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Ultimate, Zen, Standard or Deluxe: Comparing Ella's 30 by 60 Inch Inward-Swing Tubs

Updated September 2026

▶Glossary8
  1. Ella Ultimate: The Best Seller
  2. Ella Zen: The New Standard Line
  3. Ella Standard: The Earlier Hydro-Only Model
  4. Ella Deluxe: A Shorter, Taller Footprint
  5. How to Narrow the Choice
  6. Related Videos
  7. Common Questions
  8. Still Need Help?

For a 30 by 60 inch walk-in tub with an inward-swing door, Ella's team explains that there are two real choices today: the Ella Ultimate and the Ella Zen. The Ultimate comes with the stainless steel inward-swing door, a larger hydro jet package and air massage, and it is Ella's most popular walk-in tub by a wide margin. The Zen is the newer value model in the same footprint, with the acrylic S-shape inward-swing door and hydro massage only. The Ella Standard is the earlier hydro-only 30 by 60 that the Zen line has succeeded as the entry model, and the Ella Deluxe is a different footprint altogether, 30 by 55 inches, that comes standard with hydro and air. Both the Ultimate and the Zen accept the rain shower and the shower screen.

Ella Ultimate: The Best Seller

The Ultimate is the flagship of the 30 by 60 inward-swing group. It uses the stainless steel door, carries more hydro jets than the Zen, and adds air massage. Ella's team describes it as by far the most popular tub. Full details are in the Ella Ultimate 30x60 profile.

Ella Zen: The New Standard Line

The Zen shares the 30 by 60 footprint and uses the inward-swing acrylic S-shape door, the same door platform as the Standard. It is offered with hydro massage but does not include air massage, which is the main therapy difference from the Ultimate. Ella's team positions the Zen as the current standard, or budget, model. It fills at a rate of 16 gallons per minute, and it works with the rain shower and shower screen just as the Ultimate does.

Ella Standard: The Earlier Hydro-Only Model

The Standard is an older 30 by 60 model that ships as a hydro-massage configuration with 18 hydro jets, the five-piece Ella fast-fill faucet with pull-out hand shower, and a single 2 inch gravity floor drain with overflow. It has no air massage. Ella's team describes it as an older model that the Zen line has replaced, so ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 whether it is currently available before you plan around it.

Ella Deluxe: A Shorter, Taller Footprint

The Deluxe is not a 30 by 60 tub. It measures 30 by 55 inches, five inches shorter in length than the Ultimate, but it stands 39 inches tall with a seat nearly 17 inches from the floor, which makes sitting down and standing up easier and gives a slightly deeper soak in a more compact space. It comes standard with both hydro and air jets. It is offered in door and drain configurations that match the Ultimate, so confirm the side you need with your dealer. See the Ella Deluxe 30x55 profile for the full picture.

How to Narrow the Choice

  1. Confirm the space. If the opening is a true 60 inches, the Ultimate and Zen fit directly. If you can give up five inches of length in exchange for a taller tub, the Deluxe enters the picture.
  2. Decide whether air massage matters. Air massage rules out the Zen and the Standard and points to the Ultimate or the Deluxe.
  3. Choose the door. The stainless steel inward-swing door comes with the Ultimate, while the Zen and Standard use the acrylic S-shape inward-swing door. Which door does each Ella tub have explains the platforms.
  4. Compare jet packages using jet counts by model and package rather than relying on a single number.
  5. Add accessories last. The rain shower and shower screen fit both 30 by 60 inward-swing tubs.

For a wider look across every Ella family, read choosing between the tub families.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Ella Ultimate Tub Dimensions The video presents the Ella Ultimate walk-in tub, detailing its dimensions for length, width, seat length, interior length, seat width, and soaking depth.
  2. 0:44 Independent Foot Massage The Ella Ultimate tub features an independent foot massage with its own intensity control dial and a separate pump for powerful rejuvenation.
  3. 1:14 Hydro and Air Massage Systems The tub includes hydro massage with an inline water heater and intensity control, ozone sterilization, and three-speed air massage with auto Purge.
  4. 1:46 Fast Fill and Dual Drains The Ella Ultimate comes with a five-piece fast fill faucet, an extendable hand shower, and dual oversized two-inch drains for efficient drainage.
  5. 2:06 Swivel Tray and Shower Options The tub features a patented 360-degree swivel tray, with optional four-fold glass screen and rain head shower column for standing or sitting.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Independent Foot Massage The ultimate walk-in tub offers an independent foot massage with its own intensity control and pump.
  2. 0:36 Innovative Jetting Design Ella's tubs feature innovative jetting designs, including hydro massage with an inline heater and three-speed air massage with auto purge.
  3. 1:18 Dual Drain Technology Ella's walk-in tubs are equipped with dual oversized two-inch drains for fast and efficient drainage.
  4. 1:30 Patented Swivel Tray The ultimate tub includes Ella's patented 360-degree swivel tray, providing a convenient place for your items.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing The Ella Standard Tub The Ella Standard walk-in tub is introduced, highlighting its comfortable size and deep soaking capabilities.
  2. 0:33 Safety And Design Features The video showcases the tub's low threshold, slip-resistant floor, grab bars, and sleek acrylic finish.
  3. 0:50 Innovative Jetting And Faucet The tub's superior hydrotherapy system, intensity control, inline water heater, and FastFill faucet are presented.
  4. 1:12 Fast Drain System The dual port oversized drain, which quickly empties the tub, is demonstrated along with its emergency pull chain.

Common Questions

Does the Ella Zen include air massage?
No. The Zen is offered with hydro massage but not air massage. If you want air bubbles in a 30 by 60 inward-swing tub, the Ultimate is the model to choose.
Which 30 by 60 inward-swing tub sells the most?
The Ella Ultimate. Ella's team describes it as by far the most popular tub, thanks to its stainless steel door, larger hydro package and air massage.
Is the Ella Standard still being sold?
The Standard is an older hydro-only model that the Zen line has succeeded as the entry-level 30 by 60. Availability changes, so ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850 before planning an installation around it.
Will the rain shower and shower screen fit the Zen?
Yes. Both the Ultimate and the Zen work with the rain shower and the shower screen, so accessories do not have to drive the choice between the two.
Why would I pick the Deluxe over the Ultimate?
The Deluxe gives up five inches of length but stands 39 inches tall with a seat nearly 17 inches high, which eases sitting and standing and deepens the soak. It comes standard with hydro and air, and it suits a space that cannot take a full 60 inches.

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