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 $622.94$622.94
The Dometic CFX2 28 rates 3.3 among small 12V fridges; the Dometic CFX5 35 rates 2.8 among mid-size ones. The Dometic CFX2 28 costs $377.05 less ($622.94 vs $999.99).
Dometic CFX5 35
#34 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 $999.99$999.99
Prices were last checked October 23, 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 CFX5 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $22.25 per liter | 9 $27.78 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 51 about 320 Wh a day (8.9 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1.1 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 | 59 1.01 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX2 28 | Dometic CFX5 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 28 L (30 qt) | 36 L (38 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $22.25 | $27.78 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 320 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | - | 8.9 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 47 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 29.3 lb | 36.5 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Released | 2024-06 | 2024-10 |