Dometic CFX2 57
#29 in LargeFull review
The cheapest way into a Dometic, for a buyer who values the brand’s warranty and dealer network over price per liter.
Amazon $968.39 Dometic $989.99$968.39
The Dometic CFX2 57 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.3 to 3.0. The Dometic CFX2 57 leads on value and portability. The Dometic CFX2 57 costs $231.58 less ($968.39 vs $1,199.97).
Dometic CFX5 55IM
#31 in LargeFull 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 $1,199.97 Dometic $1,199.99$1,199.97
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 57 for value ($16.99 per liter vs $21.82 per liter) and portability (0.71 lb per liter vs 0.81 lb per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dometic CFX2 57 | Dometic CFX5 55IM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 40 $16.99 per liter | 16 $21.82 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 59 about 446 Wh a day (8.1 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Internal 4 °C, icemaker on (maintenance), ambient 32 °C |
| 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% | 89 0.71 lb per liter | 79 0.81 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX2 57 | Dometic CFX5 55IM | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 57 L (60 qt) | 55 L (58 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $16.99 | $21.82 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 446 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Internal 4 °C, icemaker on (maintenance), ambient 32 °C) |
| Energy per liter | - | 8.1 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 55 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 40.3 lb | 44.4 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |