Best Compressor Refrigerator Containers

The compressor mini-fridge from the Polish brand Adler, model index AD 8081, is sharpened for use on road trips, outings to nature, or the country house.

The device is assembled in a sturdy rectangular body weighing approximately 14 kg. The model has a single-chamber design with a spacious compartment for storing chilled products or cool drinks — its volume is exactly 40 liters. On the sides of the body, handles are provided for easy carrying of the car refrigerator, and on the front panel are buttons for control along with an info display for showing temperature.

The powerful compressor "under the hood" of the unit can reduce the temperature inside the chamber by about 20 °C in just 35 minutes. The minimum temperature mode in the fridge can be maintained at a level up to -20 °C, the maximum — up to +20 °C. The environmentally friendly refrigerant R600a circulates along the cooling circuit of the device.

The fridge receives power from the car cigarette lighter socket with a voltage of 12/24 V or from a household power network. However, the standard configuration of the model does not include a cable for connecting to standard outlets of 230 V. It will be necessary to take care of purchasing the network cable separately.

The MOBICOOL MCF32 compressor fridge serves for the convenient storage and transportation of food supplies on the road, in nature, or at the country house.

The model is made in the form-factor of a plastic container with a removable top lid. The working chamber of the mini-fridge has a capacity of about 31 liters and can accommodate bottles with a volume of 1 liter in an upright position. LED lighting of the internal space helps to clearly see all the contents even in complete darkness.

Under the influence of the compressor drive, the refrigerant spreads through the "veins" of the fridge. In the working chamber of the device, a temperature of up to -10 °C can be achieved and maintained. The operation of the car fridge is managed by a button panel with an info display. Also, the model provides a turbo-cooling mode for quickly achieving a low temperature.

The fridge operates from the cigarette lighter socket of cars and trucks (12 V and 24 V, respectively). A network cord is plugged into a separate socket on the board of the model for powering from a standard household power network of 230 V. In terms of ergonomics, it is also worth mentioning the folding side handles on the car fridge for the convenience of carrying the 11.4 kg body.

The Yolco NX40 cooler container stands out for its versatility due to a well-thought-out electric power supply scheme. The compressor system can operate from the onboard network of passenger cars (12 V) and trucks (24 V) or from a socket of 110 / 230 V. The model is suitable for the role of a home backup source of cold in case of main equipment breakdowns or power outages, ensuring the preservation of products when transporting from the store or during long car journeys. The box has a medium capacity of 37 liters, which is sufficient for transporting food and water supplies for several days. The device complies with class D (formerly A+++), guarantees high energy efficiency, and minimizes the discharge of the car battery. The system is also compatible with proprietary external power banks CSX5 (13000 mAh) and RSX6 (20000 mAh with solar panel support), which provide autonomy of operation for several hours and allow charging of mobile gadgets.

The standard control panel includes a small display and two mechanical buttons. In standard mode, only the change in the cooling temperature from -20 °C to +20 °C is possible. When connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth 5.0, extended functionality is available for monitoring battery charge level, automatically preventing discharge, activating one of the two operating modes — turbo or eco. The box is equipped with handles for transportation, internal LED lighting, and two cup holders. The removable lid can change the opening direction for convenience in placement anywhere in an apartment or car.

The Outwell Arctic Frost 45 cooler container allows for the proper distribution of products inside thanks to its dual-chamber construction that enables independent temperature settings in each zone. The internal volume of about 46 liters provides for the free placement of large plastic bottles up to 1.75 liters, champagne or wine, and a supply of provisions for a large family. Climate control is performed within the range from -20 °C to +20 °C in one of two modes — Max and Eco. The compressor system creates optimal conditions for drinks, delicate and perishable products, medicinal drugs, and can generate ice for cocktails or subsequent use in a thermos box.

Among the structural features, one can note the LED lighting, a cutting board (fixed inside the lid), a bottle opener, and a convenient tabletop surface with cup holders (4 pcs). The model has high mobility thanks to transport wheels, an extendable and stationary handle. The manufacturer also offers an optional Coolbox Tie Down System set for fixing the fridge during transport in a car.

The travel refrigerator easily synchronizes with the onboard power system of 12 V and the home power network of 230 V using included adapters. It is optimally suitable for trips and camping, trips to the sea, and seasonal use at the cottage. For autonomous functioning for 20 hours, one can purchase the Arctic Frost battery block, which will allow using the box as backup equipment in case of power outages. Changes in settings and control are conducted both locally (built-in display and touch buttons) and remotely via a smartphone (Bluetooth connection). The system automatically monitors the condition of the car battery and prevents discharge. A useful addition is a USB-A port for charging gadgets.

The company EcoFlow is known as a manufacturer of portable charging stations. Nevertheless, its portfolio also includes very atypical devices. For instance, the mobile car refrigerator with battery power EcoFlow Glacier.

The unit operates similarly to classic refrigerators — a 120-watt compressor is placed inside the model, and the refrigerant R600a is used. In Max performance mode, the empty freezer chamber of the device cools down from 30 °C to 0 °C in about 15 – 20 minutes. The minimum temperature inside the fridge is maintained down to -25 °C. The chamber volume of 38 liters can be used as a unity or divided into halves with independent temperature adjustment for each resulting compartment.

Under a separate lid on the top panel of the mini-fridge's case hides a built-in ice maker. Ice cubes for quick cooling of drinks are formed in it literally within 12 minutes. The operation of the device is tied to a button panel with a screen, and via the Bluetooth network, it is allowed to monitor the state of the unit and change settings through the EcoFlow App mobile application.

The most remarkable feature of the model is its operation from a built-in battery with 298 Wh. A full battery charge lasts for about 24 hours. The battery recharges from the car's onboard network, household sockets, EcoFlow charging stations, or solar panels. Mobile devices can be charged from this same battery through the contact group of the USB type C connector with an output power of up to 100 W. Due to the presence of a self-sustaining power source, the refrigerator is quite heavy (23 kg assembled), which is why transport wheels were installed for easier transportation.