RTIC
RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler
$239
Best Hard Coolers · head-to-head
RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler vs Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler is cheaper at $174.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Igloo
Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler
$174.99Cheaper
Which is better: the RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler or Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler?
The Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler is the cheaper at $174.99. The Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler | Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $239 MSRP per rticoutdoors.com | $174.99 |
| Brand | RTIC | Igloo |
| Released | — | — |
| Capacity qt | 45 | 52 |
| Can capacity | 60 | 83 |
| Ice retention days | 5 | 5 |
| Rotomolded | Yes | No |
| Empty weight (lb) | 29.5 | 16.34 |
| Bear resistant certified | No | No |
| Drain plug | Yes | Yes |
Sources — RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler: rticoutdoors.com (verified 2026-06-20). Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler: target.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler and Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Capacity qt: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 45 vs Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler 52
- Can capacity: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 60 vs Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler 83
- Rotomolded: RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler true vs Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler false
- Empty weight (lb): RTIC 45 QT Ultra-Tough Hard Cooler 29.5 vs Igloo BMX 52-Quart Heavy-Duty Cooler 16.34