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Dometic CFX 50W 12v Electric Powered Portable Cooler Fridge Freezer
Last Updated: April 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
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/10
Total Reviews
166
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Review Analysis - 155 recent, verified reviews
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Storage
51fridge, refrigerator, cooler, frozen, compartment
+90%
-10%
" ... can use it as a fridge or freezer. ... "
" ... If you need a portable freezer with high capacity you will never regret buying this one. ... The lid is easily reversible. ... "
" ... Have only had this fridge for about four months but I’ve used it several times since my purchase and it worked flawlessly in fact it works so well I need to keep an eye on the tab and not adjusted to low I was getting frost and ice build up on some of my drinks but that easily adjusted with the controls ... "
" ... Holds plenty of food and drinks to last 1-2 people weeks. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this fridge. ... "
" ... I am a building contractor and I use this refrigerator on the back of my box truck to hold my lunch and drinks for the day as well as to pick up food for the house that needs to be kept cold in transit. ... "
" ... This fridge is amazing, why did I not do this sooner! ... "
" ... If i bought the next size smaller chest fridge, i could have left it on the floor. ... "
Product Reliability
29running, weeks, flawlessly, cfx95dzw, 2 weeks
+55%
-45%
" ... works as expected, no problems ... "
" ... I have had this for 2 weeks now and it's amazing. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts for a long time. ... "
" ... It has performed now three weeks continuously without issues. ... It has changed our life. ... "
" ... I've had it running for a month, no issues . ... "
" ... Using it for two months now in my rig, powered from 12V. ... "
" ... Works very well, at least for the first week. ... "
" ... Is more than a month and all work properly perfect. ... "
Cooling
25cold, freezer, temp, fridge, degrees
+92%
-8%
" ... but since you don't have to put ice in it with your food it has more storage room than a cooler, plus nothing it wet when you remove it. ... "
" ... It kept everything in the freezer frozen and kept things chilled in the refrigerator portion. ... "
" ... Super cold for ice cream and enough room for two gallons side by side in fridge. ... "
" ... I bought this cooler not quite knowing what to expect. ... "
" ... We chose Dometic because our other cooler /freezer lasted 30 years. ... "
" ... It cools down within 10-15 minutes and stays at whatever you have set the thermostat to. ... "
" ... It will keep things as cold as you want with no problem. ... "
" ... Awesome fridge: only runs for about a minute and a half, even in the desert, and keeps food at the 37 degrees I set. ... Runs quiet, and just sits there silently most of the time, like a big cooler with electronic readout. ... You can also plug it into AC home power – I have it in my kitchen right now, keeping stuff cool quietly, ready for the next expedition! ... And keep beer and food cold. ... "
Freezer
23ice, fridge, ice cream, freeze, frozen
+91%
-9%
" ... This is an awesome refrigerator/freezer!! ... "
" ... Super cold for ice cream and enough room for two gallons side by side in fridge. ... Family of four can have several days food not soaked from melting ice. ... "
" ... So, our standup fridge/freezer decided to stop defrosting . ... We have a standup freezer which we moved all of the freezer items in there. ... Since we live in a rural area, it's going to take a few days before we get our new fridge/freezer. ... The larger compartment we set it to be the freezer. ... When I got home, the ice cream was still rock hard (and other frozen items), while the refrigerated items were nice and cool. ... Freeze", which is appropriate. ... Freeze", come on over, say "Hello" and enjoy a super chilled beer with me. ... "
" ... I was so excited about this dual zone ice chest. ... "
" ... We chose Dometic because our other cooler /freezer lasted 30 years. ... "
" ... Sure beats using an ice chest. ... It can be used as a refrigerator or a freezer. ... "
" ... Never stopped for ice or food. ... "
" ... Love this frig/freezer! ... "
For Travel
14trip, camping, road trip, road, day
+100%
" ... I use them for our off-road support/ adventure company and this is probably as small as we go. ... "
" ... Perfect for weekend trips ... "
" ... So I purchased this cooler for a road trip about 6 months ago. ... Since then, I've used this thing more than a dozen trips on the road and in hotels. ... "
" ... It's a must have to have a 12v plug for camping and vacation. ... "
" ... *** We will be taking the cooler on a day trip with us next weekend. ... "
" ... I used it on a 5 day trip and had room to spare. ... "
" ... I used this on a 2 week road trip to Utah and Colorado and I had zero issues at all with it. ... It was plugged in the entire time and saw a wide range of temps and conditions on the trip. ... This is an awesome product would recommend to anyone that does a lot of camping or vehicle based adventures. ... "
" ... We bought this about 6 months ago and have used it on short trips with no issues but I wanted to wait until we used it for longer outings before I rated it. ... We recently went on a 10 day overlanding trip through AZ and the fridge was everything we wanted. ... "
Price
14worth, expensive, worth the money, well worth, money
+71%
-29%
" ... As far as the price goes, Yes, it's expensive, but you're getting what you pay for. ... "
" ... It is expensive but well worth the money. ... "
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... I got this one on Amazon Warehouse deals for one heck of a price. ... "
" ... At the purchase price I'm hoping to get at least 5 years of use and preferably 10. ... "
" ... This is an item that it pays to shop around for as the prices can vary several hundred dollars . ... "
" ... deff worth the money so far . ... "
Build Quality
11insulated, plastic, dometic, cooler, poorly
+55%
-45%
" ... Good quality and very rugged. ... "
" ... These are top notch and have yet to have any issues with these fridges. ... "
" ... Just recommend buying the insulated protective covering with it to help keep it cool. ... "
" ... The total defrost took less than 24 hours with the cooler closed and with the Dometic insulated cover installed. ... We keep it insulated in a Dometic flexible case and insure that the compressor is clean. ... "
" ... I opted for the cover that keeps it more insulated and that was a good investment though probably not necessary. ... This is my second Dometic cooler – I had the previous model and this is a big improvement in design: bigger, sturdier, nice handles, lots of thought-out details, and now a drain plug! ... "
Battery Life
11run, solar, dual, 12, minimize
+91%
-9%
" ... So well, in fact, that it wont run in my brand new Jeep Wrangler on the battery shutoff set at medium or higher. ... Suffice it to say, I was a bit disappointed, but I now have 2 Odyssey 34-pc1500t batteries and a GenesisOffroad dual battery kit coming. ... "
" ... I love my CFX65DZ it will runs for about 16 hours straight on my DeWalt power station using flexvolt 9 amp battery. ... "
" ... I hope it lasts for a long time. ... "
" ... I set it to "Lo" when on the solar battery so that it stays on even when the battery goes below 12.3V or whatever the trigger is. ... "
" ... My Yeti 400 still indicates a full charge after 12 hours of running. ... "
" ... It stays running 24/7 in my Yukon that has dual batteries. ... "
" ... Easy on my battery system, too. ... "
" ... It was cool out so I didn't really put it to the test it barely used any battery to run. ... I have a Kodiak solar generator. ... "
Power Consumption
10low, solar, run, draws, draw
+70%
-30%
" ... The most impressive thing is the low wattage usage. ... "
" ... Will power it with a 12 volt solar power system. ... "
" ... Whisper quiet and very low voltage draw! ... "
" ... Works like a dream, and draws very little power. ... "
" ... Power consumption while on DC power is very low. ... "
" ... Keeps everything so nice and draws very little power. ... "
Fit
9cooler, vent, seats, seat, plastic
+78%
-22%
" ... Great, fits right between my front seat in my 1973 VW bay window . ... "
