Budget hot tubs
106 hot tubs from 14 brands come from their maker's entry-level series. The median one has 2 hp of jet power and a 5-year shell warranty, against 6 hp and a 10-year warranty for top-series tubs.
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What do you give up with a budget hot tub?
Mostly pump power, jets and warranty years. The build checks still matter more than the tier: a well-built entry-level tub beats a poorly built expensive one. What each tier adds, and what isn't worth paying for, is in luxury vs budget hot tubs. The build checks to use on any tub are in what to look for in a hot tub.
The details
A series' tier is where its maker places it in its own lineup, from value through mid-range and premium to luxury, read from each maker's pages. Every model in a series shares its tier. Brands take turns in the list, so no brand is placed first by us, except the tub marked “Start here”, the one on our homepage for this group.
Common questions
Is a budget hot tub worth it?
It can be, if the shell, plumbing and warranty hold up. The median entry-level tub here has 2 hp of jet power against 6 hp for top-series tubs, and a shorter shell warranty. It holds heat about as well for its size, by California's standby test, so the savings aren't eaten by the power bill.
How much does a budget hot tub cost?
27 of the 106 tubs here have a published price, from $5,499 to $14,168. Each card says what its figure is: the maker's list price (MSRP). 3 more show only a series starting range. The other 76 are priced on request by a dealer.