ICECO BF86
#1 in LargeFull review
For van and RV builds with room for an upright fridge, with a 5-year compressor warranty.
Amazon $860 ICECO $860$860
The ICECO BF86 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 4.1 to 3.9. The ICECO BF86 leads on value and warranty. The ICECO BF86 costs $339.99 less ($860 vs $1,199.99).
Dometic CFX3 100
#3 in LargeFull review
Dometic’s previous top line, still sold for less than the CFX5, for buyers who want the brand’s 3-year warranty.
Dometic $1,199.99$1,199.99
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 ICECO BF86 for value ($10.00 per liter vs $12.12 per liter) and warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 3-year unit).
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 | ICECO BF86 | Dometic CFX3 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 75 $10.00 per liter | 64 $12.12 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 50 no daily energy figure published (neutral score used) | 95 about 449 Wh a day (4.5 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F |
| Warranty 20% | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 100 Secop compressor | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 97 0.63 lb per liter | 94 0.66 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO BF86 | Dometic CFX3 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 86 L (91 qt) | 99 L (105 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | - | −8 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $10.00 | $12.12 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | - | 449 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | - | 4.5 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 73 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | Secop | - |
| Weight (empty) | 54 lb | 65.3 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 36.5 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |