Most of the decision comes down to three things: how many seats, how it is heated, and which features you will genuinely use.
1. Seating and size
- 1–2 person: compact, fits small patios and balconies, cheapest to heat.
- 3–4 person: the common family size; usually one lounger plus bench seats.
- 5–7 person: entertainer spas with deeper footwells; check both the footprint and the filled weight against your deck.
2. Heat source
- 240V electric: fastest heating, thermostatic control, needs a dedicated circuit from a licensed electrician.
- 110V plug-and-play: plugs into a standard outlet, heats more slowly, easiest to install.
- Wood-fired: no wiring at all, ideal off-grid; you light a stove and fill manually.
3. Features worth paying for
- Insulation and cover quality — the biggest lever on running cost.
- Jet layout — the number of jets matters less than whether the seats suit the people using them.
- Filtration — an easy-access filter you will actually clean beats an exotic system you won’t.
- Controls and lighting — nice to have; check what is standard versus a paid option on the product page.
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