Bodega Cooler T50 53QT Dual-Zone Freezer Review
A 53 Quart (50L) dual-zone portable freezer with a removable partition, listed from $382.49, with zones of 30 and 23 Quart, a -4F to 68F range per the page, 100-240V AC and 12V/24V DC inputs, 28.5 x 14.1 x 18 inches and 42.9 pounds. It suits a vehicle or campsite with room for the box.
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Our verdict
A fit for a vehicle or campsite that wants a 53 Quart (50L) box with a removable partition and a separate temperature for each zone. Look elsewhere if you need one consistent weight and energy figure for this model. The main caveat is the page conflict: its energy line talks about the 38qt fridge, so the under 45W claim cannot be tied to the T50.
- Best for
- A vehicle or campsite that needs a 53 Quart (50L) box with a removable partition.
- Skip if
- You need one consistent weight and energy figure for this exact model.
Why 3.6/5: Lifted by a full specification block and outside write-ups with measured energy use, though Bodega supplied the units. Held back by an energy line that names the T36's size, unverified cooling and noise claims, and store-level concerns about the seller.
A 53 Quart (50L) portable freezer, the T50 is listed from $382.49. Both outlets covering it say Bodega supplied the unit and carry affiliate links. The Gadgeteer (2022) ran informal tests: an empty unit set to 36F showed 36F on its display within 16 minutes while a meat thermometer's lowest reading was 44F; no power draw was measured; its complaints included a heavy cooler and an optimistic display. The Camping Nerd (2026) measured 479 Wh over 24 hours on 12V DC and 500 Wh on 120V AC with one side at 41F and the other at 0F, empty; cooling was not timed; its cons include plastic wheels and a divider that does not seal. Verdict: it 'has performed well' and is a 'fantastic choice' for a unit that stays put.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| Operation | 100-240V / 12V / 24V |
| Dimension | 28.5 x 14.1 x 18 inches |
| Fridge Capacity | 53 Quart (50L) |
| Left Zone / Right Zone | 30 Quart / 23 Quart |
| Item Weight | 42.9 pounds |
| Refrigeration Range | -4F to 68F |
| Noise Level | under 42dB |
| Wattage | MAX MODE 60W; ECO MODE 45W |
| Rated Current | AC 1.5A-2.7A, DC 6.0A (12V) / 3.0A (24V) |
| Door removable or switch direction | Yes |
Options and pricing
Three variants are listed: T50 at $382.49, T50 with Cover at $454.98 and T50+Power Station at $599.98, which was out of stock when read; the other two were in stock. The page shows a crossed-out price of $544.99. It does not name the power station or give its capacity. The page's T Series table also describes a single-zone T50T, but that is not one of the variants sold here.
How it compares
At $382.49 for 53 Quart (50L), the T50 sits between the Bodega Cooler T36 38QT Dual-Zone Portable Car Fridge at 38 Quart (36L) from $379.99 and the Bodega Cooler T60 64QT Dual-Zone Fridge on Wheels at 64-Quart (60L) from $383.99. The page's T Series table gives the T50 a net weight of 42.9 pounds, against 30.1 pounds for the T36 and 47.2 pounds for the T60.
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 264 customer reviews with 87% 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 carries a '30 Days Price Match Guarantee' banner that the refund and shipping policies do not mention. The page shows a crossed-out regular price; that is the store's own comparison figure.
What we liked
- The specification block states the zone split (30 Quart / 23 Quart), size, weight, noise, wattage and rated current
- A removable partition lets the box change between two zones and one large zone, per the page
- Each zone has independent temperature control within -4F to 68F, per the page
- Control is by an Android or iOS app or by hand, and Max and Eco modes are listed
- Care reminders on the page cover pre-cooling, ventilation and what to do on an E1 error
Worth noting
- The energy-saving line names the 38qt fridge, the T36's size, so its under 45W claim cannot be tied to the T50
- The page lists 42.9 pounds while the outside write-ups list 30.1 lb and 34 lb, and one reviewer called the cooler heavy
- One outside reviewer reports that the divider does not seal, so heat moves between the sides, and that the fridge side will not go below 14F with the divider in
- The page's reminders say the target temperature resets to the default whenever the partition is removed or installed
Questions before you buy
Can the T50 be used as one large zone?
According to the page, yes: a removable partition lets the box change from a dual zone layout to a single large zone, and each zone has independent temperature control with a setting range of -4 to 68F. The page's reminders add that whenever the partition is removed or installed, the target temperature resets to the default and must be set again.
What power inputs and ratings does the T50 list?
The page lists operation on 100-240V, 12V and 24V. The package has a 12V/24V DC power cord and a 100V-240V AC power cord with adapter. Wattage is 60W in MAX mode and 45W in ECO mode, and rated current is AC 1.5A-2.7A, DC 6.0A (12V) / 3.0A (24V).
What should I do if the T50 shows an E1 error?
The page's care reminders say to lower the battery protection setting or recharge the battery promptly. The page lists a 3 stage battery protection setting (H, M, L) and does not explain the error further.
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 T50 53QT Dual-Zone Portable Freezer 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
- The Gadgeteer: BODEGAcooler T50 review (updated 15 Jan 2024)Informal tests; sample provided by Bodega; heavy, optimistic displayRead October 21, 2026
- The Camping Nerd: Bodega T50 review (updated 7 Aug 2026)Unit sent free by Bodega; measured 479 Wh per 24 h on 12V; plastic wheels and handles, divider does not sealRead October 21, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The energy-saving paragraph on this 53QT/50L T50 page talks about 'the 38qt 12v fridge' using less than 45W in ECO mode and well below 1kWh per day in MAX mode, which is the T36's size; the T50's own specification lists 60W for MAX mode and 45W for ECO mode.
- The page lists 42.9 pounds; the outside write-ups list 30.1 lb and 34 lb. It says the door is removable or can switch direction, while one write-up says the lid is removable but not reversible.
- Noise is under 42dB in the specification block but 43-47 db in the feature copy, and the T Series table shows 28.5 x 14.2 x 17.9 inches against 28.5 x 14.1 x 18 inches in the specification block.
- 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 outside write-ups we read cover units the makers supplied or sent (or whose source is not stated) and carry affiliate links.
- Some options showed as out of stock when the page was read on 21 October 2026.
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