Best Small Hard Coolers Updated May 2025
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Best Small Hard Coolers
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

1

10.0

Igloo Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology
Ice retention
Build quality
Value for money
Works well
Looks great
Size
Best Small Hard Cooler

10.0

1
Igloo Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology
Ice retention
Build quality
Value for money
Works well
Looks great
Size
Premium Pick

9.9

2

9.9

Megiu Car Fridge Portable 12 Volt Refrigerator 23 Quart (22 Liter) Freezer Compressor Cooler 12V/24V DC 110～240 V AC for Outdoo...
Temperature maintainability
Works well
Size
Travelability
Noise level
Value for money
Premium Pick

9.9

2
Megiu Car Fridge Portable 12 Volt Refrigerator 23 Quart (22 Liter) Freezer Compressor Cooler 12V/24V DC 110～240 V AC for Outdoo...
Temperature maintainability
Works well
Size
Travelability
Noise level
Value for money

9.7

3

9.7

Pelican 8 Quart Personal Lunch Box Cooler (White/Gray)
Design
Storage capacity
Functionality
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9.7

3
Pelican 8 Quart Personal Lunch Box Cooler (White/Gray)
Design
Storage capacity
Functionality
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9.6

4

9.6

Klein Tools 55600 Work Cooler, 17-Quart Lunch Box Holds 18 Cans, Keeps Cool 30 Hours, Seats 300 Lb, Tradesman Pro Tough Box
Keeps things cold
Durability
Room size
Lunchbox quality
Value for money
Works well
Save 5%
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9.6

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Klein Tools 55600 Work Cooler, 17-Quart Lunch Box Holds 18 Cans, Keeps Cool 30 Hours, Seats 300 Lb, Tradesman Pro Tough Box
Keeps things cold
Durability
Room size
Lunchbox quality
Value for money
Works well
Save 5%

9.5

5

9.5

Coleman Insulated Can Cooler: 50 Quart Xtreme 5 Day Wheeled Cooler Insulated Cooler with Wheels Keeps Ice for 5 Days Portable
Functionality
Size
Value for money
Ease of maneuver
Room capacity

9.5

5
Coleman Insulated Can Cooler: 50 Quart Xtreme 5 Day Wheeled Cooler Insulated Cooler with Wheels Keeps Ice for 5 Days Portable
Functionality
Size
Value for money
Ease of maneuver
Room capacity

9.4

6

9.4

Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Cooler, Leak-Resistant Outdoor Hard Cooler Keeps Ice up to 5 Days, 52/70/120/150 Quar...
Ice retention
Quality
Build quality
Size
Value for money
Weight

9.4

6
Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Cooler, Leak-Resistant Outdoor Hard Cooler Keeps Ice up to 5 Days, 52/70/120/150 Quar...
Ice retention
Quality
Build quality
Size
Value for money
Weight

9.2

7

9.2

Coleman Chiller 30qt Insulated Portable Cooler with Ice Retention & Large Carry Handle, Made in USA
Ice retention
Size
Build quality
Functionality
Carry capacity
Value for money

9.2

7
Coleman Chiller 30qt Insulated Portable Cooler with Ice Retention & Large Carry Handle, Made in USA
Ice retention
Size
Build quality
Functionality
Carry capacity
Value for money

9.1

8

9.1

Carhartt Insulated 12 Can Two Compartment Lunch Cooler Bag - Rain Defender DWR Coating - Synthetic Lining Black 1 One Size One ...
Durability
Lunchbox
Insulating capacity
Design
Value for money
Functionality

9.1

8
Carhartt Insulated 12 Can Two Compartment Lunch Cooler Bag - Rain Defender DWR Coating - Synthetic Lining Black 1 One Size One ...
Durability
Lunchbox
Insulating capacity
Design
Value for money
Functionality

9.0

9

9.0

Igloo Quantum 12 Quart Cooler, Sandstone/Red
Ice retention
Size
Sturdiness
Lunchbox
Value for money
Storage capacity

9.0

9
Igloo Quantum 12 Quart Cooler, Sandstone/Red
Ice retention
Size
Sturdiness
Lunchbox
Value for money
Storage capacity
Best Value
Popular

8.8

10

8.8

Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers - Freezer Packs - Original Cool Pack | Cooler Accessories for Beach, Campin...
Ice retention
Functionality
Size
Longevity
Ice pack quality
Storage capacity
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Best Value
Popular

8.8

10
Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers - Freezer Packs - Original Cool Pack | Cooler Accessories for Beach, Campin...
Ice retention
Functionality
Size
Longevity
Ice pack quality
Storage capacity
Save 11%

Our Top Choice

Best Small Hard Cooler

10.0

1

10.0

Igloo Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology
Ice retention
Build quality
Value for money
Works well
Looks great
Size
Best Small Hard Cooler

10.0

1
Igloo Quart Cooler with Cool Riser Technology
Ice retention
Build quality
Value for money
Works well
Looks great
Size
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