ICECO JP50 ProS
#2 in Mid-sizeFull review
A good middle ground: a 5-year compressor warranty and published energy figures for much less than a Dometic.
Amazon $509.15 ICECO $509.15$509.15
The ICECO JP50 ProS is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.8 to 3.7. The ICECO JP50 ProS leads on value and warranty. The ICECO JP50 ProS costs $540.84 less ($509.15 vs $1,049.99).
Dometic CFX5 45
#7 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 $1,049.99 Dometic $1,049.99$1,049.99
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 JP50 ProS for value ($10.83 per liter vs $22.83 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 JP50 ProS | Dometic CFX5 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 35% | 80 $10.83 per liter | 30 $22.83 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 54 about 405 Wh a day (8.6 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 100 about 163 Wh a day (3.5 Wh per liter), measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab) |
| Warranty 20% | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor | 50 3-year unit |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 100 display within 0.6 °F in testing |
| Portability 10% | 73 0.87 lb per liter | 72 0.88 lb per liter |
Independent tests
ICECO JP50 ProS
No independent test published yet.
Dometic CFX5 45
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 6.8 W | - | −2.2 °F | 0.6 °F | 75 °F lab, set to 35 °F; steady-state draw on 12 V, coldest reached in 24 h, display checked with loggers. |
Specifications
| ICECO JP50 ProS | Dometic CFX5 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 47 L (51 qt) | 46 L (49 qt) |
| Zones | Single zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $10.83 | $22.83 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 405 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 163 Wh a day (measured average draw (OutdoorGearLab)) |
| Energy per liter | 8.6 Wh | 3.5 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 49 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 40.7 lb | 40.3 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |