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 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 3.3. The Alpicool NCF35 leads on value. The ICECO APL35 wins on warranty. The Alpicool NCF35 costs $584.01 less ($174.99 vs $759).
ICECO APL35
#26 in Mid-sizeFull review
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
Amazon $759 ICECO $759$759
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 NCF35 for value ($5.72 per liter vs $21.69 per liter).
- Choose the ICECO APL35 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 mid-size 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Alpicool NCF35 | ICECO APL35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $5.72 per liter | 35 $21.69 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 31 about 381 Wh a day (10.9 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% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 69 0.91 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool NCF35 | ICECO APL35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 30.6 L (32 qt) | 35 L (37 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $5.72 | $21.69 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 381 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | - | 10.9 Wh |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | - | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | - | 32 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |