks®… | available via NeckEase NX and NeckPlus NX JetPaks®… |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 240V | 240V |
| Breaker | 50 | 50 |
| 120V plug-in | factory-order option only (not a field conversion) | factory-order option only (not a field conversion) |
| Heaterat 240V | 4 kW | 4 kW |
| Build and water care | ||
| Insulation | full foam, 100% closed-cell | full foam, 100% closed-cell |
| Shell | acrylic | acrylic |
| Ozone | WellSpring™ Ozone System (O3) with an ozone jet | WellSpring™ Ozone System (O3) with an ozone jet |
| Salt system | not offered | not offered |
| Warranty | ||
| Shell structure | 10 years | 10 years |
| Shell surface | 7 years | 7 years |
| Equipment | 5 years | 5 years |
| Plumbing | 5 years | 5 years |
| Cabinet | 5 years | 5 years |
Verdict: The Bullfrog A6 suits buyers who want open seating with no lounger. The A6L suits buyers who want a lounger and a lighter load on a deck (4,310 lb filled).
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What is the difference between the Bullfrog A6 and A6L?
Both seat 6, and only the A6L has a lounger. They share one shell size, 88 x 80 x 34 in. Both are $12,095–$26,395 (maker's A Series starting prices, Oct 2026).
Both are Bullfrog Spas hot tubs from the A Series. Every figure is the maker's own, with a dot that links the page or PDF it came from. Where the published specs differ:
Will the A6 or the A6L fit my space and deck?
The A6 is 88 x 80 in, about 49 sq ft and 34 in tall; filled, it weighs 4,668 lb, about 95 lb per sq ft before anyone gets in. The A6L is 88 x 80 in, about 49 sq ft and 34 in tall; filled, it weighs 4,310 lb, about 88 lb per sq ft before anyone gets in. Leave room around the tub for the cover lifter and the service panel, and have a builder check any deck for the filled weight plus people. See hot tub sizes, hot tub weight and what to put a hot tub on.
What electrical hookup do the A6 and A6L need?
The A6 runs on 240V with a 50 A breaker. The A6L runs on 240V with a 50 A breaker. The table lists amperage and breaker as each maker prints them. A licensed electrician sizes the circuit and the GFCI protection for the model you buy. See hot tub electrical requirements.
Do the A6 and A6L carry the same warranty?
Bullfrog A6: 10 years on the shell structure, 7 years on the shell surface, 5 years on the equipment, 5 years on the plumbing and 5 years on the cabinet.
Bullfrog A6L: 10 years on the shell structure, 7 years on the shell surface, 5 years on the equipment, 5 years on the plumbing and 5 years on the cabinet.
Read the warranty card before you sign: labor after year one, travel charges, and whether coverage moves to a second owner. The hot tub warranty comparison lines up every brand.
What do the A6 and A6L sell for?
Bullfrog Spas posts only a series range for the A6 and A6L: $12,095–$26,395 (maker's A Series starting prices, Oct 2026). Delivery, the pad, the electrician and the cover lifter are extra. Each model's price and where it comes from: Bullfrog A6 price and Bullfrog A6L price.
Which costs less to run, the A6 or the A6L?
The A6, by 27 W on standby, about $3.59 a month. Standby is what a tub draws to hold its temperature with the cover on and nobody in it. California tests it the same way for every spa sold in the state, so it is the fairest running-cost figure we have.
The A6 draws 166 W in California's standby test (filed at 334 gallons), about 121 kWh and $22.04 a month at the U.S. average rate. 82% of the 121 filed tubs its size draw more; their median is 190 W.
The A6L draws 193 W in California's standby test (filed at 314 gallons), about 141 kWh and $25.63 a month at the U.S. average rate. 34% of the 123 filed tubs its size draw more; their median is 182 W.
Costs use the U.S. average residential rate of 18.19¢ a kWh (January to July 2026, EIA). Your own rate, climate and how often you use the jets change the bill. Hot tub running cost works it out by state, and measured standby watts lists every filed model.
What to check in the showroom
- Sit in both, dry is fine, in the seat you would use most. On a running display tub, feel the jets with the back of your hand. Seat depth and where the jets land matter more than the count.
- Climb in and out: step height and the lounger's length suit some bodies and not others.
- Ask for each model's California Energy Commission listing and the warranty card.
- Lie back in the lounger, dry is fine. If your feet don't reach the end of the footwell or your head sits low, it will not suit you.
The full spec sheets: Bullfrog A6 hot tub and Bullfrog A6L hot tub. The series: Bullfrog A Series.
Other model comparisons: Bullfrog A6 vs A7 and Bullfrog A6L vs A7L.
Still deciding? Get the price range on both.
- Bullfrog A6$12,095–$26,395A Series starting prices (MSRP)
- Bullfrog A6L$12,095–$26,395A Series starting prices (MSRP)
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Bullfrog A6 and A6L?
Both seat 6, and only the A6L has a lounger. They share one shell size, 88 x 80 x 34 in. Both are $12,095–$26,395 (maker's A Series starting prices, Oct 2026). The table lists every published figure side by side.
Which is bigger, the A6 or the A6L?
They take the same floor space: 88 x 80 in, about 49 sq ft each.
Which costs less to run, the A6 or the A6L?
The A6: 166 W on standby against 193 W in California's tests, about $22.04 against $25.63 a month at the U.S. average of 18.19¢ a kWh (EIA, January to July 2026). Heating fresh water and running the jets add to that.
Do the A6 and A6L have the same warranty?
Yes, on the terms the maker publishes: shell structure 10 years, shell surface 7 years, equipment 5 years, plumbing 5 years and cabinet 5 years.
How much do the A6 and A6L cost?
Bullfrog Spas posts only a series range for the A6 and A6L: $12,095–$26,395 (maker's A Series starting prices, Oct 2026). Delivery, the pad and the electrician are extra.
Sources
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- Bullfrog Spas A6 product pagemaker's specifications
- Bullfrog Spas A6 specification sourcesize, jets and electrical
- Bullfrog Spas A6 specification sourcesize, jets and electrical
- Bullfrog Spas warrantyA6 warranty terms
- Bullfrog Spas A6L product pagemaker's specifications
- Bullfrog Spas A6L specification sourcesize, jets and electrical
- Bullfrog Spas A6L specification sourcesize, jets and electrical
- California Energy Commission appliance database (spas)standby watts
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.BU.S. average residential rate, 18.19¢ a kWh, January to July 2026