Alpicool Y16T
#7 in SmallFull review
A low-cost fridge for occasional camping, where price matters more than warranty or published data.
Amazon $139.99 Alpicool $152.99$139.99
The Alpicool Y16T is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.5 to 2.7. The Alpicool Y16T leads on value. The ICECO GOPACK12 wins on warranty. The Alpicool Y16T costs $241.66 less ($139.99 vs $381.65).
ICECO GOPACK12
#20 in SmallFull review
A drinks-and-lunch fridge for day trips that runs off its own battery. Too small and too costly per liter for camping food.
Amazon $381.65 ICECO $381.65$381.65
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 Y16T for value ($9.33 per liter vs $29.82 per liter).
- Choose the ICECO GOPACK12 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 Y16T | ICECO GOPACK12 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 96 $9.33 per liter | 32 $29.82 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 0 about 488 Wh a day (38.1 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) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 37 1.23 lb per liter | 37 1.23 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Alpicool Y16T | ICECO GOPACK12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 15 L (16 qt) | 12.8 L (13.5 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | 21 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $9.33 | $29.82 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 488 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | - | 38.1 Wh |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 18.5 lb | 15.7 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 30 dB |
| App control | No | - |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 2 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |