BougeRV ASPEN S50
#4 in Mid-sizeFull review
A cheap, simple mid-size fridge with a 2-year warranty.
BougeRV $264.99$264.99
The BougeRV ASPEN S50 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The BougeRV ASPEN S50 leads on value. The Dometic CFX5 45 wins on warranty. The BougeRV ASPEN S50 costs $785 less ($264.99 vs $1,049.99).
Dometic CFX5 45
#7 in Mid-sizeFull review
For overlanders and RV owners who want the established name and a full-unit warranty, and will pay several times the price per liter of value brands for it.
Amazon $1,049.99 Dometic $1,049.99$1,049.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BougeRV ASPEN S50 for value ($5.64 per liter vs $22.83 per liter).
- Choose the Dometic CFX5 45 for warranty (3-year unit vs 2-year unit).
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 | BougeRV ASPEN S50 | Dometic CFX5 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $5.64 per liter | 30 $22.83 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 100 about 163 Wh a day (3.5 Wh per liter), measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab) |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year unit | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 100 display within 0.6 °F in testing |
| Portability 10% | 72 0.88 lb per liter | 72 0.88 lb per liter |
Independent tests
BougeRV ASPEN S50
No independent test published yet.
Dometic CFX5 45
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 6.8 W | - | −2.2 °F | 0.6 °F | 75 °F lab, set to 35 °F; steady-state draw on 12 V, coldest reached in 24 h, display checked with loggers. |
Specifications
| BougeRV ASPEN S50 | Dometic CFX5 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 47 L (50 qt) | 46 L (49 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $5.64 | $22.83 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 163 Wh a day (measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab)) |
| Energy per liter | - | 3.5 Wh |
| Rated input | 60 W | 49 W |
| Running draw, eco mode | 45 W | - |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 41.2 lb | 40.3 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 45 dB | - |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 3 yr |