# Portable Fridge Comparison Chart (2026): 12V Fridges Side by Side

> Compare 14 portable 12V fridges side by side: capacity, single vs dual zone, coldest setting, estimated power use, weight and price tier.

- Source: https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/
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# Portable fridge comparison chart
Every 12V portable fridge we track, side by side — with capacity, layout, how cold it gets and an estimate of how much power it really uses. Click any column to sort by it. Covers 14 models from Alpicool, Anker, BougeRV, Dometic, EUHOMY, EcoFlow, ICECO, Igloo.

| Model | Score | Capacity | Zones | Coldest | Power use | Weight | Battery | Price tier | Buy |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dometic CFX5 75DZ](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-75dz/)8.5 | 8.5 | 79 qt / 75 L | Dual zone | -7°F | ~460 Wh/day* | 59.6 lb | No battery | **$$$$**Price tier: Flagship | [Check price of the Dometic CFX5 75DZ on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVM1HDV6?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [Dometic CFX5 55IM](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-55im/)8.4 | 8.4 | 58 qt / 55 L | Single zone | -7°F | ~310 Wh/day* | 44.4 lb | No battery | **$$$$**Price tier: Flagship | [Check price of the Dometic CFX5 55IM on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVLZL61N?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [ICECO VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/)8.4 | 8.4 | 47.5 qt / 45 L | Single zone | 0°F | ~280 Wh/day* | 52 lb | No battery | **$$$**$Price tier: Premium | [Check price of the ICECO VL45 ProS on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSSN6N1?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [ICECO VL60 Dual Zone](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl60-dual-zone/)8.3 | 8.3 | 63 qt / 60 L | Dual zone | 0°F | ~400 Wh/day* | 64 lb | No battery | **$$$**$Price tier: Premium | [Check price of the ICECO VL60 Dual Zone on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXG7G1Y?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [ICECO VL75 ProD](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl75-prod/)8.2 | 8.2 | 79 qt / 75 L | Dual zone | 0°F | ~460 Wh/day* | 67 lb | No battery | **$$$$**Price tier: Flagship | [Check price of the ICECO VL75 ProD on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSWYRKS?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/)8.2 | 8.2 | 42 qt / 40 L | Single zone | -4°F | ~260 Wh/day* | 50.7 lb | Battery included | **$$$**$Price tier: Premium | [Check price of the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNMMZ9?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [Dometic CFX2 28](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx2-28/)8.0 | 8.0 | 30 qt / 28 L | Single zone | -7°F | ~220 Wh/day* | 29.3 lb | No battery | **$$**$$Price tier: Mid-range | [Check price of the Dometic CFX2 28 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF81CFPP?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [ICECO GO20](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-go20/)7.9 | 7.9 | 21 qt / 20 L | Dual zone | 0°F | ~220 Wh/day* | 25.5 lb | Optional battery | **$$**$$Price tier: Mid-range | [Check price of the ICECO GO20 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THMM1CK?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT with 240Wh Battery](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-crd2-v2-43-battery/)7.9 | 7.9 | 43 qt / 40 L | Dual zone | -4°F | ~310 Wh/day* | 50.7 lb | Battery included | **$$**$$Price tier: Mid-range | [Check price of the BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT with 240Wh Battery on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJYCVHJN?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [EUHOMY 59QT 12V Refrigerator](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/euhomy-59qt/)7.9 | 7.9 | 59 qt / 55 L | Single zone | -4°F | ~310 Wh/day* | 33.1 lb | No battery | **$**$$$Price tier: Budget | [Check price of the EUHOMY 59QT 12V Refrigerator on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NCZF438?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [BougeRV 23 Quart (CR22)](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-cr22-23/)7.8 | 7.8 | 23 qt / 22 L | Single zone | -8°F | ~190 Wh/day* | 22.3 lb | No battery | **$**$$$Price tier: Budget | [Check price of the BougeRV 23 Quart (CR22) on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G1BBBQW?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35/)7.6 | 7.6 | 37 qt / 35 L | Single zone | -4°F | ~230 Wh/day | 45 lb | Battery included | **$$$**$Price tier: Premium | [Check price of the EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F62HMKBX?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [Alpicool C20](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/alpicool-c20/)7.5 | 7.5 | 21 qt / 20 L | Single zone | -4°F | ~190 Wh/day* | 21.6 lb | No battery | **$**$$$Price tier: Budget | [Check price of the Alpicool C20 on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075R1LH8D?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |
| [Igloo Iceless VersaTemp 35 Qt (thermoelectric)](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/igloo-iceless-versatemp-35/)4.7 | 4.7 | 35 qt / 33 L | Single zone | 41°F | ~1490 Wh/day* | 11.9 lb | No battery | **$**$$$Price tier: Budget | [Check price of the Igloo Iceless VersaTemp 35 Qt (thermoelectric) on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SGS3RG8?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) |

