Alpicool NCF45
#15 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost fridge for occasional camping, where price matters more than warranty or published data.
Amazon $289.99 Alpicool $251.99$251.99
The Alpicool NCF45 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 3.2. The Alpicool NCF45 leads on value. The ICECO VL45 PLUS wins on warranty. The Alpicool NCF45 costs $547.01 less ($251.99 vs $799).
ICECO VL45 PLUS
#32 in Mid-sizeFull review
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.
Amazon $799 ICECO $799$799
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 NCF45 for value ($6.30 per liter vs $19.02 per liter).
- Choose the ICECO VL45 PLUS 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 NCF45 | ICECO VL45 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 99 $6.30 per liter | 46 $19.02 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 11 about 542 Wh a day (12.9 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) | 23 1.37 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool NCF45 | ICECO VL45 PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 40 L (42 qt) | 42 L (44.4 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | 0 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $6.30 | $19.02 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 542 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | - | 12.9 Wh |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | - | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | - | 57.6 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 33 dB |
| App control | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |