Coleman Pro 45 Qt vs Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled
Quick verdict
Winner: Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled
- Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled: A family on a long weekend who rolls the cooler from car to site.
- Coleman Pro 45 Qt: Long weekends for two to four who want a latching, strap-down box.
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Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled review
Best for: A family on a long weekend who rolls the cooler from car to site
Coleman's current 50-quart wheeled Xtreme, with a 5-day ice claim at 90°F, wheels and a locking tow handle; at 12.7 lb empty it is heavier than the 52-qt chest.
The Xtreme 50 wheeled holds 84 cans, claims up to 5 days of ice at 90°F, and has a long telescoping locking handle, heavy-duty wheels, molded side handles and a leak-resistant drain. The Have-A-Seat lid seats 250 lb and has cup holders. It is the same design as the older Xtreme 50 listing and the wheeled sibling of the 52-qt Xtreme chest.
Good
- Locking telescoping handle and wheels let one person move a full load
- Coleman claims 5 days of ice at 90°F and 84-can capacity
- Leak-resistant drain and EZ-Clean top make cleanup quick
Watch for
- 12.7 lb empty, about 4 lb more than the non-wheeled 52-qt Xtreme
- Interior is 17.8 x 12.9 x 13.1 in; measure your food bins before buying
Specs from Coleman 50-Quart Xtreme 5-Day Hard Cooler with Wheels product page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonColeman Pro 45 Qt review
Best for: Long weekends for two to four who want a latching, strap-down box
Coleman's heavy-duty 45-quart chest with a 4-day ice claim, a steel latch and tie-down straps; it weighs 19.8 lb empty and has no wheels despite its Amazon title.
The Pro 45 has walls up to 2 in thick, an antimicrobial liner, a one-hand stainless steel latch, an extra-wide attached drain plug, tie-down straps, a padlock opening and non-slip feet. Coleman claims up to 4 days of ice and 74 cans without ice, and says it is 30% lighter than rotomolded coolers. It still weighs 19.8 lb empty. Coleman gives a 10-year limited warranty.
Good
- Latch, tie-down straps and non-slip feet keep it shut and in place in the car
- 10-year limited warranty vs 1 year on Coleman's Classic and Xtreme coolers
- Attached extra-wide drain plug drains fast and can't go missing
Watch for
- 19.8 lb empty, over twice the 52-qt Xtreme chest, and no wheels
- Coleman gives no temperature for the 4-day claim, so it is hard to compare
Specs from Coleman Pro 45-Quart Hard Cooler product page and 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 Pro 45-Quart Hard Cooler | Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart Wheeled Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $150 | $75 |
| Capacity (qt) | 45 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 4 days | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) |
| Holds | 74 cans | 84 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 19.8 lb | 12.7 lb |
| Wheels | no | yes |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | rugged handles + tie-down straps | telescoping locking tow handle + molded side handles |
| Lid | insulated Have-A-Seat lid, stainless one-hand latch, padlock opening | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders |
| Build | heavy-duty hard-sided, walls up to 2 in, antimicrobial liner, non-slip feet | hard-sided, Xtreme-insulated walls and lid, low-CO2 foam, EZ-Clean top |
| Outside size | 24.53 L x 16.38 W x 17.17 H in | 22.6 L x 17.6 W x 17.5 H 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 Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled leads on price and maker's ice claim. It also has the lower listed price. Coleman Pro 45 Qt: Coleman's heavy-duty 45-quart chest with a 4-day ice claim, a steel latch and tie-down straps; it weighs 19.8 lb empty and has no wheels despite its Amazon title. Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled: Coleman's current 50-quart wheeled Xtreme, with a 5-day ice claim at 90°F, wheels and a locking tow handle; at 12.7 lb empty it is heavier than the 52-qt chest.
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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