Dometic CFX3 25
#16 in SmallFull review
Dometic’s previous top line, still sold for less than the CFX5, for buyers who want the brand’s 3-year warranty.
Dometic $699.99$699.99
The Dometic CFX3 25 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.0 to 2.6. The Dometic CFX3 25 leads on value. The Dometic CFX3 25 costs $200 less ($699.99 vs $899.99).
Dometic CFX5 25
#21 in SmallFull 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 $899.99 Dometic $899.99$899.99
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 CFX3 25 for value ($28.00 per liter vs $36.00 per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Dometic CFX3 25 | Dometic CFX5 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 35% | 38 $28.00 per liter | 13 $36.00 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 34 about 265 Wh a day (10.6 Wh per liter), maker figure, 0.9 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F | 21 about 297 Wh a day (11.9 Wh per liter), maker figure, 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% | 48 1.12 lb per liter | 41 1.19 lb per liter |
Specifications
| Dometic CFX3 25 | Dometic CFX5 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 25 L (26 qt) | 25 L (26 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −8 to 50 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $28.00 | $36.00 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 265 Wh a day (maker figure, 0.9 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) | 297 Wh a day (maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | 10.6 Wh | 11.9 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 45 W |
| Battery | None | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 28 lb | 29.7 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 46 dB | - |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |