GarveeTech 35 QT (33 L) Electric Cooler & Warmer, Portable Car Refrigerator With…
- Compact Refrigerator
- 1.2 cu ft
- 1.2 cu ft
- 1.2 cu ft
A capable dual-mode cooler for keeping already-chilled food and drinks cool on the road, but its cooling power drops noticeably in hot or sunny conditions, so do not count on it alone to chill warm items down.
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How it ranks among the 86 compact refrigerators we track
3.7★ across 14 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
14 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
GarveeTech's 35 QT unit works as both an electric cooler and a warmer, switching between modes with a back-panel switch and running on either a 12V vehicle outlet or a 110V AC home outlet, with an automatic locking handle for transport.
As a thermoelectric cooler rather than a compressor fridge, its cooling power depends heavily on the ambient temperature around it, a real limitation reviewers ran into: it performs fine indoors or in a moving, air-conditioned car but struggles to get cold in direct sun or hot outdoor conditions. That tradeoff is common to thermoelectric coolers generally.
- 35 QT / 33 L capacity, fits 2 L soda bottles
- Switches between cooling and warming modes
- 12V DC and 110V AC power options
- Auto-locking foldable handle
Who it's for
Works for road trips and car camping where the cooler runs off a vehicle's 12V outlet while driving, keeping already-cold or precooked food at a stable temperature. Not a good fit for anyone who needs food to get cold from room temperature or stay cold for hours parked in the sun.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who used the cooler in a moving, air-conditioned car or indoors were satisfied, including one who kept food and drinks cold over a 1200 mile trip and another who fit several restaurant-style carry-out containers in the back seat area. The recurring complaint is cooling power in heat: multiple buyers say it never reached the advertised 32°F, with one measuring 39°F indoors and no real cooling when left plugged in outdoors in the sun. A couple of reviewers also said it stops working the moment the car is turned off, and one described it as not working at all after 30 minutes plugged in.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Switches between cooling and warming with one switch
- Runs on 12V in a vehicle or 110V AC at home
- Auto-locking handle keeps the lid shut during transport
- Held food at good temperature on a 1200 mile trip per one reviewer
Performance notes
Thermoelectric cooling and warming switch with a flip of a back-panel switch, plugging into either a 12V car outlet or a 110V AC home outlet. Reviewers who used it in an air-conditioned car or indoors got solid results over long trips, with one reporting a 1200 mile drive kept items cold, though frozen food started to defrost by the end without added ice. Performance drops when the unit sits in direct sun or hot outdoor air even while plugged in, since thermoelectric cooling works against the surrounding temperature rather than independent of it.
Specifications
| Brand | GarveeTech |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15.6 × 9.3 × 16.8 inches |
| Door Orientation | Reversible |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.2 cu ft |
| Refrigerator Net Capacity | 1.2 cu ft |
| Fresh Food Capacity | 1.2 cu ft |
| Freezer Capacity | 1.2 cu ft |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | No |
| Cooling Method | Thermoelectric |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 40 Watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Number Of Shelves | 1 |
| Color | Blue |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Electric Cooler & Warmer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 days |
| Other details | |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Has Convertible Freezer | No |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| BEE Star Rating | 4 Star |
| Form Factor | Chest |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Item Type Name | Electric Cooler |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in compact refrigerators.
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|---|---|---|---|
| GarveeTech 35 QT (33 L) Electric Cooler & Warmer, Portable Car Refrigerator With…This product | 3.7 / 5 | 14 | 2.7 / 5 |
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| Iceman Mini Portable Board Personal FridgeIceman | 4.1 / 5 | 5,100 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Galanz GLR46TRDER Retro Compact Refrigerator with Freezer Mini Fridge with Dual DoorGalanz | 4.5 / 5 | 513 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Nostalgia RF6RRAQ Retro 6-Can Personal Cooling And Heating Mini Refrigerator With Display…Nostalgia | 4.2 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.2 / 5 |
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Questions about the GarveeTech compact refrigerators
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the GarveeTech cooler work when the car is off?
No, per one reviewer it stops cooling once the vehicle's power is off, so it needs a running 12V source or a wall outlet to keep working.
How cold does it actually get?
Results vary. Some reviewers got good results on long drives in air-conditioned cars, while others measured only about 39°F indoors and found it struggled to cool in direct sun or hot outdoor conditions.
Can it keep food frozen on a long trip?
Not reliably without added ice. One reviewer noted frozen items started to defrost by the end of a 1200 mile trip and suggested adding ice would help.