Coleman Xtreme 52 Qt vs Igloo Profile II 50 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 Igloo Profile II 50 Qt listing before buying.
Igloo Profile II 50 Qt: A big, light drinks cooler for a beach day or a tailgate.
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Coleman Xtreme 52-Quart Cooler
amazon.com price: ~$50(last checked Jan 30)
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesIgloo 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 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 52-Quart Cooler | Igloo Profile II 50-Quart Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $50 (last checked Jan 30) | $49 |
| Capacity (qt) | 52 | 50 |
| Maker's ice claim | 5 days (at temperatures up to 90°F) | not listed |
| Holds | 82 cans | not listed |
| Weight (empty) | 8.6 lb | 5.6 lb |
| Wheels | no | no |
| Drain plug | yes | no |
| Handles | 2-way side handles | swing-up handles, tie-down loop |
| Lid | Have-A-Seat lid, 250 lb, cup holders | slotted lid |
| Build | hard-sided, extra-insulated Xtreme walls and lid, low-CO2 foam; made in USA | hard-sided, THERMECOOL foam |
| Outside size | not listed | 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 Xtreme 52 Qt was out of stock on Amazon at our last check. Check the Igloo Profile II 50 Qt 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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