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BANGBANGJI 81 inch: drop-stitch walls, 6 colour lights
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Lighting is part of the appeal of this BANGBANGJI tub, and it comes on a sturdier base than most light-up inflatables. The 81 inch round spa has six colour ambient lights built in, but it also uses drop-stitch walls, a stated 1,400 W heater and an insulated cover. Amazon lists 1,380 litres, six seats and 150 jets. It is for buyers who want evening atmosphere without settling for thin PVC walls.
- Lights
- 6 colour ambient
- Light control
- Not stated
- Seats
- 4 to 6
- Jets
- 150 bubble
- Water capacity
- 1,380 L
In its favour
- Drop-stitch walls with Fiber-Tech are listed, a firmer build than standard PVC air walls.
- The 1,400 W heater is stated, with a rise of roughly 1 to 1.5 °C per hour quoted.
- Built-in hard water treatment is listed, useful in much of England.
Good to know
- The listing does not say how the lights are switched or powered.
- 1,380 litres is a lot of water for a 1,400 W heater, so first heat-up will be slow.
Our take
The lights
The listing describes built-in ambient lighting in six colours. It does not say how they are switched, whether they cycle automatically, or where they are mounted. That is less detail than the Inflatable spa Model L, which names a breathing mode, or the Ofyphth XL, whose lights are water powered. Ask the seller how the lights are controlled if that matters.
Built-in lights in the wall or floor also mean one less thing to set up each season, unlike floating lights that need charging and tend to drift into the corners. The trade-off is that a fault cannot simply be fixed by swapping a cheap accessory.
Construction and the cover
Drop-stitch walls with Fiber-Tech threads are listed, giving a flatter, stiffer side than a standard air chamber. The seller claims better resistance to punctures and stretching than plain PVC. The inflatable cover has a high density insulating layer under waterproof PVC and is said to cut evaporation as well as heat loss.
Heating time in practice
The 1,400 W heater is quoted at about 1 to 1.5 °C per hour. With 1,380 litres to warm, a cold fill will need most of a day or longer to reach bathing temperature. Keeping the cover on and the thermostat running between uses is the sensible way to run a tub this size. The seller suggests 38 °C as a comfortable upper setting.
How it compares in the LED shortlist
This tub's listing matches the BANGBANGJI 6 person almost word for word, and the two look like near twins. Among the lighting picks, the LADECNERHT 180 cm is smaller and lighter with a drainage function, while the Bestway Santorini HydroJet Pro has two water controlled LEDs on a far better equipped insulated tub. Neither frost protection nor app control is listed here.
Verdict
Choose the BANGBANGJI 81 inch if you want coloured lights on a large tub with firm drop-stitch walls and a published heater rating. For a smaller group, the LADECNERHT 180 cm offers lights at a lighter weight, and for lights plus insulation and app control, the Bestway Santorini HydroJet Pro is the stronger all round package.
Compared with alternatives in: Best inflatable hot tubs with LED lights
Amazon listing title: BANGBANGJI Portable Inflatable Hot Tub, 81" Bubble Massage Spa Set, Fits Up to 4-6 Persons, 81" x 28" Round, 104°F Rapid Heating, with 150 Soothing Bubble Air Jets for Patio Garden and Outdoors