Alpicool C20
#3 in SmallFull review
A low-cost fridge for occasional camping, where price matters more than warranty or published data.
Amazon $169.99$169.99
The Alpicool C20 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The Alpicool C20 leads on value and portability. The ICECO APL20 wins on warranty. The Alpicool C20 costs $389.01 less ($169.99 vs $559).
ICECO APL20
#15 in SmallFull review
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
Amazon $559 ICECO $559$559
Prices were last checked October 21, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Alpicool C20 for value ($8.59 per liter vs $27.95 per liter) and portability (1.02 lb per liter vs 1.15 lb per liter).
- Choose the ICECO APL20 for warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 1-year unit, 2-year compressor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Alpicool C20 | ICECO APL20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 98 $8.59 per liter | 38 $27.95 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 0 about 293 Wh a day (14.7 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') |
| Warranty 20% | 15 1-year unit, 2-year compressor | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 100 Secop compressor |
| Portability 10% | 58 1.02 lb per liter | 46 1.15 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool C20 | ICECO APL20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 19.8 L (21 qt) | 20 L (21 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $8.59 | $27.95 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 293 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | - | 14.7 Wh |
| Rated input | 60 W | - |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | - | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | 20.1 lb | 22.9 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 45 dB | 32 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |