Alpicool NCF35
#10 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost fridge for occasional camping, where price matters more than warranty or published data.
Amazon $259.99 Alpicool $174.99$174.99
The Alpicool NCF35 rates 3.6 among mid-size 12V fridges; the Dometic CFX2 28 rates 3.3 among small ones. The Alpicool NCF35 costs $449.78 less ($174.99 vs $624.77).
Dometic CFX2 28
#9 in SmallFull review
The cheapest way into a Dometic, for a buyer who values the brand’s warranty and dealer network over price per liter.
Amazon $624.77 Dometic $659.99$624.77
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (mid-size and small), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Alpicool NCF35 | Dometic CFX2 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $5.72 per liter | 55 $22.31 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 15 1-year unit, 2-year compressor | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 55 1.05 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool NCF35 | Dometic CFX2 28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 30.6 L (32 qt) | 28 L (30 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $5.72 | $22.31 |
| Power | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | - | 29.3 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 3 yr |