ANZZI MediTub Walk-In Whirlpool Bathtub vs HOROW Walk-In Whirlpool Bathtub

Both are 53-inch walk-in whirlpool tubs with low thresholds, ADA-style seats and grab bars, so the choice comes down to jets, finish and frame. The ANZZI MediTub gives you 6 adjustable directional jets on a 1HP pump, a friction heater that keeps water warm without drawing power, and a stainless steel frame with triple gel-coated marine fiberglass. The HOROW counters with 10 hydromassage nozzles, a 5.5-inch step-in height, an 18-inch seat rated to 440 lbs and a padded headrest, but it publishes less about its frame and heater. Buy the ANZZI for a sturdier build and heat retention; buy the HOROW for more jets and a lower step-in.

• Choose the ANZZI MediTub if you want a heated soak with a stainless steel frame, adjustable jets and a lifetime-backed water seal.
• Choose the HOROW if the lowest possible step-in, a padded headrest and more massage nozzles matter most to you.