Dometic NRX 80C
#2 in CompactFull review
For a van, boat or overland build where low power use matters more than price.
Amazon $1,175.29$1,175.29
The Dometic NRX 80C rates 3.8 among compact RV refrigerators; the RecPro 3.3 cu ft 12V Refrigerator rates 3.3 among midsize ones. The RecPro 3.3 cu ft 12V Refrigerator costs $585.34 less ($589.95 vs $1,175.29).
RecPro 3.3 cu ft 12V Refrigerator
#6 in MidsizeFull review
For a small trailer or van on a budget. It is frost free and cheap, but the freezer box is basic.
Amazon $589.95$589.95
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (compact and midsize), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Dometic NRX 80C | RecPro 3.3 cu ft 12V Refrigerator |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Price 30% | 55 $1,175.29, $444 per cu ft | 76 $589.95, $179 per cu ft |
| Capacity 25% | 100 2.6 cu ft | 6 3.3 cu ft |
| Energy use 10% | 72 304 Wh a day, 115 Wh per cu ft | 50 energy use not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 25% | 70 freezer section, digital controls | 70 freezer section, frost free |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Dometic NRX 80C | RecPro 3.3 cu ft 12V Refrigerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Total capacity | 2.6 cu ft | 3.3 cu ft |
| Freezer section | 0.2 cu ft | - |
| Freezer | Yes | Yes |
| Doors | Single door | Single door |
| Reversible door | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Voltage | 12/24V DC | 12V DC |
| Rated current | - | 20 A |
| Energy use | 304 Wh/day | - |
| Frost free | - | Yes |
| Digital controls | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Height | 24.6 in | 32.8 in |
| Width | 18.7 in | 19 in |
| Depth | 21.1 in | 18.5 in |
| Weight | 44.1 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |