Short answer: two chillers for two different tubs — the 300 PRO cools only for $1,429 AUD, the 1000 PRO heats and cools for $3,399 AUD
If you are tired of buying bags of ice before every cold plunge, a chiller is the fix: it holds the water at a set temperature so the bath is ready whenever you are. Crocpad's Boreon range does that in two sizes. The Boreon 300 PRO cools only, costs $1,429 AUD (listed as reduced from $1,745 AUD), and has 0.3 HP and 770 W of cooling capacity, cooling water to 3°C. The Boreon 1000 PRO costs $3,399 AUD (listed as reduced from $5,399 AUD), has 1 HP and 2,450 W — and it also heats, with a temperature range the maker lists as 3–42°C, plus ozone disinfection and a larger 5-inch touchscreen. Both are controlled by Wi-Fi and a phone app, both have internal filtration, and both pair with compatible Crocpad ice baths. Pick the 300 PRO for cold-only plunges in a small tub; pick the 1000 PRO for hot and cold, or a bigger tub. All prices on Crocpad's site are in Australian dollars (AUD).
How we wrote this: we have not hands-on tested the Boreon chillers. Everything below — prices, specifications, and feature claims — comes from Crocpad's own product page, as checked on November 1, 2026, and we say so wherever a claim is the maker's rather than our own finding. Links to the official Crocpad site in this article are affiliate links.
See the Boreon chillers on Crocpad's official site
What is the Crocpad Boreon chiller?
Short answer: a pump-and-cooler unit that sits beside a compatible Crocpad ice bath and holds the water at the temperature you set, so you stop buying ice
An ice bath chiller is a refrigeration unit that circulates the water from your tub through itself, cools it (or, on the 1000 PRO, heats it too), filters it, and sends it back. Instead of filling the tub with ice before every session and watching the water warm up while you sit in it, the chiller keeps the temperature steady — which, according to Crocpad, makes repeated sessions easier to manage without regular ice refills.
Both models are designed for compatible Crocpad ice baths — not a universal fit for any brand's tub — and Crocpad asks buyers to check compatibility before installation.
Boreon 300 PRO vs 1000 PRO: the comparison
Short answer: the 1000 PRO is more than three times as powerful, adds heating and ozone disinfection, and costs $1,970 AUD more — the 300 PRO is the simpler, cheaper, cooling-only option
| Feature | Boreon 300 PRO | Boreon 1000 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,429 AUD (was $1,745 AUD) | $3,399 AUD (was $5,399 AUD) |
| Horsepower | 0.3 HP | 1 HP |
| Cooling capacity | 770 W | 2,450 W |
| Heating and cooling | Cooling only | Heating and cooling |
| Water temperature | Cools to 3°C | 3–42°C (see note below) |
| Remote control | iOS/Android app, Wi-Fi | iOS/Android app, Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | 41 × 25 × 35.8 cm | 56 × 38 × 56.5 cm |
| Weight | 22 kg | 40 kg |
| Filter | Internal | Internal |
| Disinfection | — | Ozone disinfection |
| Display | LCD | 5-inch TFT |
| Flow rate | 7.6–8.6 L/min | 18–22 L/min |
| Power supply | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz | 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
All figures are from Crocpad's own specification table, checked November 1, 2026. One note on the 1000 PRO's temperature range: the maker's table lists it as "3–42°C / 1–45°C", and the page shows 1–45°C elsewhere, so the two figures conflict on the maker's own page. We have used 3–42°C here; confirm the exact range with Crocpad before buying if the top end matters.
The gap that matters most is cooling power. At 770 W, the 300 PRO cools a smaller volume of water more slowly than the 1000 PRO's 2,450 W, and its flow rate (7.6–8.6 L/min) is less than half the 1000 PRO's (18–22 L/min). In practice, the 1000 PRO should bring a tub down to temperature faster and hold it there more easily.
The Boreon 300 PRO in detail
Short answer: the budget option — cooling only, 770 W, cools to 3°C, app-controlled, 22 kg, $1,429 AUD
The 300 PRO is the entry point into the Boreon range. According to Crocpad, it measures 41 × 25 × 35.8 cm (the description rounds the depth to 36 cm) and weighs 22 kg, with handles and wheels. It cools only — no heating function — and the maker says it cools water to 3°C. Its display is a smaller LCD panel, and it has an internal filter but no ozone disinfection. Control is through Wi-Fi and the maker's iOS/Android app, the same as the bigger model.
