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ICECO APL20 21 Qt Review

Name: ICECO APL20 21 Qt
Brand: ICECO
SKU: B0DLWRGTB3

6.3Fair · out of 10#3 of 5 in our 12V Fridges ranking

Written from the listing and 90 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

We like the ICECO APL20 21 Qt for the mix: 21 qt of stated capacity, a range down to -4 °F and 77 °F to 32 °F in 11 minutes, per the seller. A strong pick for weekend road trips without the ice bag, and one of our top five 12V fridges.

Variants of this model

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ICECO APL35 37 Qt Dual-Zone · 35 Liters / Black · 7.6/10

Price$559Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	ICECO
Category	Portable 12V fridges
Stated capacity	21 qt
Temperature range	-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
Cool-down claim	77 °F to 32 °F in 11 min, per the seller
Noise (stated)	32 dB
Power input	12V DC and AC
Outside dimensions	25 × 14.9 × 11.6 in
Weight (stated)	22.8 lb
Compressor	Secop
Compressor warranty	5 years
Buyer reviews	90 · 4.4/5
ASIN	B0DLWRGTB3

Full listing title: ICECO APL20 Portable Refrigerator, 21 Qts 12 Volt Fridge Freezer, Aluminum Car Fridge with SECOP Nano Compressor, Electric Cooler Powered by AC/DC or Solar, -4℉~68℉, Refrigerator for Vehicles, RV

Listing evidence

Stated capacity	21 Qts Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0DLWRGTB3

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar 12V fridges

The two picks next to it in our 12V fridges ranking, with their rating and a dated price.

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ICECO APL20 21 Qt

6.3Fair · out of 10$559 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 21 qt
90 buyer reviews
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7.7Very good · out of 10$134.95 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 19 qt
2,386 buyer reviews
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Setpower RF25 27 Qt

6.1Fair · out of 10$229.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 27 qt
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Capacity, per the listing

Roughly a long weekend for two. 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.

Why it made our list

What changes on your trips

21 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. 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.

77 °F to 32 °F in 11 min, per the seller. A quick pull-down means you can load it at the store instead of pre-chilling it at home the night before. The seller's figure, in their conditions, not ours.

Weekend trips or a week off-grid?

For weekend trips, 21 qt holds drinks and food until the next grocery stop. It pre-chills from the wall socket at home the night before. At 22.8 lb empty, per the listing, one person can lift it into the car.

For a week off-grid, the listing names solar charging, which helps on a long stay.

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

Great for you if…

You want a fridge that fits behind the seats
You want frozen food to stay frozen, not just cold
You sleep in the van, next to the fridge

Skip it if…

You want a battery cut-off named: the listing we read names no battery protection
You simply want our top pick: that's the BougeRV CR22 23 Qt (9.2/10)
You want to set the temperature from your phone: the listing names no app

What ICECO promises

The seller states, word for word, in the ICECO APL20 21 Qt listing:

Enjoy a 5-year compressor warranty and over 1 year of technical support for other parts.
The ICECO APL20 12V Car Fridge uses a compact, quiet, and efficient SECOP Nano compressor, cooling from 77°F to 32°F in just 11 minutes.
Superior heat dissipation boosts cooling efficiency; fully recyclable design.
Special hinges allow the APL20 Aluminum 12V Freezer’s lid to hover at any angle, protecting your hands.
The ICECO APL20 Portable Freezer weighs only 22.8 lbs with sturdy metal handles.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements.

Capacity, cooling and what's in the box

What the ICECO APL20 21 Qt listing names:

21 qt of stated capacity
Single zone
-4 °F to 68 °F, stated
12V DC and AC
ECO and MAX modes
25 × 14.9 × 11.6 in outside
22.8 lb, stated
5-year compressor warranty

That is the seller's promise, not ours. Keep the receipt with the manual, and read what the terms say about the compressor.

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

$559 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each stated quart of capacity costs about $27. That puts it in the pricier third 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 B0DLWRGTB3), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and bundles of the same family often sit at different prices.

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).

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

Want to set it from your phone? The EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge (7.7/10) lists app control.

Our take

The verdict

We like the ICECO APL20 21 Qt for 21 qt of stated capacity and a range down to -4 °F. Only 90 buyers have rated it so far (4.4/5), so treat the score as an early read. The catch with this ICECO 12V fridge: no battery protection in the listing, while most picks here name one. We'd pick it if you want a fridge that fits behind the seats; otherwise, put it next to the EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge 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 11 minutes from 77 °F to 32 °F, so an hour gives you margin.

On the road

Plug it into a 12V socket, 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 4.4/5, a strong record, above this ranking's 4.3 average. 90 reviews is still a modest pile, so a handful of new ones can move it.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.4/5
Reviews: 90
This ranking's average: 4.3/5

The one thing we'd check first

One thing to settle before the ICECO APL20 21 Qt ships: check the space, because 25 × 14.9 × 11.6 in has to fit where it will ride, with the lid open and air around the vents.

Before you buy

The space

Cut a piece of cardboard to the fridge's footprint, put it where the fridge will ride with the bags loaded, and picture the lid open. Our fridge fit planner does the maths.

The socket

Check that your car's 12V socket stays live with the ignition off, and plan a battery cut-off if the listing names none. 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

The listing states 5 years on the compressor. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

How it compares

How the ICECO APL20 21 Qt stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge.

Criterion	ICECO APL20 21 Qt	EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge
Our rating	6.3/10	7.7/10
Stated capacity	21 qt	19 qt
App control	Not stated	Stated
Noise (stated)	32 dB	42 dB
Buyer reviews	90 · 4.4/5	2,386 · 4.5/5

Pick the EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge if you want our higher-rated option (7.7/10); stay with the ICECO APL20 21 Qt for more room (21 qt) and a quieter stated figure (32 dB).

Compare side by side ↗See the EUHOMY 19 Qt Car Fridge review →

Frequently asked questions

Is the ICECO APL20 21 Qt any good?

We rate it 6.3/10 (fair), #3 of 5 in our 12V fridge ranking. It is based on 90 buyer reviews averaging 4.4/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

What capacity and features does the ICECO APL20 21 Qt state?

Its listing states 21 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 ICECO APL20 21 Qt?

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 ICECO APL20 21 Qt?

Its listing states 21 qt of stated capacity, a range down to -4 °F, 77 °F to 32 °F in 11 minutes, per the seller, a stated 32 dB, DC and AC power and a 5-year compressor warranty. 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 ICECO APL20 21 Qt?

The space: cut a piece of cardboard to the fridge's footprint, put it where the fridge will ride with the bags loaded, and picture the lid open. Our fridge fit planner does the maths. The socket: check that your car's 12V socket stays live with the ignition off, and plan a battery cut-off if the listing names none. 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: the listing states 5 years on the compressor. Look up who handles the warranty, and keep the receipt with the manual.

Where can I buy the ICECO APL20 21 Qt?

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 ICECO APL20 21 Qt yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 90 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula.

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