The 4 Best Powered Coolers of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Some of the powered coolers in this review. The bottom row is all compressor models, from left to right: Dometic, ARB, Costway, and Whynter. The top row is all thermoelectric units, from left to right: Koolatron, Knox (previously tested), and Igloo. Credit: Maggie Brandenburg.
The 8 Best Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The Xspec 60qt, Engel, and Yeti Roadie 24 are some that buck the trend of popular T-grip closure mechanisms on high-end coolers. The Engel has part-rubber-part-metal latches, and the Xspec mixes plastic clasps with rubber straps that ditch the brawn for a bit more finesse when securing them.
Dometic CFX3 45 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBThe Dometic CFX3 is a compressor model powered cooler. We tested the 45 version, with an advertised capacity of 46L. It's advertised to cool from 50°F down to -7°F, comes with both AC and DC power cords, is Bluetooth and WiFi enabled, and can also be controlled with a free app on your smartphone.
The 9 Best Soft Coolers of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The most durable coolers we tested are the Yeti Hopper M20, followed by the Yeti Flip and the RTIC Soft Pack. These models feature incredibly tough, wear-resistant outer fabric, durable components, sturdy zippers, reinforced stitching, and a design made to be used and abused.
Koolatron Portable 45 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBDec 16, 2021 · The Koolatron doesn't spark the most confidence in its durability. The plug for the electric cord permanently dangles out from the righthand side, which is less than ideal. It also smelled pretty funky after our heat test. …
How to Choose a Powered Cooler - GearLab
WEBDec 16, 2021 · Internal Capacity. When it comes to powered coolers, size makes a big difference. The larger the inside of the cooler, the more work (read: energy) it will take to keep contents cool. That being said, 12V compressors are fairly energy-efficient, and coolers using this mechanism generally range from 35-90 liters.
Engel Platinum MT35 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBAs a 12V compressor cooler, the Engel Platinum has better temperature control than any thermoelectric cooler could ever hope to have. Engel advertises this model with a temperature range of 0ºF to 50ºF, though, in our testing, it was only able to reach as low as 5.5ºF, even when completely empty. This is one of the least impressive minimum ...
Dometic CFX 50W Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBMar 14, 2019 · The Dometic CFX 50W is just about everything we could want from a powered cooler and easily beat the competition a second time to take home our Editors' Choice award yet again. It displays impressive temperature control, is almost ridiculously sturdy, consistently energy efficient, easy to use, and more portable than we expected.
Igloo Iceless 40 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBDec 16, 2021 · 48. 47. Star Rating. Bottom Line. It works as advertised but is less likely to withstand the test of time. Spend less on this powered cooler with solid performance. A less expensive model that's narrow and tall, with solid insulation but …
Igloo Iceless 28 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
WEBNov 11, 2013 · Igloo makes coolers. And nothing else. They make designs across the whole available spectrum, as well as creating entire categories. The thermoelectrically cooled Iceless 28 model is just such a category. This unique offering may be just the ticket for certain consumers. Performance Comparison