AquaLife Palm Beach 30-Jet Spa vs HydroLuxe MAUI Hot Tub

The AquaLife Palm Beach is the better pick for larger groups and stronger hydrotherapy: 6-7 seats, 30 jets and a 2 HP two-speed pump against the MAUI's 6 seats, 25 jets and 1.5 HP pump. The MAUI counters with CEC energy certification, full foam insulation and a lighter 390 lb shell that is easier to move and cheaper to run. Both are 80-inch square, 34-inch-tall hard-sided spas with 104°F limits and ozone water care. Owners of both lines praise easy setup and complain mostly about 110/120V heat recovery times in cold weather.

• Choose the AquaLife Palm Beach if you regularly soak with six or seven people and want more jets, a bigger pump and a built-in ice bucket for entertaining.
• Choose the HydroLuxe MAUI if you want a lighter, CEC-certified spa with full foam insulation and lower running costs for a household of up to six.