Best whirlpool tubs

Start here: the WOODBRIDGE 72" double-slipper whirlpool & air tub. It's the most complete package — a deep double-ended slipper shape with both water jets and air bubbles, so two people can soak facing each other and you get a gentler air massage as well as a firm jet one. It's the biggest footprint here, so measure your alcove first.

Who the others suit:

• LARWORKS 71" freestanding — the easiest upgrade if you want a freestanding tub without replumbing a deck; it's also the value pick of the group.
• Empava 67" — a slimmer acrylic tub for a tighter bathroom that still wants real jets.
• SanSiro Asti / Antium / Augusta — reinforced acrylic with quiet pumps; pick these if you want a drop-in that matches an existing tile surround.
• GSI corner steam tub — for a corner install and two bathers, with steam on top of jets.
• Jacuzzi Signature 60" — the smallest, for a compact bath where the brand's jet reputation matters more than size.
• American Standard Cadet 72" — a budget drop-in, but the listing I found is pre-owned, so inspect it before buying.

Check the drain location and rough-in dimensions against your plumbing before ordering — most of these are drop-in or freestanding and can't be swapped after delivery.