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Compare Portable Inflatable Hot Tubs (Spas): Intex 77in PureSpa vs. Bestway SaluSpa Miami vs. Coleman SaluSpa Miami
 (Photo Credits: Intex)
If you think it's time to get a hot tub that you can enjoy with your family and friends, you probably also know that high end spas are quite expensive and may not be suitable for all budgets. In addition, high end spas are not easily portable, and if you want to enjoy yours, both outside in your garden when it's nice out and indoors when it's cold and snowing, you will need to spend quite a bit of effort to move and reinstall it.
A solution to both the price and portability problem is getting an inflatable and portable hot tub. Here are the main advantages offered by the best portable hot tubs you can find today:
Warning 2: Note also that these portable inflatable tubs are not supposed to be used outside when it’s colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit as the material the tub is made of could become brittle and susceptible to breakage when exposed to temperatures lower than 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This article will compare Intex 77in PureSpa, Bestway SaluSpa Miami and Coleman SaluSpa Miami portable and inflatable hot tubs (spas). These were not just the most popular among Amazon customers at the time this article was written, but they had also received excellent reviews from most Amazon customers (an average of at least 4 stars each out of 5 stars!).
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Comparing the Selected Portable Spas
(Intex 77in PureSpa, Bestway SaluSpa Miami and Coleman SaluSpa Miami)
The following images show the three inflatable hot tubs selected for comparison:
(Photo Credits: Intex)
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(Photo Credits: Bestway)
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(Photo Credits: Coleman)
The following table compares the various features offered by the selected three spas (please read the explanation to the table notes that follow for a better understand of the features offered, and note also that Bestway SaluSpa Miami and Coleman SaluSpa Miami are identical products):
Table Notes 1-7 Explained:
Note 1:
The bottom of all three spas is cushioned, so you can sit comfortably straight on the bottom. When seated, the water reaches about chest high with enough room for legs to straighten out.
Note 2:
To inflate these spas you use the combined heater/air-pump unit that is provided. Bestway and Coleman spas use the same exact heater/air-pump unit shown in the picture below. The unit used by the Intex spa is different and also shown below. Note that these same heater/air-pump units are also used to agitate the water and generate high-powered bubbles jets. It takes no more than 5 minutes to inflate these spas.
Note 1:
The bottom of all three spas is cushioned, so you can sit comfortably straight on the bottom. When seated, the water reaches about chest high with enough room for legs to straighten out.
Note 2:
To inflate these spas you use the combined heater/air-pump unit that is provided. Bestway and Coleman spas use the same exact heater/air-pump unit shown in the picture below. The unit used by the Intex spa is different and also shown below. Note that these same heater/air-pump units are also used to agitate the water and generate high-powered bubbles jets. It takes no more than 5 minutes to inflate these spas.
Photo Credits: Intex
The heater/air-pump units of all three spas are equipped with digital control panels that allow you to control the water temperature, activate water filtration, generate bubbles, etc. You don’t have to leave the tub to access the control panel. Note Bestway and Coleman spas have the same identical control panel. The control panels are shown below:
Note 3:
All three spas considered here are made of puncture-resistant 3-ply laminated reinforced material that provides comfort, support and durability. The material consists of a polyester mesh core, encased in two layers of laminated PVC. In addition, the walls of these spas incorporate what is known as I-Beam construction that allows users to sit and lean against the sides without the spa bending or buckling.
Note 4:
All three spas considered here come with a cover that locks down and preserves water’s temperature when the tub is not in use. It also keeps dirt and debris out.
Note 5:
The filters need to be changed on a regular basis; however, the time between changes depends on how the tub is used. Clearly, if the tub is placed somewhere prone to receive lots of dirt and debris, if it is used for longer periods of time, and if people do not shower prior to using the tub, then the filters will have to be replaced more often. You should use the provided water testers to determine if the filters need to be changed. Note that if you don’t want to replace the filters often, you can also rinse, clean and reuse them for a limited number of times. But, you should test the water with the water testers to see of rinsing and cleaning the filters was sufficient to have clean water.
Water quality testers and as well as a chlorine/bromine floater are included with each of these three tubs. You insert chlorine or bromine tablets into the floater which slowly dispenses the chemicals into the water to keep it fresh and clean at all times.
Note 6:
The control panel of all three spas considered here allow you activate the 120 high-powered bubble jets surrounding the interior of the spa for a refreshing massage.
Note 7:
Bestway and Coleman spas come with a 1 year warranty for the heater/air-pump unit and 6 months warranty for the spa liner.
All three spas considered here are made of puncture-resistant 3-ply laminated reinforced material that provides comfort, support and durability. The material consists of a polyester mesh core, encased in two layers of laminated PVC. In addition, the walls of these spas incorporate what is known as I-Beam construction that allows users to sit and lean against the sides without the spa bending or buckling.
Note 4:
All three spas considered here come with a cover that locks down and preserves water’s temperature when the tub is not in use. It also keeps dirt and debris out.
Note 5:
The filters need to be changed on a regular basis; however, the time between changes depends on how the tub is used. Clearly, if the tub is placed somewhere prone to receive lots of dirt and debris, if it is used for longer periods of time, and if people do not shower prior to using the tub, then the filters will have to be replaced more often. You should use the provided water testers to determine if the filters need to be changed. Note that if you don’t want to replace the filters often, you can also rinse, clean and reuse them for a limited number of times. But, you should test the water with the water testers to see of rinsing and cleaning the filters was sufficient to have clean water.
Water quality testers and as well as a chlorine/bromine floater are included with each of these three tubs. You insert chlorine or bromine tablets into the floater which slowly dispenses the chemicals into the water to keep it fresh and clean at all times.
Note 6:
The control panel of all three spas considered here allow you activate the 120 high-powered bubble jets surrounding the interior of the spa for a refreshing massage.
Note 7:
Bestway and Coleman spas come with a 1 year warranty for the heater/air-pump unit and 6 months warranty for the spa liner.
So, which of the three spas to buy?
When you look at the comparison table above, it soon becomes clear that all three portable tubs considered here are solidly built using the same 3-Ply lamination and I-Beam technologies and provide similar features. Note that at the time this article was written, all three had received excellent reviews and an average rating of at least 4 stars out 5 stars!
One difference to note is that the Intex tub is the only one that comes with a carry bag.
So, for most buyers, the selection becomes then simply a matter of choosing between different colors, aesthetics and prices. When this article was written, Bestway SaluSpa Miami was the lowest priced, and you might want to consider it as your first choice, unless prices have since changed.
When you look at the comparison table above, it soon becomes clear that all three portable tubs considered here are solidly built using the same 3-Ply lamination and I-Beam technologies and provide similar features. Note that at the time this article was written, all three had received excellent reviews and an average rating of at least 4 stars out 5 stars!
One difference to note is that the Intex tub is the only one that comes with a carry bag.
So, for most buyers, the selection becomes then simply a matter of choosing between different colors, aesthetics and prices. When this article was written, Bestway SaluSpa Miami was the lowest priced, and you might want to consider it as your first choice, unless prices have since changed.
Compared Portable & Inflatable Spas on Amazon
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