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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 shares the widest published temperature range and has 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 publishes the same temperature range and full dimensions, adds a solar kit option, and costs about the same.
Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT
Buy itThe joint-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, level with the BougeRV as the coldest here.
- 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's own page also lists a 0 to 50 degree Fahrenheit refrigeration range in one place, so its temperature figures are not consistent.
- 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 itCapacity in three units, full published dimensions and 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 spec-sheet noise emission of 45 decibels or less, 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.
- A 2-year warranty, a year shorter than the Setpower's compressor cover.
- At a published 46.7 pounds it is about 11 pounds heavier than the Setpower.
- Dual zone means a fixed internal divider, so a single tall or wide item may not fit.
Side by side
The 10 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT Our pick | 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 |
| Capacity | 48 qt | 52 qt / 49 L / 1.7 cu ft |
| Zones | Dual, independent | Dual, independent |
| Temperature range | -4 to 68 °F | -4 to 68 °F |
| Power draw | 38 W eco, 50 W max | 45 W eco, 60 W max |
| Noise | 35 dB or less | 45 dB or less |
| Compressor | Self-developed, not named | Not named |
| Warranty | 3 yr compressor, 1 yr unit | 2 years |
| App control | Yes, Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dimensions published | 24.6 x 15.9 x 19.8 in | 28.7 x 18.1 x 19.6 in |
| Battery option | 216Wh, separate | 240Wh, separate or in kit |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT if
road trips and overlanding, where you want a freezer and a fridge at once and care about battery drain.
Know before buying: setpower's own page also lists a 0 to 50 degree Fahrenheit refrigeration range in one place, so its temperature figures are not consistent.
Pick the BougeRV CRD2 V2.0 52QT Dual Zone if
off-grid use where you want the solar and battery options to come from the same company.
Know before buying: a 2-year warranty, a year shorter than the Setpower's compressor cover.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Setpower DT45 Portable Refrigerator Freezer, 48QT - The joint-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).