Bodega Cooler Small IPX4 Cooler 16/26QT Review
A single-zone compressor cooler in 16qt and 26qt sizes from $179.99, with a -4F to 68F setting range and a 60W rated power input per the page. The page claims an IPX4 rating; its spec block lists manual control only.
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Our verdict
Suits a buyer who wants a small single-zone 12V cooler in 16qt or 26qt with dimensions and weight stated for both sizes. Look elsewhere if you need app control, a described AC adapter or a certificate behind the IPX4 claim. The main caveat is that the 31 dB, 30 minute and IPX4 statements are the store's own.
- Best for
- A buyer who wants a small single-zone compressor cooler in a 16qt or 26qt size.
- Skip if
- You need app control, a listed AC adapter or proof behind the IPX4 claim.
Why 3.5/5: Lifted only by a spec block giving dimensions and weight for two sizes and a rated input. Held back by mostly negative Trustpilot feedback about support, inconsistent after-sale wording on the store's pages, and IPX4, noise and cooling-time claims with no source.
This listing covers two sizes of a small single-zone compressor cooler, 16qt and 26qt, priced from $179.99. The title and copy stress an IPX4 rating, and the page lists a -4F to 68F setting range, a 60W rated power input, 12V/24V car power and 110V/240V home adapters. Its specification block gives dimensions and weight for both sizes and shows manual control only.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Model Name | MCD25D / MCD15B1 |
| Capacity | 25 Liters/26qt (MCD25D); 15 Liters/16qt (MCD15B1) |
| Manual or APP control | Manual |
| Temperature setting (listed) | -4F-68F |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.6 x 22.5 x 14.9 in (MCD25D); 12.6 x 18.5 x 12.99 in (MCD15B1) |
| Item weight | 24.25 lbs/ 11 kg (MCD25D); 19.84 lbs/ 9 kg (MCD15B1) |
| Rated power input | 60W |
| Area | single zone |
| Configuration | 12 Car Power Cord |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Defrost System Type | Automatic |
| Cooling Method | Compressor |
| Adjustable Temperature Control | Yes |
Options and pricing
The page lists two capacities: 26qt at $239.99 and 16qt at $179.99, and it shows a crossed-out price of $329.99 for the listing. Its spec block lists the models MCD25D (25 Liters/26qt) and MCD15B1 (15 Liters/16qt) in two columns. No battery, cover or power-station variant is offered, and the only power item named in the spec block is a 12 Car Power Cord.
How it compares
The Bodega Cooler MCD15 16QT Mini Car Fridge also starts at $179.99 and has a 16 quart size, while the Bodega Cooler 16QT (15L) Small Car Fridge is $209.99. The Bodega Cooler QZW38 40QT Car Fridge with App Control is $269.99 and its title lists app control, which this page's spec block shows as manual only.
Shipping, returns and warranty
Shipping: the shipping page offers free standard shipping around mainland US from US warehouses (the FAQ names California, Texas and Pennsylvania), with 1 business day of processing, a tracking email once the order ships, and no delivery to PO, APO or FPO addresses; the address cannot be changed after shipment. Some products can go to Canada, Germany and Italy for an extra $35 (8 to 15 business days) or to the UK for an extra $60, while the FAQ says every product ships to the continental US, only part of the range to Canada and only the detachable battery to Europe. Returns: an order can be cancelled within 24 hours by email or phone; after it ships a double shipping fee comes off the refund and a 2% transaction fee may apply. A return within 30 days needs an email to [email protected] for a return authorization first, an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, and shipping back within 7 days of the refund confirmation to the Rancho Cucamonga, California address; the buyer pays the shipping, while for a defective or damaged item the store says it refunds the shipping fee after photos or video. Orders bought from Amazon, Walmart or other resellers are not covered. Exchanges within 30 days carry a restocking fee and shipping that vary by brand. The page gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, and the FAQ says 1 to 3. Warranty: the warranty page promises 2 years on products bought directly from bodegacooler.com, with the exact period on the last page of the manual, and also says a 1-year warranty extends to 2 years by registering the product (the FAQ says register within 10 days of purchase); it covers defects in materials and workmanship, not misuse, accidents or unauthorized repair, and not products from third-party sellers. Some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty. Payment: Klarna, American Express, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, PayPal and Visa, plus regional methods such as Boleto, THAI QR PromptPay, Rabbit LINE Pay and ShopeePay, according to the FAQ.
