A good middle ground: a 5-year compressor warranty and published energy figures for much less than a Dometic.
Amazon $475.15 ICECO $475.15The ICECO JP40 ProS is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 3.1. The ICECO JP40 ProS leads on value and warranty. The ICECO JP40 ProS costs $324.84 less ($475.15 vs $799.99).
Dometic’s previous top line, still sold for less than the CFX5, for buyers who want the brand’s 3-year warranty.
Dometic $799.99Prices 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 JP40 ProS for value ($12.84 per liter vs $22.22 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 mid-size 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ICECO JP40 ProS | Dometic CFX3 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 35% | 71 $12.84 per liter | 32 $22.22 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 53 about 323 Wh a day (8.7 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 62 about 282 Wh a day (7.8 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1 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% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 54 1.06 lb per liter | 57 1.03 lb per liter |
Independent tests
ICECO JP40 ProS
No independent test published yet.
Dometic CFX3 35
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO BILD | - | - | −11.2 °F | - | Pull-down at the coldest setting: −4 °F after 45 minutes; the coldest figure is after 90 minutes. |
Specifications
| ICECO JP40 ProS | Dometic CFX3 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 37 L (40 qt) | 36 L (38 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $12.84 | $22.22 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 323 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 282 Wh a day (maker figure, 1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | 8.7 Wh | 7.8 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 50 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 39.1 lb | 37.3 lb |
| Noise (maker) | - | 44 dB |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |
