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Front Entry vs Big4One: Walk-In Tub Comparison

The Ella Front Entry and the Ella Big4One side by side, using the actual dimensions from the spec sheets and technical drawings rather than nominal sizes. The profiles cover therapy packages, videos and installation notes for each tub.

Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tub
Front Entry32" x 40" x 40"
VS
Ella's Bubbles Big4One walk-in tub
Big4One33 1/8" x 66" x 39.5"
Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry
Ella's Bubbles Big4One walk-in tubBig4One
Door styleU-shape outward-swing doorU-shape outward-swing door
Door swingOutwardOutward
SeatsOne batherOne bather
Actual size (W x L x H)32" x 40" x 40"33 1/8" x 66" x 39.5"
Seat25" x 13 1/2 in.24" x 21 1/4 in.
Interior length34 3/4 in.58 in.
Seat to overflow (soaking depth)18 1/4 in.22 in.
Seat to footwell16 in.17 in.
Footwell19 W by 13 L20 W by 17 L
Net weight200 lb271 lb
Shipping weight280 lb400 lb
Crate size (W x L x H)35" x 43" x 43"36" x 68" x 49"
Water to overflow, unoccupied70 gal127 gal
Water with a bather (typical)25-55 gal75-100 gal

What is different

  • The Big4One is 1 1/8 in. wider than the Front Entry (33 1/8 in. vs 32 in.).
  • The Big4One is 26 in. longer than the Front Entry (66 in. vs 40 in.).
  • The Front Entry is 0 1/2 in. taller than the Big4One (40 in. vs 39 1/2 in.).
  • They share the same door design: u-shape outward-swing door.
  • To the overflow, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Big4One about 127, which matters for water heater sizing.
  • Net weights are 200 lb (Front Entry) and 271 lb (Big4One).

Common questions

Which is bigger, the Front Entry or the Big4One?
The Big4One has the larger footprint at 33 1/8" x 66" x 39.5", against 32" x 40" x 40" for the Front Entry.
Do the Front Entry and the Big4One have the same door?
Yes. Both use the u-shape outward-swing door, so the same operation, seal and latch guides apply to either tub.
How much water do the Front Entry and the Big4One hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Big4One about 127 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 25-55 and 75-100 gallons. Size your water heater to the larger figure.

Read the full profiles

Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry profileU-shape outward-swing doorElla's Bubbles Big4One walk-in tubBig4One profileU-shape outward-swing door

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