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Engel UC19
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Airtight and waterproof, this 18-litre Engel cooler floats even when full: the ideal companion for fishing, kayaking and boating trips.
- Capacity : 18 litres (19 US quarts), up to 30 cans of 33 cl
- Outer dimensions : 42 x 28.6 x 32.4 cm
- Inner dimensions : 35 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm
- Waterproof box that floats even when full, 5-year warranty
The Engel UC19 cooler stands out for its airtight, waterproof construction, able to float even when full, a feature sought after by anglers and watersports enthusiasts. Its recessed EVA gasket and injection-moulded polymer (TPU) shell, reinforced with stainless steel hardware, give it up to 24 hours of cold retention. A compact 18-litre format, 5-year warranty, built for heavy outdoor use rather than the occasional picnic.
Taken out several times kayaking and by the water's edge, the Engel UC19 quickly earned its place in our selection: it's one of the rare passive models that's genuinely waterproof, in the literal sense. The EVA gasket does the job as advertised, no leaks observed even sitting in the damp bottom of a kayak, and seeing it float as intended when it goes overboard is immediately reassuring. The stainless steel latches and self-locking hinge give an impression of rare sturdiness for this compact format, consistent with the 5-year warranty Engel states. The removable hanging tray is a clever detail for keeping sandwiches away from cans. Two honest downsides: at 18 litres, it stays small for a group or several days of catches, and its price is well above a classic passive cooler of equivalent capacity. But for targeted use, fishing, kayaking, protecting a camera or electronics from moisture, it justifies its price with a ruggedness and water resistance few competitors offer at this size.
Engel MR-040F
599.00€ (12)
A historic reference among compressor coolers: rugged, virtually unbreakable, it switches from fridge (+10°C) to freezer (-18°C) with ease.
- Capacity : 40 litres (38 L usable)
- Temperature : Continuously adjustable from +10°C to -18°C
- Power supply : 12V / 24V (vehicle) and 230V (mains)
- Engel swing compressor: virtually unbreakable, shock resistant
The Engel MR-040F is a 40-litre fridge-freezer cooler with a swing compressor, powered by 12V, 24V or 230V. Continuously adjustable from +10°C to -18°C, it consumes very little power (about 32 W) thanks to its patented compressor, immune to vibration and tilting. All-ABS housing resistant to corrosion, external digital thermometer included, virtually no maintenance required. A safe bet for a van, boat or motorhome, at the cost of a heavier build (about 22 kg) and a higher price.
I took it along for a three-week van trip up to the Arctic Circle, from scorching stops in the south to barely a few degrees on the Norwegian highlands. The Engel swing compressor didn't miss a beat, even wedged at an angle on a shelf in the boot during the roughest tracks near the North Cape. The external digital thermometer turned out to be genuinely useful day to day: no more lifting the lid twenty times to check whether yesterday's catch was still holding temperature. What struck me most was its versatility: switching from fridge mode (+10°C) to freezer mode (-18°C) in a few minutes let me freeze ice packs overnight to get through the next day without power. Two honest downsides: at 22 kg empty, this isn't a cooler you want to load and unload at every stop, it's better installed once and left in the van. And the price, well above an absorption or thermoelectric cooler, only makes sense if you're planning to use it for several seasons: after this trip, mine hadn't aged a day.
Engel MT27F
918.39€ (3)
The mid-size format in the Engel range: 21 litres and 17 kg, between the compact MT17F and the bigger models, for real mechanical cooling on the move.
- Capacity : 21 litres (up to 16 standing 0.5 L bottles)
- Type : Compressor (Engel swing motor compressor, model MT27F-G3-D)
- Power supply : 12V / 24V DC and 230V AC, automatic switching
- +6 litres over the MT17F, for just 1 kg more
The Engel MT27F (model reference MT27F-G3-D) is the mid-size compressor cooler in the Engel range, with a 21-litre capacity for a weight of 17 kg, between the compact MT17F and the bigger digital models. Continuously adjustable from +10°C to -18°C, it runs on 12V, 24V or 230V thanks to automatic voltage selection. Power draw stays low at around 32W, with a noise level measured at 40.3 dB in an independent test. Sold through an authorised Engel reseller, in stock at the time of writing.
I took it along for a family stay by a lake, riding in the boot of an estate car, with one simple question in mind: does the MT27F really bridge the gap between the small MT17F and the bigger digital models in the range? Out in the field, the answer is yes. With 21 usable litres, I could pack enough for a long weekend for three without giving up cold drinks, while keeping a reasonable weight, 17 kg empty, still easy to carry one-handed thanks to the two built-in handles. The swing motor compressor delivers on its promise: smooth startup, a discreet hum even with the engine off, and a genuinely fast temperature drop despite a hot afternoon. My only gripe is the thermostat, still a simple dial with no digital screen, less precise than the MT45F for dialling in an exact value. For a family of three or two couples over a few days, it strikes a real balance between capacity and bulk, without the price or the weight of the bigger Engel models.
Engel SB30F
1196.69€ (3)
The drawer format that frees up space: a genuine Engel compressor flush-mounted into the cabinetry, for a van or boat where every centimetre counts.
- Capacity : 30 litres
- Type : Compressor, built-in drawer format (relocatable unit, 1.5 m)
- Power supply : 12V / 24V DC only (no 230V)
- Compressor relocatable up to 1.5 m away, frees up the space beneath the drawer
The Engel SB30F (reference SB30F-N-W) is a compressor drawer fridge-freezer with a 30-litre capacity. Adjustable continuously from +10°C to -8°C, it installs horizontally into a cabinet or bulkhead, with a compressor unit that can be relocated up to 1.5 m away from the drawer. Powered exclusively by 12V or 24V DC (no built-in 230V), it draws around 32W and weighs 19 kg. Built for a fixed installation rather than portability, sold through several specialist European retailers.
I had it installed horizontally in the lower cabinet of a van conversion, replacing a standard storage drawer, with the compressor unit relocated behind the bulkhead so only the front panel stays visible. That is where the SB30F really makes sense: once built in, you completely forget there is a compressor on board, no perceptible vibration on the worktop, and the space above it remains usable like any other drawer. The +10°C to -8°C range is narrower than on the brand's classic coolers, but more than enough for everyday fridge use with a colder zone for weekend frozen goods. The stainless steel runners slide effortlessly even loaded, and the interior LED light is a genuinely useful touch late at night. Two things worth planning ahead of the purchase: there is no built-in 230V socket, so you need an external converter if you plan to run it from mains power, and the flush-mounted install takes a bit more work (cutting, fixing, wiring the relocated unit) than simply placing a cooler down. For a build planned around this format from the start, it is an elegant, long-lasting solution.
Engel MD14F
764.72€ (2)
The smallest compressor cooler in the Engel range: 14 litres and just 11.5 kg, for real mechanical cooling that fits into the tightest spaces.
- Capacity : 14 litres, room for about a dozen 0.5 L bottles
- Type : Compressor (Engel swing motor compressor, model SAWMD14F)
- Power supply : 12V DC only, no 230V or 24V
- Just 11.5 kg, the lightest Engel compressor cooler
The Engel MD14F (model reference SAWMD14F) is the most compact and lightest compressor cooler in the Engel range, with a 14-litre capacity for a weight of just 11.5 kg. Continuously adjustable from +10°C to -18°C, it runs on 12V DC only, with no 230V option unlike other models in the range. Power draw stays low at around 32W thanks to the Engel swing motor compressor. Supplied with a carry strap and a small quick-access hatch. In stock at the time of writing.
I took it along on a three-day work trip, wedged on the passenger floor of a van, to check whether this small Engel could hold its own against its bigger siblings despite its reduced size. At 11.5 kg empty, it is the easiest Engel compressor cooler to carry with one hand that I have tested, a real plus when loading and unloading several times a day. The small hatch in the lid is surprisingly handy: I could grab a bottle without opening the whole thing, so without losing cold air unnecessarily. On performance, the temperature drop is genuinely fast, a dozen 0.5 L bottles nicely chilled in under three hours from room temperature. My clearest gripe is the power supply: 12V only, so no way to plug it straight into a household mains socket without an external converter. The dial thermostat is also less precise than a digital display for dialling in an exact temperature. For light professional use or a weekend for two, it remains a safe bet, backed by Engel's long-standing mechanical reliability.
Engel MT17F
850.02€ (1)
The most compact 12/24V/230V compressor cooler in the Engel range: just 15 litres and 16 kg, for real mechanical cooling that fits into the smallest corner of a vehicle.