" ... This cooler has a lot of storage and will fit between the seats in the cab, but you'll have to crawl over it to get to the bunk. ... "
" ... Perfect fit for Tesla X 6 seater! ... "
" ... My goes on the top bunk of my semi truck and man oh man It easier to get up there and very easy to brace. ... "
" ... Fits perfectly in the back of my extra cab pick up truck. ... I cannot believe how much stuff I was able to fit in it. ... "
" ... The larger compartment fits 6 one gallon jugs of Florida's Natural orange juice with extra room on top and the other side fits all my frozen items perfect. ... "
" ... Holds A LOT! ... "
Capacity
7house, room, refrigerator, freezer, cools
+100%
" ... Any smaller and I would have a why bother amount of room. ... "
" ... I use it as a portable refrigerator and freezer for my apartment. ... "
" ... It is very quiet and does not disturb your sleep in a hotel room. ... "
" ... But it has a capacity about double a normal small RV refrigerator, and it cools dramatically. ... It doubles as a large bench in my RV. ... "
" ... I'm trying it out in the house. ... "
" ... Missing a couple parts but was able to run it on the 110 AC house current. ... "
Sound Quality
7compressor, noise, hear, started, star
+57%
-43%
" ... Is very quiet. ... "
" ... I'd say the compressor is super quiet, but in a quiet room you can barely hear it when it kicks on. ... "
" ... It has a pleasing low hum which is very quiet (Did I mention this?). ... This is the only sound you will hear. ... Did I forget to mention this is a BEAST and super quiet?! ... "
Software Platform
7wifi, phone, downloaded, error, application
+43%
-57%
" ... The only negative at this point is the WiFi app. ... "
" ... It appears as though it was assembled wrong and the error was not discovered. ... "
" ... I used the mobile app to check on it from time to time on the way up. ... "
" ... Shows error light (3rd picture) and wifi connected app shows 'valve faulty' . ... "
Returns
7returned, return, back, would, sent
-100%
" ... I returned this Item because it is too big and it was pick up. ... Now I am waiting for the refund. ... "
" ... So I sent it back. ... "
" ... I would have waited until just before I left had I known that they restricted returns to only 30 days now. ... "
" ... I returned it and exchanged it for the exact same model. ... "
" ... Now I'm returning it to get a 3rd new unit. ... "
" ... The representative indicated that once they were in receipt of this information they would "normally" send me a replacement and I would send the defective unit back to them in the shipping box. ... g. An RGA (Return Goods Authorization) was issued the day I called the 804-746-1313 number (17May18). ... I was told the unit was "trash" and to dispose of it. ... "
" ... I returned it and can't imagine buying another one after this fiasco. ... "
Size
7good, like, heavy, would, van
+100%
" ... Any larger and I would need to hire someone to lift it for me and would need a larger van. ... "
" ... Good quality and very rugged. ... "
" ... I use it in my Truck I in I like it it's little bigger than I thought but so far working really good ... "
" ... Got it to replace a cool bag in a semi truck. ... "
" ... At 70 pounds EMPTY this fellow is HEAVY. ... "
" ... Its a good size for me. ... "
Ease of Use
6set, operate, controls, connect, app
+100%
" ... Just plain convenient. ... "
" ... The product is great and was easy to set up for the first time. ... "
" ... It's easy to turn it on and to connect. ... "
Cables
6dc, cords, power cord, center, 12v
+67%
-33%
" ... I use both plugs/cords. ... "
" ... I used the supplied 12v cord and plugged it into the socket in the center console of our 2012 JKU. ... "
" ... These are heavy duty coolers with 6 foot AC and DC power cords. ... "
" ... Since both of our vehicles turn off the cigarette lighter when the engine is off, I created a cable that allows me to utilize my 24v lawnmower battery as a power pack while the vehicle is off. ... Both A/C and D/C cords are of great quality. ... The lengths of both cords are adequate for my needs. ... "
For Running
5unit, fan, van, cooler, 12
+100%
" ... I've had this unit running in my van since February. ... "
" ... My Yeti 400 still indicates a full charge after 12 hours of running. ... "
