Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled vs Coleman Xtreme 52 Qt
Quick verdict
Only one available on Amazon
The Coleman Xtreme 52 Qt was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled listing before buying.
Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled: A family on a long weekend who rolls the cooler from car to site.
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Coleman Xtreme 52-Quart Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$50(last checked Jan 30)
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See in-stock alternativesColeman 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 Xtreme 52 Qt review
Best for: Two to four people on a long weekend who can lift a full chest
A 52-quart chest with a 5-day ice claim at 90°F for long weekends; it has no wheels, so a full load is a two-person carry by the side handles.
This is the non-wheeled Xtreme 5 chest: 52 quarts, 82 cans, a Have-A-Seat lid rated to 250 lb with cup holders, two-way side handles and a leak-resistant channel drain. Coleman claims up to 5 days of ice at 90°F and it weighs 8.6 lb empty. Unlike the Xtreme 50 wheeled models it has no wheels or tow handle. Coleman no longer lists it.
Good
- Coleman claims 5 days of ice at 90°F, enough for a long weekend
- Channel drain empties meltwater without tipping the chest
- 8.6 lb empty, about 4 lb lighter than the wheeled Xtreme 50
Watch for
- No wheels; a full 52-qt chest is heavy over a long walk to the site
- Discontinued on Coleman.com; exterior size is not reliably listed anywhere
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesSide-by-side
| Spec | Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart Wheeled Cooler | Coleman Xtreme 52-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $75 | $50 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity (qt) | 50 | 52 |
| Maker's ice claim | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) |
| Holds | 84 cans | 82 cans |
| Weight (empty) | 12.7 lb | 8.6 lb |
| Wheels | yes | no |
| Drain plug | yes | yes |
| Handles | telescoping locking tow handle + molded side handles | 2-way side handles |
| Lid | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders |
| Build | hard-sided, Xtreme-insulated walls and lid, low-CO2 foam, EZ-Clean top | hard-sided, extra-insulated Xtreme walls and lid, low-CO2 foam; made in USA |
| Outside size | 22.6 L x 17.6 W x 17.5 H in | not listed |
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 52 Qt was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled listing before buying.
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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