Horizontal tub vs. Ice tub: Which setup actually prefer？

Trying to decide between a traditional horizontal tub and the ice tub style setup? Here’s the breakdown:

The ice tub style:

Pros: Small footprint (perfect for apartments/patios), super low maintenance, and you get to sit upright which feels more natural to some.

Cons: Can feel a bit cramped if you’re tall.

The horizontal tub:

Pros: You can fully recline and submerge.

Cons: Takes up way more space and usually costs a lot more to buy ice and chill.

For anyone on a budget or tight on space, the ice bath tub is a solid entry point into cold plunge.

Which do you prefer: the upright sit or the full soak?