Which type of Dometic cooler suits you?

You want to buy a Dometic cooler, but you don't know which model suits you. You can choose from absorption, thermoelectric, and compressor coolers. Each type cools or heats the contents differently. We'll explain all the differences and help you choose the best Dometic cooler for you here.

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Compressor cooler
Usage situation

Compare the compressor, thermoelectric, and absorption coolers

	Compressor	Thermoelectric
Freezer function	Yes	No
Heating function option	No	Yes
Power supply type	12V, 24V, or 210 to 230V	12V, 24V, or 230V
Depends on ambient temperature	No	Yes
Noise level	Soft sound when compressor is running	Continuous fan sound
Content	11 to 99L	7 to 37L

Compressor cooler

A Dometic compressor cooler cools powerfully and freezes as well. You can use it at 12, 24, or 230V. The cooling performance doesn't depend on the ambient temperature, so it also works well on hot days. While cooling, the compressor makes a soft sound. You can usually choose between models with an 18 to 55L capacity.

Thermoelectric cooler

A Dometic thermoelectric cooler can cool and heat. You can connect it to 12 or 230V. The cooling performance depends on the ambient temperature, so this type is less suitable for very hot destinations. While it's being used, you'll always hear the sound of the fan. This type is mostly suitable as a compact cooler for on the go.

Usage situation

Compressor: warm holidays with power supply

Are you going to the campsite or on a road trip? A Dometic compressor cooler is a good choice. Connect this cooler in your car or camper via the 12 or 24V connector. At the campsite, you can use the 210 to 230V connector. Cold drinks remain within reach on the go. Hot summer days aren't a problem for a compressor cooler. That's because the ambient temperature doesn't change the capacity.

You can also enjoy a cold drink on the hottest summer days.

You can use the Dometic compressor coolers with solar power as well.

A compressor cooler makes a lot of noise compared to other types of coolers.

Thermoelectric: holidays with power supply

You take a Dometic thermoelectric cooler with you on a trip or camping holiday. You can connect the cooler to 12, 24, or 230V. On hot days, it doesn't cool as well as the ambient temperature comes into play. A road trip to Spain doesn't suit this type of cooler well, for example. The heating function makes this cooler is useful at colder destinations.

You can use this cooler at cold to averagely warm destinations.

You can also use these coolers for keeping the content warm.

This cooler has more difficulty cooling at warm destinations.

Absorption: also for places without electricity

Are you going to a campsite without power or isn't your destination fixed yet? Choose an absorption cooler. You can use this at 12 or 230V, but with gas as well. Connect it to the car on the go. At the campsite, you can use gas or energy. That way, you can take cold drinks with you even without an energy supply. An absorption cooler doesn't work as well with outdoor temperatures above 30°C. This is similar to the way a thermoelectric model works.

You can also take this cooler to places without electricity because it works with gas.

These coolers work completely silently, so you won't be bothered by noise.

This cooler has more difficulty cooling at warm destinations.

Our tips for Dometic compressor and thermoelectric coolers

Dometic CFX5: compressor cooler
- You can cool and freeze powerfully, silently, and energy-efficiently.
- Via the Dometic app, you can choose the setting and receive a notification when the lid is open.
- The cooler is heavy, so it's less easy to take it with you.
From
€ 799,-
Dometic CFX2: compressor cooler
- You can cool and freeze powerfully at 12 or 230V.
- Via the app, you can adjust the settings without a fixed power source as well.
- The cooler is heavy, so it's less easy to take it with you.
From
€ 649,-
Dometic CFF: compressor cooler
- You can cool and freeze powerfully, even on hot days.
- You can connect the cooler to 12 or 230V.
- You can cool less food and drinks at the same time due to the small size.
From
€ 408,90
Dometic TCX: thermoelectric cooler
- You can connect this compact cooler to 12 or 230V.
- It cools up to 27°C below the outside temperature.
- In very warm weather, this type doesn't cool as well because the outside temperature influences the cooling performance.
From
€ 188,90