Coleman Chiller 48 Qt vs Igloo Profile II 50 Qt
Quick verdict
Winner: Coleman Chiller 48 Qt
- Coleman Chiller 48 Qt: Two to four people on a weekend trip with a short carry.
- Igloo Profile II 50 Qt: A big, light drinks cooler for a beach day or a tailgate.
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Coleman Chiller 48 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people on a weekend trip with a short carry
An older 48-quart chest with a 3-day ice claim at 90°F, a hinged lid and a drain, fine for a weekend; Amazon calls it the Chiller 48, but it is Coleman's Performance 48.
Sold on Amazon as the Chiller 48, this is model 3000000152, Coleman's 48-quart Performance cooler: 63 cans, a hinged lid, two-way handles, a leak-resistant channel drain and room for 2-liter bottles upright. Coleman's chart and Altitude Sports give up to 3 days at 90°F, 25.63 x 14.13 x 14.13 in and 7.6 lb. Coleman's current Chiller 48 is a different cooler with 76 cans and swing-up handles.
Good
- Channel drain empties meltwater without tilting the cooler
- 7.6 lb empty with 63-can capacity; holds 2-liter bottles upright
- Coleman claims 3 days of ice at 90°F, enough for a weekend
Watch for
- No wheels; a full 48-qt chest is a two-hand carry by the side handles
- 3-day claim leaves little margin on a long weekend; plan to add ice
Specs from Altitude Sports product page, Amazon.com listing and Coleman's current Chiller 48 page, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonIgloo Profile II 50 Qt review
Best for: A big, light drinks cooler for a beach day or a tailgate
Lots of room for little weight, but Igloo pitches it for single-day events and it has no drain plug; pick a cooler with a multi-day claim for a weekend.
The Profile II 50 is a 50 qt hard cooler with THERMECOOL foam, a Cool Riser base, swing-up handles, a tie-down loop and a liner with pour channels; it is made in the USA. Amazon lists it at 78 to 79 cans and 5.6 lb empty. Igloo gives no ice-retention figure and says it keeps items cold all day. It has no drain plug, so a full chest has to be tipped to empty.
Good
- 50 qt of space for 5.6 lb empty
- Swing-up handles and a tie-down loop; made in the USA
- Liner pour channels make tipping out meltwater cleaner
Watch for
- No drain plug: you tip a full 50 qt chest to empty it
- Igloo pitches it for single-day use and gives no ice-days figure
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Coleman Chiller 48-Quart Cooler | Igloo Profile II 50-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $40 | $49 |
| Capacity (qt) | 48 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 3 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | not listed |
| Holds | 63 cans | not listed |
| Weight (empty) | 7.6 lb | 5.6 lb |
| Wheels | no | no |
| Drain plug | yes | no |
| Handles | 2-way side handles | swing-up handles, tie-down loop |
| Lid | hinged, one-handed access | slotted lid |
| Build | hard-sided, low-CO2 foam insulation | hard-sided, THERMECOOL foam |
| Outside size | 25.63 x 14.13 x 14.13 in | 24.95 x 14.58 x 14.77 in |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The Coleman Chiller 48 Qt leads on price. Check current listings before choosing. Coleman Chiller 48 Qt: An older 48-quart chest with a 3-day ice claim at 90°F, a hinged lid and a drain, fine for a weekend; Amazon calls it the Chiller 48, but it is Coleman's Performance 48. Igloo Profile II 50 Qt: Lots of room for little weight, but Igloo pitches it for single-day events and it has no drain plug; pick a cooler with a multi-day claim for a weekend.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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