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BANGBANGJI 206 cm: 1,400 W heater, drop-stitch
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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.
- Bathers
- 4 to 6
- Size
- 206 x 71 cm
- Jets
- 150 air jets
- Heater
- 1,400 W
- Cover
- Insulated cover
- Filters
- Integrated filtration
In its favour
- Heater power is stated at 1,400 W, with a listed rise of 1.8 to 2.7 °F per hour.
- Drop-stitch Fiber-Tech walls are described as more rigid than standard PVC.
- 1,380 litres and six listed seats suit a family.
Good to know
- The filter cartridge type is not named, so check spares before buying.
- Temperatures are given in Fahrenheit only, and the brand has no UK support details listed.
Our take
Editorial rating (based on the manufacturer's listing)
7.9/ 10
- Fit for the job8.5
- Features per listing8.0
- Build per description8.0
- Value compared7.0
Our assessment of the listing and product description, not a hands-on test and not a customer rating. Overall = average of the four criteria, scale 1 to 10.
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 budget inflatable hot tubs, Best inflatable hot tubs with LED lights
Amazon listing title: 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