 "Power use" is our estimate of energy per 24 hours at 90°F outside and 37°F inside, scaled from the maker's published average draw. * = no published fridge-mode draw, so it is estimated from capacity (calibrated on fridges that publish one) and is less reliable. Thermoelectric coolers run continuously, so they use their full rated power. See [how fridge power ratings work](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/portable-fridge-power-consumption-explained/) or run your own numbers in the [battery runtime calculator](https://portablefridgeguide.com/tools/battery-runtime-calculator/).
 Want these numbers as a spreadsheet? [Download the same table as CSV or JSON](https://portablefridgeguide.com/data/)(CC BY 4.0, free to cite).
Specs are manufacturer ratings from Amazon listings and spec sheets. Prices are typical US street prices as of October 2026 and change often.

## Power use and value at a glance

  Estimated power use per day (Wh) Energy per 24 hours at 90°F outside and 37°F inside, scaled from each maker's published average draw. Lower is better.

     Single zone
     Dual zone

[C20*

       190](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/alpicool-c20/)[BougeRV 23 qt*

       190](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-cr22-23/)[CFX2 28*

       220](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx2-28/)[GO20*

       220](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-go20/)[Glacier Classic 35L

       230](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35/)[EverFrost 2 40L*

       260](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/)[VL45 ProS*

       280](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/)[CRD2 V2 43 + Battery*

       310](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-crd2-v2-43-battery/)[CFX5 55IM*

       310](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-55im/)[Euhomy 59 qt*

       310](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/euhomy-59qt/)[VL60 Dual Zone*

       400](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl60-dual-zone/)[CFX5 75DZ*

       460](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-75dz/)[VL75 ProD*

       460](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl75-prod/)
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  * No published fridge-mode draw: estimated from capacity, calibrated on fridges that publish one, so treat it as rough. Freezer settings, lid opening and warm food all add to these figures. Run your own numbers in the [battery runtime calculator](https://portablefridgeguide.com/tools/battery-runtime-calculator/).

  Guide score vs. street price Each dot is one fridge (Guide score vs. lowest observed Amazon price). Lower and further right is better value.

     Single zone
     Dual zone

 $ $$ $$$ $$$$ 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 [CFX5 75DZ](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-75dz/)[VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/)[VL60 Dual Zone](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl60-dual-zone/)[BougeRV 23 qt](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-cr22-23/)[Euhomy 59 qt](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/euhomy-59qt/)[EverFrost 2 40L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/)
Guide score (out of 10)

  Hover or tap a dot for details. Full numbers are in the [comparison chart](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/).

## Highest-rated fridges

 #1 · Top rated ![Dometic CFX5 75DZ](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/dometic-cfx5-75dz.b1sWGROr_Zpe2nR.webp)

### [Dometic CFX5 75DZ](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-75dz/)
 8.5

- 79 qt
- Dual zone
- Down to -7°F
Families, vans and long overland trips that need a real freezer and a fridge running at the same time, with premium insulation and app control.

- Two independently controlled zones (45 L + 30 L per Dometic) — ice cream frozen, cheese not
- Vacuum-insulated panels and a variable-speed compressor; Dometic publishes a full dual-zone draw figure (2.76 Ah/h at 32°C with one side freezing)
- Bluetooth app, interior light, drain plug and M6 mounting inserts

- $1,350 is about $500 more than the ICECO VL60 Dual Zone, which includes an insulated cover

   $$$$ Flagship Price tier: Flagship today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVM1HDV6?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-75dz/)

 #2 · Top rated ![Dometic CFX5 55IM](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/dometic-cfx5-55im.o-0urYYK_Z5s4jm.webp)

### [Dometic CFX5 55IM](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-55im/)
 8.4

- 58 qt
- Single zone
- Down to -7°F
Van lifers and long-trip campers who want Dometic's most efficient single-zone platform, a big 58-quart box and fresh ice without carrying bags of it.

- Built-in ice maker freezes two trays while the main compartment runs as a fridge
- Vacuum-insulated panels; OutdoorGearLab's CFX5 45 (same platform) held 35°F within 0.6°F and averaged just 6.8 W at steady state
- Bluetooth app with lid-open alerts, energy tracking and 3-stage battery protection

- About $1,200 — roughly $450 more than a Secop-powered ICECO VL45 ProS

   $$$$ Flagship Price tier: Flagship today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DVLZL61N?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx5-55im/)

 #3 · Top rated ![ICECO VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/iceco-vl45-pros.U52_rgcm_Z10FPar.webp)

### [ICECO VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/)
 8.4

- 47.5 qt
- Single zone
- Down to 0°F
Overlanders and truck campers who want a steel-bodied, Secop-powered fridge that tolerates rough roads and fits standard fridge slides.

