Product Review · 12V Portable Fridges · #2 Ranked
BougeRV CR22 23-Qt
Compact 23-quart compressor fridge/freezer · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 83
The BougeRV CR22 23-Qt is the value leader for people who just want a reliable cold box in the car. At $169.99 it pairs a compressor that reaches -8°F with 4.6 stars across 3,107 ratings, the biggest review base in the group. That earns Value 90, Reliability 86 and Satisfaction 92, and its 2-year warranty beats the 1-year coverage on both EUHOMY models. Features trail at 72: there is no app, no dual zone and defrost is manual. BougeRV also warns that direct sun can deform the door.
What you're getting
- 23 qt single-zone compressor fridge/freezer
- Temperature range -8°F to 50°F
- 77°F to 32°F in 15 min; 77°F to -5°F in 50 min
- Under 45W in ECO mode, 60W in MAX mode
- 3-level low-voltage battery protection
- About 45 dB running noise; works at up to 30° tilt
- 12/24V DC cord and 6.56 ft AC cord included
- No app control and manual defrost
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 23 qt, -8°F to 50°F
- Under 45W in ECO mode
- 4.6 stars, 3,107 ratings
- Price$169.99
- TierCompact 23-quart compressor fridge/freezer
- Category rank#2 of 10
Should you buy the BougeRV CR22 23-Qt?
The BougeRV CR22 23-Qt suits a couple on weekend trips or a driver who wants cold lunches and drinks on the road. At $169.99 it ranks #2 of 10 in our 12V Portable Fridges category and is the best buy under $200. Spend $35 less on the EUHOMY 19-Qt Car Fridge if you want app control, or step up to the BodegaCooler 38-Qt Dual Zone if you need a separate freezer side.
Where it earns its score
- Biggest review base. 4.6 stars across 3,107 ratings is the most owner data in this category, and it backs a Reliability score of 86.
- Real freezer temperatures. It pulls from 77°F to -5°F in about 50 minutes and holds down to -8°F.
- Low power draw. ECO mode runs under 45W and BougeRV says daily use stays well under 1 kWh thanks to compressor cycling.
- Two-year warranty. BougeRV covers it for 2 years, double the 1-year terms on the EUHOMY units.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 66. Two years is good for the price, but short of the 5-year compressor terms ICECO offers.
- Features score 72. No app, one zone and manual defrost, so it is a plain cold box.
- Keep it out of the sun. BougeRV warns that direct sunlight can deform the door.
Our verdict
The BougeRV CR22 23-Qt scores 83, a Good Buy and #2 in our 12V Portable Fridges category, on Satisfaction (92), Value (90) and Reliability (86). Buy it if you want a proven fridge/freezer for $169.99 and do not care about apps. If you need more room or two zones, the BodegaCooler 38-Qt Dual Zone (82) adds both for $201.59.
BodegaCooler 38-Qt Dual Zone
Questions buyers ask
How cold does the BougeRV CR22 get?
It holds from 50°F down to -8°F, so it works as a fridge or a freezer.
Will the BougeRV 23 quart drain my car battery?
It has 3-level battery protection that shuts the fridge off at a voltage you choose, which protects your starting battery.
Does the BougeRV CR22 have an app?
No. Temperature is set on the control panel on the fridge.
Ready to check it out?
BougeRV CR22 23-Qt · ViperScore 83 · Good Buy · $169.99
How the other 9 12v portable fridges scored
84Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L
83ICECO JP50 Pro
82BodegaCooler 38-Qt Dual Zone
81EUHOMY 59-Qt Car Fridge
81ICECO VL45
80EUHOMY 19-Qt Car Fridge
80Dometic CFX2 28
78ICECO GO20 Dual Zone
69Alpicool 10-Qt Car Fridge
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