ICECO APL35
#26 in Mid-sizeFull review
ICECO’s lighter line for car camping. The compressor warranty is the draw; the price per liter is high.
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The ICECO APL35 is the better 12V fridge overall, rated 3.3 to 3.2. The ICECO APL35 leads on portability. The ICECO VL35 ProS wins on value. The ICECO VL35 ProS costs $110 less ($649 vs $759).
ICECO VL35 ProS
#30 in Mid-sizeFull 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 $649 ICECO $649$649
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 APL35 for portability (0.91 lb per liter vs 1.39 lb per liter).
- Choose the ICECO VL35 ProS for value ($18.54 per liter vs $21.69 per liter).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size 12V fridge; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ICECO APL35 | ICECO VL35 ProS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 35 $21.69 per liter | 48 $18.54 per liter |
| Efficiency 20% | 31 about 381 Wh a day (10.9 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') | 17 about 430 Wh a day (12.3 Wh per liter), maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only') |
| Warranty 20% | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor | 60 1-year unit, 5-year compressor |
| Build 15% | 100 Secop compressor | 100 Secop compressor |
| Portability 10% | 69 0.91 lb per liter | 21 1.39 lb per liter |
Specifications
| ICECO APL35 | ICECO VL35 ProS | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Capacity | 35 L (37 qt) | 35 L (37 qt) |
| Zones | Dual zone | Single zone |
| Temperature range | −4 to 68 °F | 0 to 50 °F |
| Price per liter | $21.69 | $18.54 |
| Power | ||
| Energy use | 381 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) | 430 Wh a day (maker figure at none stated ('laboratory data for reference only')) |
| Energy per liter | 10.9 Wh | 12.3 Wh |
| Battery | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh | Optional (sold separately), 250 Wh |
| AC adapter included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Compressor | Secop | Secop |
| Weight (empty) | 32 lb | 48.7 lb |
| App control | Yes | - |
| Warranty | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor | 1 yr, 5 yr compressor |