# Anker EverFrost 2 40L Review (2026) | Portable Fridge Guide > Anker EverFrost 2 40L review: 42-quart single zone 12V compressor fridge. Specs, power draw, battery runtime, pros, cons and our 8.2/10 verdict. - Source: https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40/ - Markdown version: https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/anker-everfrost-2-40.md - Last updated: 2026-10-30 --- - [Home](https://portablefridgeguide.com/) - [Compare fridges](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/) - Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L 8.2 ![Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/anker-everfrost-2-40.CvK9adOb_KCIYW.webp) Anker · Premium # Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L Review 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. - 42 qt (40 L) - Single zone - -4°F to 68°F - 50.7 lb - Battery included $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium price tier · see Amazon for today's price [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNMMZ9?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[See alternatives](#alternatives) Opens Amazon in a new tab. The button links this exact size. By [Portable Fridge Guide Editorial Team](https://portablefridgeguide.com/about/) · Updated October 30, 2026 · [How we score](https://portablefridgeguide.com/how-we-research/) Our score comes from manufacturer specs, professional reviews, and owner reports. It is not a hands-on lab test. ## The verdict The EverFrost 2 40L is the most proven battery-powered fridge on Amazon: very frugal, easy to roll across a campsite, and its battery charges your phone too. You pay for that convenience — it costs about twice as much as BougeRV's battery bundle and holds temperature less tightly than a Dometic. Buy it if cordless days away from the car are the point; otherwise a plug-in ICECO or Dometic is better value. ### What we like - 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 - Battery doubles as a USB-C (60 W) power bank; recharges from solar, car, wall or USB-C ### Watch out for - About $750 for 42 quarts — twice the price of a BougeRV CRD2 with battery - OGL measured looser temperature control (about 3.3°F average deviation) - Over 50 lb and awkward to lift into a vehicle (Mashable) - Battery recharges slowly, about 3.6 hours even from a wall outlet ## Score breakdown Cooling & capacity 8 Power efficiency 8.8 Build & features 8.4 Value 7.4 42 qt (40 L) · Single zone · 95 W rated ## EverFrost 2 40L specs | Brand | Anker | | --- | --- | | Capacity | 42 qt (40 L) | | Layout | Single zone | | Cooling | Compressor (Not published) | | Temperature range | -4°F to 68°F | | Rated input power | 95 W | | Average draw | Not published by the maker | | Power | Removable 288 Wh battery, 12 V car socket, AC adapter (95 W), 100 W solar (12–30 V), USB-C 60 W | | AC adapter included | Yes | | Battery protection | Not stated | | Battery | Battery included (288 Wh) | | App | Bluetooth app | | Dimensions | 29.5 × 18 × 19.4 in | | Weight | 50.7 lb | | Wheels | Yes | | Warranty | 5-year limited warranty per the Amazon listing | | Price tier | $$$ Premium ($600–$1,000). See Amazon for today's price. | - Anker doesn't publish a compressor power rating; 95 W is the AC adapter and car-socket input rating (also OGL's 'manufacturer wattage'). - Anker's runtime test: empty cooler, Eco mode, 39°F inside, 77°F ambient. That implies about 5.5 W average (≈0.46 Ah/h at 12 V) but it's a derived figure, so drawRating is left blank. - The 58L dual-zone version's runtime is 39 h on one battery per Anker's site, while its Amazon listing says 52 h; trust the lower figure. - OutdoorGearLab's 'Anker Everfrost 40' results (5.8 W steady state, 3.3°F average deviation) link to this EverFrost 2 listing, but OGL's measured 56.1 lb is heavier than Anker's 50.7 lb spec; treat the match as likely, not certain. - Anker lists app control; we could not confirm Wi-Fi support, so we list Bluetooth. - Anker ships these from AnkerDirect and marks them non-returnable on Amazon because of the battery (hazmat shipping). ### Other sizes in this series Each size is a separate Amazon listing. Prices are typical street prices, not live. | Size | Capacity | Price | | --- | --- | --- | | EverFrost 2 23L | 24 qt | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG7SHVT8?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) | | EverFrost 2 58L Dual Zone | 61 qt | [Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNQW2C?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) | Specs are compiled from manufacturer listings and independent reviews and may change between production runs. Confirm on the Amazon page before buying. ## How long will a battery run the EverFrost 2 40L? Estimated runtime on a 100 Ah LiFePO4 battery (about 90 Ah usable) with the fridge set to 37°F and the lid mostly closed. Anker doesn't publish an average draw for this model, so these figures are estimated from its size, calibrated on fridges that do publish one, and are rougher than usual. | Outside temp | Avg draw | Per day | Runtime | Solar to break even* | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 70°F | 0.56 Ah/h | ~160 Wh | 6.7 days | ~40 W | | 85°F | 0.81 Ah/h | ~230 Wh | 4.6 days | ~60 W | | 100°F | 1.07 Ah/h | ~310 Wh | 3.5 days | ~80 W | * With 5 peak sun hours and 25% system losses. Freezer settings, frequent opening and warm food all add load. Try your own battery and weather in the [battery runtime calculator](https://portablefridgeguide.com/tools/battery-runtime-calculator/?model=anker-everfrost-2-40). The Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L is a single-zone compressor fridge with a removable 288 Wh LiFePO4 battery, six-inch all-terrain wheels and a tow handle that folds down into a small prep table. It costs about $750–800 on Amazon (check today’s price), and it’s our pick for the best battery-powered fridge: the most proven cordless option we track, and the most frugal fridge in OutdoorGearLab’s test group. It’s built for beach days, tailgates and campsites where you want cold food a long way from the car. To see how long it would last on your trip, open the [battery runtime calculator](https://portablefridgeguide.com/tools/battery-runtime-calculator/?model=anker-everfrost-2-40). ## Who it’s for (and who should skip it) It’s for people who want a fridge they can wheel away from the vehicle and leave running for a day or two: beachgoers, tailgaters, car campers at walk-in sites, and anyone who doesn’t want to wire a second battery into a vehicle. The battery also charges phones and laptops over 60 W USB-C, which makes it useful beyond the fridge. Skip it if your fridge will spend most of its life plugged into a vehicle or house battery. In that case you’re paying a lot for a battery and wheels you won’t use, and a plug-in fridge like the [ICECO VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/) gives you a Secop compressor and a steel body for about the same money. Also skip it if price matters most: the [BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 43QT with battery](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/bougerv-crd2-v2-43-battery/) costs about half as much and adds a second zone, though with a much shorter track record. ## Efficiency and cooling Efficiency is the EverFrost 2’s strongest point. OutdoorGearLab recorded the lowest steady-state draw of its test group for its EverFrost 40 unit, 5.8 W. Anker’s own runtime test implies a similar figure, about 5.5 W on average. Both are mild-condition numbers, and OGL’s tested unit weighed more than Anker’s spec, so we treat its match to this exact model as likely rather than certain. Temperature control is less impressive. OGL measured about 3.3°F of average deviation from the set point, compared with about half a degree for the best fridges. That’s fine for drinks, produce and most camp food. For raw meat on a hot day, set it a few degrees colder and confirm with a separate thermometer. The range runs from −4°F to 68°F, so it can work as a freezer, but it’s single zone. If you want fridge and freezer at the same time in an Anker, the EverFrost 2 58L Dual Zone costs about $950. ## Battery, runtime and charging Anker claims up to 52 hours on one battery and 104 hours with a second, measured with the cooler empty, in Eco mode, at 39°F inside and 77°F ambient. Those are best-case conditions. Our own capacity-based estimate is about 259 Wh a day on a 90°F day with the fridge at 37°F, which works out to roughly a day per battery in summer heat. That gap is why we treat runtime claims as a ceiling, not a plan. Our guide to [how long a battery will run a 12V fridge](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/how-long-will-a-battery-run-a-12v-fridge/) explains why ambient temperature matters so much. Recharging is flexible: AC adapter, 12 V car socket, USB-C or solar up to 100 W. Replacing about 259 Wh a day takes roughly 70 W of panel at five peak sun hours, so a 100 W panel matches the input limit and can roughly keep up in good sun. The weak spot is speed. Charging takes about 3.6 hours even from the wall, so top up during every drive. ## Size and handling At about 50.7 lb, it’s heavy. Mashable found it awkward to lift into a vehicle, and the 29.5 × 18 × 19.4 in footprint takes real cargo space for 42 quarts. The wheels and handle are why it works anyway: on sand, grass or a parking lot you roll it instead of carrying it. Anker’s $60 Road Trip Kit adds clip-on cup, knife and rod holders if you want to use the lid as a table. Anker lists app control. We couldn’t confirm Wi-Fi support, so expect Bluetooth range. ## Reliability and warranty The Amazon listing shows a 5-year limited warranty, matching Dometic US for the longest coverage among the fridges we track. That’s reassuring for a product with a battery and electronics. One catch: Anker marks it non-returnable on Amazon because of hazmat shipping, so check the fridge carefully on arrival and keep the warranty paperwork. ## How it compares The closest rival is the [EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35/), which has a slightly bigger battery and publishes a low average draw, but has no wheels and a much thinner review record. Our [Anker EverFrost 2 vs EcoFlow Glacier Classic](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/anker-everfrost-2-vs-ecoflow-glacier-classic/) comparison covers the trade-offs in detail. ## Bottom line The EverFrost 2 40L is the battery-powered fridge we’d recommend first: very frugal, easy to roll across a campsite, and backed by a long warranty. You pay for that convenience. It costs about twice as much as BougeRV’s battery bundle and holds temperature less tightly than a Dometic. Buy it if cordless days away from the car are the point; otherwise a plug-in ICECO or Dometic is better value. See all the cordless options in our [best battery-powered portable fridges](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/best-battery-powered-portable-fridges/) guide. Ready to buy? · 8.2/10 Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium · 42 qt (40 L) · Single zone [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNMMZ9?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) ## Accessories for the EverFrost 2 40L Official and universal add-ons sold on Amazon — insulated covers, batteries, 12V wiring and mounting gear. Check the listing confirms your exact model and size before you buy. - Battery & power**Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 Removable Battery (288Wh)**Official AnkerA second 288 Wh LiFePO4 pack doubles the EverFrost 2's cordless runtime (Anker claims up to 104 h on the 40L) and doubles as a USB-C power bank.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRFX1YDD?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - Organizing**Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 Road Trip Kit**Official AnkerClip-on cup holders, a knife holder and a rod holder that mount on the EverFrost 2 40L/58L, turning the lid into a camp table.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXFCBNPF?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - Battery & power**LiTime 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery (Group 31)**Universal fitAbout 1,280 Wh of lithium storage, enough to run an efficient 45-quart fridge for several days. This is the usual dual-battery or house-battery upgrade for overlanding rigs.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJ78JZ2B?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - Battery & power**EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station (286Wh)**Universal fitA compact power station with a 12 V car outlet, enough for a night or two on a small fridge. It recharges from the car or solar during the day.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCCB657J?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - Battery & power**Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Station (288Wh)**Universal fitA budget DC-only power bank with a 12 V car socket. It keeps a small compressor fridge running overnight while the engine is off.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D62PMB3R?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - 12V wiring**26 ft 14AWG Heavy-Duty 12V Extension Cord (20A)**Universal fitHeavy 14AWG wire avoids the voltage drop that makes fridges trip their low-battery cut-off when run from the front socket to the back of an SUV or truck bed.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMPX96JL?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - 12V wiring**16.4 ft 12V/24V Car Fridge DC Power Cord**Universal fitA longer replacement for the short DC cord most fridges ship with, so the fridge can sit in the cargo area while plugged into a dash socket. Fridge-end plugs differ by brand: confirm the connector matches your model before ordering.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2T7XPNQ?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - 12V wiring**Anderson Power Products SB50 Connector Kit (6 AWG)**Universal fitThe standard overlanding connector for a fused, high-current fridge circuit. It is far more secure than a cigarette-lighter plug on washboard roads.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CHBKS6K?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - 12V wiring**Renogy 12V 20A DC-to-DC Battery Charger**Universal fitCharges a second battery from the alternator while you drive and isolates it from the starter battery, so the fridge can never leave you unable to start the engine.