- Secop (Danfoss) compressor rated to keep working at a 40° tilt
- Metal body with corner bumpers; lid opens from either side or lifts off
- DC sockets on both ends and a built-in AC converter — no power brick

- No app and only 0°F at the cold end, versus −7°F for Dometic

   $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSSN6N1?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/)

 #4 · Top rated ![ICECO VL60 Dual Zone](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/iceco-vl60-dual-zone.t5r0hpzD_Z21vtRF.webp)

### [ICECO VL60 Dual Zone](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl60-dual-zone/)
 8.3

- 63 qt
- Dual zone
- Down to 0°F
Overlanders, truck-bed campers and families who need a fridge and freezer at once in a rugged metal box, at a lower price than Dometic.

- Two independent zones; either side can be fridge, freezer or switched off to save power
- This listing includes ICECO's insulated protective cover (a $100+ add-on elsewhere)
- Gear Diary measured 56–58 W on 12 V with the compressor running and about 45 minutes to reach 41°F

- 64 lb empty and over 31 in long

   $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TXG7G1Y?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl60-dual-zone/)

 #5 · Top rated ![ICECO VL75 ProD](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/iceco-vl75-prod.DdgHEvwr_bw3ky.webp)

### [ICECO VL75 ProD](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl75-prod/)
 8.2

- 79 qt
- Dual zone
- Down to 0°F
Van builds, trailers and big families who want the largest practical dual-zone box with a Secop compressor and don't need an app.

- 79 quarts split into two independently controlled zones
- Multi-direction, removable lid and DC sockets on both ends make van and trailer installs easier
- Secop compressor with a modest 57 W MAX-mode rating in ICECO's manual

- 67 lb and 36.5 in long — effectively a permanent install

   $$$$ Flagship Price tier: Flagship today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSWYRKS?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl75-prod/)

 #6 · Top rated ![Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/anker-everfrost-2-40.CvK9adOb_ZuNFVu.webp)

### [Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/)
 8.2

- 42 qt
- Single zone
- Down to -4°F
- Battery included
Beach days, tailgates and car campers who want a cordless fridge they can roll to the site and keep cold for two days without a car battery.

- 288 Wh LiFePO4 battery included; Anker claims up to 52 h at 39°F (one battery) or 104 h with a second
- Lowest steady-state draw in OutdoorGearLab's test group (5.8 W)
- Six-inch all-terrain wheels and a tow handle that doubles as a prep table

- About $750 for 42 quarts — twice the price of a BougeRV CRD2 with battery

   $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon
[Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNMMZ9?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/)

## How to read this chart
Capacity is the maker's figure in quarts and liters. It includes the space beside the compressor step, so tall bottles may not fit everywhere (see [what size fridge you need](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/what-size-portable-fridge-do-i-need/)). Zones tells you whether you get one temperature or two. Coldest is the lowest setting; every compressor fridge here can freeze. Power use is our estimate of energy per day in hot weather, scaled from the maker's published average draw ([how fridge power ratings work](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/portable-fridge-power-consumption-explained/)). Weight is empty weight; add food and drinks. Not sure what fits? The [fridge matcher](https://portablefridgeguide.com/tools/fridge-matcher/) narrows the list for your trip.

## FAQ

### Which portable fridge scores highest in 2026?
By our research-based score, the Dometic CFX5 75DZ currently ranks highest (8.5/10), but the right fridge depends on how many people, how many days, your power setup and the space in your vehicle. Sort the table by the spec that matters most, or use the fridge matcher.

### What's the difference between a 12V fridge and a powered cooler?
Compressor 12V fridges work like a home fridge: they hold a set temperature, and most can freeze, regardless of how hot it is outside. Cheap thermoelectric "powered coolers" can only cool roughly 35–40°F below the outside air and use more power doing it. Every model in this chart is a compressor fridge unless it's marked thermoelectric.

### How much power does a portable fridge use?
A typical 40–55 quart compressor fridge averages roughly 0.6–1.2 amp-hours per hour at 12 V in warm weather, about 170–350 Wh a day, because the compressor cycles on and off. The "Power use" column estimates each fridge at 90°F outside and 37°F inside. The battery runtime calculator turns that into hours on your battery.

### Is a dual-zone fridge worth it?
Only if you need frozen food and cold drinks at the same time. Dual-zone fridges cost more, weigh more and draw more power, and each compartment is smaller than the total capacity suggests. For most weekend trips a single-zone fridge set to 35–38°F is simpler and more efficient.