For buyers already using EcoFlow power stations who want a battery-ready fridge. The battery is extra.
Amazon $799 EcoFlow $849The EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L leads on value and portability. The ICECO APL55 wins on warranty. The EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L costs $160 less ($799 vs $959).
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
Amazon $959 ICECO $959Prices 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 EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L for value ($14.53 per liter vs $17.44 per liter) and portability (1.01 lb per liter vs 1.15 lb per liter).
- Choose the ICECO APL55 for warranty (1-year unit, 5-year compressor vs 2-year unit).
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 | EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L | ICECO APL55 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 35% | 52 $14.53 per liter | 38 $17.44 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 100 about 165 Wh a day (3.0 Wh per liter), maker figure at 77 °F (25 °C) ambient, refrigeration at 39 °F (4 °C), Eco mode | 81 about 326 Wh a day (5.9 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year unit | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) | 50 compressor maker not stated (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 59 1.01 lb per liter | 45 1.15 lb per liter |
Specifications
| EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 55L | ICECO APL55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 55 L (58 qt) | 55 L (58 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Dual zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | −4 to 68 °F |
| Price per liter | $14.53 | $17.44 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 165 Wh a day (maker figure at 77 °F (25 °C) ambient, refrigeration at 39 °F (4 °C), Eco mode) | 326 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | 3.0 Wh | 5.9 Wh |
| Rated input | 55 W | - |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 298 Wh | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight (empty) | 55.6 lb | 63.2 lb |
| Noise (maker) | 38.5 dB | - |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |
