ICECO APL35
#26 in Mid-sizeFull review
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
Amazon $759$759
The ICECO APL35 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.3 to 2.8. The ICECO APL35 leads on value, warranty and portability. The ICECO APL35 costs $240.99 less ($759 vs $999.99).
Dometic CFX5 35
#34 in Mid-sizeFull 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 $999.99$999.99
Prices were last checked October 23, 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 APL35 for value ($21.69 per liter vs $27.78 per liter), warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 3-year unit) and portability (0.91 lb per liter vs 1.01 lb per liter).
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 APL35 | Dometic CFX5 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 35 $21.69 per liter | 9 $27.78 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 31 about 381 Wh a day (10.9 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 51 about 320 Wh a day (8.9 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1.1 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% | 100 Secop compressor | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 69 0.91 lb per liter | 59 1.01 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO APL35 | Dometic CFX5 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 35 L (37 qt) | 36 L (38 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $21.69 | $27.78 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 381 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 320 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.1 Ah per hour at Ambient 90 °F, internal 39 °F) |
| Energy per liter | 10.9 Wh | 8.9 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 47 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | Secop | - |
| Weight (empty) | 32 lb | 36.5 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |
| Released | 2024-06 | 2024-10 |