Wave Tahoe 4
A thick foam-wall tub that Wave says costs about £2 a day to keep hot.
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Is the Wave Tahoe 4 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Wave Tahoe 4 ranks 9 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Thick foam wall, very low heat loss, Small water volume, cheap to heat. Weakness: Only 70 air jets. Best for: Year-round users who care most about running costs.
In short
The Tahoe has a 6-inch WaveEco foam wall and Wave says it costs about £2 a day to hold 40 °C. It is a compact 156 cm round tub for four with 650 litres of water, wifi and the heater built in. The two reviews on Amazon.co.uk are poor, so read them before you buy.
Best for: Year-round users who care most about running costs.
What we like
- Thick foam wall, very low heat loss
- Small water volume, cheap to heat
- App control
What we don't
- Only 70 air jets
- Compact inside
- Poor early reviews
Specifications
| Type | Foam-wall |
|---|---|
| Shape | Round |
| Seats (maker's figure) | 4 |
| Outside size | 156 cm across, 70 cm high |
| Water | 650 litres |
| Jets | 70 air jets |
| Wall and insulation | 6-inch WaveEco foam core (maker claims up to 60 % more efficient) |
| Heater built into the wall | Yes |
| Heater power | not published |
| Wifi app | Yes |
| LED lights | No |
| 13 A plug and play | not published |
| Weight empty | 29.5 kg |
| Maker's guarantee | 2 years |
| Price checked | £1,010 |
Sources: the product page on Amazon.co.uk and the maker's own specs. If a value is missing, we found it published nowhere.
Score: 6.0 out of 10
Worked out from the specs above. How we score.
Wave Tahoe 4: common questions
Is the Wave Tahoe 4 any good?
With 6 out of 10, the Wave Tahoe 4 ranks 9 of 32 in our comparison. Strengths: Thick foam wall, very low heat loss, Small water volume, cheap to heat. Weakness: Only 70 air jets. Best for: Year-round users who care most about running costs.
How many people fit in the Wave Tahoe 4?
Wave sells it for up to 4 people. It measures 156 cm across, 70 cm high on the outside, and the walls take up part of that. It holds about 650 litres of water. Makers count seats generously, so plan on fewer adults for real comfort.
Does the Wave Tahoe 4 have water jets?
No. It has 70 air bubble jets only. They feel relaxing but do not massage like water jets do.
Can I plug the Wave Tahoe 4 into a normal socket?
Tubs like this run from a 13 A socket. Use a weatherproof outdoor socket with RCD protection and no extension lead. On many inflatables the heater and the bubbles cannot run at the same time.
What guarantee comes with the Wave Tahoe 4?
Up to 2 years from the maker. Guarantees on hot tubs often split between the liner and the pump, so check the terms.
How much does the Wave Tahoe 4 cost?
The last price we saw was £1,010, about £253 per seat. Hot tub prices climb before summer and drop around Black Friday, and the retailer shows the current price.
Alternatives to the Wave Tahoe 4
Wood-look Intex with a wireless remote panel.
A square foam-wall tub with a premium price.
Square foam-wall Wave for six.
Head-to-head comparisons
- Intex PureSpa Greywood Deluxe 4 vs Wave Tahoe 4 (£604 against £1,010)
- Lay-Z-Spa Stockholm vs Wave Tahoe 4 (£1,000 against £1,010)