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
The Dometic CFX5 45 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Dometic CFX2 45 wins on value. The Dometic CFX2 45 costs $170 less ($879.99 vs $1,049.99).
Dometic CFX2 45
#29 in Mid-sizeFull review
The cheapest way into a Dometic, for a buyer who values the brand’s warranty and dealer network over price per liter.
Amazon $879.99 Dometic $879.99$879.99
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 45 for value ($19.56 per liter vs $22.83 per liter).
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 | Dometic CFX5 45 | Dometic CFX2 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 30 $22.83 per liter | 44 $19.56 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 100 about 163 Wh a day (3.5 Wh per liter), measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab) | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year unit | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 100 display within 0.6 °F in testing | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 72 0.88 lb per liter | 79 0.81 lb per liter |
Independent tests
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. |
Dometic CFX2 45
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Dometic CFX5 45 | Dometic CFX2 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 46 L (49 qt) | 45 L (48 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $22.83 | $19.56 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 163 Wh a day (measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab)) | - |
| Energy per liter | 3.5 Wh | - |
| Rated input | 49 W | - |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 40.3 lb | 36.6 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |