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Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge Review

Name: Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge
Brand: Alpicool
SKU: B0CTQ68L94

6.5Good · out of 10Not in our top-5 rankings

Written from the listing and 73 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

We like the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge for the mix: 28 qt of stated capacity, a range down to -4 °F and 3-level battery protection. 73 buyers rate it 4.5/5, and it suits weekend road trips without the ice bag.

Price$189.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Alpicool
Category	Portable 12V fridges
Stated capacity	28 qt
Temperature range	-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
Cool-down claim	77 °F to 32 °F in 15 min, per the seller
Noise (stated)	45 dB
Power input	12/24V DC and AC
Battery protection	3 levels, stated
Tilt (stated)	Up to 45°
Can count (stated)	About 40 cans
Extras named	Interior light, drain
Buyer reviews	73 · 4.5/5
ASIN	B0CTQ68L94

Full listing title: Alpicool Car Refrigerator 12 Volt Refrigerator 28 Quart Portable Freezer 12V Car Fridge Portable Fridge Freezer 12/24V DC 110~240 Volt AC for Truck RV Camper SUV Electric Cooler for Camping -4℉-68℉

Listing evidence

Stated capacity	28 Quart Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0CTQ68L94

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar 12V fridges

The two 12V fridges closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge

6.5Good · out of 10$189.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 28 qt
73 buyer reviews
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EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control

6.6Good · out of 10$107.94 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 12 qt
384 buyer reviews
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EUHOMY 11 Qt App-Control

6.5Good · out of 10$107.94 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 11 qt
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a long weekend for two (the listing says about 40 cans). The listing also states a range down to -4 °F. Baskets and dividers eat some of it, so think in lunch boxes and milk cartons, not just in cans.

What it has going for it

What changes on your trips

28 qt, per the listing. A long weekend for two, or the drinks and lunches of a family day out, without an ice bag in sight. The listing puts it at about 40 cans. Our capacity guide turns that number into meals.

-4 °F to 68 °F, stated. Cold enough to run it as a freezer, so ice packs and frozen meals are on the menu. A compressor holds that setting whatever the cabin heat, within the limits in the manual. Put a thermometer in anyway; our camping food guide says why.

3-level battery protection. It cuts the fridge off before your starter battery runs too low, with a low, medium or high threshold to pick. Handy overnight, though it doesn't tell you how much charge is left. Our battery protection guide explains the settings.

Weekend trips or a week off-grid?

For weekend trips, 28 qt holds drinks and food until the next grocery stop. It pre-chills from the wall socket at home the night before.

For a week off-grid, battery protection looks after the starter battery when the car sits for days.

On balance it shines on short trips; a week off-grid takes more power planning.

Great for you if…

You want frozen food to stay frozen, not just cold
You worry about a flat car battery in the morning
You want to pre-chill it at home before you leave

Skip it if…

You want to set the temperature from your phone: the listing names no app

What Alpicool promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge listing:

This car fridge serves as a refrigerator or a freezer.
Equipped with 110/240V AC and 12/24 DC adapter, allows you to use the portable freezer at home or in the car, enjoy the flexibility with two power supply modes.
With a noise level of only 45 decibels, Alpicool 12V refrigerator ensures a quiet operating environment.
Drain hole in the bottom of the electric cooler makes it convenient to clean.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge listing names:

28 qt of stated capacity
Single zone
-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
12/24V DC and AC
Battery protection

Measure the spot in the car with the luggage in and the lid open before the box arrives.

Price and cost per quart of stated capacity

$189.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated quart of capacity costs about $6.79. That puts it around the middle of the 65 12V fridges we have a price for.

Only a rough yardstick: zones, battery, app and warranty count as much as the size.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0CTQ68L94), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

A better fit for your trips?

Need room for longer trips? The ICECO VL60 Dual-Zone (9.3/10) states 60 L (63.4 qt).

Short on space behind the seats? The EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge (7.7/10) states 19 qt.

Want fresh and frozen at once? The ICECO GO20 Dual-Zone (7.8/10) has two independent zones, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

We like the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge for 28 qt of stated capacity and a range down to -4 °F. Only 73 buyers have rated it so far (4.5/5), so treat the score as an early read. The catch with this Alpicool 12V fridge: there's no app in the listing, so every temperature change means reaching the panel in the back. The EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control is the one to compare it with first.

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Living with it

The night before

Plug it into the wall at home and let it pull down overnight, then load cold food, not warm. The seller quotes 15 minutes from 77 °F to 32 °F, so an hour gives you margin.

On the road

Plug it into a 12V or 24V socket and set the battery protection, and open the lid as little as you can stand on a hot day.

At camp

Keep it in the shade, leave the vents breathing and keep a thermometer inside. Our cleaning guide covers the wipe-down after the trip.

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.5/5, a strong record, right on our ranked picks' 4.5 average. 73 reviews is still a modest pile, so a handful of new ones can move it.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.5/5
Reviews: 73
Ranked picks' average: 4.5/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge: check the socket, because a 28 qt fridge on a car socket needs that socket to stay live with the ignition off.

Before you buy

The space

Measure the spot with the luggage in and the lid fully open, and leave room around the vents. Our fridge fit planner runs the numbers.

The socket

Switch the ignition off, plug a phone charger into the socket and see whether it still charges. Then decide on a battery cut-off. Our power connections guide has the checklist.

The food

A display shows a setting, not the temperature of every container, so keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside. Our camping food guide explains why.

The paperwork

Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

How it compares

How the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge stacks up against the closest alternative, the EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control.

Criterion	Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge	EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control
Our rating	6.5/10	6.6/10
Stated capacity	28 qt	12 qt
Lowest setting	-4 °F	Not stated
App control	Not stated	Stated
Buyer reviews	73 · 4.5/5	384 · 4.3/5

Pick the EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control if you want our higher-rated option (6.6/10); stay with the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge for more room (28 qt) and a higher buyer rating (4.5/5).

Compare side by side ↗See the EUHOMY 12 Qt App-Control review →

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge any good?

We rate it 6.5/10 (good). It is based on 73 buyer reviews averaging 4.5/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge state?

Its listing states 28 qt of capacity. Those are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how fast it cools, how much it draws and how loud it hums depend on the heat outside, the load and the setting.

What should I check before buying the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge?

Measure the space with the lid fully open and leave room around the vents. Then check the outside dimensions in the manual, the 12/24V DC and AC cords in the box, the battery protection settings and whether your car's socket stays live with the ignition off. Our fridge fit planner runs the space check for you.

What do you get with the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge?

Its listing states 28 qt of stated capacity, a range down to -4 °F, 3-level battery protection, 77 °F to 32 °F in 15 minutes, per the seller, a stated 45 dB and 12/24V DC and AC power. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how quickly it cools in your car on a hot day and how loud it hums at night can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge?

The space: measure the spot with the luggage in and the lid fully open, and leave room around the vents. Our fridge fit planner runs the numbers. The socket: switch the ignition off, plug a phone charger into the socket and see whether it still charges. Then decide on a battery cut-off. Our power connections guide has the checklist. The food: a display shows a setting, not the temperature of every container, so keep a cheap fridge thermometer inside. Our camping food guide explains why. The paperwork: look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

Where can I buy the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the Alpicool 28 Qt Car Fridge yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 73 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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