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Front Entry vs Lounger: Walk-In Tub Comparison

The Ella Front Entry and the Ella Lounger 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 Lounger walk-in tub
Lounger27" x 59" x 40"
Ella's Bubbles Front Entry walk-in tubFront Entry
Ella's Bubbles Lounger walk-in tubLounger
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"27" x 59" x 40"
Seat25" x 13 1/2 in.20" x 16 in.
Interior length34 3/4 in.50 1/2 in.
Seat to overflow (soaking depth)18 1/4 in.17 in.
Seat to footwell16 in.17 in.
Footwell19 W by 13 L16 W by 20 L
Net weight200 lb215 lb
Shipping weight280 lb365 lb
Crate size (W x L x H)35" x 43" x 43"30" x 62" x 49"
Water to overflow, unoccupied70 gal85 gal
Water with a bather (typical)25-55 gal45-65 gal

What is different

  • The Front Entry is 5 in. wider than the Lounger (32 in. vs 27 in.).
  • The Lounger is 19 in. longer than the Front Entry (59 in. vs 40 in.).
  • Both are 40 in. tall.
  • They share the same door design: u-shape outward-swing door.
  • To the overflow, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Lounger about 85, which matters for water heater sizing.
  • Net weights are 200 lb (Front Entry) and 215 lb (Lounger).

Common questions

Which is bigger, the Front Entry or the Lounger?
The Lounger has the larger footprint at 27" x 59" x 40", against 32" x 40" x 40" for the Front Entry.
Do the Front Entry and the Lounger 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 Lounger hold?
To the overflow when empty, the Front Entry holds about 70 gallons and the Lounger about 85 gallons; with a bather the typical ranges are 25-55 and 45-65 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 Lounger walk-in tubLounger profileU-shape outward-swing door

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