Head to Head
Iceco VL35 ProS 12V Fridge Freezer vs Costway 30Qt 12V Portable Compressor Refrigerator
Both are budget compression fridges, but the compressor brand matters. Here's why $200 more buys an order of magnitude more reliability.
— VerdictOur Pick
We recommend the Iceco VL35 ProS 12V Fridge Freezer
“The Iceco VL35 ProS wins. The Secop BD35F compressor is dramatically more reliable than the Chinese-built compressor in the Costway, and the $200 price difference buys you years of trouble-free operation. Buy the Costway only if your budget is genuinely capped at $200.”
Read the full Iceco VL35 ProS 12V Fridge Freezer reviewSide-by-side
Specifications
| Iceco VL35 ProS 12V Fridge Freezer | Costway 30Qt 12V Portable Compressor Refrigerator | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 |
| User Rating | 4.7 (1140 reviews) | 4.5 (1480 reviews) |
| Price | $399.00 | $199.99 |
| Capacity | 35L / 50 cans | 30 quarts (28L) |
| Dimensions | 24.8 x 15.7 x 16.1 in | 23.5 x 14 x 14.5 in |
| Weight | 41 lbs | 31 lbs |
| Power Source | 12/24V DC + 120V AC | 12/24V DC + 110V AC |
| Power Draw | ~1.0 Ah avg | ~1.3 Ah avg |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
Iceco VL35 ProS 12V Fridge Freezer
Strengths
- Secop BD35F compressor (not Chinese clone)
- Draws ~1.0 Ah average
- Thick insulation for the price
- Simple, tough digital controls
Trade-offs
- No app or Wi-Fi
- Basket dividers feel cheap
Costway 30Qt 12V Portable Compressor Refrigerator
Strengths
- Real compression fridge under $200
- 30 quart dual-zone capable
- Draws ~1.3 Ah average
- App control via Bluetooth
Trade-offs
- Chinese-built compressor (not Secop)
- Build quality is honest budget-tier
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