ICECO APL55
#20 in LargeFull review
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
Amazon $959$959
The ICECO APL55 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.6 to 3.0. The ICECO APL55 leads on value and warranty. The Dometic CFX5 55IM wins on portability. The ICECO APL55 costs $240.97 less ($959 vs $1,199.97).
Dometic CFX5 55IM
#31 in LargeFull 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 $1,199.97$1,199.97
Prices were last checked October 22, 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 APL55 for value ($17.44 per liter vs $21.82 per liter) and warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 3-year unit).
- Choose the Dometic CFX5 55IM for portability (0.81 lb per liter vs 1.15 lb per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ICECO APL55 | Dometic CFX5 55IM |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 38 $17.44 per liter | 16 $21.82 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 81 about 326 Wh a day (5.9 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 59 about 446 Wh a day (8.1 Wh per liter), maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Internal 4 °C, icemaker on (maintenance), ambient 32 °C |
| 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% | 45 1.15 lb per liter | 79 0.81 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO APL55 | Dometic CFX5 55IM | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 55 L (58 qt) | 55 L (58 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $17.44 | $21.82 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 326 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 446 Wh a day (maker figure, 1.6 Ah per hour at Internal 4 °C, icemaker on (maintenance), ambient 32 °C) |
| Energy per liter | 5.9 Wh | 8.1 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 55 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | Secop | - |
| Weight (empty) | 63.2 lb | 44.4 lb |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |