staff@slashgear.com (Mikael Trench)
2024-04-22 19:15:39
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In a world where smart coolers exist — such as the 24Q Hybrid Power Cooler from Ryobi and the Makita Outdoor Adventure cooler – why shouldn’t we have one that runs on electricity? But even with its bevy of phenomenal features, there’s little to justify the nearly $700 price of the Igloo ICF 80DZ 83-quart Cooler. On an Instagram post showing off the cooler from @costconew, users such as @michaelcclark1 called it “Way.. Way Too Expensive as an alternative,” and @buddyhanratty commented, “You had me until the price.”
Most couldn’t comprehend the benefit of such a purchase, especially when there’s a similar solution common in most households. User @huntbatchscott expressed this sentiment, saying, “I have an iceless cooler too. It’s called a refrigerator.” Given that both devices cool your food through electricity, it’s easy to see how such a comparison can be made. What draws most people to coolers, however, is that they can travel with them while keeping their food cool. But if you aren’t close to a charging port for your electric cooler, such as on the beach or out camping, then it defeats the purpose.
Commenters believed that their money would be better spent on an actual refrigerator or mini fridge, with many even giving specific recommendations, such as @alas3k, who shared, “Paid for a Magic Chef mid-size for less than $320!!!” Magic Chef also sells a mini fridge for $229 at The Home Depot. For those seeking a better-priced item similar to the Igloo cooler, @jmedias_ recommended “Get ICECO instead,” which currently costs just under $449 on Amazon.