ICECO VL75 ProD
#10 in LargeFull review
For overlanders who load a fridge into a truck bed or drawer slide and want a 5-year compressor warranty, at well under Dometic’s price.
Amazon $1,049 ICECO $1,049$1,049
The ICECO VL75 ProD is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.7 to 3.5. The ICECO VL75 ProD leads on value and warranty. The Dometic CFX5 75DZ wins on portability. The ICECO VL75 ProD costs $300.99 less ($1,049 vs $1,349.99).
Dometic CFX5 75DZ
#22 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 $1,349.99 Dometic $1,349.99$1,349.99
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 VL75 ProD for value ($13.99 per liter vs $18.00 per liter) and warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 3-year unit).
- Choose the Dometic CFX5 75DZ for portability (0.79 lb per liter vs 0.93 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 VL75 ProD | Dometic CFX5 75DZ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 55 $13.99 per liter | 35 $18.00 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 55 about 636 Wh a day (8.5 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 100 about 183 Wh a day (2.4 Wh per liter), measured by kuehlboxtests.de |
| 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% | 67 0.93 lb per liter | 81 0.79 lb per liter |
Independent tests
ICECO VL75 ProD
No independent test published yet.
Dometic CFX5 75DZ
| Tested by | Average draw | Energy over 24 h | Coldest reached | Display error | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kuehlboxtests.de | - | 183 Wh | - | - | Energy while holding about 38 °F in the large zone; room temperature not stated. Single-author site with affiliate ties. |
Specifications
| ICECO VL75 ProD | Dometic CFX5 75DZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 75 L (79 qt) | 75 L (79 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | 0 to 50 °F | −8 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $13.99 | $18.00 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 636 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 183 Wh a day (measured by kuehlboxtests.de) |
| Energy per liter | 8.5 Wh | 2.4 Wh |
| Rated input | - | 61 W |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | None |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | Secop | - |
| Weight (empty) | 69.6 lb | 59.6 lb |
| App control | - | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 3 yr |