YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cool Box
Best for Ice retention and toughness
Typically £299–£349
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkIgloo BMX 52 Quart Cool Box
Best for Value rotomoulded feel
Typically £99–£129
Check Price on Amazon Paid linkQuick comparison
| Feature | YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cool Box | Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cool Box |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Typical price | £299–£349 | £99–£129 |
| Best for | Ice retention and toughness | Value rotomoulded feel |
| Key feature | Bear-resistant build that holds ice for days | Rugged cool box with strong ice retention for less |
| Capacity | About 28 cans with ice | 49 L |
| Build | Rotomoulded | Injection moulded |
| Where to buy | Check Price Paid link | Check Price Paid link |
Main differences
Typical price
YETI Tundra 45: £299–£349; Igloo BMX 52 Quart: £99–£129.
Best for
YETI Tundra 45: ice retention and toughness; Igloo BMX 52 Quart: value rotomoulded feel.
Standout
YETI Tundra 45: bear-resistant build that holds ice for days; Igloo BMX 52 Quart: rugged cool box with strong ice retention for less.
Capacity
YETI Tundra 45: About 28 cans with ice; Igloo BMX 52 Quart: 49 L.
Build
YETI Tundra 45: Rotomoulded; Igloo BMX 52 Quart: Injection moulded.
Which should you choose?
Choose the YETI Tundra 45 Hard Cool Box if you
- want a tough cool box that holds ice for several days and lasts for decades
- care most about excellent ice retention
Choose the Igloo BMX 52 Quart Cool Box if you
- want a tough cool box with good ice retention for a fraction of YETI prices
- care most about rugged build for the price
Which specifications matter?
Focus on the differences above rather than headline numbers. For more options, see our list of the best cool boxes in the uk.
Not sure about either? Consider these
Coleman · Cool Boxes
Coleman Xtreme 70QT Wheeled Cool Box
Buy it if You want a large wheeled cool box for family trips at a budget price.
- Verdict
- Buy
- Best for
- Budget family cool box
- Typical price
- £79–£109
Pros
- Huge capacity
- Wheels and handle
Cons
- Less rugged
YETI · Cool Boxes
YETI Hopper Flip 12 Soft Cool Bag
Buy it if You want a leakproof, rugged soft cool box for day trips.
- Verdict
- Consider
- Best for
- Premium soft cool box
- Typical price
- £229–£269
Pros
- Leakproof zipper
- Very tough fabric
Cons
- Very expensive
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the YETI Tundra 45 or the Igloo BMX 52 Quart?
Choose the YETI Tundra 45 if you want a tough cool box that holds ice for several days and lasts for decades. Choose the Igloo BMX 52 Quart if you want a tough cool box with good ice retention for a fraction of YETI prices.
Which is better value?
The YETI Tundra 45 typically costs £299–£349 and the Igloo BMX 52 Quart typically costs £99–£129. The better value depends on which differences above matter to you.