Name: Dometic CFX3 35
Brand: Dometic
Price: 799.99 USD

3.1/5#33 of 35 in mid-size 12V fridges
3.1

Dometic’s previous top line, still sold for less than the CFX5, for buyers who want the brand’s 3-year warranty.

Price checked October 21, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Cons

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Value $22.22 per liter32
Efficiency about 282 Wh a day (7.8 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F62
Warranty 3-year unit50
Build compressor maker not stated (neutral score used)50
Portability 1.03 lb per liter57

Independent tests

What independent reviewers measured. Room temperature, load and setpoint differ between tests, so compare figures within one source.

Tested by	Average draw	Energy over 24 h	Coldest reached	Display error	Conditions
AUTO BILD	-	-	−11.2 °F	-	Pull-down at the coldest setting: −4 °F after 45 minutes; the coldest figure is after 90 minutes.

Capacity
Capacity	36 L (38 qt)
Zones	Single zone
Temperature range	−8 to 50 °F
Price per liter	$22.22
Power
Energy use	282 Wh a day (maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F)
Energy per liter	7.8 Wh
Rated input	50 W
Battery	None
AC adapter included	Yes
Build
Weight (empty)	37.3 lb
Noise (maker)	44 dB
App control	Yes
Warranty	3 yr

The cheapest way into a Dometic, for a buyer who values the brand’s warranty and dealer network over price per liter.

$769.99

For overlanders who load a fridge into a truck bed or drawer slide and want a 5-year compressor warranty, at well under Dometic’s price.

$799

For campers who want a battery fridge for less than Anker or EcoFlow. The warranty is short.

$498