Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT vs BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 52QT Dual Zone
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Electric Coolers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The DT45 publishes the widest temperature range, the lowest power draw and the lowest noise figure of the four, in a true dual-zone box with a 3-year compressor warranty and the off-road fittings you actually need. The BougeRV matches it on noise, adds full published dimensions and a solar kit option, and costs about the same.
Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT
Buy itThe widest published temperature range, the lowest power draw and the lowest noise figure here.
- True dual-chamber design with separate controls, and a published range of minus 4 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the coldest in this comparison.
- 38 watts in eco mode and 50 watts at maximum cooling, with a stated noise level of 35 decibels or less, both the lowest figures of the four.
- A 3-year compressor warranty plus a year on the full unit, Bluetooth app control with real-time temperature monitoring, triple battery protection, four fixing clips for off-road use, a built-in LED light, an easy-drain port, and both AC adapter and DC cable in the box.
- Setpower publishes no dimensions and no weight for it.
- The compressor is described as self-developed rather than named, unlike the Secop in the ICECO.
- Bluetooth rather than wifi, so monitoring works near the vehicle and not from a distance.
BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 52QT Dual Zone
Buy itThe one that tells you its dimensions, in three capacity units, with a solar kit option.
- Capacity given three ways, 52 quarts, 49 litres and 1.7 cubic feet, with external dimensions of 28.7 by 18.1 by 19.6 inches published.
- 45 watts in eco mode and 60 at maximum, with a stated 35 decibel noise level, and an eco mode that BougeRV explains as lowering compressor intensity for night use or a small power station.
- Dual zone cooling with independent control, app monitoring, an aluminium handle, and purchase options for a bare fridge, a fridge with a 240Wh battery, or 100W and 200W solar kits.
- BougeRV's own product page omits the operating temperature range, which appears only in its retail listings as minus 4 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
- No weight is published and no warranty terms appear on the product page.
- Dual zone means a fixed internal divider, so a single tall or wide item may not fit.
Side by side
| Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT | BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 52QT Dual Zone | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Road trips and overlanding, where you want a freezer and a fridge at once and care about battery drain. | Off-grid use where you want the solar and battery options to come from the same company. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT - The widest published temperature range, the lowest power draw and the lowest noise figure here. Choose the BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 52QT Dual Zone instead if off-grid use where you want the solar and battery options to come from the same company.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Electric Coolers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).