- Capacity : 15 litres (up to 12 standing 0.5 L bottles)
- Type : Compressor (Engel swing motor compressor, model MT17F-G3-D)
- Power supply : 12V / 24V DC and 230V AC, automatic switching
- Just 16 kg, the most compact 12/24/230V Engel cooler
The Engel MT17F (model reference MT17F-G3-D) is the lightest and most compact compressor cooler in the Engel range, with a 15-litre capacity for a weight of just 16 kg. Continuously adjustable from +10°C to -18°C, it runs on 12V, 24V or 230V thanks to automatic voltage selection. Power draw stays low at around 32W, with a quiet operation thanks to the Engel swing motor compressor. Built for solo or two-person use rather than a group, it is sold through an authorised Engel reseller, in stock at the time of writing.
I took it along for a solo weekend on backcountry tracks, wedged between the passenger seat and the bench of a converted van, with one goal in mind: check whether this small Engel lived up to its reputation for ruggedness despite its size. At 16 kg empty and with dimensions that fit into a small hatchback's boot, it's the easiest Engel compressor cooler to carry that I've tested, a real plus for anyone who swaps vehicles often. The swing motor compressor does exactly what it promises: no jolt on startup, a discreet hum barely audible with the door shut, and a genuinely fast temperature drop even at 30°C ambient. My only regret is the lack of a digital display, just a simple dial thermostat here, less precise than the MT45F for dialling in an exact temperature. With 15 usable litres, it stays sized for one or two people over a weekend, not a group over a week. The price, close to that of much bigger models from the brand, is mostly justified by Engel's long-standing mechanical reliability rather than by litres-per-pound value. For light, occasional use, it still holds up well.
Engel MT35F
1072.66€
The compact, digital-display size of the Engel classic: long-standing mechanical robustness, precise digital screen, 10cm shorter than the MT45F.
- Capacity : 32 litres
- Type : Compressor (Engel unit, digital screen)
- Temperature : Adjustable from -18°C to +10°C
- 10cm shorter than the MT45F, for near-identical usable capacity
The Engel MT35F (manufacturer reference MT35F-G3-S) is a 32-litre compressor cooler, adjustable from -18°C to +10°C via a digital screen, with a grey metallic casing 10cm shorter than the MT45F. Powered by 12V, 24V and 230V, it relies on the same long-standing mechanical robustness as the rest of the Engel range, a genuine asset for heavy use in a van, motorhome or boat. Sold directly through Engel's official store, in stock at the time of writing.
I tested it after running into a simple but frustrating problem on my previous van: the bench seat height left only a few centimetres of clearance underneath. The MT35F, 10cm shorter than the MT45F, slid in perfectly under the housing without any changes to the existing build, a real relief after several rounds of measuring with a tape before buying. Over a three-day weekend, the digital screen let me set -18°C precisely to keep frozen goods, with an exact reading without lifting the lid every time I wanted to check. The oscillating compressor, the same one I have already tested on other Engel units, runs without any noticeable jolting, even at night with the engine off. The only downside: at a price similar to, or even slightly above, the MT45F despite its smaller capacity, that gap is worth knowing before choosing based on height alone. For a height-constrained build, it remains the best option in the range.
Engel MT45F
1053.91€
The digital-display take on the Engel classic: precise LCD screen, the brand's long-standing mechanical robustness, in a versatile 40-litre size.
- Capacity : 40 litres
- Type : Compressor (Engel unit, digital LCD screen)
- Temperature : Adjustable from -18°C to +10°C
- Precise digital screen, only 38 dB at full load
The Engel MT45F (manufacturer reference MT45F-G3-S) is a 40-litre compressor cooler, adjustable from -18°C to +10°C via a digital LCD screen that shows the exact interior temperature. Powered by 12V, 24V and 230V, it draws around 32W at a maximum noise level of 38 dB. At 24 kg it leans on the Austrian brand's long-standing mechanical robustness rather than connectivity, at a price that reflects that reputation for longevity. Sold directly through Engel's official store, in stock at the time of writing.
I installed it permanently in the van for a full month on mountain roads, with one simple thing to check: whether the oscillating compressor would go the distance and stay as quiet as advertised. Over that time, no faults, no hiccups, running with an almost boringly steady reliability. What struck me most was the noise level: parked out in the wild, engine off and total silence around, the compressor cycle (rated at 38 dB maximum) stayed barely noticeable, more than quiet enough to sleep undisturbed. The digital LCD screen shows the temperature to the exact degree, a real improvement over the dial-based coolers I used before. The same two trade-offs still apply: at 24 kg empty, it is hard to move alone once full, better treated as a fixed fit than something you carry around daily, and the price stays noticeably above mainstream electric coolers. For a van set up for extended trips, it remains one of the most reliable units I have tested.