At $1,429 AUD, down from a listed $1,745 AUD, it costs $1,970 AUD less than the 1000 PRO — a large saving for a unit that does the core job of holding cold water cold. The trade-offs are slower cooling, a lower flow rate, no ozone, and a smaller screen. If your tub is large, or you plunge several times a day in a warm climate, the 300 PRO's 770 W will have to work harder than the 1000 PRO's 2,450 W.
The Boreon 1000 PRO in detail
Short answer: the full-featured unit — 1 HP, 2,450 W, heats and cools, ozone disinfection, 5-inch touchscreen, $3,399 AUD
The 1000 PRO is the bigger machine in every sense. According to Crocpad, it measures 56 × 38 × 56.5 cm and weighs 40 kg — nearly twice the weight of the 300 PRO — with handles and wheels. Its 1 HP compressor delivers 2,450 W of cooling capacity, and its flow rate of 18–22 L/min moves water through the system much faster. Unlike the 300 PRO, it both heats and cools, with a temperature range listed as 3–42°C in the specification table (with the conflicting 1–45°C figure also appearing on the page, as noted above) — so the same tub doubles as a warm soak in winter. It also adds ozone disinfection on top of the internal filtration both models share, and a 5-inch TFT screen instead of the 300 PRO's LCD. Control is by Wi-Fi and the iOS/Android app, as on the smaller unit. At $3,399 AUD, down from a listed $5,399 AUD, it is the only Boreon option for heating, ozone, or the power to handle a bigger tub quickly.
Compare the two Boreon models and check compatibility with your tub
Setup and compatibility: what to check first
Short answer: both chillers are made for compatible Crocpad ice baths — confirm your tub is on the maker's compatible list before you order
Crocpad is clear: the Boreon chillers are designed for compatible Crocpad ice baths, and buyers should check compatibility before installation. The product page points to the Crocpad Ice Bath collection for the compatible list. Crocpad's own FAQ recommends the 300 PRO for tubs under 300 litres and the 1000 PRO for tubs under 500 litres — so for the 450 L Large Ice Bath, the 1000 PRO is the maker's recommended match. If you already own a Crocpad tub — for example the Crocpad Large Ice Bath 450L — check it is listed as compatible before ordering. Buying both together? Get them as a matched pair from the maker's own listings.
The connections are shown in the maker's photo below. Both units need a 220–240 V outlet and Wi-Fi where the tub sits, and the 1000 PRO, at 40 kg, is a two-person lift despite its wheels — plan its spot before it arrives.
Pros and cons
Short answer: the range does the core job well — steady temperature, app control, filtration — but the heating function, ozone, and real cooling power all sit behind the $3,399 AUD price tag
Pros
- No more ice runs. Both models hold a set temperature, so the bath is ready without buying and hauling bags of ice before every session.
- App control on both models. Wi-Fi and iOS/Android app control come as standard on the 300 PRO as well as the 1000 PRO, so the cheaper model is not cut down on connectivity.
- Internal filtration on both models. Both units filter the circulating water, which should mean cleaner water and fewer full water changes.
- Heating and ozone on the 1000 PRO. The bigger model doubles as a warm soak and adds ozone disinfection — two genuinely useful features.
- Portable by design. Handles and wheels on both models, according to the maker.
Cons
- The 300 PRO is cooling only. If you ever want a warm soak, the cheaper model cannot do it — and there is no way to add heating later.
- A big price jump between the two models. At $3,399 AUD against $1,429 AUD, the 1000 PRO costs $1,970 AUD more, and the features that justify it (heating, ozone, 2,450 W) are all locked behind that jump.
- Only a 1-year warranty on both models. For a purchase at this price, a single year of cover is short — and it is the same on both models.
- Compatibility is not universal. Both chillers are made for compatible Crocpad tubs, so buyers with another brand's tub — or an older Crocpad tub — must check before ordering.
- Conflicting temperature figures for the 1000 PRO. The maker's own page shows both 3–42°C and 1–45°C, so the exact top end is unsettled.
- The 300 PRO ships slowly. The product page lists a 3–4 week delivery time for the smaller unit.
Who should buy it, and who should skip it
Short answer: buy the 300 PRO for cold-only plunges in a smaller compatible tub; buy the 1000 PRO for a bigger tub or hot-and-cold use; skip both if your tub is not a compatible Crocpad model
Buy the Boreon 300 PRO if: you only want cold water, your tub is a compatible Crocpad model on the smaller side, and you would rather save $1,970 AUD than pay for heating and ozone you will not use.
Buy the Boreon 1000 PRO if: you want hot and cold from the same tub, your tub is large, you plunge often enough that faster cooling and a higher flow rate matter, or you want ozone disinfection and the bigger touchscreen. It is the only Boreon option for those things.
Skip both if: your tub is not a compatible Crocpad ice bath and you are not planning to buy one — the chillers are designed for the maker's own tubs. Also skip if you are happy with ice and only plunge occasionally: a chiller pays for itself in convenience, not in money, and a bag of ice is still far cheaper per session.
Safety note: cold water is not for everyone
Short answer: cold-water immersion can be risky for some people — talk to a doctor first if you have a heart or blood-pressure condition, and never plunge alone if you are unsure
Cold water causes a sharp gasp reflex and a sudden rise in heart rate and blood pressure, strongest in the first minute. If you have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure, a breathing condition, or any condition your doctor has warned you about, ask your doctor before using an ice bath — and do the same if you are pregnant. Start with short sessions, build up gradually, and never plunge alone if you have any doubt about how your body will react. This article is general information only, not medical advice, and nothing here claims that cold-water immersion treats or cures any condition — because it does not, and Crocpad does not claim that it does either.
Verdict
Short answer: the 300 PRO is the sensible buy for cold-only plunging; the 1000 PRO is the one to get if you want heating, ozone, and real power — but check compatibility first, and treat the temperature range with care
The Boreon range is straightforward: two chillers, one job, two very different prices. The 300 PRO at $1,429 AUD does the essential thing — it keeps a compatible tub cold, down to 3°C, with app control and filtration — and for a single cold-plunge user that may be all you ever need. The 1000 PRO at $3,399 AUD is the complete machine: 2,450 W of cooling, heating as well as cooling, ozone disinfection, and a 5-inch touchscreen, built for bigger tubs and heavier use. Whichever you pick, confirm your tub is on Crocpad's compatible list before ordering, and note the 1000 PRO's conflicting temperature figures (3–42°C in the specification table, 1–45°C elsewhere on the page) if the heating range matters to you. We have not hands-on tested either model, so this verdict rests on the maker's own specifications as published on November 1, 2026 — buy the chiller that matches your tub, not the one with the longest feature list.
Check the Boreon 300 PRO and 1000 PRO on Crocpad's official site
Frequently asked questions
Short answer: the four questions buyers actually ask — price, heating, tub fit, and how cold it gets
How much do the Crocpad Boreon chillers cost?
The Boreon 300 PRO costs $1,429 AUD, listed as reduced from $1,745 AUD, and the Boreon 1000 PRO costs $3,399 AUD, listed as reduced from $5,399 AUD — a $1,970 AUD gap. Both prices are from Crocpad's own product page, checked November 1, 2026, and all prices on the maker's site are in Australian dollars.
Does the Boreon 300 PRO heat water, or only cool it?
Only cool it. The 300 PRO is a cooling-only unit with 0.3 HP and 770 W of cooling capacity, and the maker says it cools water to 3°C. Heating is only on the 1000 PRO, which heats and cools with a temperature range listed as 3–42°C in the maker's specification table.
Will a Boreon chiller work with my ice bath?
Only if your tub is a compatible Crocpad ice bath. Crocpad states that both Boreon models are designed for compatible Crocpad ice baths and asks buyers to check compatibility before installation. If your tub is another brand's, or an older Crocpad model, confirm with Crocpad first.
How cold does the water get, and how fast?
Both models cool to 3°C, according to the maker. How fast depends on the model: the 1000 PRO has 2,450 W of cooling capacity and a flow rate of 18–22 L/min, against the 300 PRO's 770 W and 7.6–8.6 L/min, so the bigger unit should cool a tub down faster and hold the temperature more easily, especially with a larger tub. These are the maker's published figures, not our own measurements.
