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 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.3 to 2.6. The Dometic CFX2 28 leads on value and portability. The Dometic CFX2 28 costs $275.22 less ($624.77 vs $899.99).
Dometic CFX5 25
#21 in SmallFull 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 $899.99 Dometic $899.99$899.99
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 Dometic CFX2 28 for value ($22.31 per liter vs $36.00 per liter) and portability (1.05 lb per liter vs 1.19 lb per liter).
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 | Dometic CFX2 28 | Dometic CFX5 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $22.31 per liter | 13 $36.00 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 21 about 297 Wh a day (11.9 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 | 41 1.19 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX2 28 | Dometic CFX5 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 28 L (30 qt) | 25 L (26 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $22.31 | $36.00 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 297 Wh a day (maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | - | 11.9 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 45 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 29.3 lb | 29.7 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |