Ecoflow Glacier vs Iceco APL-55 | Newest Dual Zone Portable Coolers

[@Casey250]

Ecoflow Glacier - bit.ly/42GwTpP ICECO APL55 - collabs.shop/q4zkfc Ecoflow River 2 - bit.ly/EcoflowRiver2

[@danstrange5067]

This is an excellent initial comparison and really helped me make my decision. Now that it's been a year, and a lot of people have had time with both units, and many excellent reviews, I think I can summarize: pluses for Iceco 1) Iceco is built more rugged for overlanding, 2) Iceco is more reliable (brand name compressor, good reputation, Ecoflow had many thermistor problems hopefully solved), 3) Iceco has more interior volume, 4) Iceco has better insulation (according to multiple tests from multiple reviews, but the difference isn't massive). Pluses for Ecoflow 1) Built in battery is convenient for moving cooler from place to place without cords 2) Makes Ice 3) Door easier to open in cramped quarters 4) More powerful compressor cools down faster 5) Unit is physically much smaller and overall may be a more efficient use of space (more high tech, thinner insulation, thoughtful storage of divider, etc). Overall my conclusion is that for an overlander offroad and using a fridge rack, the Iceco is the clear winner; however I am a van guy, not too hard on my gear, and like to tote my fridge around onto beaches and into the woods and such; I'm more about the comfort and convenience, so the Ecoflow is the winner. The design is just more practical for my use.

[@The415Sco]

thanks for the great info, much appreciated!

[@sheriewart8100]

I have an iceco 55l, use a eco flow 1800w portable battery to run the fridge and can go easily 4 days on eco mode before having to recharge the battery

[@LuchoMBravo]

Thank you for taking the time to compare these two fridges. A deal breaker for me is the lack of wheels in the ICECO, which I would have preferred. They are hefty, but I would have preferred the larger capacity, the looks, the price, but to roll it there is yet another contraption to buy and pack, in addition to the external battery. I have ordered the Ecoflow, and hope that the space is going to be sufficient for a 3 day camping trip, although I doubt it. Once again, thank you.

[@Casey250]

Glad it was helpful!

[@djp1234]

I have 2 chinese fridges from Amazon. A 35L and a 75L. Both have dual zone temperature control. They're both around $300-400 each, and they have an optional $150 lithium battery that lasts for 8 hours. They've been working perfectly so far for 1 year.

[@Wuldier]

what ones!?

[@djp1234]

@@Wuldier I have a BougeRV 35L fridge and a Euhomy 75L fridge. They both have the same exact shape and battery slot. They also come in many different "brands" and colors, but they're all from the same factory in China.

[@Wuldier]

@@djp1234 what is the low voltage mode on them like? How long on a 550wh battery you think it’ll last?

[@djp1234]

@@Wuldier I actually never use the low power mode. I always keep it on the max setting, and it pulls like 60-70 watts from the 12V plug on my Bluetti AC200P battery. But as far as how long the battery will last, it all depends on the ambient temperature and how often the compressor has to turn on, and how low you set the temperature to. If you're using it in 90 degree weather and the compressor runs continuously, your battery will probably last 8-10 hours.

[@Wuldier]

@@djp1234 thanks for the reply, yeah for me this is why these other brands are more costly as they can keep your stuff cold while using just a fraction of the voltage to do so, my 550wh Bluetti would run one of them in the video for a few days lol, I just can’t bring myself to buy one for a grand, that’s just disgusting lol.

[@beadblaster9508]

I use a arb original. Had it for 10 yrs,beat the crap out of it and never had a problem. It lives in the back of my truck thru rain ,snow ect. And arb is a awesome company and stands behind their products. I broke one of their leaf springs and tge sent me new hd springs free,no questions asked. Buy a good battery( get a odyssey) and no need for any other power supply. Run the arb for days without a problem.

[@TobyCostaRica]

I have a ARB47 qt running 24/7 in my truck for 5 years in Southern California. Probably got up to 130+ inside sometimes. Sold it after 5 years for how much I paid for it!

[@brianhawk1854]

I have arb51 quart 5 years 24/7. Started to not work good this winter.. took cover cleaned condense , now cools down fast. Great product

[@brembofly]

Great comparison! I shopped those two a lot and went with the Glacier but wanted that APL55, it was too wide for it's home in my vehicle though. I just returned from a 10 day camp trip and was completely pleased with the EcoFlow, that battery is awesome and to be able to solar charge (and run) with it is super convenient. Was also very pleased with it's low power consumption wich I was concerned about compared to Iceco. Having got early bird pricing got me into it and happy for it. I wasn't concerned about the ice maker but it's nice to have.

[@UnderAchievrLP]

As a new Gladiator owner and tonneau cover/bed rack camper. The ecoflow is a huge plus, with its own battery power and overall more compact size. A fridge is the next step in my camping setup. for weekends away I think the the Ecoflow is fine for 1 or 2 people.

[@code3k5]

Thanks for your unbiased opinion on both fridges, after watching your video I went with the Iceco APL55 after watching you struggling with opening the EcoFlow. I have small kids and the ICECO easy opening and non pinching lid along with the overall aesthetics made it an easy choice for me. We've been on several roadtrips in my Chevy Avalanche and this thing OUTPERFORMED my expectations. The APL55 has a great slider that fits under my tonneau cover and delivers 100% access with the lid completely open. I have a battery supply AND my Pecron 1500 with a Pecron 330 solar panel for backup. Subscribed !

[@MrRjezonie]

The ICECO is the best fridge around! I own several of them. Unbeatable

[@talalaldahhas8796]

What's the brand of Ecoflow fridge compressor? I know the Iceco has the well-known Secop compressor

[@JohnHMoore]

I briefly had an Iceco VP45ProS. The lid opens one the long axis *and* from either side. It was really nice. Only problem for me was that I was sleeping in the back of my 4Runner, where the refrigerator was, and I'm someone who is very easily bothered by noise. The compressor turning on and off throughout the night bothered me. But other than that, it was a great product... and the lid didn't open the same way as the Iceco you have in this video.

[@DoritosResidue]

Substantially Better built iceco but cheaper than ecoflows. The iceco does have a battery that is magnetic which sticks any where on the iceco. I trust iceco i have 2 of them. I power them with ecoflows products when camping lol. Honestly as of now out of these 2 I would go for iceco the ice maker on the ecoflow is a waste of space . especially because iceo uses a danfoss compressor which is what arb, engel and once dometic uses or used. Next iteration could be a different story.

[@texasgrillchef8581]

I like that the ecoflow can run off battery where as the iceco doesn’t. So when I need to park my bronco for a while. Doesn’t run down my starter battery. My bronco has a 120watt inverter so when I am running. It can charge the ecoflow rather quickly. It also can make ice. I love ice!

[@goneoutside1011]

Funny you say 47% that’s where mine is now at 13 hours single zone set at 42°. I’m at room temperature but every review I’ve seen gets way more hours out of their battery than I do. I do want the Anker 53 liter when ever it comes out.

[@issameQ]

If you have to choose between Anker everfrost 50 and Ecoflow glacier, which one would you pick? I am still not sure which one to pick yet.

[@whiteorchid5412]

Everything is a tradeoff. The larger outer dimensions of the Iceco are due to the use of thicker insulation which reduces the amount of power needed to maintain a stable inside temperature. Iceco offers an external battery that magnetically sticks to the side for $255 that allows the fringe to run remotely for 24 hours. The Ecoflow is smaller but other reviews I've seen say the ice maker doesn't work reliably and uses a lot power to make ice. So it's probably easier to buy a bag of ice for $3 and put in the freezer section than to try and make ice yourself. The Iceco is reported to operate quietly, have low power consumption relative to its capacity and it has a 5 year guarantee on the compressor.

[@I_Am_SciCurious]

The EcoFlow uses vacuum insulated panels for insulation. They’re several times more efficient for insulating than conventional insulation. Despite the walls being thinner on the Ecoflow, they’re 3 times as insulated as a standard Dometic.

[@whiteorchid5412]

@@I_Am_SciCurious Good to know, I assumed they all used the same insulation technology .

[@danstrange5067]

@@I_Am_SciCurious While this is true, a number of reviewers have done power consumption tests on the EcoFlow and it's power consumption is only middle of the road not 3x better as you'd expect. It does seem to have pretty thin walls though so I guess it makes for a more efficient use of space. VIP panels are generally only available as rectancles so I'm guessing there are a lot of "gaps" filled with regular foam, which is why the thermal efficiency isn't spectacular.

[@texasgrillchef8581]

I like dual zone. I dont need freezer… but I like to keep one side at 38 degrees for fruit vegetables, cheese etc…. And the colder side at 30 for meat, and my cold drinks, and other drinks.

[@yolo_burrito]

Iceco does kickstarters too sometimes for new products. It’s basically a way to presell the units.

[@ursrohrbach4583]

Thanks for that great Video! I'm wondering, if you can use the Jackry Solar panel?

[@vincentmontambault217]

Only thing I would have added is the fact the Iceco has a Danfoss compressor, while the Ecoflow has a no name chinese compressor. I know, Danfoss has lots of production in China, but a real Danfoss compressor is better in the long run, than a no name chinese one. That's my opinion at least. And I would have liked more details about the ice making needing the battery or the 120V for power!? I did not know that. I really like the ice making feature though. Great thing to have in the woods, when we fill up our Yeti Ramblers with water and ice. So you say that we can't make ice if it's connected to a 12V power source? But with a Ecoflow Delta 2 Max, it's ok I would presume?

[@Casey250]

It needs the battery in it or 120v power to make ice. If you plugged it into 110v on the Delta it will make ice with out the battery installed.

[@thim8009]

I've got a few year old iceco, I've tried using it for making ice cubes. It took 3 days to turn water to ice. Have you noticed problems like that? I'm almost thinking of inverting a household freezer. I can buy an extra panel and battery for the savings in price.

[@bluecruiser2019]

Just took our ICECO APL55 on its maiden voyage last week, love it!! In 95 degree temps it is much easier on the Jackery than our ARB

[@TobyCostaRica]

How much more efficient roughly?

[@bluecruiser2019]

@@TobyCostaRica with our Jackery 500 it only used 15% power overnight in very warm temperatures. Our ARB would have used at least 25% in those temps.

[@TobyCostaRica]

@@bluecruiser2019 thanks, I was wondering if the loss in interior space for more insulation was worth it. 👍🏼

[@bluecruiser2019]

@@TobyCostaRica yes, the interior space is great!

[@aaronpiper5150]

With regards to Anker and crowd sourcing…. Easy funding and if it doesn’t fund it does in R&D

[@makatron]

Anker fridge was on crowd funding before launch, now it's directly from their site. Even though only the largest is dual zone.

[@NayNayNV]

I purchased the APL55 and used it for the first time last Saturday. The handle is already coming away from the side. ICECO's famous "NON CUSTOMER SERVICE" is alive and kicking. I have yet to hear from them. I took the APL55 to do a portion of the Rubicon Trail. I dare not think of what would have happened had we ran the entire trail and not just a portion of the trail.

[@MrRjezonie]

Try the VL45 iceco. This is made for over landing

[@NayNayNV]

UPDATE: I heard from them and they reshipped the fridge.

[@jeremywhite779]

I could buy a good fridge for my house at that price. Booo, nothing for the poors. Well, me. Im the poor

[@GladiatorJourney]

That's the same reason I am still taking a cooler and ice camping with me 😂

[@DutchK75]

There's plenty of cheap ones on the Market. Alpicool and such. They seem to work.

[@peterbrown4943]

Yeah. My son bought a cheap 12/240volt fridge which has been working beaut for couple years now.

[@jeremywhite779]

@peterbrown4943 which one did he buy?

[@MIAMIC70]

Few observations. 1. If you did, you would have a really shit home refrigerator 2. These are 1/2 the price of ARB, Dometic, National Luna, Snowmaster, etc... 3. The "poors" need to step up their earnings game.

[@DirtbaggerDoug]

Any idea when evoflow is going to get batteries back in stock

[@BigFishOverlanding]

Great comparison info

[@rickslife]

Great video! Lots of useful information.

[@KTMcaptain]

I would have gotten the glacier had they released it earlier. I had no idea about it and bought a river pro and the iceco. Would have been significantly cheaper to have gone glacier. But honestly looking at the reviews the iceco uses 1/2 the power and I’m not leaving the fridge unsecured to roll around under my tonneau so it won’t fit with a slide.

[@Dan-bj1cz]

Hi. Can you do a video comparing the Newair 80q with the Eco Flow fridge?

[@BeWise4Life]

If anybody is watching this in Nov, 24’….I just bought the Glacier for $499 on their Black Friday sale.

[@DirtbaggerDoug]

Did you get a battery

[@sixshooter4570]

Their battery is only $100.00 and this was posted one month ago? On their website they're wanting $300.00 for this battery?

[@PacificForage]

The EcoFlow Glacier battery was really only a $99 addon? I just bought my Glacier and had ro spend $300 for a battey at Best Buy. Thats bananas how much they jacked up the price. According to EcoFlow customer service. They discontinued the batteries for the Glacier.

[@jet1tej]

The Ecoflow battery is actually $300. It’s the wheels and handle that costs $100.

[@RedHorseAdventures]

Outrageous isn’t it? Euhomy makes ice and everything included for much less.

[@atom631]

can you take a measurement of the ecoflow without the handles? the website is confusing. some areas it states its 30.6 without handles.

[@JayyKilz]

But can the APL55 be mounted on a slide in the rear of the JKU?

[@regnar19881]

I need one that converts maple syrup into 92 octane for my hemi jeep.

[@outdoorsman2b918]

I'm considering buying a 12V fridge for camping. 1. While 80% of the time I camp for 4 days or less, on a few occasions I camp for 1-2 weeks. So I'm trying to eliminate the hassle of buying ice and ruin some of the food with the melted ice. I hope in the future, these reviews are more scientific data driven in terms of energy consumption, temp outside vs inside, etc.. Very objective. Also depending on the size of the fridge, when the energy consumption is reasonable or not. I would like to buy the biggest fridge (say 95L) but do I also need to spend another $2,500-$3,200 to buy the biggest portable power bank in the market? Two of the things I hope the technology evolve are; 1. I wish the divider can be moved to adjust the size of the fridge or the freezer. The shape are so odd, that I will need to change how I bring food. I bring all the meat prepped (cut, cleaned, seasoned) in the normal Rubbermaid Brilliance containers. I camp in groups, so everybody brings food for everybody. The same way a house fridge one day decided to add a wide and tall shelve for a gallon of milk and the 2L soda bottles, I hope the portable fridge companies try to standardize some features in terms of the size of the most popular food containers in the market. Or the normal size of the meat foam trays they use at the grocery stores. The movable and / or adjustable divider will make it easier. Or if fixed spaces, then make sure standard size food contains fit in easily. 2. If the biggest portable freeze energy consumption is so efficient that an 800W portable power bank is enough for a 4 days camping trip, that will be awesome.

[@sixshooter4570]

The Snowmaster is a really great fridge/freezer from all the reviews I've have read as it has cooling coils coming up the sides as well as the bottom. The Ecoflow does have a much larger 120W compressor compared to most which are approximately 60W. And Wi-fi, Bluetooth and a very nice app.

[@mikecatchlove]

Iceco has a magnetic battery for it by the way.

[@WestShoreMan]

I prefer the ECOFLOW and all their other products.

[@christianglaude6659]

Nice video. Will you do trails with your Gladiator?

[@somebodyandthem]

He’s doing the jk next

[@tophattommy2]

Battery is a $300 add on Not $100 on 6/30/23. 3 times the earlier price......

[@Andmon1738]

$100 extra right now.

[@BigWheelFab]

Is the APL55 water and dust proof?

[@leavesthe9984]

There is no link to the Iceco

[@reedoburrito7456]

Thanks for the video

[@7saxby]

The ecofflow is half off with a battery on amazon right now

[@PeterKnagge]

It's actually a tough choice. The Iceco actually isn't available where I live however it looks like it's built more rugged and will last longer (including the compressor). I do like the design of the Ecoflow, it does have some convenient features. However the Ecoflow with battery where I live costs a eye watering $1900, plus I would need to drag the cooler everywhere if I want the functionality of a battery to power other devices. It's actually a tough choice, and neither are very affordable.

[@Casey250]

Check out iceco's vl45proS

[@PeterKnagge]

​@Casey250 I forgot about Evakool fridges. Evakool have been making this style of fridges with the same features for over 10 years now. Everyone swears by their reliability.

[@MrRjezonie]

Or the standard VL 45. Best bang for the buck and tough as nails!

[@redbushell7243]

Holy fuck, an half an hour video to see what 2 fridges are better? COme on bro

[@RedHorseAdventures]

I’d take the euhomy ice making mobile refrigerator and it’s so much cheaper than the EcoFlo (and comes with battery, handle and wheels at no extra cost). I like EcoFlo products but their costs have gotten ridiculous. Euhomy all day!

[@jeffjackson6358]

I agree with you about standing companies using crowd funding for their new products. JUST STUPID

[@nyambe]

having the battery with solar is huge

[@timthompson8297]

My understanding is that Iceco is top of the line.

[@ginog5037]

Can you charge while its plugged into a 120v?

[@Casey250]

Sorry I thought that was implied in the video. It's charging any time it's plugged into anything.

[@Dan-bj1cz]

Right now I’m with Newair 80Qt.

[@412fk]

Call me old fashioned but I like my original ICECO I got for $450

[@shawnlangford1132]

Which is better the dometic cfx 35 or the eco flow glacier. I want to buy one for my semi truck

[@gem4life933]

You forgot to mention. That Iceco has a payable battery pack that you attach to the magnetic side of the fridge which is also an ad on like the eco flow fridge There is also a space for the divider if you get the cover for iceco... But of course thats an add on Also, i just got my iceco so not sure if this is a new thing. They gave me four baskets. 3 of the small baskets and 1 big one that uses the shelf space .... Can someone tell me if they have also seen that in this model iceco?

[@mr.universe9360]

Good video 👍but was making me motion sickness 👎

[@rgruenhaus]

This video is a year ago!

[@thomas4315]

Figure it out & share. When through about all of them. If your 90 + your compressor will be on ever 4 min & last 1-2 yr trick is put a bag ice 28-30 range give about 15 min cycle. About 2 yr box life. Tryed dometic 55 Swiss made, they only used polyurethane foam. Rubber foam, and it same as my 60 q yeti. Keep 1 bag ice 3-4 days. It's cycle every 20 min night 45 min and at lower temp 42 or at 28 double time. My bat. At 12.7 or barely used. In short insulation is all that matter, or compressor 1-2 yr, or less the humid days in a roll that cook it dead. Can't get rid of the heat w/ almost alway on. Best to add a bag ice fir help these days. So mean a plastic liner inside the iceco bottom can leak. And dual zone give you e range but also over work the compressor. Best one rande and cold 28-30 as the bottom will form ice and above is a ice box.

[@Captndarty]

I find it interesting that every refrigerator video I’ve watched has nonalcoholic drinks in it. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@zalllon]

Man, put your camera on a tripod, hard to watch all the way through

[@regmartin688]

Great video.

[@fmdof]

that eco flow battery is 400 bucks now. instant pass.

[@NYTROeast]

I wouldn't buy any dual zone cooler that uses a divider and one single door.

[@panagiotisorfanos5246]

😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤

[@jerrywaters4814]

You know I don't know why you're saying Celsius because if you're not if you're here in America it's fahrenheit. You want to please the other countries well then you get a thumbs down Celsius or Fahrenheit

[@Casey250]

or perhaps don't assume I am American.

[@jerrywaters4814]

@@Casey250 right on

[@Kosher-ish]

Says he’s Canadian, then pronounces “about” correctly. Hmmmm. Conspiracy.

[@davidknight3780]

Ecoflow is Junk.

[@jpdrummer86]

I ordered a Dometic CFX3 55IM, wondering if I should cancel it in favor of this dual zone lceco

[@DutchK75]

I gave my sister the Dometic 55IM I had. I never used the the Icemaker part. If it were me I'd buy a dual zone and find some covered ice cube trays. I think the Ecoflow's ice maker is a party trick. As is the Dometic's. You could buy a Setpower one of their RVD 45's or 60. Same compressor as the Ecoflow. A Huyai. For about half the price. And buy covered ice cube trays. 🤷‍♂️ I like the 55IM though. As far as excellent storage space it's very nice. I could pack it too.

[@DutchK75]

Or for less than the Dometic. Buy the Iceco he's showing. It's a dual zone.