Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
#5 in CompactFull review
For a second fridge in an outdoor kitchen or a small van that only needs drinks and snacks cold.
Furrion $468.95$468.95
The Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator and the Dometic NRX 50C are evenly matched, rated 2.7 and 2.7. The Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator leads on price. The Dometic NRX 50C wins on features and energy use. The Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator costs $588.74 less ($468.95 vs $1,057.69).
Dometic NRX 50C
#6 in CompactFull review
For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.
Amazon $1,057.69$1,057.69
Prices were last checked November 3, 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 Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator for price ($468.95, $293 per cu ft vs $1,057.69, $661 per cu ft).
- Choose the Dometic NRX 50C for features (freezer section, digital controls vs none of the three) and energy use (222 Wh a day, 139 Wh per cu ft vs 357 Wh a day, 223 Wh per cu ft).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every compact RV refrigerator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator | Dometic NRX 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Price 30% | 88 $468.95, $293 per cu ft | 24 $1,057.69, $661 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 10 1.6 cu ft | 10 1.6 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 4 357 Wh a day, 223 Wh per cu ft | 57 222 Wh a day, 139 Wh per cu ft |
| Features 25% | 0 none of the three | 70 freezer section, digital controls |
| Warranty 10% | 50 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Furrion 1.6 cu ft 12V Refrigerator | Dometic NRX 50C | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 1.6 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft |
| Freezer section | - | 0.2 cu ft |
| Freezer | No | Yes |
| Doors | Single door | Single door |
| Reversible door | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12V DC | 12/24V DC |
| Rated current | 10 A | - |
| Energy use | 357 Wh/day | 222 Wh/day |
| Digital controls | No | Yes |
| Noise | 42 dBA | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 19.4 in | 20.7 in |
| Width | 18.4 in | 15 in |
| Depth | - | 20.1 in |
| Weight | 33.1 lb | 38.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | - |