ICECO JP40 ProS
#12 in Mid-sizeFull review
A good middle ground: a 5-year compressor warranty and published energy figures for much less than a Dometic.
Amazon $475.15 ICECO $475.15$475.15
The ICECO JP40 ProS is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 2.8. The ICECO JP40 ProS leads on value and warranty. The ICECO JP40 ProS costs $524.84 less ($475.15 vs $999.99).
Dometic CFX5 35
#35 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 Dometic $999.99$999.99
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 JP40 ProS for value ($12.84 per liter vs $27.78 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 CFX5 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 35% | 71 $12.84 per liter | 9 $27.78 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') | 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% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 54 1.06 lb per liter | 59 1.01 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO JP40 ProS | Dometic CFX5 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 37 L (40 qt) | 36 L (38 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $12.84 | $27.78 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 323 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 | 8.7 Wh | 8.9 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 47 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 39.1 lb | 36.5 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |