10 Best Electric Coolers In 2020

If you’re looking for a long-term solution, the Black + Decker Compact Ice Chest is made to function as a fully operating mini-fridge rather than just a cooler. At 51 quarts, it’s a pretty spacious option as well. It features a full-width shelf in the main section of the fridge that can be moved or adjusted. It also has one full-width and one half-width shelf on the door. This design lets you store larger items like two-liter bottles without any problem. It even has a full-width freezer. While it isn’t large, it’ll help you keep small items frozen and it even has an ice cube tray to get you started.

While it focuses on maximizes storage, this compact refrigerator won’t take up too much space. It has a sleek exterior and it doesn’t have a protruding handle which goes a long way in saving space. It’s also Energy Star Certified which means it isn’t going to burn up excessive energy. This is better for the environment as well as you because it doesn’t take as much energy to run.

You can match your exact needs with the Igloo Iceless Cooler by choosing between a 26-quart and a 28-quart size. As the name suggests, you don’t need ice for this cooler so you don’t have to worry about your items getting wet or saving room to add ice. It can cool down to 36 degrees Fahrenheit below the temperature surrounding the cooler. So, if it’s 70 degrees out, you’re cooler can keep the temperature as low as 34 degrees. To run, it needs to be plugged into a 12V DC power receptacle. For your car, this means plugging it into the cigarette lighter.

The cooler comes in a silver and white design or solid silver. The body of the cooler is ergonomically designed so that’s easy to carry and comfortably nestles into your side while you’re walking with it. To help out, the cooler is equipped with a pair of molded-in handles with one on each side of the cooler as well as a main fold-up handle. This optional two-handed design is great for lifting this Igloo cooler when it’s full.

The Cooluli Mini Fridge is unique because it features both a warming and cooling feature. The cooler does this through thermoelectric cooling which transfers heat and electric energy from one side of the cooler to another. The cooling feature can reach 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit below the ambient temperature. The warming feature reaches a pretty impressive heat of 122 to 144 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooluli recommends that you wait 30 minutes between switching between these functions. This will help the cooler reach a neutral temperature.

It’s a pretty compact cooler at 4.22 quarts but you can still store a full 6-pack in it easily. It has a sleek design that makes it easy to pack in your car during a trip or store away when it isn’t in use. It’s also made of polypropylene plastic which is both durable and lightweight. This makes it less difficult to carry around. This is helped by the carrying handle on top of the cooler.

For those looking for a large cooler to cater to their needs, the 25-quart Wagan EL6224 Car Cooler can fit up to 27 cans or plenty of food. It’s even tall enough to hold two-liter bottles vertically. Wagan advertises that their cooler is made to carry your whole family’s lunch and dinner on a camping trip or day at the beach. The fact that it’s electric doesn’t add too much bulk either. It’s still easy to pack up in your car for your next trip.

When turned on, the cooler has two temperature settings: cooling and warming. The cooling temperature can get as low as 32 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit lower than the ambient temperature. Conversely, the warming setting can heat up to 140 degrees. An indicator light notifies you when the cooler is on. It’s a good idea to let the cooler reach room temperature between uses rather than switching between hot and cold immediately. When it comes to taking care of your cooler once it's off, the removable lid is pretty helpful.

The Coleman Cooler Iceless Cooler is a large, 40-quart cooler that’s perfect for long camping trips. To put this into perspective, if you were to store only cans in the cooler, you could fit 44 inside with no problem. You’ll be able to easily fit anything you need in the cooler with no problem and the thermoelectric design will keep it cool without the need for ice or ice packs. You can power it by plugging it into the 12V outlet in your car or boat. It also has an 8-foot power cord, so you have a little freedom of movement.

This ice chest can keep your food and drinks 40 degrees cooler than the air around it. This means that even if you’re camping out in 100-degree heat, your items will stay at a cool 60 degrees. Alternatively, this cooler has a warming feature as well that can reach up to 40 degrees higher than the ambient temperature as well. Between these two settings, you’ll be able to keep your food and drinks at their optimal temperature while you’re on the go.

A large, 48-quart fridge and heater, the Knox Wheeled Cooler is made to work well for all campers no matter how many people you’re on a trip with. All in all, you can store 60 cans of soda. You can also break it up into six two-liter bottles and 15 cans. It even has a removable divider that makes it easy to keep your cooler organized. Since you don’t have to add ice, you can take advantage of the whole cooler and it will cool your items down to a frosty 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The warming function heats up to 130 degrees Fahrenheit which will keep your food nice and toasty.

Conveniently, the cooler comes with two built-in cords. This includes a 12V option that plugs into your car and a standard plug for wall outlets. They also make it convenient to carry this cooler despite its bulky size. With double handles, it isn’t a challenge to get the leverage to easily lift it. If you don’t want to or can’t carry the full weight of the cooler by yourself, you can also drag it along on the wheels.

For those looking for a more compact design, the Koolatron 18-quart Cooler is only 17.8” x 9” x 16.5”. Rather than being wide, this cooler opts for a tall and thin design. It can still hold up to 23 12-ounce cans but it’s thin enough to slip it in when you’re packing it up or storing it in a camper. The easy-to-use design is further helped along by it’s low, five-pound weight and its latches opener. It also features a handle that unfolds from the top of the cooler for easy carrying.

The cooler is powered by a 12V adapter that plugs into the cigarette lighter in your car or RV. They also sell adapters so that you can plug the cooler into a 110 or 120 volt AC wall outlet. The cooler only takes 48 watts to run, so it’s a low-energy option as well. This cooler offers both heating and cooling features. The heating feature reaches 135 degrees Fahrenheit while the cooling feature stays at around 40 degrees Fahrenheit below the temperature around it.

Right away, you have plenty of options with the ARB 10800352 because it comes in four sizes including 37 quarts, 50 quarts, 63 quarts, and 82 quarts. This electric cooling option operates more like a fridge that your standard cooler. That’s why it’s a little bit on the heavier side starting at 50 lbs. but it’s also a rather heavy-duty option. The largest size can hold up to 120 standard soda cans and is tall enough to accommodate two-liter bottles.

The cooler can keep your food and drinks as cold as low as an impressive 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes with a pair of power cables which include a DC plug for car and camper use and an AC plug for in-house use. It doesn’t need to be plugged inconsistently to work either. It works to actively keep cooling while your vehicle is off with a battery protection feature so you don’t come back to a dead car battery.

The Dometic Portable Cooler can accommodate any size you need with their CFX35, CFX65 Dual, and CFX95 Dual models. These have a capacity of 32 quarts, 66 quarts, and 100 quarts, respectively. This gives you plenty of freedom to choose the size you need to match the size of the party you are going camping or visiting the beach with.

The dual coolers have the most versatility because they have two compartments that you can keep at different temperatures. These temperatures can reach less than 8 degrees Fahrenheit and more than 50 degrees Fahrenheit. You can control these with the soft touch, on-cooler controls, or through the Android or iOS apps. It can be plugged into a 120AC wall outlet or the 12V DC outlet in your car or camper. All of these models also have an interior LED light. This is especially helpful when you’re going to grab a drink at night by the campfire.

You have eight sizes to choose from with the Dometic Portable Refrigerator which they break down into 10.5, 18, 23, 31, 37, 49, 80, and 106 capacity liters. These are also made to handle harsh weather conditions, so they’re a good choice to have around if you’re going on a more daring trip or just want to be prepared for anything.

When it comes to power, you can plug this into either a DC or AC adapter. The cooler itself is operated with a soft touch control panel and while it isn’t designed with a warming feature, it is meant to help you achieve a deep freeze. The lid also securely locks into place and the cooler has a sturdy carrying handle that will help you move it around as needed.