Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled vs Igloo Profile II 50 Qt
Quick verdict
Winner: Igloo Profile II 50 Qt
- Igloo Profile II 50 Qt: A big, light drinks cooler for a beach day or a tailgate.
- Coleman Xtreme 50 Qt Wheeled: A family on a long weekend who rolls the cooler from car to site.
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Igloo 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 AmazonColeman 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 AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart Wheeled Cooler | Igloo Profile II 50-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $75 | $49 |
| Capacity (qt) | 50 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | not listed |
| Holds | 84 cans | not listed |
| Weight (empty) | 12.7 lb | 5.6 lb |
| Wheels | yes | no |
| Drain plug | yes | no |
| Handles | telescoping locking tow handle + molded side handles | swing-up handles, tie-down loop |
| Lid | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders | slotted lid |
| Build | hard-sided, Xtreme-insulated walls and lid, low-CO2 foam, EZ-Clean top | hard-sided, THERMECOOL foam |
| Outside size | 22.6 L x 17.6 W x 17.5 H 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 Igloo Profile II 50 Qt leads on price. Check current listings before choosing. 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. 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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