Mariposa 72" Drop-in Bathtub vs Swiss Madison Voltaire 72" Drop-In Bathtub

Buy the Mariposa if you want a whirlpool: it has six adjustable jets, a built-in heater and a heated back surface, which the Voltaire does not offer at all. Buy the Voltaire if you want a plain, deep soaking tub with a clean rectangular look and a simple drop-in install. Both are 72 x 36 inch acrylic drop-ins with a reversible drain, so the real split is features versus simplicity. Owners of jet tubs like the Mariposa accept more plumbing, a pump to reach and more to clean; Voltaire buyers get a lighter, quieter tub with nothing to maintain.

• Choose the Mariposa if you want jets, a built-in heater and a warmed back surface in a 72-inch drop-in.
• Choose the Voltaire if you want a straightforward deep soaking tub with no pump, heater or jets to maintain.