ISPO Award Winner 2025: Dometic CFX5 Series

Remember hauling ice and ending up with a cooler full of water? Not anymore. The CFX5 keeps your food fresh without the mess. The series takes everything that made the award-winning CFX3 line a benchmark and amplifies it with smarter engineering, better insulation, better cooling, reduced noise and more control.

At its heart lies Vacuum Insulated Panel (VIP) technology, the same innovation used in high-end refrigeration systems and space tech. By minimizing heat transfer and eliminating gas molecules inside the insulation, the CFX5 achieves outstanding thermal performance with a lighter, more compact build. The result: a cooler that keeps contents cold while drawing less power than ever before.

The real star, though, is what’s inside. Dometic’s compressor with VMSO3.5 control is most powerful yet, offering the kind of cooling performance once reserved for built-in systems. Whether you’re storing fresh food for a week in the desert or drinks on a summer camping trip, the CFX5 delivers consistent, precise temperature control.

Select models (55L, 75L, and 95L) come with dual-zone technology, letting you individual cooling  in two compartmens  – ideal for long trips where flexibility is key. Everything can be monitored and adjusted remotely via the Dometic App, thanks to integrated Bluetooth connectivity

Power management is crucial when you’re living off the grid, and here the CFX5 truly excels. Its three-stage dynamic battery protection system continuously monitors inbound power, prevents vehicle battery drain, and allows deep draw on dual-battery setups — meaning you can keep running longer without worrying about power loss. The cooler even charges small devices through its 18W USB port, turning it into a versatile hub for modern explorers.

Visually, the CFX5 carries the rugged yet refined design language that defines Dometic’s outdoor gear. The ExoFrame construction ensures structural integrity, while aluminium alloy handles make it easy to haul in and out of vehicles. A high-resolution color display provides real-time data, and an intuitive user interface keeps everything accessible at a glance. It’s clear that Dometic designed this series not in a lab, but in the field, listening to the needs of those who live for adventure.

The CFX5 range is available in 25L, 35L, 45L, 55L, 55L Icemaker, 75L dual-zone, and 95L dual-zone sizes, with retail prices ranging from €749 to €1,299. Whether you’re crossing continents in a 4x4, setting up a remote basecamp, or heading off for a long weekend by the lake, there’s a model to match every journey.

• Innovative Vacuum Insulated Panel technology
• 3-stage dynamic battery protection system
• User-friendly high resolution color display