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 LiONCooler Mini VX28 rates 3.1 among small ones. The Alpicool NCF35 costs $263 less ($174.99 vs $437.99).
LiONCooler Mini VX28
#14 in SmallFull review
For campers who want a battery fridge for less than Anker or EcoFlow. The warranty is short.
Amazon $437.99 ACOPOWER $438$437.99
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 | LiONCooler Mini VX28 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $5.72 per liter | 76 $15.64 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 | 0 1-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) | 26 1.34 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool NCF35 | LiONCooler Mini VX28 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 30.6 L (32 qt) | 28 L (28 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $5.72 | $15.64 |
| Power | ||
| Rated input | - | 45 W |
| Battery | None | Removable, 193 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | - | 37.5 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 1 yr |