" ... --If you're planning on being offshore and needing to rely on this unit, I would suggest getting it early and running it for several months prior to trusting it's reliability. ... "
" ... It has been running everyday this I received it. ... "
" ... We are super upset, but thankful that the cooler is running great keeping out items cool. ... "
Apps
5phone, downloaded, also, worked, wifi
+80%
-20%
" ... The instructions were simple and easy to understand, and it has an app you can download to keep track of it on your cell phone if you want as well. ... "
" ... I also downloaded the app and so far has worked perfectly, I was skeptical after reading the app reviews but so far it has not given me any problems! ... "
" ... I haven't yet downloaded the app for my phone but will do that later after my review. ... "
Delivery
5box, yesterday, arrived, replacement, dometic
+80%
-20%
" ... Delivered fine, plugged in, no workie!! ... "
" ... Received my Dometic cfx 50 yesterday. ... "
" ... Vendor delivered in 4 days. ... "
" ... My replacement arrived yesterday and the box was in great shape, and no damage! ... "
Wifi
5wireless, wi, phone, fi, feature
+40%
-60%
" ... Wi-fi feature worked but. ... "
" ... The only negative at this point is the WiFi app. ... "
" ... I have no idea why they didn't simply use Bluetooth instead of wifi. ... "
Design
5design, dometic, cooler
+80%
-20%
" ... Looks and works ... "
" ... Looks good too. ... "
" ... It looks brand new and unused, very satisfied! ... "
" ... This is my second Dometic cooler – I had the previous model and this is a big improvement in design: bigger, sturdier, nice handles, lots of thought-out details, and now a drain plug! ... "
Controls
4temp
+50%
-50%
" ... no switches or buttons. ... "
" ... It's poor quality control. ... "
Marketplace
4yesterday, refund, price, one, dometic
+75%
-25%
" ... I got this one on Amazon Warehouse deals for one heck of a price. ... "
" ... Received my Dometic cfx 50 yesterday. ... Thus far it has been just as advertised. ... "
" ... Vendor delivered in 4 days. ... "
Features
4works, light, mode, compartment
+75%
-25%
" ... The lights inside make it so easy to see what you’re doing. ... "
" ... Both compartments have a LED light that comes on when you open up the compartment. ... "
Ports
4works, usb, ac, issues
+50%
-50%
" ... I didn't bother to see if the usb plug works. ... "
" ... issues range from complete failures to USB issues. ... "
Cleaning
4insulated, dometic, compressor
+75%
-25%
" ... I did get the cover, everything cleans up nice. ... "
" ... Good design, easy to use and clean, does what it promise. ... "
" ... We keep it insulated in a Dometic flexible case and insure that the compressor is clean. ... "
Overall performance
3+67%
-33%
" ... This thing is quick, precise, and reliable. ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
Cable Length
3power cord, 12v
+67%
-33%
" ... I use both plugs/cords. ... "
" ... The lengths of both cords are adequate for my needs. ... "
Defective Delivery
3unit, damaged, shipping, replacement, first
+33%
-67%
" ... The representative indicated that once they were in receipt of this information they would "normally" send me a replacement and I would send the defective unit back to them in the shipping box. ... "
Heating
3little, cold, uses, keep
+100%
" ... Food so far has stayed cold. ... "
" ... And keep beer and food cold. ... "
" ... Uses little power and stores alot of food. ... "
Speed
3temp, cold, chilled
+100%
" ... Cools the items in it in no time. ... "
" ... Chilled down from room temp to 20 deg F in less than 30 min. ... "
Bluetooth
3instead, wifi, use, connect, remote
+33%
-67%
" ... It uses wifi instead of bluetooth, which means that your phone will frustratingly try to use to to connect to the internet. ... "
" ... I have no idea why they didn't simply use Bluetooth instead of wifi. ... "
Device Compatibility
3connect, wireless, turned, internet, easy
+67%
-33%
" ... The thermostat is easy to view and connect to your phone. ... "
" ... It's easy to turn it on and to connect. ... I downloaded the iOS application on my phone and associated my phone with the wireless network it generates. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes
USB: Yes
Display
Type: LED