Portable fridge power planner Cold food needs daily energy—not just compressor watts. Plan a 12V fridge or freezer for warm days, long weekends and weak-sun conditions. Then compare products by useful volume, power paths, published consumption and battery options.
Plan my fridge power → THE NUMBER THAT MATTERS Wh / 24h A 55W compressor does not run continuously. Daily watt-hours include the duty cycle—the part that changes with heat, insulation, settings and how often the lid opens.
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What kind of cold are you planning? These presets are planning scenarios—not promises for every fridge. Replace them with a measured 24-hour result whenever possible.
Mild weather · fridge Pre-chilled food 250Wh/day Warm weather · frequent opening Summer camping 450Wh/day Freezer setting · 25°C reference Frozen storage 750Wh/day Use a 24-hour energy reading My measured fridge 350Wh/day
Fridge consumption 900Wh 450Wh × 2 days
Conversion allowance 90% Planning value for a compatible DC path
Battery shopping target 1,250Wh+ Includes 25% reserve
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max
Battery 2,048Wh
Modeled fridge runtime 4.1 days
12V path Verify outlet, cable and cutoff BLUETTI AC70
Battery 768Wh
Modeled fridge runtime 1.5 days
12V path Verify outlet, cable and cutoff Anker SOLIX C800
Battery 768Wh
Modeled fridge runtime 1.5 days
12V path Verify outlet, cable and cutoff EcoFlow RIVER 3 Max Plus
Battery 858Wh
Modeled fridge runtime 1.7 days
12V path Verify outlet, cable and cutoff Daily use can change sharply with ambient heat, ventilation, lid opening, warm contents, freezer mode and low-voltage cutoff. The power-station result uses 90% usable energy for a compatible DC path; AC operation can be less efficient.
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Compare the fridge before the battery. Dometic CFX5 45
Temperature -22 to 20°C
Weight 20.9kg
Published cooling energy Not published
Battery option External only A premium single-zone compressor fridge/freezer with AC and vehicle-DC inputs and a wide published ambient-temperature range.
The official manual publishes maximum input and model data, but not one universal Wh/day figure. Runtime should be measured in the intended climate and temperature setting. Dual temperature zone 45L usable EcoFlow GLACIER Classic 45L
Temperature -20 to 20°C
Weight 23.2kg
Published cooling energy 190Wh/day*
Battery option 298Wh A dual-zone 45L fridge/freezer with an optional battery and unusually transparent official cooling and freezing energy figures.
The 190Wh/day cooling and 750Wh/day freezing figures are EU specifications tested at 25°C in Eco mode. EcoFlow publishes different figures on some regional pages. Dual zone 40-class powered cooler Anker EverFrost Powered Cooler 40
Temperature -20 to 20°C
Weight 24kg
Published cooling energy Not published
Battery option 299.52Wh A wheeled powered cooler with a documented battery capacity and both vehicle and universal AC input.
Anker's support specification does not publish a universal Wh/day figure. Availability and bundle contents should be confirmed before comparing delivered prices. Fridge/freezer plus ice maker 40L fridge · 55L total BLUETTI MultiCooler
Temperature -20 to 20°C
Weight 24kg
Published cooling energy 180Wh/day*
Battery option 716.8Wh A fridge/freezer and ice-maker system built around BLUETTI's removable B70 battery ecosystem.
BLUETTI's 0.18kWh/day claim is for Eco mode and not an all-weather guarantee. The product is discontinued in some markets, so check local availability first. *Published energy figures use the manufacturer's stated test conditions and regional specification. They are not directly comparable unless temperature, ambient conditions and mode match.