Before you buy
The page shows 80 customer reviews with 94% of them five-star in the store's own widget, which we could not verify. Reputation: on Trustpilot (read on the Australian site) bodegacooler.com is a claimed profile with a TrustScore of 2.6 from 16 reviews, 25% five-star and 69% one-star; the company rarely replies, and the newest reviews (August and September 2026) describe a 100-quart unit with about 60 quarts usable, a replacement that froze the fridge side, and unanswered support. A June 2026 review of a 3-door Bodega cooler sold on Amazon (The Inventory, which names no model code and may not cover this item) cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow support. A web search found no BBB profile. The bodegacooler.com domain was registered on 27 May 2019. The store's FAQ says only one promotion code can be used per order and offers new customers 12% off fridges for subscribing to its newsletter, and some pages advertise their own sales and codes. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- Dimensions and weight are listed for both the 16qt and 26qt sizes
- A 60W rated power input is listed
- Both 12V/24V car power and 110V/240V home adapters are named in the copy
- The page lists automatic defrost, a single door and adjustable temperature control
- The 16qt size starts at $179.99
Worth noting
- The page says IPX4 but shows no certificate, and its title says water resistant while a heading names water and dust protection
- The 60W rated input is listed once, so the page does not say whether it applies to both sizes
- The Configuration row names only a 12 Car Power Cord; no AC adapter or other box contents are listed
- The 31 dB, 30 minute and 20% more capacity claims name no test or comparison model
Questions before you buy
What power can the 16qt and 26qt coolers use?
The copy says they work with 12V/24V car outlets and 110V/240V home adapters, and the spec block lists a 60W rated power input and a 12 Car Power Cord. The page does not list an AC adapter or say which size the 60W figure covers.
Does the page offer app control?
No. The specification block lists Manual under Manual or APP control, and the copy mentions smart temperature control without naming an app.
What does the page say about water resistance?
The title says IPX4 Rating Water Resistant, and a section calls the unit IPX4-certified and corrosion-resistant. The page shows no certificate or test report.
Where does Bodega Cooler ship and how fast?
Free standard shipping covers mainland US from warehouses in the US, with 1 business day of processing; no PO, APO or FPO addresses. Some products can go to Canada, Germany, Italy (+$35, 8 to 15 business days) and the UK (+$60), but the FAQ lists fewer destinations, so check the product before ordering abroad.
What is the return window?
30 days from purchase for an unused, uninstalled product in its original packaging, after an email to [email protected] for a return authorization. The buyer pays the shipping unless the item is defective or damaged; cancellation is free within 24 hours of ordering. Orders from Amazon or other resellers are not covered.
How long is the warranty?
The warranty page says 2 years for purchases from bodegacooler.com, or 1 year extended to 2 by registering the product within 10 days of purchase (per the FAQ); the manual names the exact period. Some product pages state other terms, so keep the order number and ask support before relying on one figure.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Bodega Cooler Small IPX4 Electric Cooler, 16QT / 26QT product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler shipping pageFree standard shipping in mainland US from US warehouses; some products to Canada, Germany, Italy, UK for a feeRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler refund policy24-hour cancellation, 30-day returns with an RA, shipping costs, restocking on exchanges, refund timingRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler warranty page2-year warranty on purchases from the store; 1 year extended to 2 by registration; exclusionsRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler FAQPayment methods, promo-code rule, warehouses, shipping destinations, returns, car fridge guidanceRead October 21, 2026
- Bodega Cooler contact pageSupport email, US phone line and hours, New York office and California warehouse addressesRead October 21, 2026
Independent
- Trustpilot profile for bodegacooler.com (Australian site)TrustScore 2.6 from 16 reviews (25% five-star, 69% one-star); claimed profile; company rarely repliesRead October 21, 2026
- The Inventory: BODEGACOOLER 3-door beverage cooler review (26 Jun 2026)About a 3-door cooler sold on Amazon: cites a 2.5/5 TrustScore and reports of damaged units and slow supportRead October 21, 2026
- Verisign RDAP record for bodegacooler.comDomain registered 2019-05-27Read October 21, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page says IPX4-certified, 31 dB, drinks chilled in 30 minutes and 20% more storage than similar models, naming no certificate, test or comparison model; its title says water resistant while a heading also names dust.
- The Configuration row lists only a 12 Car Power Cord, yet the copy names 110V/240V home adapters; the 60W rated power input appears once, with no size named.
- The page points to a review video of the 26qt, but the video is not in the page text and nothing in the listing describes its content.
- The refund policy gives the refund time as 3 to 7 business days in one place and up to 7 in another, while the FAQ says 1 to 3.
- The warranty page says 2 years and also 1 year extended to 2 by registering; some product pages state other terms, such as a 5-year compressor warranty with 1 year on the rest, 24 months on the compressor and accessories, or a 5-year product warranty.
- The page points to reviews of this model (link text only, such as 'Check the reviews:') that we could not open; apart from those, no independent test of it was found in the web searches made on 21 October 2026.
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