The first thing about this model is that it is likely OEM-ed by others. However, the firmware in the Alpicool has a few features that others of this model don't have. One of them is confirming on the display that someone wants to pair with Bluetooth. This is important, so someone can't just lock the control panel as a prank on you, or adjust settings which might damage the fridge.The good about it. It does what it says. I have a number of freezer packs which will not freeze unless the temperature is well under freezing, around 0 degrees Fahrenheit. All of them were solid in a few hours, which is pretty astonishing. The small fridge compartment is good enough to keep some bags of shredded cheese above freezing, but refrigerated. It cools and cools quickly, and keeps things going.The app is decent, and has all main stuff at a glance, where turning on and off Eco mode is easy. My only worry, as I mentioned above is someone ninja-pairing their phone, locking the display, or the display is locked and a phone is lost or factory reset. Hopefully there is a way to reset the fridge if locked via the Bluetooth app.The basket makes it easy to get food in and out. It can get heavy, but it is nice being able to pull the entire contents out.The fridge works well, and you can tell it is working because a hand by the vent (left if facing the plug, right if facing the control panel) will have warm air. You can also hear the refrigerant quietly gurgle, which is a good sign. Overall, decently quiet.The fridge has a three level selection of battery saver. I've yet to test it, because I always use it with a power bank, as a power bank can tend to run the fridge for longer than just a car battery. Because it only connects to a power bank, I set that to "low", just in case a power bank doesn't have a regulated 12 volt port.If one adds an optional cover (make sure it fits this model, or a comparable brand), it adds a good amount of insulation, allowing the compressor to rest longer, and thus save on battery power.Eco mode works well, and is something I like using on a cool night. In the daytime, I turn it back to Max, especially if I have a generator and/or solar on, just for better cooling. What would be nice is the ability to set this setting either on time of day, or perhaps at ambient temperature outside.The bad:The latch is something that seems fragile. I try to gently close and open it, because if that breaks, there is no way to securely shut it. I have another, no name, fridge which has lasted since 2019, with constant openings/closings, zero issues. It would be nice if the parts that made up the latch were stainless steel or even brass just so it isn't a worry. Bonus points if ball bearings are used.The area you plug the cord into does not seem reinforced. I fear that I might break the case by pressing the cord in. So, I'd probably just not risk things, plug the 12 volt cord in, and use that, either to the battery bank, or via a 120 VAC to 12 VAC rectifier that can do at least 60 watts (I prefer 120 just for headroom as the compressor starting up has a big inrush current.) This way, the cable can stay put, but one can plug it into wherever one chooses.The door opening up long-ways can be a drag. However, one can position it so that isn't too bad an item.The vents should have proper airflow, and mind air direction. If either of the compressor vents winds up blocked, it may cause the compressor to shut down.The ugly: This fridge seems to be OEM-ed by a few companies, be it Alpicool, Euhomy, Roxx, and others. It has the same control panel, but the Bluetooth app belongs to the fridge company. There are directions around to do low level programming on the E1-E8 items, if need be... but in general, if there isn't a need to adjust them, other than the one that swaps between Celsius and Fahrenheit, I'd not bother with them.Overall, it keeps my frozen stuff safely under 0º (F), so I'm happy, and it does the job well.
