Hot Spring Jetsetter vs Jetsetter LX hot tubs compared
Short answer
The Hot Spring Jetsetter seats 3 with a lounger in 84 x 68 in; the Jetsetter LX seats 3 with a lounger in 84 x 68 in. The Jetsetter has 22 jets to the Jetsetter LX's 30, as the maker counts them. The Jetsetter is $17,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026); the Jetsetter LX $18,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026).
| Measure |  Hot Spring JetsetterHighlife |  Jetsetter LXHighlife |
|---|---|---|
| Lineup | ||
| Series | Highlife | Highlife |
| Priceas labeled under each figure | $17,499Maker's list price (MSRP), Oct 2026 | $18,499Maker's list price (MSRP), Oct 2026 |
| Size | ||
| Seats | 3 | 3 |
| Loungers | 1 | 1 |
| Length | 84" | 84" |
| Width | 68" | 68" |
| Height | 33" | 33" |
| Water | 245 gal | 250 gal |
| Dry weight | 500 lb | 515 lb |
| Filled weightwater, no people | 3,070 lb | 3,125 lb |
| Jets and pumps | ||
| Jetsas the maker counts them | 22 | 30 |
| Jet pumps | 1 | 1 |
| Pump horsepoweras published | 1.65 HP | 2.5 HP |
| Neck and shoulder jets | 4 | 4 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage | 115 V or 230 V | 230 V |
| Amperage | 115 V / 20 amp or 230 V / 50 amp | 230 V / 50 amp |
| 120V plug-in | Yes | Not published |
| Heaterat 240V | 6 kW | 6 kW |
| Build and water care | ||
| Insulation | Multiple layers of urethane foam | Multiple layers of urethane foam |
| Cover thickness | 4" tapered core | 4" tapered core |
| Shell | acrylic | acrylic |
| Filter area | 195 sq ft | 195 sq ft |
| Ozone | Optional (FreshWater III high-output ozone, corona discharge) | Optional (FreshWater III high-output ozone, corona discharge) |
| Salt system | FreshWater Salt System (included; smart monitoring and dosing… | FreshWater Salt System (included; smart monitoring and dosing… |
| Warranty | ||
| Shell structure | 7 years | 7 years |
| Shell surface | 7 years | 7 years |
| Equipment | 5 years | 5 years |
| Plumbing | 5 years | 5 years |
| Cabinet | 5 years | 5 years |
Verdict: The Hot Spring Jetsetter suits buyers who want a 120V plug-in option. The Jetsetter LX suits buyers who want more jets (30 against 22).
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What is the difference between the Hot Spring Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX?
Both seat 3. They share one shell size, 84 x 68 x 33 in. The Jetsetter has 22 jets to the Jetsetter LX's 30, as the maker counts them. Prices: the Jetsetter $17,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026), the Jetsetter LX $18,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026).
Both are Hot Spring hot tubs from the Highlife line. Every figure is the maker's own, with a dot that links the page or PDF it came from. Where the published specs differ:
- Water. Jetsetter: 245 gal; Jetsetter LX: 250 gal
- Dry weight. Jetsetter: 500 lb; Jetsetter LX: 515 lb
- Filled weight. Jetsetter: 3,070 lb; Jetsetter LX: 3,125 lb
- Jets. Jetsetter: 22; Jetsetter LX: 30
- Pump horsepower. Jetsetter: 1.65 HP; Jetsetter LX: 2.5 HP
- Voltage. Jetsetter: 115 V or 230 V; Jetsetter LX: 230 V
- Amperage. Jetsetter: 115 V / 20 amp or 230 V / 50 amp; Jetsetter LX: 230 V / 50 amp
Will the Jetsetter or the Jetsetter LX fit my space and deck?
The Jetsetter is 84 x 68 in, about 40 sq ft and 33 in tall; filled, it weighs 3,070 lb, about 77 lb per sq ft before anyone gets in. The Jetsetter LX is 84 x 68 in, about 40 sq ft and 33 in tall; filled, it weighs 3,125 lb, about 79 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 Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX need?
The Jetsetter runs on 115 V or 230 V and can be ordered as a 120V plug-in. The Jetsetter LX runs on 230 V. 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 Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX carry the same warranty?
Hot Spring Jetsetter: 7 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.
Hot Spring Jetsetter LX: 7 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 Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX sell for?
Hot Spring lists the Jetsetter at $17,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026). Hot Spring lists the Jetsetter LX at $18,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026). Delivery, the pad, the electrician and the cover lifter are extra. Each model's price and where it comes from: Hot Spring Jetsetter price and Hot Spring Jetsetter LX price.
Which costs less to run, the Jetsetter or the Jetsetter LX?
The Jetsetter LX, by 2 W on standby, about $0.27 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 Jetsetter draws 144 W in California's standby test (filed at 220 gallons), about 105 kWh and $19.12 a month at the U.S. average rate. 74% of the 82 filed tubs its size draw more; their median is 158 W.
The Jetsetter LX draws 142 W in California's standby test (filed at 230 gallons), about 104 kWh and $18.86 a month at the U.S. average rate. 80% of the 84 filed tubs its size draw more; their median is 158.5 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: Hot Spring Jetsetter hot tub and Hot Spring Jetsetter LX hot tub.
Still deciding? Get the price range on both.
- Hot Spring Jetsetter$17,499Maker's list price (MSRP)
- Hot Spring Jetsetter LX$18,499Maker's list price (MSRP)
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Common questions
What is the difference between the Hot Spring Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX?
Both seat 3. They share one shell size, 84 x 68 x 33 in. The Jetsetter has 22 jets to the Jetsetter LX's 30, as the maker counts them. Prices: the Jetsetter $17,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026), the Jetsetter LX $18,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026). The table lists every published figure side by side.
Which is bigger, the Jetsetter or the Jetsetter LX?
They take the same floor space: 84 x 68 in, about 40 sq ft each. The Jetsetter holds 245 gallons and the Jetsetter LX 250.
Which costs less to run, the Jetsetter or the Jetsetter LX?
The Jetsetter LX: 142 W on standby against 144 W in California's tests, about $18.86 against $19.12 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 Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX have the same warranty?
Yes, on the terms the maker publishes: shell structure 7 years, shell surface 7 years, equipment 5 years, plumbing 5 years and cabinet 5 years.
How much do the Jetsetter and Jetsetter LX cost?
Hot Spring lists the Jetsetter at $17,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026). Hot Spring lists the Jetsetter LX at $18,499 (maker's list price, Oct 2026). Delivery, the pad and the electrician are extra.
Sources
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- Hot Spring Jetsetter product pagemaker's specifications
- Hot Spring Jetsetter LX product pagemaker's specifications
- 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