Product Review · 12V Portable Fridges · #8 Ranked
Dometic CFX2 28
28-liter compressor cooler with Bluetooth app · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 80
The Dometic CFX2 28 carries the most respected name in 12V fridges, and Quality scores 90 for it. You get a variable-speed compressor that reaches -7°F, a Bluetooth app, 3-stage battery protection and room for 36 cans. The problem is price. At $621.12 for 28 liters, Value drops to 68, among the lowest in the category. Owners give it 4.4 stars, but only 153 ratings, so Satisfaction is 86. The BougeRV CR22 23-Qt does the same basic job for $169.99.
What you're getting
- 28L single-zone cooler; holds up to 36 cans
- Temperature range -7°F to 68°F
- Variable-speed compressor
- Bluetooth control through the Dometic Mobile Cooling app
- 3-stage battery protection
- 12/24V DC and 100-240V AC cords; no internal battery
- 29.3 lb; 23.62 by 13.58 by 16.81 inches
- About $22 per liter, near the top of the category
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 28L, holds 36 cans
- -7°F to 68°F
- Bluetooth app control
- Price$621.12
- Tier28-liter compressor cooler with Bluetooth app
- Category rank#8 of 10
Should you buy the Dometic CFX2 28?
The Dometic CFX2 28 is for buyers who want the Dometic name and app in a compact box and do not mind paying for it. At $621.12 it ranks #8 of 10 in our 12V Portable Fridges category, sold and shipped by Amazon. The ICECO JP50 Pro costs $22 less for nearly twice the space, and the BougeRV CR22 23-Qt covers the same trips for $169.99.
Where it earns its score
- Brand pedigree. Dometic is the reference name in portable compressor fridges, which earns Quality 90.
- Deep freeze. It reaches -7°F, colder than most rivals here.
- Good app. The Bluetooth Mobile Cooling app lets you monitor and set the temperature from your phone.
- Compact for its capacity. 36 cans fit in a 23.62-inch-wide box that weighs 29.3 pounds.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 66. Standard coverage is shorter than the 5-year compressor terms on the ICECO models.
- Value scores 68. At $621.12 you pay about $22 per liter, roughly four times the rate of the EUHOMY 59-Qt Car Fridge.
- No internal battery. It needs 12/24V DC or AC power; the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L is the battery option.
Our verdict
The Dometic CFX2 28 scores 80, a Good Buy and #8 in our 12V Portable Fridges category, on Quality (90), Features (84) and Reliability (84). Buy it if you want Dometic build and app control in a compact size. Most buyers get more for less with the ICECO JP50 Pro (83) or the BougeRV CR22 23-Qt (83).
ICECO JP50 Pro
Questions buyers ask
How many cans fit in the Dometic CFX2 28?
Dometic says it holds up to 36 cans or three 1.5L bottles.
Does the Dometic CFX2 28 have a battery?
No. It runs on 12/24V DC or 100-240V AC and has no internal battery.
How cold does the Dometic CFX2 28 get?
Its range is -7°F to 68°F.
Ready to check it out?
Dometic CFX2 28 · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $621.12
How the other 9 12v portable fridges scored
84Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 40L
83BougeRV CR22 23-Qt
83ICECO JP50 Pro
82BodegaCooler 38-Qt Dual Zone
81EUHOMY 59-Qt Car Fridge
81ICECO VL45
80EUHOMY 19-Qt Car Fridge
78ICECO GO20 Dual Zone
69Alpicool 10-Qt Car Fridge
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