We compared two hard-sided cooler boxes: the Coleman 30QT Performance Cooler and the Igloo Latitude 52.
What we looked at
Stated capacity, ice retention, build and extra features, and price.
The verdict
If you want a 28L cooler stated to keep contents chilled for up to 2 days, with a seatable lid supporting up to 110kg and two built-in cup holders, the Coleman is the feature-packed pick, at £46.99. If you would rather pay £43.00 more for a larger 49L cooler with Igloo's Cool Riser technology to improve cooling performance and a bail handle that folds flat for storage, the Igloo Latitude 52 is the higher-capacity option, at £89.99.
A £46.99, 28L cooler with a seatable lid and stated 2-day ice retention.
An £89.99, 49L cooler with Cool Riser technology and a flat-folding handle.
Coleman 30QT Performance Cooler Box, 28 L — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a 28L hard cooler box stated to keep contents chilled for up to 2 days thanks to PU foam insulation and angled corners, holding up to 38 cans, with a durable HDPE inner and outer shell, a seatable "Have-A-Seat" lid supporting up to 110kg with two built-in cup holders, and a bow-style carry handle.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Igloo Latitude 52 on these listings, at £46.99
- Stated to keep contents chilled for up to 2 days
- Seatable lid supports up to 110kg with two built-in cup holders, per the listing
- Holds up to 38 cans with room for food and ice
- Durable HDPE inner and outer shell, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Smaller stated capacity than the Igloo (28L against 49L)
- No stated Cool Riser-style technology
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Family days out, picnics and festivals
- Anyone who wants a seatable lid with cup holders
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants the largest capacity for longer trips
- Buyers who specifically want Igloo's Cool Riser technology
Igloo Coolers Latitude 52, 49L Rigid Portable Cooler — Largest Capacity
Intended for: Marketed as a 49L rigid portable cooler with a bail handle that folds flat into the liner for easy storage and stacking, Cool Riser technology to improve cooling performance, and an eco-friendly cleaning solution recommendation.
What we liked
- Larger stated 49L capacity than the Coleman's 28L
- Cool Riser technology stated to improve cooling performance
- Bail handle folds flat into the liner for storage and stacking
- Well-known Igloo cooler brand
Worth knowing
- Costs £43.00 more than the Coleman on these listings
- The listing gives fewer detailed feature bullets than the Coleman
Best for
- Larger groups or longer trips needing more capacity
- Anyone who wants Igloo's Cool Riser technology
- Buyers who want a cooler that stacks flat when empty
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only needs a smaller day-trip cooler
