Dometic CFX3 100
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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
The Dometic CFX3 100 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The Dometic CFX3 100 leads on value and portability. The ICECO VL90 ProD wins on warranty. The Dometic CFX3 100 costs $149.01 less ($1,199.99 vs $1,349).
ICECO VL90 ProD
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For overlanders who load a fridge into a truck bed or drawer slide and want a 5-year compressor warranty, at well under Dometic’s price.
Amazon $1,349 ICECO $1,349$1,349
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 CFX3 100 for value ($12.12 per liter vs $14.99 per liter) and portability (0.66 lb per liter vs 0.83 lb per liter).
- Choose the ICECO VL90 ProD for 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 | Dometic CFX3 100 | ICECO VL90 ProD |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 64 $12.12 per liter | 50 $14.99 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 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 | 67 about 658 Wh a day (7.3 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year unit | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 100 Secop compressor |
| Portability 10% | 94 0.66 lb per liter | 77 0.83 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX3 100 | ICECO VL90 ProD | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 99 L (105 qt) | 90 L (95 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 50 °F | 0 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $12.12 | $14.99 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 449 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) | 658 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | 4.5 Wh | 7.3 Wh |
| Rated input | 73 W | - |
| Battery | None | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | - | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | 65.3 lb | 75.1 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 36.5 dB | - |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |