Premium Spa Comparison Worksheet
A side-by-side worksheet for scoring up to three luxury hot tub or swim spa candidates on the specifications that decide long-term satisfaction.
Reviewed for 2026, updated September 8, 2026.
Showroom visits blur together. By the third dealer, the jet counts, foam types, and warranty terms have merged into one impression of glossy acrylic and confident salespeople. This worksheet exists so the comparison happens on paper rather than in memory. Each row is a specification that our guide at /guide/ identifies as decisive in year five of ownership, paired with a short note on why it matters, so you know what a good answer looks like before you ask the question.
Fill one column per candidate as you gather brochures and quotes, and insist on written figures where the worksheet asks for a number. For the running cost row, put each candidate's listed daily energy use through the calculator at /tools/hot-tub-running-cost/, or through /tools/swim-spa-ownership-cost/ if you are comparing swim spas, so the comparison reflects money over time rather than a single sticker price. The candidate that wins the most rows is not automatically the right choice, but the sheet will show you exactly where the trade-offs sit.
| Specification | Why it matters | Candidate A | Candidate B | Candidate C | Your notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category, seating count, or swim length | Must match the typical week you described, not the showroom demo | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Shell material and shell warranty (years) | The surface you touch daily; check structure and finish are both covered | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Frame material and sealed base | A sealed underside keeps moisture and pests out of the equipment bay | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Insulation strategy (full foam, thermal barrier, hybrid) | Sets the heater's workload and how easy the plumbing is to service | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Cover thickness, taper, and locking hardware | Most heat leaves through the cover; fit matters as much as foam | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Number of pumps and horsepower of each | Decides how many jets run at full pressure at the same time | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Your note |
| Jet count, jet types, and whether jets are adjustable | Fewer, well-placed jets usually beat a high count on a brochure | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Your note |
| Circulation pump and filtration design | A dedicated low-speed pump and generous filter area simplify water care | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
| Water capacity (gallons) and dry weight | Feeds the pad load calculation and the cost of every refill | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Your note |
| Listed daily energy use and estimated monthly running cost | Run it through the running cost calculator for a monthly estimate | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Your note |
| Delivered price including steps, cover lifter, and startup kit | Compare the full delivered figure, never the showroom base price | Your figure | Your figure | Your figure | Your note |
| Dealer service radius and warranty labor coverage | The technician who shows up in year four matters more than the brochure | Your finding | Your finding | Your finding | Your note |
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