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQP87ZRK?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - Solar**FlexSolar 100W Portable Solar Panel**Universal fitA 100 W foldable panel sized for the built-in solar inputs on the Anker EverFrost 2 (100 W max), EcoFlow Glacier Classic (110 W) and BougeRV CRD2 (150 W). Check that the panel's connector or adapter matches your fridge or power station's solar input.[Check price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPFK9YMX?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) Compatibility checked October 2026. More in our [portable fridge accessories guide](https://portablefridgeguide.com/accessories/). ## Featured in our guides - [The 7 Best Portable Fridges of 2026: 12V Fridges Ranked by Trip, Power and Budget](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/best-portable-fridges-2026/) - [The Best Battery-Powered Portable Fridges of 2026: Cordless 12V Fridges Compared](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/best-battery-powered-portable-fridges/) - [Best 12V Fridge for Van Life and RV: Picks, Sizing, Wiring and Power](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/best-12v-fridge-for-van-life-and-rv/) - [Best Portable Fridge Gifts 2026: 12V Fridge Gift Ideas by Budget and Camper](https://portablefridgeguide.com/posts/best-portable-fridge-gifts-2026/) ## EverFrost 2 40L FAQ ### Does the EverFrost 2 40L really run for 52 hours on battery? That's Anker's claim, measured with the cooler empty, in Eco mode, at 39°F inside and 77°F outside. Real use with food, lid openings and summer heat will be shorter. Our estimate for a 90°F day at 37°F is closer to a day on one battery, which is still very good for a cordless fridge. ### Can I add a second battery? Yes. Anker sells the 288 Wh removable battery separately for about $250, and with two batteries Anker claims up to 104 hours. The spare also works as a USB-C power bank, so it isn't dead weight at camp. ### How do you recharge the battery? From the AC adapter, the car's 12 V socket, a solar panel (12–30 V, up to 100 W) or USB-C. Charging is slow, though: about 3.6 hours even from a wall outlet, so top it up whenever you're driving or plugged in. ### Can I return it on Amazon? Anker ships the EverFrost 2 from AnkerDirect and marks it non-returnable on Amazon because the lithium battery requires hazmat shipping. Check the listing's return terms before you order, and rely on the 5-year warranty listed on Amazon for defects. ## Sources - [amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRCNMMZ9?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20) - [ankersolix.com](https://www.ankersolix.com/products/everfrost-2-40l-electric-cooler) - [mashable.com](https://mashable.com/review/anker-solix-everfrost-2) - [outdoorgearlab.com](https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/camping-and-hiking/best-powered-cooler) Not sold yet? ## Alternatives to the EverFrost 2 40L ![ICECO VL45 ProS](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/iceco-vl45-pros.U52_rgcm_1OwffJ.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. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZSSN6N1?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/iceco-vl45-pros/) ![EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35.BOvSiZZQ_1BQs2x.webp) ### [EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 35L](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35/) 7.6 - 37 qt - Single zone - Down to -4°F - Battery included EcoFlow power-station owners who want a cordless fridge with a published, low average draw and IPX4 weather resistance. $$$$ Premium Price tier: Premium today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F62HMKBX?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/ecoflow-glacier-classic-35/) ![Dometic CFX2 28](https://portablefridgeguide.com/_astro/dometic-cfx2-28.Bz2GQsx7_Z2kaMpx.webp) ### [Dometic CFX2 28](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx2-28/) 8.0 - 30 qt - Single zone - Down to -7°F Solo travelers and couples who want a Dometic-brand car fridge sized to sit on a back seat or between SUV seats, without CFX5 money. $$$$ Mid-range Price tier: Mid-range today's price on Amazon [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DF81CFPP?tag=portablefridgeguide.com-20)[Read the full review](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/dometic-cfx2-28/) [Compare all 14 fridges →](https://portablefridgeguide.com/fridges/) ## Helpful guides [Top picks ### The 7 Best Portable Fridges of 2026: 12V Fridges Ranked by Trip, Power and Budget Best portable 12V fridges of 2026, ranked: ICECO VL45 ProS, VL60 Dual Zone, Anker EverFrost 2, Euhomy 59 qt and more, with power estimates and who each fits. 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