Dometic CFX2 28
#9 in SmallFull review
The cheapest way into a Dometic, for a buyer who values the brand’s warranty and dealer network over price per liter.
Amazon $624.77 Dometic $659.99$624.77
The Dometic CFX2 28 rates 3.3 among small 12V fridges; the Dometic CFX3 35 rates 3.1 among mid-size ones. The Dometic CFX2 28 costs $175.22 less ($624.77 vs $799.99).
Dometic CFX3 35
#33 in Mid-sizeFull review
Dometic’s previous top line, still sold for less than the CFX5, for buyers who want the brand’s 3-year warranty.
Dometic $799.99$799.99
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 (small and mid-size), 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 | Dometic CFX2 28 | Dometic CFX3 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $22.31 per liter | 32 $22.22 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 62 about 282 Wh a day (7.8 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year unit | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 55 1.05 lb per liter | 57 1.03 lb per liter |
Independent tests
Dometic CFX2 28
No independent test published yet.
Dometic CFX3 35
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO BILD | - | - | −11.2 °F | - | Pull-down at the coldest setting: −4 °F after 45 minutes; the coldest figure is after 90 minutes. |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX2 28 | Dometic CFX3 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 28 L (30 qt) | 36 L (38 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F | −8 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $22.31 | $22.22 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 282 Wh a day (maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | - | 7.8 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 50 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 29.3 lb | 37.3 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 44 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |